Hi,
I was wondering if someone could rec. a very nice place to stay when visiting in the Penn. Dutch country. Also, could you rec. some great restaurants. Any place in the Amish area would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Elsa

Can't believe someone here can't have some answers for this...just thought I'd send it up again...

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Okay, you have taunted me so I will tell you the VERY LITTLE that I know. I live about 2 hours away and go often for antiquing and outlet shopping. It is a rule in my house that you cannot go to Lancaster without eating at Good & Plenty and then you must return with at least one loaf of whole wheat bread and one shoo fly pie to share with those who could not make the trip. They are a locally run restaurant where the food is served family style. 12 people sit at each table so if there are 2 in your party you will soon come to know 10 people from other parts of the country and enjoy your meal with them. I was just there last night when the menu for everyone included (no choices to make; have some of everything) relishes, butters and homemade bread; ham loaf, roast beef and fried chicken; mashed potatoes, fried corn (yummy...my favorite), buttered noodles and peas; shoo fly pie, cracker pudding, fruit jello, apple pie, ice cream and sherbet...all for $15 per adult (less for children) plus tip. It is quality food well prepared and served by personable people who live in the community. The menu changes daily but they are not open on Sunday. Once you get there, anyone will be able to give you directions.

There is another similar establishment (Plain & Fancy) that is supposed to be just as good. I think I remember that it is a little more expensive, but I don't know anything about their food. Perhaps if I were to be there 2 full days in a row, I would try them, too.

I cannot help you with lodging...sorry.

Thanks Polly for the info re places to eat in the PA dutch country. You made me hungry just reading about the restaurant. Also. thanks Della for bringing the post back up.
Does anyone have any rec.for a nice place to stay? Thanks
Elsa

There seems to be a lot of information at: http://www.800padutch.com/. Sorry I can't make a specific recommendation for lodging, I am more familiar with the Antiques area around Adamstown PA. The earlier suggestions for restaurants were good.

Strasbourg inn is the place to go.
Id look in triple A for restaurants & other touristic advice. Personally, I dont like a lot of those huge, cheap family style restaurants . . . if you have really dined in first-rate restaurants you will not enjoy the food.
make sure you explore the back roads early in the morning. There is a wonderful restoration, Euphrata, that you must visit. Alos in Lititz there is a very nice restaurant called General sonething or other.

I would have to recommend the limestone in, I think it's in Strassburg. It's a beautiful inn that is in a great location. I'd also recommend picking up a guide at the mennonite center to drive around with you. My guide took us around the backroads and answered all of my curious questions. We stopped at an amish womans house who sold her quilts and things out of her barn and a ice cream and candle making business being run by amish women. It was a great trip and much better than the touristy re-created things that you can find there. Driving around with her allowed me to see some of the amish community without feeling like I was patronizing them by "staring." It's a beautiful area, I'me sure you'll enjoy your trip.

Oh Polly, not only do we have the same name, but also the same taste. My family 'stumbled onto' Good & Plenty when looking for 'just a bite to eat' more than 30 years ago. It has turned into a destination restaurant for us. Sometimes we drive from the northern DC 'burbs just to eat; however, in my humble opinion, Plain & Fancy does not compare. We were in Amish Country a couple of years ago just as Good & Plenty began their winter hiatus and went to P&F by default. Good & Plenty wins hands down!

Julie,
Just curious. What triggered you to reply to a somewhat obscure 6 year old thread?

I was about to reply with some info. But realized this is OLD NEWS! :-0