Lancaster - Pennsylvania - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
A visit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a visit to the oldest inland city in the country, nestled on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Sleep snugly under Amish quilts at the Artists Inn and Gallery or one of the many other bed and breakfast establishments here. Rest in luxury at one of the three resorts or choose one of the affordable hotels and motels in town. If you arrive in an RV, the Old Mill Stream Camping Manor has 240 full service sites and the Outdoor World Circle M has an indoor water park and a great golf course.
The list of places to dine is just as extensive as the accommodations. Enjoy a delicious buffet at Cactus Willie's, dine on Indian cuisine at the Taj Mahal, or German delights at East of Eden. The vast range of amusement parks will keep you hopping for days and weeks, if you want to visit them all. Buck Motorsports park features truck and tractor pulls, the Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park has 25 rides as well as many exhibits and the Amish Farm and House is a genuine working farm.
For the history buff, Lancaster has much to offer in the way of historic homes and museums. Visit the restored gardens and home of Charles Demuth, the elegant Victorian mansion that was once the home of President James Buchanan, and travel through time at the Discover Lancaster County Historical Museum. The Hands-On Children's Museum provides interactive fun for all ages. You can also enjoy a sunset hayride from the Gillingham Horse Drawn Carriage Company.
Festivals take place during the year and there are always special events, such as the Sheep Shearing Days or the Herb and Garden Faire. Enjoy a full day of sailing as you sail to St. Michael's or play golf at one of the two golf courses. Shop for gifts or Amish crafts and quilts, browse the antique stores or visit the Central Market. The shopping experience in Lancaster is divine and will provide you with many happy memories of your vacation.