So this weekend we are heading to Lancaster to experience all that Lancaster has for a great family weekend. It has been several years since we have visited Lancaster, last time was for my 40th birthday. My children and I love it there. It is either the horse and buggies, or the very different way of life, that is so close to Philadelphia. It takes about an hour from where we live and it is one of my favorite road trips for a short weekend.
We are starting at the The Amish Village it is a great place to learn about Amish culture on a real Amish farm. The Amish Village sprawls across 12 acres of farmland. Visitors can take a guided tour of an authentic Amish farmhouse and explore the farm property at their leisure.
Then we are heading to the The Strasburg Railroad. The train is fantastic a perfectly restored 100+ year old train. This weekend they Vintage Base Ball Day at Strasburg Rail Road – Saturday, May 4, 2013 The day is about Baseball; Enjoy an afternoon of America’s pastime, vintage base ball, at Strasburg Rail Road. Ride the steam train through scenic farmland and disembark on the return trip at Verdant View Farm to watch a vintage base ball tournament between four regional teams. The tournament will be played by the rules of the game as they were in the 19th century, which promoted exercise and camaraderie, and featured the skill of playing with bare hands instead of gloves.
This weekend we will be stay at Bird-In-Hand Family Inn and Restaurant My family loves staying in a hotel because it is such a treat. Since my family are such swimmer a hotel with a pool is king. Also my kids are very adventurous eaters so the fact that Bird in a Hand Inn and Restaurant has a Smorgasbord sot he kids will get to experience some great Amish food.
Then we are heading to one of my sons places The Choo Choo Barn. Which is a large model train set of Lancaster county. The light go down every 15 minutes and you get to see the entire train set glow in the darkness. Super fun for train enthusiast and family’s alike. 
I can wait to share my families experience with you. When we return be sure to follow along with our weekend on twitter with the #VisitLancaster hashtag.
Disclosure: I will be receive a trip to Lancaster for exchange for this post but the opinion in this Post are my own and honest.
I really, really have to do that. My youngest would LOVE to experience the railroad and the choo choo barn. Have a fabulous time!
This is in my plans for summer too. I always loved Strasburg as a kid!
We have been to Lancaster many times, its just lovely with SO much to offer! Sounds like you have a great trip planned – we just finished with Dutch Wonderland (sad to say….my youngest is 8) but will be heading up there after school ends for a cheese making class (and cow milking) that my youngest is begging to do! Have fun!
Look forward seeing you there! Sounds like fun!
Have a wonderful time! Lancaster is such a beautiful county with so many awesome things to offer. I love taking it all in and just looking at my surroundings when I am there. It is gorgeous!
Have a great time! We love Lancaster and aren’t so far from it being out in Chesco so we head out there a couple of times a year. My kids STILL ask to go to Choo Choo Barn even though they are older – it’s really cool there! Neat even for adults! Have a great trip
We have to do this with our kids this summer! Do you know I think I ate at that restaurant as a kid? You know, back in the dark ages, lol..
Love Lancaster! Have a fantastic time!
We love Lancaster. We usually head out there for the apple festival in fall. By the time you’re done sampling all the great food you need a team of horses to roll you home. 🙂 Have fun!
We live visiting Lancaster. Our family favorite is the Strasburg Railroad. My personal favorite are the Shops full of Primitives, Amish Quilts and Textiles – especially the mountains of beautiful Fabrics! Enjoy your trip:-) Ilene
It sounds like you are going to have an absolutely fantastic weekend! I love it! We love Lancaster. The skies seem bluer. The grass seems greener. The world just seems less stressful when I am there : ).
Looks like such a calm, nice, relaxing weekend!! Looking forward to seeing you!