Lancaster, PA is known as a great place to visit — it’s welcomed travelers with open arms since Colonial times, and traditions of hospitality and fun have continued to this day. With a combination of beautiful countryside and a
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Visiting Bird-in-Hand can seem like a magical experience: just minutes from city nightlife and bustling shopping centers, the world suddenly turns peaceful and quiet. The calming, rolling farmland creates a perfect backdrop for bonding with loved ones. It’s the
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Delicious home-cooked meals have been an essential part of Bird-in-Hand family gatherings for decades. This year, we welcome new and old friends alike to join us in celebrating Christmas by gathering around a table full of heartwarming, authentic Pennsylvania
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The whoopie pie is an all-American baked good of many colorful names: black moon, gob, black-and-white, bob, or “BFO” for Big Fat Oreo. To us, here in Lancaster County, they are known as whoopie pies, our beloved favorite dessert.
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Despite its odd name, shoofly pie is to Pennsylvania Dutch households as pecan pie is to Southern homes. With its gooey syrup, brown sugar, and crumb topping, this delicious treat has been a longtime staple in Lancaster County for
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Looking for kid-friendly things to do in Lancaster? You might be pleasantly surprised to discover Bird-in-Hand offers the ultimate Lancaster County experience for all ages. Our unique village welcomes visitors with warm hospitality and good food passed down from
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You can enjoy a great meal at just about any restaurant in Lancaster. Although when you visit Bird-in-Hand, you’ll find some of the freshest quality food. At Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord and Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe, we serve
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Skip the overpriced box of chocolate and expensive jewelry. If you’re looking to romance your significant other, there’s nothing better than sharing an experience together in Lancaster. We’ve compiled a few of our favorite romantic getaway experiences in Lancaster
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Hailed by the New York Post as “the new Brooklyn,” Lancaster has so much to offer. The area is home to an incredible variety of family-friendly fun activities from the Amish rolling farmlands to delicious food and historic sites.
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