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10 Reasons Why Lancaster County Should Be On Your Travel List

It's more than just Amish country - although, that's definitely enough reason to visit.

Jan 16, 2017

Wheaton College

10 Reasons Why Lancaster County Should Be On Your Travel List

This past weekend I had the pleasure of exploring the beautiful Lancaster County of Pennsylvania. Here's 10 reasons why you should definitely put this place on your bucket list.

10. Central Market: the country's oldest farmers market

9. Soft Pretzels: Handmade Amish pretzels - hands down the best pretzel I've ever eaten.

8. Twin Valley Coffee: Local, family-made and owned coffee, roasted right in Elverson, PA.

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7. Farmland everywhere - meaning that fresh is always available.

6. Amish country means regular horse & buggy sightings

5. Lapp Valley Farms: a beautiful Amish farm, the cutest pets, THE BEST homemade ice cream and fresh waffle cones all made right there on the farm.

4. Wyebrook Farm Restaurant: from farm to table - literally. Organic, local and beautifully presented. YUM!

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3. Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm: because what's cuter?!?!

2. I know what's cuter: COWS EVERYWHERE. I love cows.

1. Whoopie Pies. Freakin' delicious.

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It's more than just Amish country - although, that's definitely enough reason to visit.

10. Central Market: the country's oldest farmers market

9. Soft Pretzels: Handmade Amish pretzels - hands down the best pretzel I've ever eaten.

8. Twin Valley Coffee: Local, family-made and owned coffee, roasted right in Elverson, PA.

7. Farmland everywhere - meaning that fresh is always available.

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4. Wyebrook Farm Restaurant: from farm to table - literally. Organic, local and beautifully presented. YUM!

3. Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm: because what's cuter?!?!

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1. Whoopie Pies. Freakin' delicious.

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