Feb 07 2011
Top 10 Reasons to visit Lancaster County in the Winter
1.) Lots of Gold Points! During the Country Means Business promotion, stay one night Sunday – Thursday, now through Feb. 17, 2011, and receive 10,000 bonus Gold Points. Enrollment in goldpoints plus is free and easy by visiting www.goldpointsplus.com or asking any front desk associate at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites.
2.) Roots Farmer’s Market. Less than a mile from the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, this farmers market has plenty of indoor market space featuring locally made food and craft items.
3.) Take a tour of the Kreider Dairy Farm from the comfort of your own vehicle, year round, in any weather. Advanced reservations required.
4.) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Enjoy a full buffet lunch or dinner with carving stations and a wide variety of dessert items. Then tap your toes along with bluegrass gospel favorites in this sequel to the popular show Smoke on the Mountain.
5.) Family fun at the Hands-on House at the Landis Valley Museum. In addition to the regular exhibits which feature hands-on educational fun for kids ages 2-10, there are several special crafts and classes during the winter, including Frosty Friends and Icy Art.
6.) Celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 22nd, at the American Music Theater with premier Elvis impersonators, Scot Bruce and Mike Albert, who perform as young and old Elvis, respectively. On January 23rd, come back for the Elvis Gospel Show, featuring Mike Albert.
7.) American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Shop for quilts, quilting supplies, and gifts at the huge Merchant Mall, take classes on beginning through advanced quilting techniques, and view over 300 quilts on exhibit. March 16-19
8.) Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store in Lititz, PA. Watch live candy making and take a stroll down chocolate memory lane in the Wilbur museum.
9.) Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Station. Kids of all ages can enjoy ice skating and sliding in the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers.
10.) Cuddle up with a loved one in a Jacuzzi suite at the scenic and cozy Manheim Country Inn & Suites. These spacious two room suites have a king bed and two-person Jacuzzi in the bedroom, and a separate room with second TV and microwave and fridge. Plus, you’ll be close to all the above attractions. Call 717-665-5440 for reservations or book online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa
