Western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

The Lancaster County side of the Susquehanna River valley is rich with history. And, the area is near Lancaster city, Harrisburg, and York. So, there is plenty to see and do here. For quaint shops and popular tourist destinations, see Eastern Lancaster County

Location

Southeastern Pennsylvania.
East of York.

Elizabethtown

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Columbia (photos coming soon)

Antique Center

Open 10:00-5:00 daily
403 North Third Street
717-684-5564

Craft school and shop
First National Bank Museum

Tours by appointment only
$5.00 per adult
717-684-8864

Historic buildings
National Clock and Watch Museum

Closed Mondays and major holidays
Closed Sundays January-March
Follow signs to 514 Poplar Street
Adults $6, Age 60+ $5, Ages 6-12 $4
717-684-8261
www.NAWCC.org

Susquehanna Glass

717-684-2155

Marietta

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Bed and breakfast inns
Museum
Historic architecture

Maytown

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Bed and breakfast inns
Museum
Historic architecture
For more information: www.Maytown.org

Festivals

Long's Park Art & Craft Festival (Lancaster city)

Labor Day weekend (Friday-Monday)
www.LongsPark.org

(and several others)

Recommended stay

1 day
2-4 days to see entire county, including

Lancaster city, Harrisburg, or York

General tourist information

Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Center

800-769-8999
www.PArivertowns.com

Convention and Visitors Bureau

800-PA-DUTCH
www.PADutchCountry.com

Lancaster Chamber of Commerce

717-397-3531

Campgrounds and RV parks

Check Woodall's guide

Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Family Vacation Rentals

One-stop reservations (Airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)

Car rentals

Budget

Enterprise

Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

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Pennsylvania calendars, books, etc. (see ads in blue to the right)

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This page was last updated on 01/12/2006 .

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