A Takeout Favorite: Cheeseburger Hoagie, The Sandwich Factory [Spring/Summer 2022]
The Sandwich Factory in Neffsville is a takeout favorite in our house. The menu of the Lancaster-based sports lounge is covering all the hoagies and bar foods you can think of. The portion sizes are generally large and sharable.
Read full storyFood & Drink: Two Food Trucks You Don't Want to Miss Out On This Season [Lancaster, PA]
There's no season like when the food trucks are out, right? It's getting warmer, more events are happening across town. During the spring and summer months, the food trucks are a frequent, welcomed sight.
Read full storyFood & Drink: 3 Coffee Shops Worth Visiting in Lancaster, PA
I don't know about you, but whenever I am visiting a cafe, I have high expectations when it comes to the coffee. I want it to taste much better than the same old coffee I make at home - day in, day out. After almost three years in Lancaster, PA, these are some of my current favorite coffee shops.
Read full storyTourist in Lititz, PA? Don't Miss Out on These 3 Spots
Lititz, PA is one of my favorite places in Lancaster County. There's such a friendly vibe in the town, and quite often events are happening across the borough. If you're a tourist with limited time, these are four of the places I would prioritize seeing.
Read full storyFamily Fun: Carnival Weekend at Dutch Wonderland [Lancaster, PA]
Are your kids into carnivals? This weekend at Dutch Wonderland, it's all about jugglers, balloon artists, food, treats, and lots of carnival related fun. Every now and then throughout the year, the amusement park has fun events lined up, and the Carnival Weekend is a popular one among families, both local families and tourists from out-of-town.
Read full storyThis Weekend, It's All About Rhubarb at Kitchen Kettle Village [Festival]
Have you ever been to Kitchen Kettle Village? That's where it's all happening this weekend. They have their very own Rhubarb Festival in the heart of the county. In fact, this place in Intercourse, PA, has been dedicating time to celebrate rhubarb for the past 30 years. Every spring, the village pays tribute with a two-day food festival filled with all things rhubarb and fun events for young and old.
Read full storyPool Season is Approaching - 3 Things You Should Know [Lancaster, PA]
Are you planning on getting a seasonal pass to one of Lancaster County's swimming pools this summer? No matter where you live in the county, odds are there's a public swimming pool nearby, but there are three things you should know about this pool season.
Read full storyFarmers Market Season Begins - New Vendors, Food, Fun [Downtown Lititz, PA]
Lititz Farmers Market is one you don't want to miss out on. This seasonal outdoor market in Lititz Springs Park is a community gathering spot, and this year, several vendors are setting up shop each Thursday.
Read full storyDessert at Son's Ice Cream in East Petersburg [Lancaster, PA]
It's the season for soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. For a kid, few things will beat Son's in East Petersburg. This spot is locally known for serving large portions. They also have more options when it comes to ice cream than I've seen anywhere else, not only in Lancaster but the surrounding areas as well. There is so much to choose between it can actually get tricky to decide what to order. Everything looks delicious. Son's also make their own Italian ice. Their gelatis are made with creamy soft serve vanilla ice cream, and flavors rotate and change daily.
Read full storyTourist in Lancaster City, PA? Here Are 3 Fun Things to Do, Year-Round
Lancaster has become a popular destination for weekend getaways and family trips. Although there is a ton of seasonal fun to explore at farms and throughout the city, some things are constant, year-round, and these are the ones I'll highlight today.
Read full story3 Places to Go Vintage Shopping in Lancaster, PA [Spring 2022]
Lancaster, PA is a hidden gem when it comes to vintage shopping. There are so many unique spots worth visiting and today, I'll highlight three of them, some of them sort of tucked away and hard to find.
Read full story3 Summer Camps for Kids in Lancaster, PA [Featured]
If you're sending your kids to camp this summer, there are a lot of options in Lancaster, PA. This week I am highlighting three camps, all of which are offering day camps for children, covering everything from dance, to sports of all sorts, and time travel adventures!
Read full story3 Outdoorsy Things To Do With Kids This Weekend [Lancaster, PA]
The weather is getting warmer, and unless you're allergic to pollen, it's a great time to be outdoors. I've gathered three fun things you can do with family or friends this weekend, all of them very kid-friendly.
Read full storyRooftop Bars Worth Visiting in Lancaster, PA, This Season
There are a handful of rooftop bars in Lancaster City, PA, and the season for enjoying them has just begun. Here are 5 rooftop bars, all located in the heart of the city. I'm starting with the tallest of them all, pictured above.
Read full storyFun Things To Do During Mother's Day Weekend in Lancaster, PA
Mother's Day is a day worth celebrating for all the moms out there, and there are several fun events lined up in Lancaster, PA. I've listed a handful of them right here. Ken's Gardens are hosting two Mother's Day workshops this weekend. First, a Mother’s Day Eclectic Succulent Workshop where you get to create a beautiful and eclectic succulent planter. For this workshop, you will be planting succulents into a recycled container that you might find in a kitchen. The workshop includes instruction, container, succulent soil and embellishments. They're also doing a Mother’s Day Container Garden Workshop where you can mix and match with a variety of colorful annual plants.
Read full storyA Spring Morning Coffee Date at Scratch Bakes in Ephrata, PA
Whenever I am finding myself in the heart of Ephrata, PA, I usually stop by Scratch Bakes. After a wonderful first-time experience last year when they told me as I was about to pay: "Someone already took care of your bill", I have been back a few times.
Read full storyExploring The Bowling + Arcade at Park City Mall [Lancaster, PA]
The other day my husband and I wanted to surprise the kids by taking them bowling. We googled places in our area, and Round 1 Bowling & Amusement came up. We decided to head over, not expecting too much more than a decent bowling alley.
Read full storyOne of the Most Charming Restaurants in Ephrata Prepares Second Location
This is a restaurant along Ephrata's West Main Street. Although it may look like someone's private, residential property, this place is packed with good food and desserts, made locally for guests to enjoy. Just as wonderful as all the deliciousness, are the views. This is Lancaster County farmland at its best and a visit during dusk is magical, especially now that it's warmer out.
Read full storyGallery Row and Why it's Worth a Visit [Lancaster, PA]
Gallery Row features many of Lancaster City’s art galleries and is the center of the city's art scene. You'll find Gallery Row on the first and second blocks of North Prince Street. Several local artists are represented, and the art you find here is both unique and covers a wide array of styles.
Read full storyWood-Fired Dessert at a Rooftop Overlooking Lancaster City, PA
You can't beat the view from this restaurant, that's for sure. The Exchange in downtown Lancaster City offers panoramic views of the beautiful city, and features all-weather and open-air lounge areas nearly 180 feet in the air. It is a fun experience for the view itself.
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