If local shopping is your thing, Building Character is a must-visit. Inside one giant building in…read moredowntown Lancaster, dozens and dozens of local businesses have stands inside selling all sorts of goodies- records, clothes, candles, books, toys, jewelry. They have it all! There's a restroom by the printing press.

So much fun! Tons of stuff to look at, including new and old. We spent an hour there!read more

This place is a must stop when we are in this area. We visit at least twice while we are here for…read morethe last three years. Love talking with Ms Linda and her woopie pies. Our second visit, we have to have woopie pies and their homemade Roasted peanut butter (made with just nuts, no additives) for the road trip. If you have not been to this gem during your stay, add it and you will not be disappointed.

Wonderful staff. We bought an activity: horse workshop for 30 min for $40 ( Up to 4 ppl ). It…read moreincluded caring and feeding the horses and horse ride ( under 70 pounds) or horse pulled cart ( over 70 pounds kids only). We were given horse brushes to brush a horse and braided his mane. We were given 2 bags of food each person to feed the horses/ alpacas and chicken. ( They sell to others for $1 each a bag or $5 a container). My two kids got on the cart rides for about 2-3 min each. Overall it is a fun place. The horse barn and the alpacas are all very gentle. The barn is open to public. Horse ride/cart is $7 each ( kids only). Next time we won't do the workshop. We can come for free but buy the food from them instead. Next door is Old windmill farm which is run by other family members. They have animal tours too. Good idea to hit two farms in the same day. It is a 5 min walk or you can drive down the path to park there.

This was such a fun spot to walk around in during my vacation! It was a hot and humid day, so we…read morewere thankful for great AC in all the spots we toured. This village has a lot of fun and decorative local shops, they are on the pricier end as you would expect, so we didn't end up purchasing any products. If I was not on vacation, I would've been very tempted by the infused all olive oil store!

This "village" has a wonderful selection of small shops and a few eateries. Double check the hours…read morefor the food, as some are not open all day. We were there in April so maybe the hours change seasonally. Quilt shops, jewelry, gifts, meats, cheeses and relishes, jams, pretzels, ice cream, candles, souvenirs,wine and many other fun things. They had several places to sit outside which is where we enjoyed our ice cream! Everyone was friendly the town has other shops and restaurants too, if you venture out from "Kettle Village".

Koziar's Christmas Village landed on one of those "highly recommended holiday adventures" lists,…read moreand since it's only about one hour from home, we added it to the 2025 must-see lineup. December got packed packed, so we didn't make it out until the last Sunday after Christmas -- which honestly turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I can't even imagine how absolutely packed Koziar's must be in the days leading up to Christmas, and while there's plenty of room to spread out, massive crowds just aren't our thing. Visiting after the holiday rush made the experience much more relaxed and enjoyable. Even though it was post-Christmas, it was somehow still considered a prime night, so admission was $18 per adult. Not ideal, but also not outrageous compared to other big-name light displays. Parking, however, was free, plentiful, and close to the entrance, which immediately earned major bonus points because so many places charge extra just to park half a mile away. Pulling up the drive is where Koziar's really makes its first impression. You come over a dark country road hill and suddenly -- BAM -- Christmas lights everywhere. They shimmer across the lake and light up the entire valley in a way that genuinely stops you in your tracks. This is one of those moments that's better experienced than explained. Once through the gate, you're welcomed with a miniature diorama and a warm holiday greeting from the Koziar family themselves. The walk-through path is simple and clearly marked -- just follow the arrows painted on the pavement. It's fully paved, well-lit, and stroller/wheelchair friendly, which makes this a great option for families. If you're a small child, this place is probably pure magic. Older kids might be a little less impressed, but as an adult, the nostalgia factor here hits hard. The wooden characters -- hand-painted and intricately lit with antique-style Christmas lights -- immediately transported me back to childhood visits to my grandparents' house. There's something very old-school, very comforting, and very heartfelt about the displays. It's not flashy or tech-heavy; it's warm, charming, and intentionally vintage. There are plenty of indoor buildings along the route, which offer a chance to warm up, grab a snack, and contemplate evacuating your wallet. We kept it simple with a churro, a chocolate chip cookie, and a hot cocoa for about $6 total. The snacks were clearly mass-produced and not gourmet by any stretch, but they were hot, fast, and fairly priced -- exactly what you want while wandering through the cold surrounded by lights. The music playing throughout the village was a surprisingly nice mix: classical Christmas carols, country holiday tunes, and classic cartoon favorites. It added to the experience without being overwhelming. The dioramas scattered throughout ranged from intricate and whimsical to slightly unusual -- some made us smile, some made us tilt our heads -- but there was always something to look at. At no point did the experience feel dull or empty. Koziar's Christmas Village may not become an annual must-do for us, but it's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. If you're looking for an affordable, walkable, nostalgic holiday experience that warms your heart and reminds you what Christmas used to feel like, this is definitely a place to put on your list. Cozy, charming, a little quirky -- and very much its own thing.

If it was more aptly called "Koziar's Christmas Lot," I don't think anyone would go but it would be…read moremore appropriate. After planning to go for years, we went tonight (two days after Christmas, a Friday). We got there right at 6 pm. Some signs said they open at 5pm and other signs said they open at 6 pm. Teenagers were competently directing people where to park. That part was easy and orderly, and parking was free. We got in one of the three disorganized lines, one for cash only, one for cash AND credit card, and one for credit card only. I don't know why they needed to make it complicated. It wasn't intuitive, people were confused, and gaps in the line fences allowed others to cut in, bisect the existing lines, and create their own branches of the lines. The cash line didn't move very fast. Why not do online ticketing through Eventbrite---you KNOW they make a lot of money and much smaller family businesses do it so why can't they----have a QR for entry, and zip people in. $18 for one adult during peak days. No receipt, no stamp for reentry. Pets aren't allowed, which was made clear upfront (online) and posted on-site. The attractions are mostly Christmas and so much of it is the same stuff from 20 to 30 years ago, creepy doll decorations with lights to make it Christmasy, and then they have random things like Betty Boop, dinosaurs, and stuff that's not iconic Christmas. The walking pathway is such that you can't really go back to see anything or do a second lap. It's meant for a one-way walk through and a quick boot out you go. Lots of lights were out, one huge gingerbread inflatable was completely flat, and a bunch of lights on their main "Kozier's Christmas Village" were out---at least fix that! The hot cocoa was good, and it wasn't Swiss Miss thankfully. It's a small 10 oz cup and $3 each. The chocolate chip cookie was very very good, buttery, soft, gooey, hot, and freshly made for $1.50 each. Go once, don't recommend it to others, and go home. If you need to drive 2-3 hours for it, skip it and find a more local attraction.

The UD Merch Mecca at more affordable prices than the Barnes & Noble "official" store…read more I've shopped here in person countless times, and also have placed online orders to ship home. The customer service is unmatched! Friendly, helpful and you never have a problem finding someone to ask a question. Besides all the great UD merch, they have so many stationary, houseware and school supply items when your Blue Hen needs something fast & close by. I love this place. Visit every single time we come to UD!

5 & 10. It's tradition. Great selection. Great prices. Great fun. Let's go Blue Hens!read more

I've been coming to Chocolate World for years and I feel like it's an essential part of a day at…read moreHersheypark! You can spend the whole day here doing all of the interactive activities and shows. Honestly, I think they're pretty overpriced and you would be better off spending your time at the Hershey Story museum downtown. However, I think it's a must do if you visit the park. You can go on the free ride about how chocolate is made- and then you get a free sample at the end! They have food options but I think they're pretty overpriced. I would only go if you're on a bus trip and don't have any other options. The gift shop is massive and has different merchandise than the park. They also have deals on certain chocolate items and sometimes have new products as well. The check out lines can get long but move very quickly. There is also a self checkout line than can be hard to find but is very quick. You have to stop by if you're visiting Hersheypark- don't miss it!

Best experience ever! Can you believe this was my first time here and it won't be my last…read more Loved all the Hershey experiences. You get candy treats with every one of the experiences. Loved the gift shop. I like you can pick out your favorites and buy them in mini sizes. So much delicious candy to explore. Make sure to get on the free ride and they Take your picture. We purchased the key chain. Parking is free. I am glad I finally had a chance to experience this and would not hesitate to return. Just keep in mind if you're traveling in the warm weather. You have to worry about the chocolate melting. We traveled during the springtime so our chocolate made it safely home. Still in good condition.

Such a cute little store. They have a great selection of mushroom themed gifts, food, and fresh…read morelocal mushrooms for sale! The staff is always friendly and the selection is great!

A darling, sweet little shop, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Lots of little cute mushroom…read moregifts including mushroom coffee and fresh local mushrooms! Lovely printed dish towels with mushrooms, flowers and birds. The customer service person was very informative and served us a sample of their delicious mushroom coffee! We learned the health benefits in this coffee. A wonderful experience!

This is a fantastic welcome center, highly recommend visiting. Pretty easy to get to off of the…read morehighway. There are restarants inside and a dunkin donuts, and a large souveneir shop. There are restrooms, they are clean. There are plenty of informational packets about things to do in the surrounding areas. We stopped at several welcome centers on our east coast trip, but this one was a top 2. There is also a hidden geocache.

I frequent the Biden Welcome Center whenever I'm passing thru, and each experience is always…read morepleasant. This "Welcome Center" is quite spacious, with quite a variety of vendors for all your needs. Some of my favorite? A Dunkins, a Panda Express, and even a Wendy's! The restrooms here are not "Bucees" clean (but c'mon who can compete??), but compared to other pit-stops, this place is second-tier. A great place to stretch, walk-around, and recharge for the remainder of your trip. This round --- I only stayed for about 15-20 minutes, and decided to try the new "Applegreen Tap&Go" Coffee Stations. One is located at the very entrance of the building, and one towards the back (near the food court). I ordered an "Iced White Mocha", and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It did what I want coffee to do, taste good and have caffeine! In any case, if you're in Delaware, make it a point to stop-by!

Nothing like walking into a quaint little shop filled with local arts, crafts, keepsakes and food…read moremade from local ingredients. My family and I stumbled across this gift shop in search of local items that are uniquely from Hershey, Pennsylvania. There isn't much shops that carry Non-Chocolate items in the vicinity. However, it was a nice change of pace from the Norm when we found homemade salsa, quilts, framed arts and various items that looked very authentic but they did carry a decent amount of Hershey products including; Coffee Muggs, Shot Glasses, Magnets & Keychains that pays homage to Hershey. After all, this is the Chocolate Capitol of the U.S.A At the time of our visit, there was only 1 person managing the store but she was very friendly and knowledgeable with the local area and did a great job in helping us out. Overall, we were thrilled to come across a unique items that we could take back home. Hoping to go back and visit soon! 2019 Yelp Review #12