Root's Country Market & Auction, a Lancaster County shopping staple since 1926…read more A beautiful spring Tuesday to shop for just about anything at Root's. I came specifically to shop in the Main building, area 3, for Tropical Forest Shea Butter Soaps as a birthday gift. I learned about Tropical Forest at the 2025 PA Christmas + Gift Show at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex. Tropical Forest also has a stand at Green Dragon Farmer's Market. I am thankful this farmer's market has a website with a directory of most of the vendors and an office with people to answer questions. And free maps of the entire farmer's market. There is plenty of parking, a plethora of food places to take off or eat while there, a large number of restrooms, and great signage inside and outside of all the buildings. Worth noting, not all stands/vendors take cards; some only accept cash.

An amazing variety of vendors. It's huge so you can go several times and not see it all. Amish…read morefarmers, butchers, bakers as well as pickles and jared products. If you are hungry there are many food stands. I love this place and its friendly atmosphere.

As expected, it was a busy Friday at the Lancaster Central Market, one of the best places to…read moresupport small businesses. Since it's been some time since I last shopped here, it was a treat browsing all the vendor stands and seeing what foods are available. As a garden/flower enthusiast, you know I had to check out the flower stands like Perfect Pots and Inspirational Blossoms, both with fresh blooms. For lunch, after a taste test, I opted for Soulcialze, which provided generous portions of mac n cheese, collards, beef brisket, and cornbread. Tables are provided for lunch or snacks, but we had to wait a few minutes because none were available. At Lancaster Central, you can expect a friendly atmosphere in this beautiful historic building, where the local community shops and supports. I usually secure parking via parking apps at the Hager lot or one of the two nearby parking garages.

"For it's always just a short walk To the oldest established…read morepermanent floating Crap game in New York" (Guys and Dolls) Well, we didn't exactly have a short walk to the oldest established permanent Farmer's Market in the United States. That's because on our visit, three of the parking garages bordering the market were full, and by the time we found street parking (you'd better polish up your parallel parking skills) it was close to a 30-minute stroll to this historic landmark. The market goes way back--all the way to 1730--when local farmers rolled into town with whatever they'd harvested and sold it in what was then just an open field in the center of the growing community. Today, it is home to over 65 vendors selling fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish & cheeses, fresh baked bread, pretzels, pierogis, handmade dishes, smoothies, flowers, hot coffee, sweet treats, and even pickles. We had a blast wandering through the crowded aisles and picking up a few odds and ends. If you love jerky and meat sticks (as I do), you will walk out with a ton of goodies (as I did).

Stopped on the drive back to Philly and it was amazing!!! Tons of different things you can choose…read morefrom. I got tea and fudge and gifts for my niece and nephew. They do take credit cards!

Had a wonderful time shopping with my friends and family at the Bird In Hand Farmers Market. Lots…read moreof baked goods, candies, cheese, coffees. Jewelry booths, meats, fresh produce, coffees. Wooden decorative items, many handmade items. Lots of Easter holiday shopping on a very busy Tuesday afternoon. Has a real fun food market vibe.

The cutest little market! Great produce and other goodies. Their chicken barbecue lunches in the…read moresummer are a great value and completely delicious. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

In one of my several Lancaster PA food blogs, I asked other foodies where they went for their Amish…read morebarbecue (normally held on Fridays and Saturdays, starting in May and going till Sept.). For those who don't live in Lancaster, PA; it's a "thing" and a good "thing" at that. There was an overwhelming response for Kissel Hill and so, that's where I vowed to be, on a Saturday, arriving at around 11:15. The barbecue masses, showed up at 10am. I figured this must have been the case, because when I arrived, there were no more leg/thigh combos, grilled sliced potatoes - sold out, except for one, which we snagged (the last potato) and grilled carrots - gone. If you plan on going to an Amish barbecue stand, get there EARLY. The consensus (among myself & hubby), potato - under cooked, chicken lacked essential flavors derived from smoke and brining, meat wasn't as tender as was expected, completely out of napkins and forks?? Oh crap! Come on Kissel, I know this isn't your first rodeo. Some Amish bbq stands include whoopie pies, this was not one of them. Sadly, even the roll was not up to par; it was stale. Oh man. No worries, Lancaster County has lots of contenders out there and I aim to try all of them. There is small adjoining market with a ton of apples, onions, potatoes, pie filling, pickles, noodles, baked goods, flowers, dairy items and more.

This place was SO COOL! I live in Baltimore and I think what Reading Terminal Market is is what ALL…read morethe marketplaces in Baltimore strive to be...and are failing miserably. This place was HUGE. It went on for miles in all directions. There were tons of people filling all the space. It was tight in there. I had to use all my aggressive navigation skills to get around. I was also constantly rubber necking to take in all the food stalls and vendors. I could have spent an entire day there exploring and would have seen maybe a third of what's there. Unfortunately I was only in town for a day, so aside from quickly walking through, I stopped at a bar for a really good cider. Overall, excellent visit and I definitely want to go back!

The Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia is awesome. We ventured into downtown and wanted to…read morewander through the market to see what was available. As it turns out, everything is available. Cheeses, meats, donuts, ice cream, candies, desserts, coffee, and everything in between to include small rocks and crystals. Realistically you can spend a good 3-4 hours in this market alone. Wandering the aisles, ordering various food options from various vendors and then finding a seat to sit down and enjoy your food. That last part, finding a table to sit down and eat your food could be a bit tricky. When we first arrived at the market it was 9:30 a.m. and we were able to find a seat without much trouble. When we returned to the market for a second time, around 1:30 p.m. it was noticeably more packed inside and I had to do two loops before a table cleared up. There are so many vendors inside you really can't even come close to trying them all in one visit. I would like to come back and try some more places next time. As for parking, I was told to park at the Convention Center parking structure, but when I arrived there was a large sign stating that parking was full. I ended up finding a public parking lot at Commerce & N. 13th St which I parked at, but after 4 hours or so I think it cost me about $50. To be expected, unfortunately, for big city parking.

Think of a smaller version of Philly's Reading Terminal Market.There is wide variety of sandwich,…read morepizza, coffee, beer, chocolate, Asian food, bakery, Ice cream. meat and deli kiosks. There is something here to please every member of the family. Very nicely set up in a renovated older building conveniently located right off main street. This is a worthy stop if you find yourself in the area.

We arrived before 10am for Crayola Experience and decided to walk around to explore the…read moreneighborhood. I read about this place and saw someone exit with coffee so was happy to see it was already opened. Popped in and so glad we did because it is an adorable, rustic and chill spot to dine in with plenty of selection. There are noodles, salads, bakeries, chocolate dessert, BBQ, hot dogs, crepes, winery, pizza and so much more to choose from. We immediately decided to come back for lunch. There's a decent amount of seating throughout the long space. We tried the matcha latte at ThreeBirds Cafe and it wasn't bad. Long wait though so be prepared if there are a lot of people before you. Just one guy working the register and making the drinks. Same with the salad spot right at the front and to the left. A salad took quite a long time, about 20 to 30 minutes of a wait. While the ingredients were good and very fresh, I don't know that I would want to wait so long for a $20 salad. The BBQ spot was a good choice for lunch. Decent pricing and enough food to share. The brisket and pulled pork were excellent. The chicken wings were alright. I wasn't a fan of the ribs. Mac and cheese was good and the cole slaw had variety. Great spot with plenty to do and eat. There are bathrooms to the back and right and there's a cute toddler play area in the back of the market. Fantastic choice for anyone who is looking for food after the Crayola Experience.

Friendly staff. Good selection of affordable produce to make healthy cuisine. Authentic Italian…read morecanned goods to make healthy food. Check it out!

If you have Italian heritage or love old school open-air markets, visit this one. It's among the…read moreoldest in the country and filled with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and more.

Locally produced from the farm, fresh produce. Some great prices for corn on the cob (6/$1),…read morezucchini (any 2 for $1), tomatoes ($1/lbs), etc. and pickled vegetables and more in jars when we stopped by. The gentleman working the field in the back dressed as a Mennonite (common to the area), so we thought it highly likely this was the fruit of his labor. A great stop at the side of the road. Seasonal, of course, and very busy when we stopped by. Some of the veggies at the end of the day weren't that great, they get picked over quite a bit over the course of the day (go early for the best selection).

Great little Mennonite ran stand directly on Route 30 in Pa Dutch Country. This little roadside…read morestand sells a variety of cool things to stop, and check out. They have a large greenhouse area with beautiful flowers as well as Vegetables, Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and of course homemade Root Beer. One thing that took me by surprise at this stand is they actually take debit cards unlike most of the Amish ran stands in the area. Overall a really cool place to stop, and check out while traveling the Lincoln Highway through PA Dutch Country.

Lots of treasures. Good pricing especially if you are comfortable with dickering…read more Get there early. Food vendors are great. Bally and Barto is a small town with friendly people.

Jake's has really gone down hill. Nothing but people selling junk and hundreds of salivating…read morejunkers looking to buy it. I remember when you could find actual antiques and collectibles there, but that was decades ago. Now, if you find a true collectible, expect to pay for it. Gone are the days of finding something good for a few bucks. Their Goody's food truck is long gone and has been replaced by someone selling tacos. I do not know anyone who wants to eat tacos at 8 in the morning. I miss Goody's- they had the best hand-cut french fries, burgers, hot dogs, even breakfast sandwiches...and don't forget the piping hot coffee. It was great to sit at one of their tables after shopping and just take a break. Their other food vendor at the front of the market is still there, but their prices are outrageously high and the employees are less than friendly. If you're in the area, do stop in, but if you have to travel, it's really not worth it. Nor is it worth it if you're looking for antiques/collectibles.

We loved the new Amish Farmers Market located off of RT 23 in Lancaster/Leola PA. The market…read moreoffered great produce, wonderful desserts, fresh meats and provided an enjoyable shopping experience. We will be doing our shopping here from now on...THANKS