I was gonna take my daughter to North Museum of Nature and Science...but the tickets were sold out…read moreon Easter morning. Then I found Turkey Hill Ice cream Experience only 30min away from Lancaster, and decided to visit. We bought the double scoop experience (comes with ice cream test lab) and obviously that was the highlight of the place! The test lab is about 45min experience and the whole thing with self-guided tour takes about 1hr 30min to 2 hours depending how crowded it is. The visit was fun and of course my 5-year-old daughter had a great time eating tons of ice cream!

Visted on the 4th of July, perfect tourist attraction for locals and all ages…read more Even being solo for the experience, with families and kids was relaxing, and pleasent. Admission prices are reasonable, and who doesnt love unlimited samples of iced tea, and lemonade, icecream on a hot day. Vistors have a choice between one scoop, two scoop, or three scoop attraction. I choose one scoop; hilights of my visit- learning history of Turkey Hill, process of icecream being made, creating a virtual icecream flavor, watching the production , live from interactive camera in one of the exhibits. Be sure to take the few moments, to watch the introduction video. My favorite ice cream sample flavors were Graham Slam & Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake. An attraction must, well visiting Lancaster, PA. My recommendation would be too sell a few more flavors that you offer , with unlimited tastings. My favorite was orange icedtea.

This is a nice activity to check out if you're in the area. The tour takes about 30 minutes and…read moreincludes a history of the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory. They even give you a piece of pretzel dough so you can learn how pretzels were made back in the day. The presentation room can get pretty warm since the ovens are running. I was surprised to learn that you don't get to eat the pretzel you make--they only give you a pretzel-shaped bag as a keepsake. If you want fresh pretzels, you can buy them in the gift shop afterward. There's a small parking lot on the side as well as street parking. Overall, it's a good experience and a fun way to spend some time if you're nearby.

If your a pretzel lover & find yourself in Litiz,PA , be sure to check this place out…read more The staff were very accomadating, when I had to change tour from July 3, to July 4 later tour in the day. Charlie, our tour guide made the history of pretzel & Sturgis family interactive, fun well learning history of oldest pretzel bakery. My favorite part of the tour was viewing the old style kitchen and oven. I love how the bakery stayed within the family. For me, visiting there production factory of other well known pretzels, felt like a piece of puzzle; into pretzel history. The tour itself $6, 1/2 hour long, 150 year old bakery, where the soft pretzel are still made. The decor,pretzel tree, and products were sold, with soft pretzels, made in house , and option to get cheese on the side. Side note: The location in Reading, PA , connected to bakery , has a catalog, to order pretzels, pretzel tins etc.. A must visit for Lancaster PA, on everyone list.

Beautiful Blue Mountain! The wine tasting tour was fabulous . Very knowledgeable docent for sure!…read moreShe was very enthusiastic. You could tell she loves her job! It made all the difference in the experience My absolute favorite sweet wine made right from their vineyard, mountain Frost! I had to buy a bottle for sure. Leslie, the Easter flight was simply amazing, naturally I went with all sweet wines

Wine staff was friendly, prices reasonable and atmosphere inviting. We dude k e flights white & red…read moreand enjoyed 1/2 the wines bought 4 bottles.

Love the converted old farmhouse. You can really feel the history and the character of the…read morebuilding, which enhances the wine tasting experience. It feels like you're visiting the home of an old friend. We particularly enjoy the dry red wines and the sweet wines that Ridgewood offers. For the reds, the Merlot and Cab Franc were noteworthy for their balance and nice finishes. The Merlot was silky, oaky and smooth approach. The Cab Franc is a bit spicier, bolder and robust - wine to pair with a nice, hearty meat dish. On the sweet side of things, the Diamond is a subtle, light choice for those who are prone to be turned-off by heavier, acidic reds. The Peach Splendor is a pleasant surprise with a fresh, light, fruit-forward feel. Pair this with some chocolate squares if you're enjoying it after a meal. The Olde Orchard has a great "fall season" feel, complete with elements of apple pie, a hint of tartness and a blend of sweet. Finally, the Underground is a rising star that everyone seems to be discovering lately. It's a Merlot family member that gains a unique, but delicious flavor thanks to be un-oaked. Elements of blackberry and rose petals, with a semi-sweet finish and a nice, fuller body. This one has a little bit of everything and is probably the most intriguing option on the menu. Very clean. Very smooth. Be sure to give it a shot.

Absolutely beautiful winery! Loved the seasonal watermelon wine this summer. The sangria was so…read moregood, too. I'm more of a sweet wine kind of person and they had a sufficient supply of choices for someone like me.

My husband and I reserved a 2pm tasting on a Sunday afternoon. We arrived about 15 minutes early…read moreand were asked to wait for our tasting outside on their covered patio. That was no problem for us, since we were hungry and had brought a pizza with us. We figured we would sit outside, especially since it was a beautiful fall day, and enjoy our pizza with a glass, or plastic cup, of their Cabernet. Before heading out, the gentleman who greeted us invited us to go ahead and check in, so we did. Upon checking in we paid the $20 for each tasting and another $16 for two cups of Cabernet, then went outside to enjoy our pizza, wine and the view. About 15 minutes had passed and the gentleman came out to let us know it would be another few minutes while the group who had been there when we arrived wrapped up. He was kind enough to offer us a tipping off of the wine and some bits of dark chocolate. We waited another 10 minutes or so and decided to go inside to see if we could begin our tasting. We were told it would be another five minutes or so. At that point we were getting tired of waiting, the gentleman was becoming testy (we don't think at us, but more at the guy leading the tasting to the group there before us), and we were not impressed at the Cabernet we had had already, so we decided to leave. We considered trying to get a refund, but the greeter was nowhere in sight and the tour guide had evidently stepped into a break room to have a snack. So much for our guided tasting. We forfeited the $40 and left. We were looking g forward to this experience, but were very disappointed.

Sand Castle Winery offers delicious wine, awesome views, and at affordable prices. We can never go…read morewrong with the terrific variety of wines ranging from reds and whites, to your dry wines and sweet-dessert wines. I highly suggest that you take advantage of one of their wine tasting events or their wine and food pairing activities. You won't be disappointed. Yum!

Nothing beats a brew-and-history tour! Glenn was incredibly knowledgeable and made for an…read moreexceptional tour guide. Each brewer had a unique story -- and, of course, the beer was fantastic!

Had a fantastic time on the Hanover Ale Trail this weekend with Brewery Tours! Glenn showed us…read moresome stops we've never been to, dropped some interesting beer history knowledge - even for this non-beer drinker! Plus, the brewmasters at the sites gave us tours of the brewing area. Huge shout-out to Sign of the Horse Brewery - Hanover, Something Wicked Brewing Company, and Public House At The Markets. If you like craft beer, good food, and a touch of history - both beer & local - this is the tour for you! What a great way to support local, enjoy a day with friends, and, most importantly, do so safely! An awesome idea for out-of-town guests too!

My girlfriend, 11-year-old son and I did a weekend trip to Hershey and Harrisburg, and after…read moredragging my son to several history museums, we decided to appease him by bringing him to a chocolate museum. We came on a Sunday afternoon in November, and he was on cloud 9 the whole afternoon. We did both the main museum and the chocolate lab experience, ($78 for the three of us) and I wanted to do the chocolate tastings of chocolates from around the world, but the lab and museum were already expensive enough. I love museums and thought the museum portion was particularly well done. Very informative, well laid out and easy to follow. Lots of interesting information about Milton Hershey's life and the empire he built. The chocolate lab experience was 45 minutes and a little hokey. "Making chocolate" amounted to a quick arts and crafts project using melted milk and white chocolates, followed by a power point presentation on how chocolate is made. The museum store has a lot of fun things for purchase that I assume you can't find outside of Hershey, such as chocolate colognes. Overall we had a good time and would recommend it as a fun place to spend and afternoon with kids.

Lots of bigger size candies here, Hershey bars, Reese's, Twizzlers too…read more There are lots of dark chocolate versions of Reese's thins, Rolos too. Cute makeup kits for those that love Hershey. $25. The packet of dark chocolate Reese's is $6.

I throughly enjoyed myself on the City Cruise…read more Book last minute through Groupon. Tickets weren't expensive but could have been with the add-ons they offer to having a unique experience. Getting to the dock and finding parking was easy. With it being at the end of summer, there wasn't a bunch of tourist parked in the parking lot. And as directed to, I got to the docking 45 minutes before departure. There were photo ops, they also allowed boarding maybe 30 prior. From boarding to the on-board service the crew was friendly and attentive. Safety was apparent, as they ensured protocols were adhered when moving the stairway away from the boat, to going over emergency procedures . The servers came by and took our drink orders. They had a full bar and a good selection of mixed drink to choose from. The drinks didn't take long to come to the table and they were actually good with a little kick to them. Within 30 of departure dinner was available in buffet setting. I don't remember what they had because the liquor kicked in and I just wanted something to put on my stomach to soak up some of the alcohol. I will say, it was flavored well and visually look appetizing. Outside of dinner being good, and the licca hitting, it was enjoyable to go out on the deck and enjoy being on the deck. I've been on carnival cruises and this was a close experience to the enjoyment of being on the deck and stairing off into the distance. On the main deck they had Connect Four for additional entertainment. There was a prop anchor for photo ops. Lastly they had Corn Hole boards with bags. There were seating benches and tables on the deck. Back inside, there was a DJ playing some good stepping music like Boots on the Ground, and some of the other updated group dance songs. It was a total vibe. Not much more in can say about my experience on the City Cruise adventure. I have no complaints and as a whole, the crew made for a dope experience. With that, I highly recommend this experience.

Booked a city Cruise for my anniversary. The check-in process was very smooth, and there were lots…read moreof staff to assist you on the boat and to your seat. It was pretty open and well set up inside. We were invited to the buffet shortly after we left the dock. To my surprise, there was such a variety of food on the menu, and every single thing was delicious! I purchased a four pack drink tickets for two people when I bought my ticket and it was definitely worth it! Drinks are between 18 and 20+ dollars each on board. It was an interesting route that we took on the water. We left the dock and sailed left, then made a U-turn and sailed past the dock to the right. Then returned to the dock just as the sun was going down. Gorgeous views and a different way to see the city. A few downfalls were the lack of servers. It was hard to track down our waitress for drinks. There was lots of dripping from the air-conditioning, which was right over our table. The outside chairs need a huge upgrade. Many were ripped, torn and worn out. A really nice experience, but not something I would do again. The value for the money is just not there for me.

Lost River Caverns is a natural limestone cavern and tourist attraction located in Hellertown,…read morePennsylvania that has been forming for 250,000 years. Consisting of five chambers, the caverns were formed by the karstification or dissolving of the limestone by water. In the past, the cavern was also referred to as "Rentzheimer's Cave" or the "Lost Cave". The "Lost River", so named because the source and mouth of the river have not yet been discovered, flows through it. The temperature in the cave is consistently close to 52 °F (11 °C). The area on the surface of the cavern was a limestone quarry in the 19th century. In 1883, quarry workers ignited a black powder blast to remove limestone from the cliff face. In doing so, they discovered the entrance to the cavern. The first systematic exploration of the cavern didn't take place until three years later. In the years following the cavern's discovery, local residents found the underground spaces ideal for a variety of uses. During the late 1800s, a wooden dance floor was constructed in what is now called the "Crystal Chapel". Regular dances were held in the natural air conditioning of the cave. Irwin Gilman purchased the cave in 1929 and opened it to the public the following year. It is still owned and operated for tours by the Gilman family today. A small museum and gift shop stand above the surface of the cave entrance. From 1949 - 2009, the "Crystal Chapel" was available for weddings and other private ceremonies. Approximately 35,000 tourists explore the caverns annually. My family and I visited the Lost River Caverns this past summer while we were visiting relatives in the area. My wife and I had previously visited some natural caverns in upstate New York years ago. This was the first time that we explored caverns since we became parents. Both of our young sons loved exploring all of the various chambers. The tour was fun for the whole family. Our sons also enjoying learning about the different geological features such as stalactites, stalagmites, and fluorescent rocks. We even bought a toy miners helmet in the gift shop for our older son. If you're looking for a fun family activity to do in the Lehigh Valley, then we recommend visiting the Lost River Caverns.

The gift shop was fairly large with the usual collection of stuff but in addition had a large…read morecollection of various rocks and gem stones for sale. Our cave guide was enthusiastic and knew her stuff, handling questions as the tour progressed. If you've never been in a cave before you might be impressed but if you have , well I think you'll be disappointed. There aren't all that many types of formations to look at and those that are there are not all that impressive. We picked here because in our local area we have only been to Crystal Cave and thought we'd give it a shot. Glad we did but would recommend Crystal Cave over here. That said, if you've been to say Luray Caverns in Virginia then you won't be blown away by either of them!

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!

It's like an I-Spy book came to life! This collection is massive but I really appreciate how well…read moreorganized and categorized it is. It makes it easier for the eye to take in. The tram car goes at a super slow speed so you have time to take everything in. The tour is guided by a pre-recorded audio track but sometimes the driver will provide information as well. The museum also has a small walkable area to explore. There's also popcorn, candy, and drinks to purchase. Some of the items are truly impressive and there's definitely plenty for everyone to point out and find and enjoy. Highly recommend this fun attraction.