Every once in a while you drive past a place so many times that it almost becomes part of the…read morescenery. That was the Turkey Hill Experience for me. I'd driven past it countless times over the last few years but either didn't have enough time to stop or couldn't convince anyone else to stop with me. During my Lancaster Adventure Day, though, all of that changed. I purchased a Single Scoop ticket online ahead of time for $16.75 and reserved the very first time slot of the day at 10am. I figured a late-summer Thursday morning would be the sweet spot, and it turned out to be a great decision. It was busy enough that the place felt lively but not so crowded that I had to wait for every exhibit. Parking was plentiful, and I somehow managed to snag a spot right in front of the GIANT cow out front. Honestly, my day was already off to a fantastic start! The only hiccup of the visit came during check-in. Even though I'd already purchased my ticket online, I still had to wait in the same line as everyone buying gift shop items, purchasing admission and asking questions. Since there were only a two employees working both the registers and admissions, the line moved a little slower than I expected. If I could change one thing, it would be creating a separate express check-in line for folks who already have tickets. Once I finally made it inside, though, everything became easy peasy! The exhibits are completely self-guided, so you can wander at your own pace learning how Turkey Hill makes its ice cream and iced tea while playing with interactive displays along the way. One of my favorite parts was creating my own virtual ice cream flavor, complete with custom packaging. I also wanted to film my own Turkey Hill commercial, but those stations stayed busy the entire time I was there, so that'll have to wait until another visit. Naturally, I made a beeline for the tea sampling station. As someone who appreciates sugar-free options, I was thrilled to find both Zero Sugar Sweet Tea and Zero Sugar Fruit Punch available to sample. Both were fantastic! Then it was time for the part we'd all been waiting for...unlimited ice cream samples. One thing I really appreciated is that they weren't tiny little "blink and it's gone" samples. You picked two flavors, and they served actual scoops in a bowl. For an attraction centered around ice cream, that felt exactly right. My only tiny complaint? Wooden popsicle sticks instead of spoons. They definitely got the job done, but they made eating melting ice cream a little more awkward than it needed to be. Still...free and unlimited ice cream? I'm not about to complain too loudly! I spent about an hour wandering through the exhibits, playing with the interactive displays and enjoying the air conditioning on a hot August morning before making one final stop in the gift shop. Prices there were about what you'd expect for a tourist attraction, but there were plenty of fun souvenirs if you're looking to bring a little Turkey Hill home with you. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend visiting the Turkey Hill Experience at least once. I don't know that it's somewhere I'd return over and over again, but it was a fun, interactive way to spend an hour learning something new, eating entirely acceptable quantities of free ice cream and escaping the August heat. That sounds like a pretty successful adventure day to me!

Turkey Hill Experience was a fun stop for our family! We visited with three kids, and everyone…read morefound something to enjoy. The interactive exhibits were engaging, and the kids loved learning how ice cream is made and creating their own virtual flavors. The highlight was definitely sampling the different ice cream flavors and making our own ice cream creations.

I recently attended an open play volleyball session at In The Net with around 34 other players and…read morehad a great time. It's a fun environment for players of all skill levels and offers plenty of room to move around and play. A few highlights from my experience: Large indoor turf playing area with plenty of space for games. The turf surface is forgiving, making dives and slides much less intimidating than on harder surfaces. Well-organized open play with a good turnout and plenty of opportunities to rotate into games. Water fountain with a bottle filling station, which came in handy throughout the evening. Clean and adequate restroom facilities. Snacks and vending machines available on-site for a quick refreshment between games. Plenty of parking shared with the surrounding sports facilities and physical rehabilitation center. One thing to keep in mind is that the courts are housed inside a large enclosed tent structure. Because of this, it can become quite warm and humid, especially when multiple games are going on at once. I'd strongly recommend bringing plenty of water or other cold drinks to stay hydrated. Overall, In The Net is a great venue for volleyball and other indoor sports. The turf surface, spacious facility, and solid amenities make it an enjoyable place to play, whether you're there for league play, open gym, or just looking to get some extra touches on the ball. I'll definitely be back for another open play session.

Absolutely horrible experience for our kids. Our first game lasted over two hours and we had to…read morebegin new innings with one minute left. Our second game was stopped with 12 mins left and the staff claimed that it was because it's 1:35 for games, not 1:45 as the website states. Very disappointing that the kids were robbed of completing their game. Our organization will never come back to this complex. Very disappointing. In addition, our organization was charged $25 to use the cages before our game when other teams were not charged and did not pay.

This hidden gem is a place that your guests will talk about for years to come. If you are looking…read morefor a unique, intimate location for your event, Twistback is the place. In addition to gorgeous grounds and breathtaking backdrops for your photos (field of wildflowers-hello!) the history and art that is housed here is on another level. The family that tenderly cares for these surroundings is heavily invested heart and soul, so there is no question about the details being important. Twistback is a great place to just visit for a tour as well (excellent opportunity for homeschool art history lessons) and they also offer art restoration and precious rug cleaning and repair. Put Twistback on your list if you are in the area-you won't regret it!

From the owner: Twistback Center for the Arts is a heritage museum and venue space that showcases a wide display of…read moreAmerican, European, and Asian art of all kind. While also being a beautiful venue for parties big and small. Curators of this museum are direct descendants of many important figures in history including Benjamin Franklin, Furness, Rembrandt, etc. This museum can also be used for any party needs from small private parties such as showers and birthday parties to weddings. Curators of this museum are also experts in conservation and restoration of fine art that have years of training from Timonthy Jayne who was the main conservator of the Winterthur, Andrew Wyeth, and the Brandywine River Museum. Services ranging from retouching, cleaning, varnishing, and frame repair. Also specializing in rug restoration from cleaning, reweaving, colorization, and fringe work. All these services come with a free consultation of your beloved items.

I visited the First National Bank Museum this past Saturday and had a great visit. The building is…read morelarge and historic - and it served as other things before the two front corner rooms became the First National Bank of Columbia in 1864. The bank rooms have been preserved, and you can see the walnut paying and receiving teller cages, the walk-in vault, and many tools used by employees of the bank. It was really cool to see and explore the bank. I learned about the history of the building, the bank, and Columbia through my guided tour of the museum. But what made my time at First National Bank Museum extra special was Nora. If you want to take a tour, you go to their website and send them an email requesting a tour. Nora is who will email you back to arrange a time for your tour. And she's great. Nora's parents bought the building when it was for sale back in the 1950s. Her parents knew that it was very likely the building would be torn down and the building lost to history, and so they took it on themselves to protect it. Nora grew up in the house (only the front two rooms served as the bank, but the rest of the building was a house or hotel at various times), and now she and her husband operate the museum and are continually taking care of restoring different parts of the building (right now, they're working on restoring the front doors). This personal story of a family's dedication to preserving history and sharing it with visitors to and residents of Columbia really moved me. Not only is Nora a very personable and knowledgeable guide around the small museum, the museum is her family's history and that makes it an incredibly personal tour. If you're in Columbia, I recommend trying to include a visit to the First National Bank Museum. It's a great way to learn about and explore Columbia and its history. And you'll get to spend some time with the lovely Nora!

From the owner: Come visit one of the most fascinating and "undiscovered" historical treasures in Lancaster County,…read morePA,... the First National Bank Museum, in the heart of downtown Columbia. Enjoy a private guided tour of an original bank from the 1850's and learn about this bank's role in the extensive development of the industries and transportation systems throughout this area along the lower shores of the mighty Susquehanna River. The First National Bank of Columbia was created in the front two corner rooms of a stately Federal-style townhouse, built in 1814 for James Wright, Jr. It survives in tact today because of the extraordinary guts and vision of the late Lloyd and Jean Motter. Their legacy continues through the ongoing restoration, maintenance, and loving care provided by their daughter, Nora Motter Stark, and her husband, Michael.

I'm new to the area and haven't found a favorite post office yet. This one seems like it could fill…read morethat role. I came here on a Saturday morning, and there was plenty of parking and only a few people. There was one clerk servicing the front, and he treated everyone nicely and promptly. Seems like a good place to do business.

I know we have a new mail person on our route, but I put my hold mail card in my box on Tuesday,…read moreApril 13 along with a card for a friend. I don't go to my box on a daily basis because mostly its junk mail. Today Friday, April 15 I went out and both the hold mail card and the greeting card were still in the box. I propped them up as instructed and they were laying down so I know he must have seen them. So the birthday card I hand delivered and the hold card I just put in the public box on the corner and hopefully someone will pick it up tomorrow. I am starting my vacation tomorrow so I don't know if it will get held or not. My address is: Lois Kling, 523 W. Cedar St., Palmyra, Pa 17078. Vacation from: April 16, 2021 to May 3, 2021. This system is very poor because I can't find a place to fill out a card on this website. I'll look again but please address this issue.

What a gorgeous day for the Massive Barn Market. Apparently tripled in size this year! Parking was…read morebedlam, food trucks ran out of food and not enough port-a-potties (25 min. + Lines)..Do not think I'll be back. One plus hours to get .3 miles up hill from Baltimore Pike to parking entrance - one police officer until PA State trooper showed up with no where to turn around and high tail it out, basically trapped:( Please organize better & get the word out that you have! For over 7,000 people attending ~ yikes.

Came here for Chadds Ford Day as a day trip for my job and had an overall unpleasant experience…read more Enjoyed the food trucks and the different venders selling art, jewelry, and such but getting in was a hassle. Didn't get handicap parking when we needed it. So we had to walk a good distance while pushing a wheel chair to get to the entrance. I didn't know they only accepted cash and not card so once I arrived to the ticket stand the lady sitting at the stand told me they had a ATM machine and where to find it but refused to let me use it, which I couldn't understand. When I asked if I could use it to pay for my ticket she literally laughed at me and told me no I could not use their ATM machine and would not tell me why, she then assisted the person behind me in line. Another lady approached me and ended up having a free voucher ticket and gave it to me. I don't have any plans on ever coming back here for any event that is held.

Came here to watch a golf match and stopped in for lunch. I ordered the roast beef sandwich. It…read morecame out hot with melted provolone cheese and red onion on a ciabatta roll with chips. It was delicious and filling. The waitress was great, checked on me and refilled my drink. The staff was nice and the A/C felt great. Great food with the same beautiful view.

I have been to all the Country Clubs in the area, HCC is the best in my opinion for golf, food,…read moregreat people and superior service by the staff. I always get amazing comments from my guests about how much they enjoyed HCC. The Club and the rest of the Hershey area make for a wonderful time in the sweetest place on earth!