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To all of our Clients, Customers, Guests and Friends!
Merry Christmas, Peace and Happiness in the New Year!
Now is the time to reserve your room and your show with us at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Lancaster. Sight and Sound will introduce a new show this Spring. While the economy is slowly recovering and the world is a scary place to live in, come to Lancaster County and witness the amazing story of Joseph”. Call us! 888-STAY-FFI
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Top 10 Christmas Activities in or near Lancaster County
1. National Christmas Center, Lincoln Highway, Paradise
Experience the memories of Christmases past and present in 20,000 square feet of life-sized, walk-through, indoor exhibits. Open daily in December, except Christmas Day.
2. A Dickens of a Christmas, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim
Experience the songs, stories, and traditions of a Victorian Christmas in this interactive theater production. December 3-6, 9-13, 16-23, 26-27.
3. Christmas Show, American Music Theater, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
A huge holiday production show featuring singing and dancing to traditional favorites and contemporary hits. On stage most days through January 3.
4. Hersheypark Candylane and Sweet Lights, Hershey
Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
Candylane features lights, music shows, Santa, real reindeer, Hershey’s hot chocolate, family rides, and holiday shopping at the park. Sweet Lights is a drive-through winter wonderland of over 600 illuminated, animated displays along wooded trails. Candylane open most days in December, Sweet Lights open every day in December. Winter Wonderland features lights, themed rides, games, holiday entertainment, outdoors and indoors. Open weekends in December and December 28-30.
5. Sight & Sound Theaters’ Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas, Strasburg
Miracle of Christmas at the Millennium Theatre tells the true story of Christmas in a multi-sensory, interactive experience. Voices of Christmas at the Living Waters Theater is an inspirational holiday showcase of Christmas traditions, past and present. Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas are on stage most Tuesdays through Saturdays in December and Monday, December 28.
6. Santa’s Paradise Express, Strasburg Railroad, Strasburg
Travel with Santa on an old-fashioned train warmed with potbelly stoves, and sing along with live musicians at the station. Open December 11-13 and 18-20.
7. Holly Jolly Christmas, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Experience the joys of Christmas with singing and dancing on stage and a traditional holiday feast including over 15 desserts. Open Tuesdays through Sundays through December 23.
8. Ice Skating, Clipper Stadium, Lancaster
Clipper Stadium, home of local baseball team, the Lancaster Barnstormers, turns into an ice rink for public skating December through February. Look for special events such as Toys for Tots drives, Kid’s Skate Half Price, and Skate with Cylo, the Barnstormer’s loveable and entertaining mascot. Open Thursdays and Fridays 6-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, and Sundays 12-6pm starting December 12.
9. Santa’s Workshop, Hands on House Children’s Museum, by the Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster
Kids 2-10 and their parents can enjoy the special Christmas workshops at the Hands on House in addition to the museums other educational exhibits. Open every day in December except Christmas Day and New Years Day.
10. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square
Enter a Christmas wonderland with indoor and outdoor gardens featuring floral displays, ornaments, trees, lights, fountains, ice skaters, and live music. Look for special events such as the Yuletide Buffet and New Year’s Eve celebration. Open daily 9am-9pm.
Come visit us at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites and be close to all of these activities, while staying in a peaceful, country setting with views of Lancaster County farmland. Call 877-720-1202 or visit www.countryinns.com/manheimpa to reserve your room or suite today!
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The Fairfield Inn by Marriott and all of the LancasterPAhotels are offering holiday packages which include festively entertaining holiday theater. Come enjoy the American Music Theatre’s Christmas Show. Stay with us and receive lodging in our beautiful and immaculately clean hotel, two dinners at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain and Fancy or Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant and breakfast each morning in the hotel breakfast room. Bring your family and make us your home away from home!
Want another reason to travel to Hershey, PA? Hershey is known as the “Sweetest place on earth”! After all, where else can you find a town that smells like chocolate at least twice a day. This is due to the way Hershey’s factory produces their chocolate. Milton Hershey decided that he did not want air conditioning installed in the rooms that stirred the chocolate. He was afraid the air conditioning would taint the smell and taste of his chocolate. So instead, Mr. Hershey installed air vents in these rooms which are opened twice a day to let out all of the heat, and the smell of chocolate, into the town.
Step right outside the door to SpringHill Suites Hershey and get a whiff of what the town truly has to offer.
Come join us at the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, Pa where you are so close to all the charm and romance of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country
and more than 2 dozen Covered Bridges.
There are several driving tours with directions to lead you through various areas of the county. Each includes several covered bridges; ideas for things to do along the way; and unique towns and villages lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and historic attractions. A great way to stretch your legs during the journey, break for lunch, or create an itinerary to fill your entire day!
Lodge with us and take advantage of our Holiday discounts!
Hershey is a town full of rich history. For example, did you know that during WWII Milton Hershey was approached by the government to prduce a ration bar with enough vitamins and calories to sustain a soldier during the way? The goverment asked for such a bar that would not melt inextreme heat, weighed only about four ounces and contained 600 calories, and was not delicious enough for the solidiers to want to eat during an emergency. Mr. Hershey agreed and did just that. In fact, he halted all production of his chocolate bars and turned over his factory entirely to the production of the Hershey Field Ration-D bar. These bars were so successful, about 24 million were sold by the end of 1945.
Visit the Hershey Archives for more information.
We understand here at the Homewood Suites, in Lancaster, PA that being away from home can be a stressful obligation. At our Hotel we strive to make you feel more at home. We offer cozy suites with a sofa, chair with ottoman and remote for your flat screen TV so that you can watch your favorite sports or TV show in the comfort of your own living room. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen and separate sleep area. Other benefits include a fitness center, indoor pool, on-site laundry facilities, same day dry cleaning, grocery service and a business center. We also offer a corporate rate and will even fax your weekly bills for you. Just ask our friendly staff. And best of all, don’t worry about meals, we offer a hot breakfast daily and an evening meal which includes beer and wine Monday through Thursday by the fireplace. If we missed anything just let us know. There are many corporate projects going on in Lancaster County and surrounding areas and we hope to make your stay the best we can.
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Come visit the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, PA where you are only minutes from the Fine Arts of downtown Lancaster.
First Fridays are a great time to experience the urban ambiance of downtown Lancaster! Join the thousands who enjoy the evening’s artistic energy and fun surprises that make each First Friday special.
First Fridays occur on the first Friday evening of every month year round. Over 70 arts venues extend their hours and stay open to 9:00 PM – some even later! Music and refreshments often complement the changing exhibitions and performances.
With a large number of galleries concentrated in Lancaster’s bustling downtown district, it is easy and fun to stroll the streets, browse the galleries, meet the artists, and purchase fine art to grace your home and office. Along the way, you will find a range of distinctive owner-operated boutiques and shops with unique and eclectic products not duplicated elsewhere. Complete the evening with a meal at one of the numerous excellent downtown restaurants that offer menus from casual to fine dining. Whether you are looking for sophisticated or funky, retro or edgy, antique or contemporary, you will find it in downtown Lancaster. You can plan your visit with the First Friday Plan and Map which shows all the events.
Please check out our special Holiday rates at www.homewoodholidays.com. Hope to see you soon!
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With the Holidays approaching us soon, so is Black Friday. Come visit the Homewood Suites in Lancaster, PA. where we are just minutes away from the bargain shopping at its finest. Below is a list of some of the Outlet Stores and Malls in our area:
* Tanger Outlet Center – Lancaster – 311 Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Lanncaster, PA
* Rockvale Outlets – Routes 30 & 896, Lancaster, PA
* VF Outlet Village – 801 Hill Ave., Reading, PA
* Berkshire Mall -1665 State Hill Rd, Reading, PA
* Flower and Craft Warehouse – 196 Broad St., Blue Ball, PA
* Park City Mall – 142 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA
* Aimee & Daria’s Doll Outlet– 2682 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
* Calico Corners Outlet – 2481 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
* T.J. Maxx – 832 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster, PA
* Wilton Armetale – 905 Square St., Mount Joy, PA
* Noahs Landing – 35 S. Willowdale Dr., Lancaster, PA
If you are interested in Thanksgiving meal at one of our local restaurants be sure to call for availability.
