Lancaster PA Hotels | » Dutch Wonderland http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:23:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Dutch Wonderland is here for 2011! http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/dutch-wonderland-is-here-for-2011/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/dutch-wonderland-is-here-for-2011/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:28:37 +0000 Lynna Gehman http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1288 Dutch Wonderland..and spring sounds like a great combination! April 30th-May 1st is the grand opening of the park! There’s so much for the family & kids to enjoy, all the food, daily entertainment, and as always all the family fun rides, and just for kids rides!

Daily Royal Entertainment

  • Thomas and Friends Live at Dutch Wonderland
  • Beyond the Castle Walls
  • Duke’s Dance Party
  • Bubba Bear and the Badland Band
  • Open Dive
  • Storytime with the Princess
  • The Adventures of the Frog Prince
  • A Dragon’s Tale
  • Dress Up ‘N Dance
  • Funsation Celebration

Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

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Day Out with Thomas at Strasburg Railroad is going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September. Come spend the day with Thomas the No. 1 engine and celebrate his 65th birthday. Many exciting things to do for adults and children while visiting Thomas.

Also going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September, York Fair. The York Fair is America’s first and oldest fair. The York Fair is about 30 minutes away from Lancaster.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm such a great place to start if you’re looking for plenty of things to do! From the corn maze to the harvest festival and more! 50+ fun activities do with the family & friends!

Looking for something to make you jump and have those heart stopping screams? Head out to Field of Screams! Great for adults and groups of friends & family. 3 terrifying events to choose from, or do the whole package! The haunted hayride, and the chilling haunted houses. Starting September 17th thru November 6th.

Jason’s Woods many haunted attractions to give you that extra scare, with their grand slam combo attractions! They’re also celebrating their 25th year anniversary this year! Staring October 1st thru October 31st.

Haunted Mill Scream Park five terrifying attractions to pump your adrenaline! Can you handle the chills? Starting September 23rd thru October 31st.

Hershey Park in the Dark is fun for the whole entire family of all ages! Enjoy Hershey’s trick-or-treat adventures with the kids, what a good way to enjoy October with sweets and treats! Enjoy all the thrilling coasters and entertainment.

Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings is great for families with younger children! Will feature themed rides and attractions, trick-or-treating, magic shows, ghoulish games, storytelling by The Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland and so much more! Dutch Wonderland was voted top 5 Children’s Park for the 3rd year in a row!

Looking for a ghost tours with some history & live tales of ghosts and haunted houses? Candlelight walking tours in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Country, Strasburg & Lancaster. Looking for more history head out to the Gettysburg tours.

Poe Evermore prepare for an evening of handpicked  Edgar Allen Poe stories and poems that are guaranteed to haunt, and guarantee a great evening at the Mt. Hope Mansion.

Plus many more!

Never ending things to do in Lancaster! Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

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To all of our Clients, Customers, Guests and Friends!
Merry Christmas, Peace and Happiness in the New Year!

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]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hws/fall-arrived/feed/ 0 Ten Places to Take the Kids in Lancaster http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/ten-places-kids-lancaster/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/ten-places-kids-lancaster/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:33:57 +0000 Jason Deeds http://www.lancasterpahotels.com/hotels/?p=484 1. Strasburg Railroad: Located in the historic town of Strasburg, the Railroad is a great place for kids to explore the old Iron Horses of the past. With daily runs between Strasburg and Paradise this 30 minute ride is just right for all ages.

Price Range: $7.00 – $20.00           Age Groups: All Ages

2. Hands on House: Located Just North East of Lancaster City this is a great place to take the children for interactive shared learning experiences.

Price Range: $7.00                              Age Groups: 2-10

3. Kreider Dairy Farm Tour: Is a tour of a real working farm that supplies fresh milk, eggs and ice cream to stores. This is a great tour for all ages to see how a modern farm is run. It is a great comparison to the many Amish Farm tours in the area.

Price Range:  Must Contact              Age Groups: All Ages

4. Dutch Wonderland: An amusement park designed for the young at heart. Rides and entertainment focus around a Knight and princess theme.

Price Range: $30.95                           Age Groups 0 – 10

5. Village Greens miniatures Golf course: Two miniature golf courses set within 13 acres or lush gardens. Open seasonal from April to Mid October.

Price Range: $6.50 – $8.00            Age Groups: All Ages

6. Lancaster Science Factory:  The Lancaster Science Factory is a technology and science center, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics!

Price Range $5.00 – $7.00            Age Groups: All Ages

7. Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire:Wonder through the faire grounds as history comes alive all around you. From the Jousting, and other medieval sports, to historical artisans showing the traditional arts of glass blowing and blacksmith. Add to that Food, and Music and you may never want to leave this fantasy world.

Price Range: $9.95 (child admission) $24.95 (adult admission) Age Group: All Ages

8. Long’s Park: Is an 80 acre public park located North West of Downtown Lancaster. With Large Picnic areas, and several playgrounds this is a great place to come let the kids run off all that extra energy.

Price Range: FREE                               Age Group: All Ages

9. The Amish Farm and House: Learn what it’s like to live and work on an Amish farm. Offers countryside tours through Amish farmlands.

Price Range: $7.95 – $24.95          Age Group: All Ages

10. SturgisPretzel Factory: Founded in 1861 the pretzel factory is the oldest commercial pretzel factory. With guided tours of the facility and fresh pretzels made daily this is one yummy tour not to be missed.

Price Range $2.00 – $3.00            Age Group: All Ages.

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1. Jason’s Woods

2. Fields of Screams

3. Strasburg Ghost Tours

4. Gettysburg Ghost Tours

5. Lancaster Ghost Tours

6. Hersheypark in the Dark

7. Happy Haunting at Dutch Wonderland

8. Halloween Dayz and Spooky Knights at the Pennsylvania Renassiance Faire

9.  Poe Evermore

10. The Haunted Mill

There are many places to visit while in Lancaster during the Month of October and many places you could stay give us a call today to hear about all of our great rates and packages.

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