Lancaster PA Hotels | » Family Fun http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:23:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/cis/halloween-daze-spooky-knights-at-the-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/cis/halloween-daze-spooky-knights-at-the-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:24:24 +0000 Steven http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1391
Halloween Activities at the Faire

Every weekend through October 30!

Trick-or-Treating on the Shire

Pick up a trick-or-treat bag and map at the Informistress, and visit the locations throughout the Shire to fill your bag with sweets and surprises!

Adult Costume Contest
Participants are encouraged to wear their most impressive home-fashioned costumes for fantastic prizes!

Children’s Costume Contest
Nipperkins are invited to show off their costumes for Queen Elizabeth and Her Court!

Halloween Treasure Hunt
Visit the Informistress for your treasure map, and track down the clues throughout the Shire. Proceed to the Chessboard to speak the secret password and open the treasure chest!

Terrible Touchy Boxes
Our Shire gravedigger has filled these terrible touchy boxes with some of his most interesting finds from the Shire. Do you dare reach inside?

]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/cis/halloween-daze-spooky-knights-at-the-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire/feed/ 0 31st annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/31st-annual-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/31st-annual-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:52:30 +0000 Lynna Gehman http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1380 It’s that time of year again to visit the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire every weekend starting August 13th, 2011 till October 30th, 2011 from 11am to 8pm. Thirty-five acres of jousting knights and royal delights await as hundreds of colorfully-costumed characters in an authentic recreation of a 16th century English Village complete with dozens of authentic Tudor buildings. Musical performances, magic acts, fire-breathing, puppet shows, live jousting, and much more. Enjoy period foods, micro-brewed ales and a variety of wines from 23 Royal Kitchens and shop from merchants. Just so much entertainment to enjoy!

Click here to purchase discount tickets here online!

Merchants A-M

Merchants N-Z

Map of the PA Ren Faire

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  • 9am-1pm – Families can enjoy fun activities in the Village including crafts, story telling, pony rides, cookie decorating, a visit to Yummie’s Barnyard, bounce house, balloon artist, face painting and “Pin the Tail on Yummie” (at Village Outfitters).
  • 11am-Noon – The FREE birthday party gets underway at the stage area with the introduction of all Yummie’s mascot friends from various Lancaster County attractions, as well as games, music and birthday treats.

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]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/party-in-lancaster-county-with-yummie/feed/ 2 Where to find Pennsylvania Dutch dining in Lancaster County? http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/where-to-find-pennsylvania-dutch-dining-in-lancaster-county/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/where-to-find-pennsylvania-dutch-dining-in-lancaster-county/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:50:39 +0000 Lynna Gehman http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1263 We always get asked “Where’s the best place for Pennsylvania Dutch Food?” Lancaster County offers so many great Pennsylvania Dutch Dining! There’s so many to choose from!

Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant, what most people love about Plain & Fancy is the family style dining! You can choose from sitting with a bunch of other people and enjoy the pass-the-platter dining or choose from their a-la-carte menu. Such a fun and neat way to enjoy the Pennsylvania Dutch food!

Miller’s Smorgasbord, is a award winning  smorgasbord featuring made from scratch cooking since 1929. They offer many great foods from breakfast to lunch to dinner!

Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant, been chosen one of AAA’s top 10 best down-home dining restaurants in North America!

Bird-In-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, experience great homemade recipes and let the kids enjoy Noah’s Ark Kid’s Buffet! Sounds fun for the kids doesn’t it?!

Hershey Farm Restaurant, a full-service family restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner smorgasbord or extensive menu.

Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the taste of Lancaster County. 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking! Lancaster County’s Largest Smorgasbord!

Let us know what you think! ;) Don’t forget to keep up with our updates on Facebook and Twitter!

]]> http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/where-to-find-pennsylvania-dutch-dining-in-lancaster-county/feed/ 0 Gas Prices in Lancaster County http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/gas-prices-in-lancaster-county/ http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/hgi/gas-prices-in-lancaster-county/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:45:03 +0000 Lynna Gehman http://www.lancasterhersheypahotels.com/?p=1359 Did you know gas prices in Lancaster County are continuing to fall?! Everyone is traveling for the summer for family vacations, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is the gas prices! Lancaster County gas prices has been continuing to fall, which is GREAT for everyone and especially travelers. With everyone traveling this weekend for July 4th, I bet everyone likes seeing those numbers decrease! Follow up with gas prices in Lancaster County, click here. Let’s hope these gas prices continue to fall! ;)

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Columbia – July 9 at 10:15 p.m. at 10th and Mifflin streets

Ephrata – July 4 at 9:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Heights Outdoor Recreation Area

Lancaster – July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Longs Park, 1441 Harrisburg Avenue

Lititz — July 2 at 10:15 p.m. at Lititz Springs Park — Rain date July 4

Marietta — July 2 at War Memorial Park

Mountville — July 2 at 9 p.m. at the Mountville Swimming Pool, 350 West Main Street

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Friday Night Concert Schedule
5:00PM
Gates Open
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Icewagon Flu
7:00PM – 8:30PM
Scythian
8:30PM – 9:00PM
Intermission
9:00PM – 10:30PM
Enter the Haggis

June 25th-June 26th 11am-10pm celebrate traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage with music, dance, games, arts, crafts and foods at the 12th annual Celtic Fling and Highland Games. Purchase your tickets online for the lowest prices, click here. Just a great place to experience a bit of Scotland and a touch of the Irish, and have fun!

Click the links to see schedules for entertainment, Saturday, June 25th Schedule & Sunday, June 26th Schedule.

The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Manheim is located south of the Mount Hope Estate and PA Renaissance Faire grounds. For hotel accommodations please visit our website or call us toll free at 877-720-1202.

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Don’t forget to like us on facebook and keep up with our updates @ Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster and BUiLDiNG CHARACTER!

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Friday Night Concert Schedule
5:00PM
Gates Open
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Icewagon Flu
7:00PM – 8:30PM
Scythian
8:30PM – 9:00PM
Intermission
9:00PM – 10:30PM
Enter the Haggis

June 25th-June 26th 11am-10pm celebrate traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage with music, dance, games, arts, crafts and foods at the 12th annual Celtic Fling and Highland Games. Purchase your tickets online for the lowest prices, click here. Just a great place to experience a bit of Scotland and a touch of the Irish, and have fun!

Click the links to see schedules for entertainment, Saturday, June 25th Schedule & Sunday, June 26th Schedule.

Don’t forget to like us on facebook and keep up with our updates @ Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster and Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire!

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The Turkey Hill Experience has fun, and interactive exhibits! Learn the history of Turkey Hill Dairy and the making process of ice tea & ice cream. Become a Turkey Hill Dairy ice cream maker and create your own flavor! mmm!  Also take a tea personality test when you’re thirsty and see if your tea suits your personality and taste. The Turkey Hill Experience is a delicious place to be and perfect for the warm weather to visit! Relax at the creamery cafe and visit their gift shop to bring home a piece of Lancaster County!

Admission Type Cost
Regular (ages 18-61) $11.50
Junior (ages 5-17) $9.50
Senior (ages 62+) $9.50
Children (ages 4 and under) Free

 The grand opening is June 4th, 2011, hope to see you there! ;)

Don’t forget to like us on facebook and keep up with our updates @ Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster and Turkey Hill Dairy!

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