Browse: Home / Travel

Tag: Travel

Jun 07 2011

Turkey Hill Experience now open in Columbia, PA!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 1:46 pm
Lancaster County's newest attraction!

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!

May 27 2011

Long’s Park Summer Music Series

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 8:34 am

Join us for the 49th Annual Long’s Park Summer Music Series! Every Sunday June 5th-August 28th at 7:30pm enjoy 13 nights of music of all types. Absolutely stunning, eclectic music…from blues, jazz, Southern rock, bluegrass, patriotic, country and zydeco to Celtic, world music, gypsy and Latin jazz. Bring your family and just relax on a Sunday evening, rain or shine! Bring blankets and lawn chairs and picnic in the park or visit food vendors.

June 5th, 2011– Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters

June 12th, 2011– The Tanahill Weavers

June 19th, 2011– Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps

June 26th, 2011– The Grascals

July 3rd, 2011– 257th Army Band, Cannon Brigade & Fireworks

July 10th, 2011– Oz Noy Trio

July 17th, 2011– Danny Kortchmar Band

July 24th, 2011– The Paul Thorn Band

July 31st, 2011– Baka Beyond

August 7th, 2011– Kelly Willis with Bruce Robison

August 14th, 2011– Hot Club of Detroit

August 21st, 2011– Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

August 28th, 2011– Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys

Staying overnight? Stay with us! We are only a few minutes away!

Don’t forget to like us on facebook and keep up with our updates @ Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster and Long’s Park Summer Music Series!

May 17 2011

Day Out With Thomas at the Strasburg Rail Road

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 1:09 pm

Day Out With Thomas is almost here again, from June 18th till the 26th! Day Out With Thomas is a family event that the whole family can enjoy! Join Thomas the Tank Engine, as he greets everyone. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt. You’ll find a lot of exciting activities, and visit the gift shop for Thomas merchandise. You can also dine, and visit the railroad museum, many things to do & enjoy at Strasburg Railroad!

Day Out With Thomas is a family event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with classic storybook friend Thomas the Tank Engine, now that’s an experience to enjoy!

 CLICK HERE for more information on train times, ticket prices, and purchasing tickets online!

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!

Apr 28 2011

What is there to do in Lititz, PA?

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 1:02 pm

Historic downtown Lititz is Lancaster County’s Sweet Spot. Lititz, PA is a charming historic small town full of personality. Many unique places and shops to see in Lititz!

If you’re a chocolate lover, you have to visit Wilbur Chocolate Candy Store & Museum! The smell and taste will guarantee a smile on your face! Many selections to choose from, and watch as they make many of their chocolates in their old fashioned candy store and museum. Definitely one of my favorite local attraction because it’s oh so delicious!

The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, established in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America is located in Lititz, PA! The bakery and store operated by the Sturgis family welcome visitors to tour their facility and learn the history of pretzel making! The bakery store features pretzels baked with the same techniques pioneered by Julius Sturgis himself. It’s exciting to know all this history started in Lancaster County!

Linden Hall established in 1746 is the oldest girl’s boarding school in the United States! Yes, that’s right Linden Hall is located in Lititz, PA!

To learn all the history of Lititz, and what it has to offer, visit Lititz Historical Museum & Foundation. Great place maintaining & preserving the heart of Lancaster County!

Cafe Chocolate such a cute little cafe! The name pretty much sums it all. They serve local, organic, and fresh produce from Lancaster County. Great for a lunch date or for dinner! They serve salads, soups, a variety of hot or iced drinks, and of course chocolate! It’s a BYOB cafe, so feel free to bring a bottle of wine to go with your chocolate and enjoy!

There’s just so many great places to visit in this small town! From the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania & award winning Lititz Spring Park and the many many small shops! Every Second Friday join merchants in a lively evening of shopping, live music performances, art exhibits, poetry readings, jewelry shows, special Lovin’ Lititz Every 2nd dinner menus & tastings, and much more! Explore the unique streets of Lititz, and enjoy all the historical charm Lititz has to offer.

Explore the beautiful countryside as well, and drive by a few covered bridges in Lititz. Gorgeous sceneries, so don’t miss out!

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!

Apr 05 2011

Farmers Market in Lancaster County

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 12:51 pm

Farmers Markets are great for local food, flowers, crafts and more!

Central Market in the heart of downtown Lancaster! Central Market is America’s oldest farmers market. Central Market is open all year round on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Many local grown foods, fresh baked desserts and breads, cheeses, meats, flowers, and crafts!

Bird-In-Hand Farmers Market, along a scenic view of Lancaster County’s farms. Many local grown produce, colorful array of Pennsylvania Dutch jams and jellies, local crafts, and much more. Enjoy sampling homemade fudge, smoked meats, Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels, and more. Open all year round on Fridays, and Saturdays, add Wednesdays in April through November, and add Thursdays in July through October.

Green Dragon Farmers Market & Auction, in Ephrata, PA. Open every Friday since 1932! You can find a wide array of things here, from Amish made items to baked goods to home furnishings to many more.

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!

Mar 22 2011

Hershey in the Spring

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 1:55 pm
Hershey in the Spring

Enjoy some excitement & fun at Springtime In The Park for two consecutive weekends, April 16th-17th, also April 22nd-24th! Enjoy Springtime In The Park even on Easter day this year, April 24th! Doesn’t that sound fun for the whole entire family?! Preview what summer has in store for us, unlimited rides, entertainment and visit ZooAmerica! There’s plenty to do while visiting Hershey Park! Don’t miss out, only two weekends in April! To purchase tickets online click here!

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!

Mar 14 2011

Dutch Wonderland is here for 2011!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 9:28 am
Fun with Duke the Dragon at Dutch Wonderland!

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!

Mar 08 2011

Keeping up Lancaster County this Week!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 3:16 pm

March 6th, 2011

  • Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith at the American Music Theatre
  • Sugar at The Dutch Apple Theatre till April 9th
  • Philadelphia International Flower Show from March 6th-13th

March 8th, 2011

March 12th, 2011

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!

Feb 25 2011

Keeping up Lancaster County this Week!

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 8:28 am

February 27th, 2011

February 28th, 2011

March 2nd, 2011

March 3rd, 2011

  • Sugar at The Dutch Apple Theatre

March 4th, 2011

March 5th, 2011

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!

Feb 21 2011

The 2011 AQS Quilt Show

Category: Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster — Lynna Gehman @ 3:49 pm

The 2011 American Quilter’s Society 2nd Annual Quilt Show & Contest will be held March 16th through March 19th at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The quilt exhibits and merchant mall areas will be located in Freedom Hall, the Commonwealth Ballroom, and the Heritage Ballroom – all located at the Convention Center

Show Hours

  • Wednesday through Friday, March 16th – 18th, 9am to 6pm
  • Saturday, March 19th, 9am to 5pm

Admission at the Show Prices

  • AQS Members: $9 Daily; $17 Multi-day
  • Non-members: $11 Daily; $30 Multi-day

Locations of Downtown Parking Garages

  • Penn Square, 38 S. Duke St.
  • Central Garage, 35 S. Prince St.
  • East King Garage, 146-52 E. King St.
  • Prince Street, 111 N. Prince St.
  • Duke Street, 150 N. Duke St.
  • Water Street, 220 N. Water St.

Click here for map of parking garages.

For more information about the 2nd Annual Quilt Show click here.

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!

« Previous Page — Next Page »
Get Adobe Flash player