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Pennsylvania German heritage at Landis
Valley Village & Farm Museum, and the
50th anniversary of the Railroad Museum of
Pennsylvania's world-class collection.
Enjoy Fresh Offerings in Lancaster County
There's always something new to explore here in
Lancaster, and 2025 is no exception!
Our visitor experience trails - with their special deals
& branded swag - continue to expand, the latest being
the Lancaster County Sweet & Salty Trail. The name
says it all!
Lancaster City has plenty to amaze in 2025,
starting with Bistro Barberet & Bakery's firstin-the-U.S.
designation as a " World's French
Restaurant, " and Passerine being named to the
New York Times' latest list of " America's Best
Restaurants. "
Join our
Experience
Passes!
It's the first full year of the re-branded Hershey Farm
Resort, following a complete restaurant rebuild that
features an enhanced Grand Smorgasbord, plus a new
café & shops, now all under one roof with the hotel.
Slated to open in late 2025, the powerful national stories
and insights of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton
Smith Center for History and Democracy in Lancaster
City will utilize their experiences to help highlight larger
themes within the continuing struggle for freedom and
opportunity for all.
The monumental and renewing story of " Noah " comes to
life in a re-freshed 30th anniversary edition at Sight &
Sound Theatres®.
Revel in the recent upgrades at the DoubleTree Resort
Lancaster, including the sumptuous MADE Bistro &
Bar, and a wonderful makeover of the entire family wing
of the AmishView Inn & Suites.
Celebrate our multi-faceted history with special
commemorations of the 100th anniversary of
Other great downtown additions include Decades'
new mezzanine balcony area with more games
& dining space, a complete renovation of the
Demuth Museum with a fresh reinterpretation
of the artist's life & work, and new international
" eats " at Nahual Maya Restaurant (Central
American) and Bert & The Elephant (Belgian).
The beloved Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant &
Smorgasbord is slated to re-open in the spring
after substantial renovations.
In addition, Bird-in-Hand Stage debuts a brand
new show this year: " The Rise and Fall of Miss
Fannie's Biscuits " - an Amish musical comedy/
mystery. With a rigged baking contest, a missing
contestant and a determined detective, it's the
right recipe for total disaster.
A new version of the Olde Mill Restaurant has
now opened in Intercourse as a chef-driven,
classic-casual steakhouse that also offers fresh
seafood and seasonal cuisine from area farms.
Looking forward to the return of " Living the
Experience " at Bethel AME Church - a spiritual,
interactive re-enactment of the Underground
Railroad in Lancaster and its impact on free and
enslaved Africans in the 1800s.
Experience Historic Hotels of America's current
Best Small Hotel in the country with an
exceptional stay at The Inn at Leola Village.
DiscoverLancaster.com 3
global honors:
Lititz and other
Lancaster areas
named to AFAR's
worldwide " Where
To Go In 2025 " list!
http://www.DiscoverLancaster.com
2025 Visitors Guide

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