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LancasterCount yis many things.Of course,it’s thehomeof the Amish,a place whereyou canseehorse-drawn bugg ies rolling throug hbucolic farmland.
But the county also contains abustling cit y, with quirky shops, galleries, nightclubsand nationally renowned restaurants.
Lancaster was once known as the “Munich of America” and has recentlyseen that brewingheritage revived in the thriving craft beer scene.
Andshoppers have plenty to dohere, whether they’re interested in outlet malls or antiquesdealers.
For families or foodies,artlovers or histor y buffs,shoppers or live music fans,Lancaster Count yisa great place to visit.
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Lancaster Countyisagreatplace to visitmodel traindisplays overtheholidays.Enjoythetiny villagesandsnow-coveredtrees,allin exacting detail. Thesetraindisplaysarethe workof dedicatedmodeltrainenthusiastswhospend countlesshoursontheircreationsandwho would love to sharetheseminiature worldswith you.
10S.Market St.,Elizabethtown
Dates: Throughout December, open6-8 p.m.on Thursdaysand10a.m.to4 p.m.on Saturdays. Alsoopen6-8 p.m.on December13th.
Admission-free.
FreemasonDr.inMasonic Village 1MasonicDr.,Elizabethtown
Dates:10-4 p.m. Decemember6,13and20, andfrom2-4 p.m.on December7.
Admission-free.
11S. State St.,Ephrata
Dates: In December1-4p.m.on Saturdaysand Sundays through January12.
Admission-free.
21N.2nd St., Columbia
Dates: Saturdaysand Sundays10a.m.-5 p.m. November29- January4.
Admission-$5perperson, kidsunder12free.
Route 741East,226 Gap Rd., Strasburg
Dates: Open year-round Monday-Sunday10-5. ClosedChristmas Day.
Admission-$12adults,$8kids 3-11, free forkidsunder3.
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Waxon Wednesdays happens every Wednesday at 9 p.m. at Tellus,withMajor Vibestaking overthemainbararea to spin andmixvinyluntilmidnight.
Waxon Wednesdays has beenafixture at Tellus foraboutadecade,and admissionisfree.Projectedon ascreenbehindtheMajorare a varietyofvisuals,fromanime to naturevideos to oldmovies orwhatever strikeshis fancy. The sizablecrowddefinitelyvibes to themusic,witha fewpeople gettingup to shimmy. Themusic spansgenresanddecades,and Major Vibesmayinviteguestsand friends to take aturnspinningand mixingtheir ownsounds. Youare also welcome to bring your favorite vinyl forMajor Vibes to slideinto themix.
Tellushas fourlevelsincluding 7bars,speakeasy, whiskey bar, green roof&tikibar,soif you’re inan exploratorymoodthereis plenty to seeanddothroughout thespace. Pub foodis available, andagoodselectionofbeersand cocktails.
Thesecond Wednesdayofthemonth brings DJ Seriously Vinyl to downtown Columbia to spinvinylfrom6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Seriously Vinyldrawsuponhis extensive collectionand welcomes listeners to bringtheir own records for him to play. Thevibeislow key,with peoplesittingandchatting,enjoying brews,andlistening to the warm soundsemanatingfromtheturntable. Genresseem to bemostly retro;on a recentvisit,Iheardtwotunesthat Ihaven’theardinalongtime:MyOh My by Sladeand FourOutofFive by ArcticMonkeys.
Inaddition to craftbeer, Columbia Kettleworkshasamenuofpub food. Thesecondfloorhousesthe Switchboard Studioand Gallery,which isopen to browselocalartondisplay.
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At Fetish,the DJsarethesociableand humorousbartenderswhoplaythevinylof theirchoicefromalarge collection. Youare also welcome to bring your own favorite album. Theonlydays theydon’tplay records are Thursday evenings,whentheyhave karaoke, andFriday evenings,whenthey have livemusic. Fetishislocatedwithinthe RockLititz complex,so youmay getlucky andbethereonanightwhen roadiesfroma big rockshoware relaxing at thebar. Fetishhasasnackmenuthat includessome tastyempanadas. Theindustrial-stylespace ismostlytakenup by thebaranda few tablesandhasaspaciouspatio.
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Fetish has a snack menu that includes some tasty empanadas. The industrial-style space is mostly taken up the bar and a
Hi-FiIzakayaisLancaster’sepicenter for cool,with DJ Hex Waxandguest DJsspinningvinylwhile youenjoyJapanese smallplates,andphenomenal cocktailsandsake.Themusic tends to bemellow, leaningintojazz, reggae,pop, soul, andJapanesegenres,played overalushsound system. The overall experienceisintimate andhip, andmakes you feellike you’vebeentransported to the coolestback-alley izakayain Tokyo.
Thursdayfrom6 p.m. to 11 p.m.isPQRnight:PlayingQuality Records. DJ Hex WaxwillplaytheAandBsidesofselect albumsallthe waythrough,and youareinvited to bring your ownvinyl forachance to beplayed.
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Inthemood forashoppingdaythat doesn’thaveyoudrivingallaround the county?Skipthegeneric stores thisholidayseasonandcheckout oneofthese streets.Findaunique gift for your family,friends,orjust treat yourself!
At the startofyour riversideshoppingexpedition,checkout Home Goodies andCoffee fora specialt ylatte to put pep in your step.I recently started my morninghere with a Teddy GrahamLatteanda New York inspiredbagel sandwich that wasdelicious.
Locust Streetisan up -and-comingarea that hassomethingfor ever yone, especiallyifyouare into eco-friendly or vintag eitems.
The stockis always rotating at Persian Cat Vintag e,soitisa sure way apieceofclothing or accessory that no oneelse will have.Rig ht nextdo sits Vicious Circle Vintag e that boasts ‘rad vintag eforfreaky folks’. Wi Briar Vintag e keepsantiqueand vintag e furnitureanddécor in stock. Youdonot have to worr yabout fittingit into your vehicle because they offer shipping nationwide.Allof these vintag eshopsshowcase their inventor y on social mediaifyou want to see what’s in stock before you visit.
Comic booklovers canhead to Vortex BooksandComics. They stocknew, used,and vintag eitemsfor all ag es. The store also holdssigning sandother events.
You can finda fun, orig inal gift at Your Highness. Thisshopoffers hair wraps, premadeclothing , hair accessories,and jewelr y. If you want to checkouta store that hasmore variet y, head to Murphy’s Mercantile&Co. This two-level general storeand gift shop hasa widerange of products from localartisansand creators.
Main Street in Lititzisadestination foradayofshoppingand browsing . Lookingforsomenewclothing ? Checkout Clemintines, Min D’s Boutique or Earth to Lititz. Lookingforsomethingnewto -you? Antiques can be found at Moravian House. Supportan independent bookstore by stopping by Aaron’s Books that carries newand used reading material. You can be sure to findsomething for ever yone at Atlas General Store, or findacharming gift or collectable at the Main Street Peddler, Purple Robin Reserve, or Simply Mik& Mack.
Do youneed a treat to fuelyou throug hyourshopping trip ? At Whiff Roasters,pick up acupof caffeinefornowandabagof beansforlater. Ju Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, as the name sugg ests,isa pretzelbakery that sells soft,andchocolate covered pretzels. Erica Joy Bakesis the perfect option gluten free goodies. If you have asweet tooth,checkout Candyology forany type of candy that you can imag inefrom different generations.
BONUS: Off Main Street, on Broad Street,is Wilbur Chocolate’s retail store. I cannot go to Lititz without stopping by andpicking up abagof Wilbur Buds. Their goodiesarea perfect stocking stuffer that anyone is sure to enjoy.
The300blockof North Queen Street in Lancaster alwayspiques my interestwhen Iam driving by. Interestingshops that are just begg ing to be entered include theLancaster PickleCompany. Maybeyou know apicklelover in your life that could usean emotional supportpickle or an ornament ?
Building Characterand Madcap &Company stock many items thatwould be greatfora whiteelephant gift. Building Character isabigold warehouse space that is filled with standsfrom local makers. The stands carr y anything from jewelry to housewares to clothing to collectibles to books. Madcap has funand quirky items with an emphasis on popculture.
Have someone in your life that you want to shareLancaster Count yfood items with? Head to LancasterGift Box where you can create your own box or just pick up afew goodies.As aLancasterCount y native,I can’t recommend Hammond’s Pretzelsand Evan’s Candy enough
Maybeyouarelookingfor jewelryforaloved one that will becomeanheirloom for generations. Stop by JA Sharp to browse theircollections of American-made, handcrafted pieces. They alsooffer custom jewelryservices. If you’relookingformore ofa vintag e boutique vibe,check out Redeux Vintag e. They mix thepast and present with new findsandpieceslookingforasecond life. They stocka mixof clothes, jewelr y, andhomedécor.
Finda littlepieceof Scandinavia in Lancaster by stopping by Sweetish Candy& Goodsand theircompanion store Drøm Fill up a bagof Swedish treats or popover to Drøm forsome Nordic inspireddécor.
30 Oregon Dairy Farmstead
1289 CREEKRD., LITITZ
31 PennsylvaniaGuild ofCraftsmen
335N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER
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20 HimalayanCurry &Grill 22E.ORANGE ST., LANCASTER
21 HistoricLancaster Walking Tour 38PENNSQUARE, LANCASTER
22 J.A. Sharp 322N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 23 John Wright Restaurant 234N.FRONT ST., WRIGHTSVILLE
Josephine’s Downtown 50 W. GRANT ST., LANCASTER
KindredCollections 452 LOCUST ST., COLUMBIA
Lancaster DispensingCo. 33N.MARKET ST., LANCASTER
27 LostTreasureGolf 2521LINCOLNHWYE., RONKS
28 McCleary’sPub 130WFRONT ST., MARIETTA
29 Miller’sSmorgasbord 2811LINCOLNHIGHWAY E., RONKS
32 TheBarnat ParadiseStation 312 PARADISELN., RONKS 33 PerDiem 50ROCKLITITZBLVD., LITITZ
34 PocketBooks Shop
903WHEATLAND AVE., LANCASTER
23N.PRINCE ST., LANCASTER
35 Puff‘NStuff
121E.CHESTNUT ST., LANCASTER
36 TheRailroad HouseInn
280 W. FRONT ST MARIETTA
37 Seasons OliveOil& Vinegar Taproom Lancaster 36 W. KING ST., LANCASTER
38 TheSpice& Tea Exchange 20 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER
39 TFBCatering
50ROCKLITITZBLVD., LITITZ
40 WolfSanctuary of PA
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Is your favoritepartof vacation relaxing?Ifso,visitingoneofthese amazingspasshouldbefirst on yourlistofthings to do. Graba facialaftera longdayoftravel to revive yourskin andkickoff your relaxation vacation.
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James Street MedSpa’s knowledgeable staff start new clients with close-up skin imaging to get a clear picture of the client’s personal skin condition. The staff will sug gest services based upon those finding s, but they aren’t pushy about it; provide the best options for your specific needs.
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I had a hydrating facial, which was much needed for my dry skin. This hour-long service included products that had lig ht scents of eucalyptus, almond, and chocolate, which contributed to the calming feeling of this service. The aesthetician also provided a massag e on my neck, shoulders, and arms to keep the décolletag e area looking youthful. The soundtrack of Vitamin String Quartet and indie covers of pop song s was an enjoyable aspect of this spa.
In addition to facials, James Street MedSpa also offers massag es, laser treatments, injectables, cosmetic tattooing , and other beaut y services. I left with dewy skin that lasted for days after, which is all I could want from a hydrating service.
just minutes away fr do Lititz, Sk plicity Spa is the perfect escape for a relaxing treat. The space is cozy and the staff are helpful and knowledgeable. I received their Eminence Organic Skin Brightening Facial. This hour-long service included many products with lig ht citrus scents and included an oxygen treatment. The aesthetician also provided an expert neck, hand, and foot massage while my face was having a quick steam.
In addition to facials, Skinplicity offers massages, body waxing, and a sa room. O verall, it was a soothing experience that I would recommend to anyone. I left with rosy, young er-looking skin
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Reimag ine Beauty iscentrallylocated in a brandnewbuilding along Oreg on Pike in Manheim Township.I booked theirhourlong custom skin treatment facial. We started with achat about my currentskincareroutineandany specificconcernsI wanted to address. The treatment tookplace on theircozy,heated, ergonomic table, whichI haven’tseen elsewhere,and wasso comfortableI almostfell asleep
Assomeone who has allergies,I appreciated that the products weren’tover whelminglyscented. The facial treatment included thedécolletag earea as well as anarm, wrist,andshoulder massag e that was very relaxing .
In addition to facials, Reimag ine Beauty offersa varietyof services, including massag e therapy, lashes, injectables, andotheraestheticservices. The staff was welcoming and knowledg eable, the environment was cleanand relaxing ,andIleft with glowing, baby-soft skin
This family-owned shopis perhaps best knownfor their wide varietyofexoticmeats including wild boar, wagyu beef,kangarooand camel. Additionally, they stock a widearrayofcheeses,and the staff have extensive knowledg eand recommendationsfor ever ything in the store. The staff iseag er to answer any questionsand providesamplesandbackground informationabout the many products they offer,especiallycheeses. There isa widearrayof gourmet spreads, crackers, tinned fish, andotheraccoutrements as well It’s easy to curate a selectionforyour owncharcuterieplatter, or you can order oneof theircustom-made grazing boards.
Lombardo’s Italian restaurant,along -standing institution in Lancaster, has recently opened their own deliandbistroadjacent to their mainrestaurant. The new venturecombines upscale casual dining with a traditional Italiandeli. The marketsideoffersa mixture of imported andlocalmeats,cheeses,andbakery items, along with acurated stockof wineandlocal craft beers. Prior to shoppingyou can dine at thebar or the outdoorpatio, with aselectionofsandwiches,pizzas, andcocktails. Theirsalumi antipastiplate allowsyou to samplean assortment of theitems availableforpurchase at thedelicounter.
BY BAILEY WATRO
AmongLancaster’s roadside farm standsandtraditionalgrocery stores,therearesmaller specialtymarketsthatofferadifferent foodshopping experience. Withinthese stores you canfindlocallysourced foodsandinternationalselections,perfect forcurating your own date nightor forfindingauniquegift forthe foodieon yourlist.
Afrin Market stocks a varietyof Middle Eastern goods. Within thiscompact marketyou can find ingredients from Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine,and be yond. Spices, teas, marinatedolivesandlocally madepita andfresh hummus are available alongsideconstantly rotating selections of prepared foodsandbaked goods. Ask what iscurrently available, as anything from lentil soup to Dubaichocolate whoopiepies appear on themenu.
114 W. JAMES ST.,LANCASTER AFRINMARKET.COM
This beloved local grocer y storeisa greatplace to sample the vast selectionoffreshandlocally madefoodsfrom theLancasterarea. Lemon Street Market operates with a focus onsustainabilit y, local ingredients,and fair-trade products. Within the multi-level marketyou canlook for tags on shelves that denoteif the productislocal (sourced within 50 milesof the market) or regional (sourced within aday’sdrive). These products include producefrom Lancaster farms, as well as pantr yitems and snacksfrom localbusinesses. Tucked in thecorner of the storeisa smallcoffee shop that sellsseasonal lattes, teas, smoothies,and juices.
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