Slip away to a simpler time where you’ll drive alongside horses and buggies, past picturesque Amish farms, and by charming homes. Strasburg, perhaps the most enchanting town in Pennsylvania, promises the perfect backdrop for a leisurely day trip or a much-needed weekend getaway.
Historic Strasburg, which beckons visitors with its quaint beauty, boasts a storied history that dates back to its founding in 1693 by Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion.
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Today Strasburg, with its vibrant flower gardens and white picket fences, is known as a Pennsylvania Dutch town, a place where the Amish farm the land and where…
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Locals celebrate and honor their historic past and those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans are shown below participating in the town’s annual Memorial Day parade.
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Explore the enchanting town on foot. Climb aboard an authentic Amish horse and buggy with Ed’s Buggy Rides or rent an electric scooter for the day.
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Plan a stop at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania before boarding a scenic trip on the Strasburg Rail Road. The historic railroad also hosts such events as the Great Train Robbery and Santa’s Paradise Express.
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Browse the small town shops. Join a Ghost Tour of Strasburg. Or, hop aboard a motor coach with All About Tours for a three hour exploration of the area’s Amish neighborhoods.
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Swing by Cherry Crest Adventure Farm for the day. The farm offers such activities as a wagon tour ride, gem mining, a corn maze, a cafe, a sweet shop, and a general store.
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Sit down to a delightful meal at one of the enchanting town’s restaurants - the Fireside Tavern (pictured below), Isaac’s Restaurant, or Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn.
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Sink into a comfy bed at the end of the day at one of the charming inns that dot historic Strasburg, such as the Limestone Inn Bed & Breakfast and the Strasburg Village Inn.
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Strasburg may be the most enchanting town in Pennsylvania but it certainly has plenty of competition, including Lititz, Meadville, and Brookville.
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