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Lancaster county ranks second in the nation with 30 covered bridges that are still navigable by vehicle. There are 2 covered bridges that are within a few miles of the Olde Oregon Farmhouse bed-and-breakfast( #s 13 & 14 on the Discover Lancaster covered bridge list). For a complete list and self guided driving tour visit Discover Lancaster and visit LancasterPA for more information.
Most of the Lancaster county covered bridges have a restricted weight limit of 3 tons. That’s about the weight of a minivan or SUV. For your safety and the integrity of the bridges, please wait for the leading vehicle to clear the bridge span before traversing.
Lancaster county offers an amazing variety of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, locally sourced meats, eggs from pasture raised chickens and delicious baked goods. Central market in downtown Lancaster, which is America’s oldest continually operating farmers market for nearly 300 years, is open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 6 AM to 3 PM. Except for Sundays, you can’t drive anywhere in Lancaster county without encountering an Amish roadside market stand, offering their specialty goods. Ask the innkeeper about her favorite Lancaster County Amish markets.
Lancaster county is home to the oldest Amish community in North America and their numbers are growing! The Amish in Lancaster county do not have a specific building in which to hold their church services. Instead, each district’s farms rotate hosting their church service every Sunday. Only the Amish community can attend services, which are spoken in Pennsylvania Dutch. There are many resources available to learn more about the Amish culture and where to see working farms and book a buggy ride Here are a few:
6 Things to Know About Amish Country
Amish Country
Amish Attractions
Be sure to visit our ALL THINGS AMISH section on our things to do page for more information. You can also read more in these resources:
The Village of Oregon, settled in the early 1700s, was not originally called Oregon. The tiny little village known as “Catfish” changed its name around 1859 to celebrate the new state of Oregon. So why was it called catfish? A stream running through the village was dammed up to operate the mill. This created a huge pond, in which catfishing was a great source of food and entertainment. It has been said that John Andre, a British general, who was complicit in the defection of Benedict Arnold, fished in that very pond. Also during the last week of September in 1777, a wagon train transporting the Continental Congress passed through the Village of Oregon(Catfish) and stayed at the Oregon Hotel(Catfish Wayside Inn). Which is now called Reflections Restaurant.
As more and more farms are disappearing from our rich agrarian landscape due to overdevelopment, it has become vitally important to save as much farmland as possible. Lancaster Farmland Trust helps to protect farmland through fundraising, donations and education. Once a farm has been designated as a “Preserved Farm”, it remains such in perpetuity and can never be developed. Read more about this important work at Lancaster Farmland Trust
Lancaster provides bus service through Red Rose Transit Authority. You can check their schedules and rates at Red Rose Transit Authority. It is best to use your own mode of transportation to get around Lancaster County as the bus service does not service all areas.
Lancaster county’s beautiful vistas and rural roads invite bikers of all levels to enjoy. There are designated trails which you can explore. Also, there are many bicycling clubs that provide regular routes and sponsor road races, many of which pass by the Olde Oregon Farmhouse. More information can be found at Lancaster Bicycle Club.
Did you know that all motorists in Pennsylvania are required to allow at least 4′ when passing a bicyclist.
Lancaster County is best known for the Pennsylvania Dutch foods like apple butter, chicken pot pie, pies of all kids especially shoo fly pie, scrapple and whoopie pies! Lancaster is also known for its pretzels, bologna, long johns…wow, I’m getting hungry! Aren’t you? Come visit and have a taste of Lancaster County!
The list is endless! Here are a few:
President Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, lived in Lancaster. Make time to tour his residence while you are visiting Lancaster!
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Conestoga Wagon
Conestoga Wagon: Century Strong Ship of Inland Commerce
If you like to stay indoors, you can always catch a movie or a live show at the Fulton Theater or live perfomance at the American Music Theater
If you prefer to experience something outdoors, the Lititz Fire and Ice is a must do! Holiday time provides destinations to drive through stunning holiday light displays. The Stone Gables is a guest favorite!
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA offers tours year round.
So much history in Lancaster. Explore a Lancaster County Settlement just around the corner from the Olde Oregon Farmhouse!
Other great places to consider are Historic Rock Ford, the North Museum, Lancaster Museum of Art, Historic Ephrata Cloister, the Strasburg Rail Road, Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery just to name a few.
Pennsylvania has some weird and confusing laws about the sale of alcoholic beverages. You can read more in depth about the history of Pennsylvania’s liquor laws in a Philadelphia Inquirer article
Mud Sales take place throughout various Lancaster County towns during the wet months of late winter and early spring(thus the mud, wear boots!!)These are outdoor auctions of antiques, farm equipment, furniture, handmade crafts and more. These auctions are usually benefit auctions for local fire companies who rely on the proceeds for their operational funds. Want to read more and see some photos?
We have several great ice cream shops in the area including oregondairy.com. For a complete list of ice cream shops, visit our Things to Do page.
No worries, Lancaster offers all of that and more to suit your appetite! Here are some recommendations for fine dining. To see a complete listing, go to the restaurant section on our Things to Do page.
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