Family Reunion Fun
Check into the hotel of your choice: Bird-in-Hand Family Inn (800) 537-2535, Mill Stream Country Inn (800) 355-1143, Travelers Rest Motel (800) 626-2021
Day One:
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Take the Kreider Farm Tour and drive down the middle of a titanic-sized loafing barn - otherwise know as the “cow palace” and get a bird’s eye view of the milking merry-go-round. End the tour at Kreider Restaurant with a complimentary ice-cream cone. Contact: Pete Cardascia- (717) 665-5039 http://www.kreiderfarms.com
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
For children 2-10, visit the Hands-On-House Children’s Museum. Exhibits offer a treasure trove of shared educational experiences that delight parents and kids alike. Each exhibit is themed with a variety of activities to do that relate to the theme. This is a truly learning by doing museum. Contact: Tara Hartley (717) 569-5437 x222 http://www.handsonhouse.org
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
For children 10 to adult, visit the Landis Valley Museum. This living history museum collects, conserves, exhibits and interprets Pennsylvania German material, culture, history and heritage from 1740 through 1940. There are 100 acres and two-dozen buildings to see and explore. You will find craft demos, special performances and living history programs that change on a monthly basis. Contact: Joyce Perkinson- (717) 581-0431 http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy a relaxing meal at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Family owned and operated, you will enjoy PA Dutch recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Contact: Jessica Rittenhouse (800) 627-1910 - http://www.bird-in-hand.com
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
End your evening at the American Music Theatre or Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. American Music Theatre is all about the music and there’s enough of it to suit any age and every taste. Contact: Sandy Salada (800) 648-4102 http://www.AMTshows.com. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre offers a Broadway musical combined with a scrumptious buffet meal for a great value price! Children’s productions available several times year. Matinees also available. Visit the web site for a full performance schedule. Contact: Chris Harrower - (717) 898-1900 http://www.prathertheatres.com
Day Two:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dutch Wonderland is the place for families with children 10 and under. Spend the day riding an assortment of rides from the Sky Princess Roller Coaster to the Merry-Go-Round. Live entertainment shows are available throughout the season such as the High Dive Extravaganza and Middle-Earth Theatre where family members are the stars. No need to worry about meals; as there are a variety of food vendors and restaurants on site. Contact: Sylvia Danz 717-606-5351. http://www.dutchwonderland.com
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hershey Park is a great alternative for family fun if your children are above the age of 10. Great rides, live entertainment shows and food available. http://www.hersheypark.com
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Didn’t get enough excitement? Visit the Laserdome for a game or two of Laser Tag, see a fantastic Laser Light Show or just have fun playing the arcade games. Great fun for the whole family. Contact Jessica Ross - (717) 492-0002 http://www.laserdome.com
Evening
Top of your day with a round of golf at Water’s Edge Mini-Golf, located adjacent to the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn. Two challenging courses, beautifully landscaped and water-filled. At the end of your game, celebrate at the club house with a round of ice cream cones for the family! Contact: 717-768-4653 http://www.watersedgegolf.net
Day Three:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Begin your day at the National Christmas Center where all things are Christmas! Experience Christmas all year long with a walk through “TudorTown” an animated storybook village. See Santa’s Enchanted North Pole Workshop and visit the largest train layout under a huge tree that reaches from corner to corner of the room! Finish your visit with a walk through the streets of Nazareth as it was over 2000 years ago. Contact: Jennifer McElhary or Jude Johnson (717) 442-7950 http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Finish up your visit with a visit to Boyd’s Bear Country located in Gettysburg, a short hour and a half journey from Lancaster County. This is the world’s most humongous teddy bear store. With over 120,000 square feet, you will be sure to find that special teddy bear you’’ve been looking for. There are several dining options available as well as a Teddy Bear Nursery where you can adopt your own bear. Contact: Jen Wolf (717) 630-2600 http://www.boydsbearcountry.com
Enjoy your stay!
