Girlfriends Getaway

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:
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Spend the day in the quaint village of Lititz, PA. Stroll the tree-lined streets, see how chocolate is made, shop ‘til you drop and relax with a cup of tea.  The aroma from The Wilbur Chocolate Factory, famous for its Wilbur Buds, has been wafting through Lititz since 1930.  Take a self-guided tour in the museum and observe candy being made by hand.  Shop 26 specialty stores, 4 clothing stores, 2 antique shops and 3 art galleries.  The Sturgis Pretzel House is the first pretzel bakery in America and dates back to 1784.  See how pretzels are made today and enjoy a hot soft pretzel right out of the oven.  Take some time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea or perhaps high tea at the Perfect Blend Tea House.  The General Sutter Inn offers an ultimate fine dining experience.  A perfect end to a perfect day.  http://www.wilburbuds.com (717) 626-3249, http://www.sturgispretzelhouse.com (717) 626-4354, http://www.aperfectblend.com (717) 627-4244, http://www.generalsutterinn.com (717) 626-2115, http://www.shoplititz.com

Day Two:
10 am - 4:00 pm
Today shop over 200 outlets stores at Rockvale Square Outlets and Tanger at Millstream.  Rockvale Square Outlets features such names as: VF Factory Outlet, Lenox, Bass, QVC Yard Sale, Pfaltzgraff and many more.  At Tanger, buy direct from Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet Store, Timberland, Nike, Zales, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more.  Both outlets offer food service and discount programs.  Contact: (717) 293-9595 http://www.rockvalesquareoutlets.com; (717) 392-7260 http://www.tangeroutlet.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. The 2005 Revue is a unique and entertaining tribute. Your favorite songs are brought to life by an incredible cast of singers and dancers accompanied by the amazing AMT band. In addition to original productions, you will find a variety of celebrity performers throughout the year including Lonestar, The Smothers Brothers, Steven Wright, Beach Boys, Bobby Vinton, BB King, Sara Evans and many more.  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 Time Option:
Mount Hope Wine Gallery: The Gallery features complimentary tasting of award-winning Mount Hope wines throughout the day by trained and informative hostesses. You will leave with a greater understanding of wine and how to enjoy this delightful beverage as an adjunct to life, health and happiness.

Netherlands Inn & Spa: Melt away the stress with a manicure, pedicure, facial, Swiss Massage or one the many spa treatments available at the Netherlands’ Spa Orange.

Day Three:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Boyds Bear Country, the World’s Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store is a great ending to a perfect get away!  Tour the free museum to see how Boyd’s Bear began.  Stop by the Teddy Bear Design Shoppe where you can design your own Boyds-style wreath or dress your own Boyds Bear.  How about adopting a Boyds Teddy Bear at the Nursery or build your own bear from start to finish at Digby’s Super Duper Bear Factory.  Don’t worry about lunch you can eat in one of 5 dining experiences!  Contact: Jen Wolf - (717) 337-2239 http://www.boydsbearcountry.com

Heritage, Horses and Humming

Day One:
9:00 am Arrive in Lancaster County at the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Contact: Susan Kimball (717) 735-0310

9:30 am Take a three-hour tour learning about the Amish - their faith, their farms and their culture. Contact: Brunswick Tours (717) 397-7541

12:30 pm Lunch at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Contact: Jamie Ressler (717) 768-1111

2:00 pm Celebrate Christmas by visiting The National Christmas Center.  Your group will be in awe of the life-sized walk thru exhibits.  Learn of the origins and history of Christmas in Pennsylvania.  Walk the streets of Nazareth as it was 2000 years ago.  The National Christmas Center is a historical journey thru time and around the world. Contact: Jim Morrison (717) 442-7950 http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com

4:30 pm Check into the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn, Mill Stream Country Inn or Travelers Rest Motel to rest and freshen up for dinner. Contact: Jessi Myers at (717) 768-1576

6:00 pm Have a great Family Style Dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant.  Contact: Sherry Wertz (717) 687-8635 http://www.hersheyfarm.com

7:30 pm Arrive at the American Music Theatre or Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. American Music Theatre provides a great night of music and dancing.  Contact Sandy Salada (717) 397-7700 x6114 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: Denise Trupe - (717) 898-1900 http://www.prathertheatres.com

10:30 pm Arrive back at your hotel for the evening.

Day Two:
8:00 am Breakfast at your hotel or the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Contact: Deb High (800) 627-1910

9:00 am Learn about the rich, colorful heritage of Lancaster County by taking a walking tour of downtown.  Contact: (717) 392-1776

10:30 am Your Choice - take a self guided Freedom of Religion Walking Tour Contact: (717) 299-8333 or learn about the Underground Railroad by attending Living the Experience at Bethel AME Church in downtown Lancaster.  (Living the Experience would include a meal).  Contact: Phoebe Bailey (717) 509-1177

2:00 pm Tour A. R. T. Research Enterprises and discover the lost, ancient wax method of producing bronze sculpture.  They did the sculptures for the Dr. Seuss Library in Springfield, MA. Contact: Ben Blaney (717) 290-1303

4:00 pm Head for home with dinner on the way.

Hub & Spoke Tour

DAY 1:
Check-in at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn and enjoy lunch in the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord.  Deb High (800) 627-1910

After lunch, stroll the sidewalks of the Village of Bird-in-Hand.  Here you will find handmade quilts, lip smacking shoofly pie, Amish crafts and a 27-stand Farmer’s Market.

At the Choo Choo Barn - Traintown USA and the Shops of Traintown you will see Lancaster County in miniature.  This ever changing display has scenes right out of Lancaster County and America along with 22 operating trains. It’s like nothing you have ever seen! 

The National Christmas Center will help you celebrate Christmas all year long. This wonderful museum offers magical life-sized, walk-thru exhibits that will excite the children and enthrall the adults.  http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com

The American Music Theatre is a state of the art theatre offering a variety of wholesome entertainment including original musical revues and celebrity concerts.  You will not only have the finest in entertainment but extra leg space as well. 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.  http://www.prathertheatres.com

DAY 2:
After breakfast in the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant, depart for Gettysburg, PA. First stop, Boyd’s Bear Country.  There’s never a dull moment at the Big Ol’ Barn!  Enjoy four floors of whimsical displays, a breathtaking country view and delicious home cooking.  You’ll find something new on every visit!  http://www.boydsbearcountry.com

Lunch at one of the Family-Style Eatery’s at Boyd’s Bear Country.

Visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site and tour the home & farm of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States & his wife, Mamie.  Contact: Reservation Office 877-438-8929

Take a guided tour of the Battlefield.  Step back in time in the comfort of your motorcoach. A Licensed Battlefield Guide will bring to life the battle that raged for 3 days. Contact: Reservation Office 877-438-8929

Eat dinner at the Dobbin House Tavern listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contact: Reservations Office 717-334-2100 http://www.dobbinhouse.com

DAY 3:
After breakfast in the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, depart for York, PA. Take a 90-minute tour of the fully robotic milking facility and see how the “girls” are pampered with back scratches and waterbeds!  Stop by the calving shed and see the newest additions to Hope Acres.  http://www.hopeacres.com

Ever wonder how “hogs” are made?  Tour the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Factory and Museum.  http://www.harley-davidson.com

Martin’s Factory Tour is the “in” place to be.  See how those great Martin potato chips are made.  Taste chips fresh off the line. http://www.martinchips.com

Before heading back to Lancaster, stop at Wolfgang Candy for a tour and a taste of those wonderful chocolates.  http://www.wolfgangcandy.com

DAY 4:
After breakfast in the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, depart for Longwood Garden. Enjoy touring 1,050 acres of formal gardens, fountains, meadows and woodlands with nearly 4 acres inside the conservatory.  http://www.longwoodgardens.org

At QVC Studio Park you can watch an actual taping.  http://www.QVCtours.com

Before heading home, tour Herr’s Foods Factory and see all your favorite snacks being made and packaged.  http://www.herrs.com

Family Reunion Fun

We love families! 

Browse through these fun suggestions, then contact Deb High at 1-800-627-1910 or , and create your next reunion event in Bird-in-Hand.

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.  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.  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.  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: Jamie Ressler 866-931-2925 - 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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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. http://www.boydsbearcountry.com

Enjoy your stay!

Grandparents + Grandkids = 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:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Opening July 2005 The Amazing Maize Maze you will discover a cornfield of family fun!  Amaze yourself as you travel through a western theme maze designed in a 5- acre cornfield.  Don’t worry, you won’t get lost.  The maze master will help you find your way.  Also included is a 20-minute wagon tour of the farm, petting zoo, farm education center, baby chick hatchery and much more!  If you get hungry, there are food vendors offering everything from hamburgers to roasted ears of corn.  http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
After a visit to the maize maze, cool down with a trip to the National Christmas Center where it is Christmas all year round!  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.  http://www.nationalchristmascenter.com

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
End your evening at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.  Enjoy 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.  http://www.prathertheatres.com

Day Two:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tucked in the town of Intercourse is our very special village - Kitchen Kettle Village. All 32 shops have a personality of their own. Wander down Pepper Lane to the Jam and Relish Kitchen and see the pots bubbling with Pepper Jam, Chow Chow or one of 70 jams and relishes canned right in our kitchen.  Need some other ideas?  Watch Stephanie “throw a pot”, Debbie roll out fudge or Lena dip homemade ice cream for you.  http://www.kitchenkettlevillage.com

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Learn How Pretzels are Made and How to Twist a Pretzel at the Intercourse Pretzel Factory! Watch how soft, stuffed and hard pretzels are made and then choose from a wide variety of handmade products.  The store is an Eclectic Mix--from Pretzels to Antiques to Bulk Spices and Vintage Era Candy, You’ll See and Remember Things from Yesterdays!  This is an actual Pretzel Factory, with100 pounds made a day (approx. 1800 pretzels).  When the factory is operating, take advantage of the FREE Tour!  On the tour, you will… learn what a Pretzel really is, discover how a Pretzel is made, twist a piece of dough into your own Pretzel and finally taste the Pretzel you just made! http://www.amishnews.com/Attractions/intercoursepretzelfactory.htm.

2:30 - 4:00 pm
Take the Kreider Farms 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. http://www.kreiderfarms.com

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
End your evening with a relaxing game of miniature golf at Water’s Edge Miniature Golf Course.  Water’s Edge offers two beautifully landscaped, water-filled courses that are both challenging and relaxing as you stroll through gardens bursting with colorful plants, gently rolling streams and serene ponds.  Situated in the heart of Lancaster County, you might even see a buggy go by or watch the corn fields being harvested. Contact: (717) 768-4653 http://www.watersedgegolf.net

Optional Evening
End your evening having fun at Hayloft Candles & Petting Zoo.  This petting zoo is for the young and young-at-heart.  See exotic animals including llamas, deer, peacocks, ducks, goats, pot-bellied pigs and a mountain cat. Enjoy a nice cold ice cream cone. There is no admission to the zoo. Contact: (717) 656-9463 for directions.

Warm Hospitality in A Clean, Family Atmosphere

We offer clean, comfortable Guest Rooms at the Bird-in-Hand Family of Inns. Each room has remote control cable TV and individual climate control. Our Guests consistently rate our cleanliness nearly 100% excellent.

Special Lodging Group Amenities

• All groups greeted upon arrival.
• Complimentary 2-hour guided farmland tour by our experienced and trained guides.
• Complimentary hospitality room with 8 paid rooms (based on availability) with complimentary hot beverages.
• Complimentary viewing of an award-winning film about the Amish.
• Gift for Group Leader.
• Gift for Driver.
• Free on-site dump station and service area available for tour busses using our property.
• Business services including fax machine and photocopier
• Customized group packages are available including lodging, meals, attractions and tours. Call 1-800-627-1910 for details.

Our Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, located next door to the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn, is open from 6 AM - 8 PM year-round Monday through Saturday. Sunday morning we feature a hot breakfast buffet for our Guests.

For further information on any of our group services, contact our Group Department 1-800-627-1910.

Group Packages/Itineraries
For your convenience, we offer packages for your group including attractions, tours and meals. Call 800-627-1910 for package prices. Deb in our Group Services Department are available for itinerary lodging and meal reservations and will be happy to direct you to a local receptive company for itinerary planning. 

Recreational Facilities
We feature many recreational activities including heated indoor/ outdoor pools, whirlpool, game room, miniature golf, lake and recreation area with walking trails, tennis, basketball and acres of lawn for your relaxation.