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
