Dining in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Aficionados of home-cooked food will find a paradise in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country from which you'll never want to leave. Visitors will find country favorites such as chicken pot pie, chow chow with relish, and cracker pudding just name of a few of the favorites served here. Some of the other specialties you'll find here include apple butter, delicious homemade soups, savory meats, pickled vegetables, and delectable puddings. Clearly, anyone visiting here will need to bring extras clothes in a larger size, since you're sure to put on a few pounds when you visit.

Many visitors prefer the family-style buffets that are in abundance throughout the county. You're encouraged to come as you are, and eat as much as you can hold in a relaxed environment. Others may prefer the old-time sitting around the table ambiance of more formal family-style restaurants in the area where food is passed around the table from person to person. There is no better way for people of all ages to meet people from all over the country and around the world.

The roots of Lancaster County go back to 18^th Century Colonial America. Many early settlers were active participants in the Revolutionary War, and President James Buchanan, Pennsylvania's only president, was a noted area resident. Residents that migrated west in Conestoga Wagons have Lancaster County to thank, as the wagons were manufactured here, as was the Kentucky Rifle, which made for many a widow in the Old West. Popular attractions for tourists include walking tours of the city's historical district, and the lovely gardens which are cultivated in the area. The Central Market located in the heart of the city is the country's longest running farmer's market.

During the Civil War, Lancaster County was a stop on the famous "underground railroad", which allowed many slaves to escape to freedom in the north. People can learn about the rich history of the area by taking the "Living the Experience" interactive journey, which depicts life in the area during the War Between the States, and what it was like to take a journey on the "underground railroad".

The country-side of Lancaster County is covered with rolling hills, with colors of blooming grain, corn, and wheat decorating the landscape. The county is home to many charming small towns featuring antique shops, picturesque covered bridges, and road side markets selling goods fresh from the farm. You'll find friendly locals in towns such as White Horse, Martindale, Bird-in-Hand, and Churchtown who can guide you to lovely scenery and historical spots which dot the area. Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country is the perfect place to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life. Here you can step back in time to the roots of Colonial America. Visit Lancaster County when you want to slow down the pace and live life to the fullest.