Pls help me make our trip tomorrow affordable (Lancaster)

greenfire

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 7:00 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster,_Ohio

Lancaster (local pronunciation is /ˈlæŋkɨstər/ LAN-cis-ter (or even /ˈlæŋkstər/ LANK-ster), rather than the wider American pronunciation /ˈlæn.kæstər/ LAN-kast-ər) is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 38,780. It is located near the Hocking River, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Columbus, Ohio. It is the county seat of Fairfield County.[5] The current mayor of Lancaster is Republican David S. Smith, who took office in January 2004. In November 2007, Smith won reelection to a second four-year term commencing in January 2008.

greenfire

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 7:04 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.....vania

Lancaster (local /ˈlæŋkɨstər/; Pennsylvania Dutch: Lengeschder) is a city located in South Central Pennsylvania and serves as the seat of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County and one of the older non-coastal towns in the United States, (along with Springfield, Massachusetts; Petersburg, Virginia; Schenectady, New York and several other settlements.).[1] With a population of 59,322,[2] it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities.[3] The Lancaster metropolitan area population is 507,766,[4] making it the 101st largest metropolitan area in the US and 2nd largest in the South Central Pennsylvania area.[4]

Lancaster was home to James Buchanan, the nation's 15th president, and to congressman and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens.

greenfire

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 7:06 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.....ornia

Lancaster /ˈlænkæstər/ is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert in Southern California. Lancaster currently ranks as the 30th largest city in California, and the 148th largest city in the United States. Lancaster is the principal city within the Antelope Valley.

Lancaster is located approximately 70 miles (110 km) north (by highway) of Downtown Los Angeles, near the Kern County line. It is separated from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountains to the south, and from Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley by the Tehachapi Mountains to the north.

The population of Lancaster has grown from 37,000 residents at the time of incorporation in 1977, to 156,633 people as of the 2010 census, which makes it the largest city on the California side of the Mojave Desert.

greenfire

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 7:08 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster

The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engined Second World War heavy bomber designed and built by Avro for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It first saw active service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and, as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it became the main heavy bomber used by the RAF, the RCAF, and squadrons from other Commonwealth and European countries serving within the RAF, overshadowing its close contemporaries the Handley Page Halifax and Short Stirling.[1] The "Lanc", as it was affectionately known,[2] thus became the most famous and most successful of the Second World War night bombers, "delivering 608,612 long tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties."[3]

The Lancaster, an evolution of the troublesome Avro Manchester, was designed by Roy Chadwick and was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlins, or, in one version, Bristol Hercules engines.

baskrox

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 8:28 pm

Herrs potato chip factory and Hersheys Chocolate world are both free and within 45 minutes of Lancaster, PA, in opposite directions though. Turkey Hill Experience was fun, not that cheap, but lots of free ice cream!
http://www.caribbeanlancaster.com/rates.html If you stay at one of four hotels, you can go to water park for very reasonable price. My kids loved this. Depends on how old your boys are and if you'd bring them to mixed water park and how hard it would be to watch the little ones, by yourself, if your husband won't go into the water park. We stayed at the Wingate and walking through the Budget Inn, I think it's nicer...

Ashrei

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 9:00 pm

There are a variety of cars with different prices. We took the open air car, which is the cheapest, and was great! The prices for that car are:

Adult (12+): $16.00
Child (3 - 11): $10.00
Toddler (under 3): $2.00

But ask about the day pass which includes riding the mini train and the cranky cars, our kids (3 and 5) loved those and it's not much more...

Day Pass
The most economical way to spend the entire day!
Child (3-11): $12.50
Child/Museum Pkg: $17.50
Adult: $18.00
Adult/Museum Pkg: $25.00

The ticket office opens at 11am tomorrow. Here's their phone number: 717-687-7522

We found it to be about half a day's worth of fun.

1 full day is Dutch Wonderland.

Have a great trip!

greenfire

Sun, Sep 22 2013, 9:00 pm

September 23, 2013
Regular Train Schedule

12:00, 1:00, 2:00

Ticket window opens at 11:00am this day.
Regular Train
First-Class Parlor Car

Surround yourself in Victorian splendor. Indulge yourself with our unique selection of confections and beverages available for purchase.

Child (3-11): $20.00

Infant (Under 3): $20.00

Adult: $20.00

Child/Museum Pkg: $25.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $27.00

First-Class Lounge Car

Featuring, soft, upholstered captain's chairs that swivel for a full view of the countryside. Indulge yourself with our unique selection of confections and beverages available for purchase.

Adult: $20.00

Infant (Under 3): $20.00

Child (3-11): $20.00

Child/Museum Pkg: $25.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $27.00

Dining Car

Enjoy freshly prepared food on board the train. Prices shown are ticket prices. Food selections and food payment for Hobo Lunch are made at time of train ride.

Infant (Under 3): $2.00

Child (3-11): $10.00

Child/Museum Pkg: $15.00

Adult: $16.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $23.00

Open Air

Tour the scenic surroundings with a wide-open view of the countryside and neighboring Amish farms.

Infant (Under 3): $2.00

Child (3-11): $10.00

Child/Museum Pkg: $15.00

Adult: $16.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $23.00

Coach Car

Our standard coaches are beautifully restored in authentic Victorian style. Enjoy the comfort of potbelly stove heat during cold days.

Child (3-11): $8.00

Child/Museum Pkg: $13.00

Adult: $14.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $21.00

Passes & Tours
Shop Tour

Available at 12:00 PM Noon any day our passenger train operates.

Age 5 & Up: $18.00

Day Pass

The most economical way to spend the entire day!

Child (3-11): $12.50

Child/Museum Pkg: $17.50

Adult: $18.00

Adult/Museum Pkg: $25.00

Fun Extras
Fun Extras

Open: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on select days.

Click here for more information and operating schedule!

The larger-than-life coal burning steam train is just the beginning. Ride the miniature-size version; operate the hand-powered pump car or watch the little ones "steer" the pint-size cranky car. Then tour our classic signal tower.
Additional Information

Please Note: Schedules are adhered to as closely as possible, but the railroad reserves the right to alter schedules, substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand. The railroad is not responsible for lack of sufficient capacity or adverse weather conditions that prevent operations. There are a limited number of tickets available for each day during special events. Unsold tickets will be available at the Strasburg Rail Road the day of the special event. If you have not pre-purchased tickets, please call 717-687-7522 before coming, as tickets may not be available. No refund or exchanges on tickets unless ticketed train does not operate.
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Kugglegirl

Mon, Sep 23 2013, 12:51 am

There are also lots of beautiful parks in the Lancaster PA area

http://www.padutchcountry.com/.....s.asp

They are free.

You can make your trip more affordable by bringing your own food.

As mentioned, Cherry Crest farms is great for the kids ages you listed.

If you like crafts, there are lots of fabric & yarn shops around Lancaster, but that will not help you have an inexpensive vacation.

My family liked the buggy tour. Aaron & Jessica, I think. Wait, I can google that! http://amishbuggyrides.com/

our buggy driver told my husband how amusing he finds it that all these Jewish people come on their holiday to see Amish people. They are quite use to having all of Brooklyn show up in the fall & spring.

cs1

Mon, Sep 23 2013, 12:09 pm

below is an itinorary I made for our trip in august. There are other things to do with kids( go kars etc.) but we are a couple with a baby...

A few pointers: to those that keep chalav yisroel, please bring a FEW bags of mini chocolates to give out to you kids since its given after many rides, and after everything in chocolate world.

Site: Central PA's Kosher Food Mart. Go to guest services for "Shoppers Pass"
Address: Hershey Park, and at Cherry Crest Farm
Web: http://www.centralpaskoshermart.com/index.php
Hours: Farm: Tuesday, Wednesday 11:30-2:30
Phone: 866-946-9977, email: centralpakoshermart@comcast.net
Cost: Cherry Crest Farm: Tuesday, Wednesday 11:30-2:30
Pizza Slice: $3.50. Curly French Fries: $6.00
Hershey Park: 12-3 Pizza, fries, 10-9 fleishig

Site: Amish Buggy Rides!
Address: 312 Paradise Lane. Ronks, PA 17572
Web: http://www.aisforamishbuggyrides.com/
Hours:
Phone: 717-687-5000
Cost:

Site: Longwood Gardens -
Address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennet Square, PA 19348
Web: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/PYVHours.html
Hours: 9am - 6pm
Phone: 1610-388-1000
Cost: $18

Site: Strasburg Scooters
Address: 242 Gap Road. Ronks, PA 17572
Web: http://www.strasburgscooters.com/tours.htm
Hours: 10 am -3 pm
Phone: 717-344-2488
Cost: $80 - 1 person. $100 for 2 people scooter

Site: Kitchen Kettle Village
Address: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike. Intercourse, PA 17534
Web: http://www.kitchenkettle.com/index.asp
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Phone: 717) 768-8261
Cost: $12

Site: Hershey's Chocolage World
Address: 251 Park Boulevard. Hershey, PA 17033
Web: http://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/
Hours: 9 am - 11 pm
Phone: 717.534.4900
Cost: Hershey Trolly Walks Tour - $12.95 - adult
Hershey's Chocolage World Attraction
Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour Ride - Free

Site: Farmland Fun at Verdant View
Address: 429 Strasburg Road. Paradise, PA 17562
Web: http://www.farmlandfun.com/tours.htm
Hours:
Phone: (717) 687-7353
Cost: Wagon Ride Tour - $11 for 1 hr. 20 minutes

Site: Intercourse Pretzel Factory
Address: 3614 Old Philadelphia Pike. Intercourse, PA 17534
Web: http://www.intercoursepretzelfactory.com/grouptours.php
Hours: tours are 9:30-3 pm. One every hour
Phone: (717) 768-3432
Cost: free

Site: Turkey Hill Experience
Address: 301 Linden Street Columbia, PA 17512
Web: http://www.turkeyhillexperience.com/
Hours: 9am - 6pm
Phone: (717) 684-0134
Cost: $10

Site: Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad
Address: 136 Brown Street. Race Street Platform. Middletown, PA 17057
Web: http://www.mhrailroad.com/
Hours: Thursday's. 12 pm and 1:30 pm
Phone: (717) 944-4435
Cost: $12

Site: The Pottery Works
Address: 16 West Orange Street. Lancaster, PA 17603
Web: http://www.thepotteryworks.com/
Hours: Mon-10am-6 pm Tues-Thursday 10am-9pm
Phone: (717) 299-9963
Cost: $15 average for beads and pottery

Site: Indian Caverns (on way to Lanscaster)
Address: 368 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036
Web: http://www.indianechocaverns.com/
Hours: 9am-6pm
Phone: (717) 566-8131
Cost: $14

Site: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Address: 150 Cherry Hill Road Ronks, PA 17572
Web: http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com/
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am - 5pm
Phone: Phone: 717-687-6843
Cost: $15