Pls help me, midwinter turkey hill, ice cream chips in lanca

amother

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:09 am

hi, I wanted to take my kids away for 3 days
one day I want to take them to that ice cream museum and the chips factory
I think its in lancaster or philli

does anyone know what I am talking about and can help me out to plan this

1- is this trip appropriate for kids 1-11
2- a nearby hotel (to these places)
3- any other tips or things I need to know?!
thank you so mcuh!!!

amother

Clear

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:10 am

I wouldn't go to Lancaster in the winter. There isn't much to do there in the winter. Most places are outdoors and closed for the season.

amother

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:11 am

amother Clear wrote:

I wouldn't go to Lancaster in the winter. There isn't much to do there in the winter. Most places are outdoors and closed for the season.

but arent these museums indoor?

amother

Clear

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:17 am

amother OP wrote:

but arent these museums indoor?

Yes, those are indoors and that's just about it that's indoors. (I'd check the hours before going.) Besides for the typical trampoline park, softplay, arcades which you don't need to travel till Lancaster for.

amother

Gold

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:18 am

The ice cream museum is pretty small. Maybe good for about 2 hours.

amother

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:20 am

amother Clear wrote:

ok thanks! I guess I thought they were better than what they really are!

what else do you suggest in tri state area to do with 4 kids ages 1 to 11?

amother

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:27 am

amother Pansy wrote:

Sounds like a nice midwinter trip.

https://www.turkeyhillexperience.com/

https://www.herrs.com/visit-us/

This place also looks cute https://lancastersciencefactory.org/

Another cute place https://www.handsonhouse.org/visit/exhibits/

thank you so much!
im thinking to do these little day trips and then at night swim in hotel pool and watch movies

kind of a low key vacation .

Cmon be nice

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:35 am

We did the Turkey hill tour. Its good for a few hours. also the Lancaster sciene factory, we had a great time Theres also a childrens musuem, geared for young kids. I think theres enough to do there for a couple of days And theres a shul in Lancaster, though not much kisher food.

amother

Clear

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:38 am

amother OP wrote:

thank you so much!
im thinking to do these little day trips and then at night swim in hotel pool and watch movies

kind of a low key vacation .

Eden Resort has a little indoor water park perfect for little kids.

amother

Snapdragon

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:48 am

We go to Lancaster every summer, and I would love to try it once in the winter. It must be so beautiful.

We have gone to Hands on House, it was really fun

Other indoor places we have gone to are Choo Choo Barn and National Toy Train Museum.

We plan on going to Lancaster Science Factory this summer.

Also, there are some Amish places where you can do nice crafts, like making dolls or wooden toys.
I don't know any offhand, but if you stop at a visitor center along the way you can look for brochures.

amother

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 10:57 am

amother Clear wrote:

Eden Resort has a little indoor water park perfect for little kids.

thank you is it indoor?

Roseflower

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 11:01 am

We stayed at the Double Tree hotel (2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602).
Very nice place with decent prices.
We did the Amish tour, but not sure what their schedule is in the winter.

ETA- we did the civil war museum in Harrisburg. It's a drive, but totally worth it for older kids/adults.

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amother

Clear

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 11:03 am

amother OP wrote:

thank you is it indoor?

Yes.

amother

Seablue

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 11:07 am

amother OP wrote:

thank you so much!
im thinking to do these little day trips and then at night swim in hotel pool and watch movies

kind of a low key vacation .

Sounds lovely to me!
Last time we went to Lancaster we also went bowling. It was way cheaper than in NY area so was a treat for us we rarely go at home.

amother

Gold

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 11:08 am

amother OP wrote:

thank you is it indoor?

I was there and I don't think there was one. The doubletree in Lancaster is supposed to have this. Maybe check both places to verify.

amother

Clematis

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 11:17 am

If you're doing a bunch of small things and don't mind a drive, the American helicopter museum is about 45 minutes away from Herrs. Its in West Chester PA. In the vicinity there is also Longwood Gardens, if your family goes for that.

amother

Clear

Thu, Nov 10 2022, 1:35 pm

amother OP wrote:

thank you is it indoor?

Actually, Double Tree Lancaster has a little indoor waterpark. Eden Resort's is outdoors.