National Christmas Center
Nov21

National Christmas C...

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National Christmas Center 3427 Lincoln Highway Paradise, Pennsylvania Now Closed. Future Undetermined. I normally would have posted this a little closer to Christmas but I don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to visit the National Christmas Center in Lancaster County. It...

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The Red Caboose Motel
Nov15

The Red Caboose Motel

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The Red Caboose Motel 312 Paradise Lane Ronks, Pennsylvania *neither this post (nor my stay) were not sponsored in any way. If you want a unique getaway with friends, a fun experience for your family … or even a romantic weekend, this “wonder” ticks all of the boxes and then some. Located amidst working farms, the Strasburg Railroad, and other Lancaster County attractions are 38 cabooses, a mail car, and a baggage car – all remodeled as motel rooms of various sizes and layouts. The Red Caboose also offers more traditional suites in their Shady Rest Farmhouse. The property has a dining car restaurant and there are...

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One Arch McDonald’s Sign
Oct07

One Arch McDonald...

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1960’s Era McDonald’s Sign (removed in 2016) 1755 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, Pennsylvania I was riding around in Lancaster today with no particular destination in mind. When I passed the McDonald’s on Columbia Avenue, I did a double-take. The old Sixties Era Single Arch...

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Rooster Barn
Sep13

Rooster Barn

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Rooster Barn Bridge Valley Road Columbia, Pennsylvania – Wendyvee If you’re out scouting for “wonders”, it’s fortuitous when you can find two of them that are in very close proximity! I originally set my course to find an amazing rooster mural. I’d happened...

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English Brothers Mural
Sep12

English Brothers Mur...

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English Brothers Beverage 62 Hershey Road Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Another great mural by artist Wayne Fettro. Mr. Fettro’s work is featured throughout Pennsylvania (many of my favorites are along the Lincoln Highway). This, however, is one of several in and around Lancaster County. ...

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Whoopie Pie Festival
Sep05

Whoopie Pie Festival

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Whoopie Pie Festival 2013 Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, Pennsylvania   The Whoopie Pie Festival generally takes place just after Labor Day. The 2017 Festival is Saturday, September 9th. If you happen to be in the Lancaster County area next weekend check it out....

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World’s Largest Whoopie Pie
Sep05

World’s Larges...

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World’s Largest Whoopie Pie Whoopie Pie Festival 2013 Hershey Farm & Inn Ronks, Pennsylvania – Wendyvee This is it … according to the organizers of the Whoopie Pie Festival. Enough to make a dentist cringe. I present the World’s Largest Whoopie Pie.   Tags:...

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Television Repair Shop
Aug06

Television Repair Sh...

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Milbee Radio & TV 100 Winnemore Alley Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Here is something that you don’t see very often anymore … an honest-to-goodness television repair shop that’s still in business! I initially found Milbee’s when...

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The Turkey Hill Experience
Mar28

The Turkey Hill Expe...

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The Turkey Hill Experience 301 Linden Street Columbia, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” In the spring of 2010, I learned that the dairy/convenience store empire, Turkey Hill Dairy, planned to renovate the forlorn remains of the 20,000-square-foot Ashley & Bailey Silk...

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The Outhouse – “Village of Dutch Delights”
Mar27

The Outhouse –...

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The Outhouse Village of Dutch Delights Ronks, Pennsylvania   This place gets 4 Stars for having an Amish Peep Show and a Man-eating Chicken (you had to be there). Lots of gag gifts and exhibits. Sort of fun . . . . but suffers from being too successful. It’s located right beside Dutch...

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