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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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...

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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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Amos The “Amish Giant”
May27

Amos The “Amis...

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Amos the “Amish Giant” Hershey Farm Restaurant 240 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, Pennsylvania   I took one of my famous “turn left, turn right , turn right, turn left” rides and ended up in the Lancaster area. Amos resides at the Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn. Before...

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Dutch Haven Shoofly Pie Bakery
May27

Dutch Haven Shoofly ...

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Dutch Haven 2857 East Lincoln Highway Ronks, Pennsylvania   If I recall correctly, I used to beg my parents to stop here on our way to Ocean City when I was little. So I’m in the region — I have to stop, right? I suppose that some childhood wishes are best left unfulfilled. Yet it...

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Fulton Steamboat Inn
May27

Fulton Steamboat Inn

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Fulton Steamboat Inn 1 Hartman Bridge Road Route 30 Ronks, Pennsylvania Ahhh, a Steamboat right smack in the middle of Route 30 in Lancaster.   This is tacky . . . but it is what I refer to as “Tacky-Nouveau”. TN places are tacky, yet well-kept enough not to have the charm and...

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The Outhouse – “Village of Dutch Delights”
Mar27

The Outhouse –...

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The Outhouse Village of Dutch Delights (sadly, it’s now closed) 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....

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