You'll Never Forget A Trip To The Most Enchanting Town In All Of Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 14, 2017
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Slip away to a simpler time where you’ll drive alongside horses and buggies, past picturesque Amish farms, and by charming homes. Strasburg, perhaps the most enchanting town in Pennsylvania, promises the perfect backdrop for a leisurely day trip or a much-needed weekend getaway.
Historic Strasburg, which beckons visitors with its quaint beauty, boasts a storied history that dates back to its founding in 1693 by Frenchman Pierre Bezaillion.
Today Strasburg, with its vibrant flower gardens and white picket fences, is known as a Pennsylvania Dutch town, a place where the Amish farm the land and where...
Locals celebrate and honor their historic past and those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans are shown below participating in the town's annual Memorial Day parade.
Plan a stop at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania before boarding a scenic trip on the Strasburg Rail Road. The historic railroad also hosts such events as the Great Train Robbery and Santa's Paradise Express.
Browse the small town shops. Join a Ghost Tour of Strasburg. Or, hop aboard a motor coach with All About Tours for a three hour exploration of the area's Amish neighborhoods.
Swing by Cherry Crest Adventure Farm for the day. The farm offers such activities as a wagon tour ride, gem mining, a corn maze, a cafe, a sweet shop, and a general store.
Sit down to a delightful meal at one of the enchanting town's restaurants - the Fireside Tavern (pictured below), Isaac's Restaurant, or Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn.
Sink into a comfy bed at the end of the day at one of the charming inns that dot historic Strasburg, such as the Limestone Inn Bed & Breakfast and the Strasburg Village Inn.
