8 days in Lancaster Itinerary

The heart of Pennsylvania's famous "Dutch Country," Lancaster is one of the nation's oldest inland cities, founded in 1730.

Get in touch with nature at Wildwood Park and Devils Den. Get some cultural insight at Adams County Winery and Ephrata Cloister. Change things up with these side-trips from Lancaster: Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford), Gettysburg (Little Round Top, Seminary Ridge Museum, Gettysburg, & more) and D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery (in Pottsville). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Roadside America, learn about winemaking at Long Trout Winery, learn about all things military at United States Army Heritage and Education Center, and look for gifts at The Old Country Store.

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In March in Lancaster, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 30°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.