Historic Sites in West Chester

"website | map it | (717) 394-6185. | 2395 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602. "Where today touches history!" Opened nearly 60 years ago, Amish Farm and House has hosted generations of visitors to Lancaster County."

"Spend the day on our farm and learn all about the Amish lifestyle. Make learning fun by visiting our farm animals and Amish school. Interact with our artisans and take a guided farmhouse tour."

"Rock Ford Plantation is the historic circa 1794 home of Edward Hand, who served as Adjutant General to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Rock Ford is widely considered to be one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture surviving in Pennsylvania and the most intact building predating 1800 in Lancaster. The mansion’s elegant rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of period furnishings and decorative arts."

"Showcasing a unique example of architectural integrity, more than 90% of this house is still intact as originally built.Revolutionary War general Edward Hand called this beauty home. History buffs will love seeing the 18th Century elegance that still lives on at Rock Ford Plantation. 881 Rockford Rd Lancaster, PA 17602"

"The Historic Ephrata Cloister features a unique campus of restored buildings that interprets the lives of an 18th-century religious order that founded and maintained the site until the 1930s in the town of Ephrata. Early Pennsylvania was established as a land of religious freedom. Although the Cloister residents—known as Householders—were a fringe religion that no longer exists, their story is significant to that of our Commonwealth during the colonial period and beyond."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Elisa Rolle used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Historic Ephrata Cloister, a religious community, has lured many visitors especially families with its incredible architecture, outstanding art, significant publications, and original music. It has plenty of interesting and fascinating facts about early Ephrata, plus you’ll get to know the community’s unique lifestyle as well."

"What looks like a simple quaint estate in rural Pennsylvania was in the 18th century home to a small monastic community. 11 miles from Lancaster. Mount Joy, Pennsylvania"

"Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): revel in the low prices at Phildelphia Premium Outlets, then witness the site of a historic battle at Valley Forge National Historical Park, then pause for some photo ops at National Memorial Arch, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at King of Prussia Mall. For more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Limerick trip itinerary planner ."

"While enjoying the bucolic landscape of the Lancaster area, visitors can sample French cuisine at Bistro Barberet & Bakery. The restaurant’s owner and operator, Chef Cedric Barberet, has over 25 years of experience cooking classic French food along with a Master’s Degree in Pastry from Patisserie Chereau in France. His background includes working as Executive Pastry Chef at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida."

"Lancaster’s craft beer scene is worth a tipple Start with Lancaster Brewing Co. — arguably the city’s best-known brewery. Everything from milk stout to pilsner is on tap, and there’s a full menu that includes thin crust pizza, crab cakes, and pierogis, too (indoor and outdoor seating available)."

"115 Stewart Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078Fast Food, AmericanLunch, Dinner+1 610-521-1241https://locations.wendys.com/united-states/pa/ridley-park/115-stewart-avenue. At Wendy's in Ridley Park, PA we're serving burgers made with 100% fresh, never frozen beef. Order natural cut fries, Wendy's classic chicken nuggets, fresh salads, a sweet Frosty®, or meaty Baconator® at a Wendy's near you."

"The Cracker Barrel is famous for home-cooked food, and fun gizmos and chachkies. Kids love chachkies. Let them wander around the back of the store looking at country albums, welcome mats, bird houses, and toys and games, and, when they get back, order them some home style chicken fingers, or a juicy burger."