Fort Hunter Mansion & Park Harrisburg Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Halifax SIMPLE PLEASURES & PASTORAL BEAUTY Pennsylvania Dutch Country is known for its beautiful farmland, old world charm, and its incredible nature and wildlife offerings. Tour the farmstead, hike the trails, explore the museum, and discover old cooking methods on a historic hearth at the Renfrew Museum & Park in Waynesboro. Specializing in hard cider and craft beer, Wyndridge Farm Brewing in Dallastown is a must-stop for craft beverage lovers. Stop in for tasty food, a variety of craft beverages, and an unforgettable Pennsylvania farm experience. Learn about Amish culture and lifestyle at The Amish Farm and House in Lancaster. Tour this nearly 300-year-old farm to see artisan demonstrations, enjoy authentic Amish meals, and feed livestock. In downtown Carlisle, wander four stories of antiques—think Victorian furniture, collectible toys, vintage fashions, baseball cards, and sports memorabilia—at The Carlisle Antique Mall , housed in a historic Montgomery Ward & Company department store that dates back to 1918. At the AACA Museum in Hershey, explore automotive history and design. As a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, you’ll see pristine examples of rare automobiles, motorcycles, and buses—as well as Wyndridge Farm Dallastown CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: VISIT HERSHEY & HARRISBURG (2 PHOTOS); EXPLORE YORK automotive memorabilia, from road maps to car horns. Through the eyes of soldiers and civilians throughout a nation at war, discover the issues and events that divided our country at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. Travel to Kempton and visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for your chance to see more than 200 species of birds. With scenic overlooks, this 2,600-acre natural space is the perfect place to watch thousands of birds of prey make their annual migration. Take a guided safari tour through Halifax’s Lake Tobias Wildlife Park . See hundreds of animals throughout this 150-acre park’s petting zoo and other exotic exhibits. Explore the 696-acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners. With access to the Appalachian Trail, two mountain lakes, and multiple campsites, this park is an outdoors enthusiast’s paradise. Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County is teeming with nature and local history. Go boating or fishing on Holman Lake. Camp at one of 40 campsites. Hike miles of trails or go swimming at the park’s large pool. visitPA.com 85
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