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Brotherhood of St. Joseph
"Best of Lancaster County” Tour
September 15, 2007. Anyone who thinks that Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is only about those quaint Amish in their lace bonnets and black buggies has never experienced the real charm of this place! Here is one man’s selection of the best sights, sounds, and tastes. Even if you don’t attend our regular Saturday morning breakfast meetings, we sincerely hope you can join us for this event - and bring along a son and a friend! Times are approximate, and the itinerary may change. for more info on the day of the event.
Schedule
- 7:30am Meet at church to carpool.
Tim Barkley will be piloting the USS Queen Ann, which carries a crew of 15. Depending on how many show up, we will take multiple vehicles. Dads, this is your day to commandeer the family minivan. SUGGESTED DONATION: $15 for non-drivers. - 9:00 am Jenni’s Diner
2575 Lincoln Hwy E,
Ronks PA 17601 (717) 397-2507
PRICES: LOW
The quintessential diner complete with saucy waitresses who never let your coffee cup get more than half empty. People from all over the area line up to eat here. We will have to wait for a table, but the quantity and quality of food for the price has to be experienced to be believed. Double up on that cholesterol medication today. - 11:00 am Country Knives
4134 Old Philadelphia Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534 (717) 768-3818 | www.countryknives.com
ADMISSION: FREE
All good Boy Scouts know that a man carries a reliable pocket knife at all times There is no better place to learn about and purchase a knife than this place. Over 7,000 knives in stock, from virtually every country in the world. You think you’ve seen an unusual knife somewhere? They have it! There is no better place to buy my Christmas present... - Noon Amish School Fundraiser
SR71 & S. Kinzer Road,
Kinzers, PA ADMISSION: FREE
Stock up on homemade goods and other handcrafts made by the Amish and support their local school. - 1:00 pm Buttercup Farm
Kinzers, PA
(717-442-1266)
DONATION REQUESTED
We will be visiting a working Amish farm owned and operated by Henry Zook. He sells organic produce, meat, eggs, and other products from his farm. I promised him we would make a generous donation to the school in exchange for his giving us a tour of his farm, as we are taking him away from their event. We can also purchase some of his farm products at the farm. Bring coolers! - 2:00 pm Amish School Fundraiser
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird In Hand (717) 393-9674
PRICES: LOW
Not that you could possibly be hungry, but it’s a good place to buy a black-bottom pie or some Lebanon bologna to take home. Lots of Amish merchants selling a variety of good things to eat. We can bring a couple of coolers along in case you get inspired. - 4:00 pm Lancaster Brew Co
302 N Plum St
Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 391-6258
PRICES: REASONABLE
For a small town, Lancaster has a venerable tradition of brewing going back over 200 years, right on through Prohibition! This great brew pub is located inside a renovated tobacco warehouse, creating a very happy marriage of vegetarian pleasures. - 6:00 pm Vespers at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
64 Hershey Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603 ADMISSION: FREE - 7:00 pm Buck Motor sports Park
900 Lancaster Pike
Buck - Rte 272
13 Miles South of Lancaster (717) 859-4244
ADMISSION: $12 (an entertainment bargain at twice the price.)
What better way to wrap up a perfect day than by watching the Lucas Oil East Coast Points Series Finals Truck & Tractor Pulling Event, including “Smoking Super Stock/Pro Stock Tractors, Modified 4WD Trucks, Multi-Engine Modified Tractors, Wheel standing 2WD Trucks.” This is the king of American motor sports, manly entertainment as you probably have never experienced before. You have to love loud noises, sitting on crowded old-fashioned straight bleacher seats, and inhaling the odors of high-test fuel mixed with that of the greasy french fries being consumed by the guy next to you. Here’s an interesting note: Children UNDER FIVE are admitted free!! - 10:30 pm Arrive back at church.
It’s a little over an hour’s drive from Buck; depending on how we carpool, some may want to leave a little earlier, or stay until the last tractor engine melts down!
OTHER POSSIBLE ADDITIONS:
- American Military Edged Weapon Museum, Bird-In-Hand, PA
- Amish House & Farm - Location to be determined
- ???? - Mystery Destination