| set in a former tobacco warehouse built in 1881, this art-filled boutique hotel is an 8-minute walk from clipper magazine stadium and 1 mile from the lancaster amtrak station. there's a farm-to-table restaurant and a fitness center, as well as free continental breakfast and on-site parking. some rooms include wine fridges, and suites add kitchenettes and/or whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the industrial-chic rooms feature exposed-brick walls and rustic beams, and have coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and free wi-fi
Philadelphia International Airport 1 hr 28
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (23 min)
Museum of railroad artifacts from 19th-century locomotives to antique clocks, plus exhibits & talks. Long's Park (7 min)
Public park with 80 acres of outdoor activities, including a lake, petting farm & playgrounds, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (26 min)
Farm with a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, slides, wagon rides, a petting zoo & kids' festivals. National Watch and Clock Museum (19 min)
Many exhibits & galleries with artifacts displaying the history of timepieces from around the world. Choo Choo Barn (23 min)
Attraction featuring over 20 model trains running on 1,700 sq. ft. of terrain with animated figures. The Amish Village (18 min)
12-acre, heritage museum offering guided tours through an 1840s Amish homestead, barn & schoolhouse. Strasburg Rail Road (23 min)
Steam locomotive offers 45-minute rides through Amish Country, plus train-robbery reenactments. Field of Screams (13 min) President James Buchanan's Wheatland (6 min) Lancaster Central Market (16 min)
Local cheeses, meats, produce & Amish & Asian snacks in a landmark, 1800s brick building. Turkey Hill Experience (18 min)
17,000-sq.-ft. center exploring ice cream & iced tea making via interactive activities. Lancaster Science Factory (6 min)
Museum where kids can explore science, engineering & technology principles with hands-on displays. Dutch Wonderland (15 min)
Amusement Park has 44 acres of roller coasters, water slides, kids' shows, a castle & campgrounds. The Amish Farm and House (17 min)
Historic Amish site offering guided house, bus & farm tours, with a schoolhouse & animals to view. Spooky Nook Sports (15 min)
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