It’s an endless Father’s Day this summer in Lancaster County, PA

(Lancaster, Pa.)  Dad’s special day is coming up fast on June 20^th, and a getaway to Lancaster County is a perfect way to spend the weekend, with many activities that any father would enjoy. Of course, we all know that dear old Dad deserves to be celebrated on more than just one day, so in case the busyness of life doesn’t allow for a get-together on the 20^th, Lancaster offers great fun for Dad throughout the summer.

 

Why not head out for a day on the links in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country? Our golf courses range in skill level from beginner to experienced, and all boast some spectacular Lancaster area scenery. From the rolling terrain of Tree Top in Manheim to the mature tree-lined fairways of Landisville’s Four Seasons to the challenging hills of Springwood in nearby York. Or combine your swings and lodging in a single location with a visit to Lancaster’s Willow Valley, the Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, or the Lancaster Host Golf Resort.

 

How ‘bout introducing Dad to some of our heritage stories beyond the Amish? Start with a trip back in time to the Ephrata Cloister, one of America's earliest communal societies, best known for its original art and music, as well as its distinctive medieval Germanic architecture. Learn about the early sparks of the Civil War at the Christiana Underground Railroad Center, or interact with authentic demonstrations of early Pennsylvania German life at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum in Lancaster. Let Dad discover his inner secret agent at the James Bond Watches exhibit at Columbia’s National Watch & Clock Museum, or explore Lancaster’s earliest beginnings at the Hans Herr House and this year’s special Lancaster 300 events.

 

Want to take your dad out to a ballgame for big-league fun without big-city prices? The crack of the bat never sounded better than at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Downtown Lancaster, home of the Atlantic League’s Lancaster Barnstormers professional baseball team. With a promotional theme for each game, 18 post-game fireworks displays throughout the season, and a number of children’s activities onsite, a visit to the Barnstormers has something for the whole family.

 

Festivals and other special events are also an integral part of what makes a trip to Lancaster County so enjoyable, and this coming Father’s Day weekend is no exception. Get your fill of food and water with a Paddle Evening Rendezvous (see 6/18 entry) at Shank’s Mare Outfitters on the Susquehanna River. Or partake of delicious fare and unique activities during the village of Intercourse’s annual Heritage Days (6/18-20) and Kitchen Kettle Village’s Berry Jam Festival (6/18-19). If you can’t bring Dad up that weekend, don’t worry; there’s always something going on here. Check out the Events & Festivals section at www.discoverlancasterpa.com for the latest.

 

Lancaster County is a wonderful blend of urban style and rural splendor, and the PA Dutch CVB is dedicated to promoting its many rich cultures, from the Amish to the arts. Travelers can take in our vibrant downtown city life – with galleries, great dining, specialty shops, and live music – or explore surrounding towns & villages to get a sampling of the heritage, food, craftsmanship, and hands-on activities for which Lancaster is famous. Visit us at www.discoverlancasterpa.com. Lancaster is also part of Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country Roads region, a true vacation destination where country meets city and the past lives side-by-side with the present.

 

For more information:

PA Dutch CVB
Joel Cliff, Media Relations Manager
717-735-0311
jcliff@padutchcountry.com

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