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Lancaster with the kiddies

Ask this member a question. susieq76 Travel Agent with Very active boys
2 Jun 2006
3.5 of 5 stars based on 4 votes
Trip to Lancaster Pa, Dutchwonderland & Thomas the Tank (family of four) for under $500.00 dollars
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Lancaster, Strasburg, Bird in Hand, Hershey
  • Category: Perfect weekend
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  • Appeals to: Families with small children, Budget travellers , Active/adventure
  • Seasons: Summer
  • Tags: Kids, inexpensive, family, lancaster, dutchwonderland, amish
1. Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center
Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Ave price: $108
Get the "super-saver" rate here- room with 2 double beds for 69.95 per night. Great hotel with lots of kiddie activities including pools & movie night. Pet friendly too!
2. Dutch Wonderland
Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Ideal family park for the under 8 set. My 4 year old twins LOVE the kid sized rides & the new kiddie water park. Arrive 3 hours before park closes & get your ticket for the next day- and you ride for free for the rest of that night! Great to do after seeing Thomas for the day. Make sure you get the coupons- Dunkin Donuts usually has a coupon. Much better than Hershey park for the little guys.
3. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Thomas the Tank Engine weekends rock here for the train enthusiasts! Combo ticket is $21.00 per person & an all day event. Lots of photo oportunities for the kids & a great day out all around. Be sure to take your picture with the famous engine- and watch the kids eyes light up- fantastic! They also include Thomas tattoos, "ride-on" engines, a wooden train play area.
4. Plain & Fancy Farm
Plain & Fancy Farm & Dining Room, Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania
Great amish inspired family style dining. $14.95 all you can eat adults and $5.95 for children. This is not a buffet- it is platters you pass around like at home. Includes soup to nuts & a great, home cooked meal. The fried chicken is out of this world! Can't beat this place for the price- and its very sweet to alk around as well.
5. Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey, Pennsylvania
The great chocolate ride at Hershey's Chocolate World (this is not "inside" Hershey park- it's right on the outside) is fabulous for little kids & they get a free chocolate sample at the end. Go in your last day before going home- get free samples & have a sundae up stairs in the little cafe. Delicious and free!
Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Lancaster, Strasburg, Bird in Hand, Hershey