2 Best Sights in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

Historic Lancaster Walking Tour

The Historic Lancaster Walking Tour is a two-hour stroll through the heart of this Colonial city by costumed guides who impart anecdotes about notable points of interest. Tours of the area depart daily at 1 pm from the downtown visitor center across from the Central Market; there's an additional tour at 10 am on market days (Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday).

38 Penn Sq., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603, USA
717-392–1776
Sights Details
Rate Includes: $8, Closed Nov.–Mar., Apr.-Oct., Tues., Fri., and Sat. at 10 and 1, Sun., Mon., Wed., and Thurs. at 1; Nov.-Mar., by reservation.

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

In 1861, pretzel man Julius Sturgis opened the country's first pretzel bakery. These days, the original site, a stone house on the National Register of Historic Places, operates guided tours and a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting. An on-site bakeshop has souvenirs and fresh pretzels.

219 E. Main St., Lititz, Pennsylvania, 17543, USA
717-626–4354
Sights Details
Rate Includes: $3.75, Closed 1st 2 wks of Jan., mid-Jan.–mid-Mar., Mon.–Fri. 10–4, Sat. 9–5; mid-Mar.–Dec., Mon.–Sat. 9–5.