Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Quilt Country

Places to see and things to do in a region known for its rich quilting heritage.
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Farm Fresh

The oldest indoor farmer's market in the nation, the Central Market Farmer's Market in downtown Lancaster is located in an 1889 building. It offers a selection of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, ethnic foods, and pastries.

Central Market Farmer's Market
William Henry Place (King and Queen Streets)
Lancaster, PA 17603
717/291-4723
Open Tues., Fri. and Sat.

Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum

37 North Market St.

Lancaster, PA 17603

717/397-2970

www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com

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Famous Pastries

A regional specialty, cream-filled chocolate whoopee pies are piled high on a pastry counter in the Central Market Farmer's Market.Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop

The spot for shoo-fly pie, angel food cake, and potato rolls

542 Gibbons Rd.

Bird in Hand, PA 17505

717/656-7947

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Options Galore

Located in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, the Jam and Relish Kitchen sells 72 flavors of jams, jellies and regional relishes made on site.

Jam and Relish Kitchen
Kitchen Kettle Village
Route 340
Intercourse, PA 17534
800/732-3538
www.kitchenkettle.com.

Village Quilts

Kitchen Kettle Village

Route 340

Intercourse, PA 17534

717/768-2787

www.kitchenkettle.com/quilts

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All Aboard

Take a 45-minute ride on a steam train through Pennsylvania Dutch farmland.

Strasburg Rail Road
Route 741 E
Strasburg, PA 17579
717/687-7522
www.strasburgrailroad.com

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Route 741

Strasburg, PA 17579

717/687-8628

www.rrmuseumpa.org

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Down Time

Pastoral country views can be seen all around Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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Quilts Old and New

A contemporary quilt in earthy colors hangs in the People's Place Quilt Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Admission is free.The People's Place Quilt Museum

3518 Old Philadelphia Pike

Intercourse, PA 17534

800/828-8218, ext. 231

www.ppquiltmuseum.com

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Long-Standing Tradition

Selling Amish quilts since 1980, Esh's Quilts in Gordonville, Pennsylvania welcomes visitors with colorful "Quilts for Sale".Esh's Handmade Quilts

3829 Old Philadelphia Pike

Gordonville, PA 17529

717/768-8435

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Quilts and More

Quilts and quilt-related items can be found at the Quilt Shop at Miller's Smorgasbord in Ronks, Pennsylvania. The well-lit shop offers quilting demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.The Quilt Shop at Miller's Smorgasbord

Route 30, Ronks, PA 17572

800/669-3568, ext. 249

www.millers1929.com

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Right at Home

Fabric lovers can find shopping opportunities in local homes.Hannah Stoltzfoos Quilts and Handmades

216 Witmer Rd.

Lancaster, PA 17602

717/392-4524

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Country Hospitality

Bird-in-Hand Country Store located in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania offers free Quilters Candy, a fat sixteenth tied with a scrap.Bird-in-Hand Country Store

2679 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)

Bird in Hand, PA 17505

717/393-5321

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Signs of the Times

This colorful sign points the way to the oldest turkey farm in the United States.

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Quilts All Around

A common site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a vibrant one-patch charm quilt is displayed on a front porch.Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Center

For a list of member quilt shops, click on shopping, then quilts.

800/723-8824

www.padutchcountry.com

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