Dutch Country: Trip Tips
5 Beautiful Drives
Tips
Take your sister, take your mother, take your favorite "sensitive" guy — but don't take the kids. Unless they're really into family-run cheese factories and handsewn quilts, children won't soon forgive a Dutch Country road trip. If they are in tow, at least treat them to a few hours of putt putt at Dutch Wonderland amusement park (www.dutchwonderland.com).
For religious reasons, most Amish avoid having their picture taken. Check out the Pennsylvania Dutch Visitor Center website (www.padutchcountry.com) for more face-saving etiquette tips, as well as weather and road information.
Side Ride
Just north of Lancaster, Lititz is a snacker's haven. Actually, it's a 1750s Moravian community, populated by buggy-driving farmers and their bonnet-wearing wives. But non-Amish attractions are the highlights here, including the Sturgis Pretzel House and Wilbur Chocolate Co. Candy Americana museum (www.wilburbuds.com). Both offer factory tours, free samples and well-stocked gift shops. While you're in town, relax with a glass of fine Pennsylvania wine at Pearl's Bar and Tavern at the General Sutter Inn (www.generalsutterinn.com). "Wine Wednesdays" offer an evening discount on a bottle of wine and dinner.
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