Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Hershey is about 30 minutes from Lancaster. I'm sorry to say, the winter wonderland, that is amazing, is only in November and December. Although the chocolate tours are year round. Also for those that like iceskating, Champions on Ice will be performing on Jan 22. I would still recommend staying in Lancaster and making Hershey a day trip, if you'd like. 2 Hotels were mentioned, Willow Valley and Hotel Brunswick. Both are nice hotels, but I wouldn't recommend either one because of their location. Hotel Brunswick is downtown, and truthfully, there's not alot to do downtown. Maybe because I live here!! Willow Valley again is a great Hotel, but not much around there. I would recommend Lancaster Host (www.lancasterhost.com) It has both the pool as well as a great nightclub. They also sometimes have comedy acts there. Centrally located in the heart of the " tourist " trap!! Close to The Amish Home and Barn, which is opened all year round!! It's also surrounded by shops and hotels. Turn left and it takes you to downtown Lancaster, turn right and it takes you to the heart of Amish Country. Towns such as Paradise, Intercourse, Gap, Blue Ball. And yes these are real names The only drawback is the 4 lanes of traffic out front but if you want to be close to everything, you really can't help it. The outlet stores are also right down the street. Really, any hotel on Lincoln Highway East will be where you'll probably want to be. Strasburg Railroad is great for the kids, but closed in January!! However for those little boys, the the Tank store will be open. www.ttstation.com. I have many other ideas for you all, but since it's already soo lengthy, I'll close here!! Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 > This is sooooooooo cool that you have chosen Lancaster or Hershey! Finally I > can drive one hour to see you all instead of five! I think the Hershey idea > is cool because of the winter wonderland thing at Hershey Park. They have > plenty of hotels and motels in that area. We knew you would be thrilled Explain the winterwonderland at Hershey please...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 > This is sooooooooo cool that you have chosen Lancaster or Hershey! Finally I > can drive one hour to see you all instead of five! I think the Hershey idea > is cool because of the winter wonderland thing at Hershey Park. They have > plenty of hotels and motels in that area. We knew you would be thrilled Explain the winterwonderland at Hershey please...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 I checked it out and it looks nice. However, if we make reservations from that web page, we'll be paying a heck of alot more. I went to travelocity.com and the lowest rate is only $59.00. The Lancaster Host rate is 189.00. I plan to book a 59.00 room (haha!) for the 18th and 19th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 I checked it out and it looks nice. However, if we make reservations from that web page, we'll be paying a heck of alot more. I went to travelocity.com and the lowest rate is only $59.00. The Lancaster Host rate is 189.00. I plan to book a 59.00 room (haha!) for the 18th and 19th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Suggested agenda for the big day: AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets. Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever sporting events are being broadcast. Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party. I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility. Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an event? ;-) Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Suggested agenda for the big day: AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets. Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever sporting events are being broadcast. Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party. I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility. Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an event? ;-) Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , have we figured out a date for this yet??? Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , have we figured out a date for this yet??? Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 I'll most likely be coming dhless. I live really close to an outlet mall and rarely go there. I'd rather go to the other place that makes fudge, hehe! Anyway, I will rent a stroller for so I can at least shop with friends, no matter where it is we shop. How about dinner at that place that was suggested for Saturday and we have pizza on Friday night? > Suggested agenda for the big day: > AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets. > Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever > sporting events are being broadcast. > Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party. > I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility. > Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an > event? ;-) > Bev > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 I'll most likely be coming dhless. I live really close to an outlet mall and rarely go there. I'd rather go to the other place that makes fudge, hehe! Anyway, I will rent a stroller for so I can at least shop with friends, no matter where it is we shop. How about dinner at that place that was suggested for Saturday and we have pizza on Friday night? > Suggested agenda for the big day: > AM-- Dads bond with the kids while Moms meet at outlets. > Late afternoon-- Moms take custody of kids so Dads can watch whatever > sporting events are being broadcast. > Late evening--All regroup for pizza & pool party. > I'm kind of relieved to hear that the railroad is not a possibility. > Remember what happened last time we put the kids on a ride at an > event? ;-) > Bev > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , Get info about it and send the info to cindy who is trying to get group rates. So I guess this means you are definately going???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , Get info about it and send the info to cindy who is trying to get group rates. So I guess this means you are definately going???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Beth, That sounds great!!! We definately need the bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Beth, That sounds great!!! We definately need the bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Do they have a bar???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Do they have a bar???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Traci, So many choices... What to do??? what to do??? Well maybe you can be our research expert and research them all or let us know about them first hand. And i think cindy was also thinking group rate. It's getting exciting trying to get a good place for this thing to happen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Traci, So many choices... What to do??? what to do??? Well maybe you can be our research expert and research them all or let us know about them first hand. And i think cindy was also thinking group rate. It's getting exciting trying to get a good place for this thing to happen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Bev, Where is the drinking on the agenda??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Bev, Where is the drinking on the agenda??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , Can we get a block of rooms for that rate??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 , Can we get a block of rooms for that rate??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Lancaster, PA sounds great to me! Still not certain if we'll be able to make it, but we're sure going to try. ~Heidi... mom to 5yrs w/ds & 6yrs. > The location has been chosen! Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All other details > need to be worked out. We are looking at January or February. This is > Amish country, not sure what we can see in the wintertime, but I'll find > out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2001 Report Share Posted October 14, 2001 Lancaster, PA sounds great to me! Still not certain if we'll be able to make it, but we're sure going to try. ~Heidi... mom to 5yrs w/ds & 6yrs. > The location has been chosen! Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All other details > need to be worked out. We are looking at January or February. This is > Amish country, not sure what we can see in the wintertime, but I'll find > out. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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