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Landis Valley Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602
717 569-0401
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Ranked #5 of 27 attractions in Lancaster
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Children can discover a one-room school house, try their hands at woodworking and mingle with lambs in this recreated 19th- century Pennsylvania Dutch... more » Owner description: Children can discover a one-room school house, try their hands at woodworking and mingle with lambs in this recreated 19th- century Pennsylvania Dutch village. « less
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I used to go here all the time when I was a kid and my mom and sister love the gift shop there. Great family place!

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Sterling, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum is a vivid account of the heritage and history of the Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania. There are many activities for children of all ages, and the re-enactors provide a wonderful explanation of their particular trade in the time of the township's establishment in the Colonial days. There were many school groups visiting when... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This is an outdoor museum. If you have trouble walking, this is not an attraction for you. We plan to go back in the summer when there will be more to see. The people in period dress were very knowledgeable answering all our questions. The two hours we spent walking flew by.

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Livermore, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Loved the museum of old farm equipment and the building with the display of antiques. Docents were great.

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See 2 more reviews by Diane S for Lancaster
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We went during the herb fair the Friday before Mothers Day. Wide selection of plants. A must for the gardener in your family in the setting of a beautiful historic setting. Give it a try

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Annapolis, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

The museum was more geared for the adults than kids. It happen to be open during our visit. There was not much walking around inside but it was nice for the adults. Good historical stuff to see.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We went there in February and even though the weather was not the greatest, we still had a lot of fun. They had designated houses where you could go on your own and either look in from the door or go in and look around. They also offered a free tour and we were the only ones taking it so... More

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Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

This tour is relaxing to take as you can take your time and emphasize areas of greater interests. Very well maintained grounds and inside building of it's era. Tour guides dressed in it's era can be very hot over summer. Beautiful artistry items made in years gone by.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Pretty grounds. Interesting buildings to tour. Nice events in the Fsll. Excellent place to visit for a relaxing afternoon. Must see for tourists and locals.

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Bath, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I probably haven't enjoyed myself this much in awhile...little shops manned by reenactors who told us all about life in Landis Valley years ago. Blacksmith, general store, rifle shop, and I really liked the tin shop! Then we had a meal in a barn and we were visited the Belsnikel (look it up)...LOL It is a Pa, Dutch visitor before... More

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