Josephine’s Guidebook
Go Outside
Wind Cave
Great Hiking Trail that leads to exploring a local cave. Walking distance.
Beautiful, well kept trail that follows a stream. Trail head is close to the River with great views of the Lake. Less than 5 min drive along the Railroad tracks.
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Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
857 Green Hill Rd SBeautiful, well kept trail that follows a stream. Trail head is close to the River with great views of the Lake. Less than 5 min drive along the Railroad tracks.
A Rail-trail that's great trail for biking, running or an easy walk. Connect at the trail head at Stone Harbor for amazing river views and a trestle bridge. 10 min drive to Stone Harbor or use the trailhead at Shenk's Ferry and walk the trail south (approx 5 miles).
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Enola Low Grade Trail
Enola Low Grade TrailA Rail-trail that's great trail for biking, running or an easy walk. Connect at the trail head at Stone Harbor for amazing river views and a trestle bridge. 10 min drive to Stone Harbor or use the trailhead at Shenk's Ferry and walk the trail south (approx 5 miles).
Great trail for long or short hikes, several loops to choose from and varying terrain. 5 min drive
Trout Run Nature Preserve
Stump RoadGreat trail for long or short hikes, several loops to choose from and varying terrain. 5 min drive
Check out Lancaster Conservancy website for a complete list of trails & water access points in the area. There are so many to choose from, I listed my personal favorites.
Lancaster Conservancy
117 South West End AvenueCheck out Lancaster Conservancy website for a complete list of trails & water access points in the area. There are so many to choose from, I listed my personal favorites.
Boat launch located right around the corner. If you're not boating, it's a great spot for catching a sunset, casting a fishing line or watching for eagles
Pequea Boat Launch
Boat launch located right around the corner. If you're not boating, it's a great spot for catching a sunset, casting a fishing line or watching for eagles
Great fishing outfitter! A local guy who knows the area and where the best fishing spots are.
Fish on the Fly
Great fishing outfitter! A local guy who knows the area and where the best fishing spots are.
Food scene
Local, homemade ice cream. You can interact with the cows on the farm too. Quaint country store that offers a variety or groceries too. 10 min drive
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Pine View Dairy
2225 New Danville PikeLocal, homemade ice cream. You can interact with the cows on the farm too. Quaint country store that offers a variety or groceries too. 10 min drive
The local bar and restaurant. Good food, their pizza and Stromboli's compete with the best pizza shops and are great for take-out. Outdoor bar and patio open in the summer. Less than 10 min drive
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Frogtown Cafe
684 Marticville RdThe local bar and restaurant. Good food, their pizza and Stromboli's compete with the best pizza shops and are great for take-out. Outdoor bar and patio open in the summer. Less than 10 min drive
Local Diner and family restaurant. Good for breakfast. Less than 10 min drive
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Conestoga Wagon Restaurant
2961 Main StLocal Diner and family restaurant. Good for breakfast. Less than 10 min drive
Lovely country store offering local produce, baked goods and misc grocery items. They also offer "pick your own" orchard experiences during certain fruit seasons. Hay rides in the fall. 10 min drive.
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Cherry Hill Orchard
400 Long LnLovely country store offering local produce, baked goods and misc grocery items. They also offer "pick your own" orchard experiences during certain fruit seasons. Hay rides in the fall. 10 min drive.
Beautiful Restaurant on the water. Worth the 30 min drive.
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John Wright Restaurant
234 N Front StBeautiful Restaurant on the water. Worth the 30 min drive.
GIANT
106 Willow Valley SquareFor all of your grocery needs. 15 min drive
Appel Valley Butcher Shop
531 Beaver Valley PikeLocal, Family owned Butcher Shop. 15 min drive
Caruso's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
2933 Willow Street PikePizza take out. 15 min drive
Rosie's Pizza
827 Lancaster PikePizza take out and delivery. 15 min drive
Shopping
Gram’s Treasures
584 Sickmans Mill RoadVintagey junk shop and used housewares, furniture and decor. 5 min drive
Boutique style shop- decor, furniture, clothing and jewelry. 10 min drive
Gather Home Boutique And Furniture
Boutique style shop- decor, furniture, clothing and jewelry. 10 min drive
Alpaca farm & Store. 5 min drive
Check FB page for hours or call the listed cell, it's a hobby store that doesn't have set hours
341 Hilldale rd Holtwood pa 17532
Hill N Dale Drive South
Hill N Dale Drive SouthAlpaca farm & Store. 5 min drive
Check FB page for hours or call the listed cell, it's a hobby store that doesn't have set hours
341 Hilldale rd Holtwood pa 17532
Games & Adventure
Ambush Airsoft and Paintball
91 Hilltop DrivePaintball Adventure Park. 5 min drive
Seasonal. Creek tubing rentals, outdoor bar, live music, food trucks, events, outdoor lounging along the creek with bonfires and corn-hole games. Great for all ages, very casual spot. 10 min Drive
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Sickman's Mill LLC
671 Sand Hill RdSeasonal. Creek tubing rentals, outdoor bar, live music, food trucks, events, outdoor lounging along the creek with bonfires and corn-hole games. Great for all ages, very casual spot. 10 min Drive
Scary activities during Halloween season. 15-20 min drive
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Jason's Woods
179 Stehman RdScary activities during Halloween season. 15-20 min drive
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
150 Cherry Hill RdCity/town information
Small historic city full of amazing restaurants, art galleries, and shops. 30 min drive.
Recommended shopping: Lancaster Central Market, Gallery Row, Fern-ish Home, Building Character.
Recommended Restuarants: Luca, Horse Inn, Callalloo, Sprout, Himalayan Curry & Grill, Double C, The Belvedere, Shot & Bottle.
30 min drive
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Lancaster
Small historic city full of amazing restaurants, art galleries, and shops. 30 min drive.
Recommended shopping: Lancaster Central Market, Gallery Row, Fern-ish Home, Building Character.
Recommended Restuarants: Luca, Horse Inn, Callalloo, Sprout, Himalayan Curry & Grill, Double C, The Belvedere, Shot & Bottle.
30 min drive
Historic river town. Tons of antique shops.
Recommended Restaurants: Bully's, Columbia Kettleworks, Coffee & Cream.
Recommended Antique shops: Tollbooth & Bootleg.
20-25 min drive.
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Columbia
Historic river town. Tons of antique shops.
Recommended Restaurants: Bully's, Columbia Kettleworks, Coffee & Cream.
Recommended Antique shops: Tollbooth & Bootleg.
20-25 min drive.
Quaint historic town, on the edge of Amish Country.
Recommended things to do: Strasburg Rail Road, Verdant View Farm Tours, Old fashioned ice cream parlor, Fisher's Road Side Stand.
Recommended Restaurants: Agapé, Springhouse Brewing, Speckled Hen, Bespoke Brewing.
20-25 min drive
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Strasburg
Quaint historic town, on the edge of Amish Country.
Recommended things to do: Strasburg Rail Road, Verdant View Farm Tours, Old fashioned ice cream parlor, Fisher's Road Side Stand.
Recommended Restaurants: Agapé, Springhouse Brewing, Speckled Hen, Bespoke Brewing.
20-25 min drive