You can find the beauty of summertime in many places. Wild flowers popping up along the road. Barbecues with family and beach trips with friends. Sweet ice-cream melting on your tongue.
Summertime is known for happy adventures and outdoor excursions. With the outings, vacations, and other responsibilities, though, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of this time.
Don’t let the busy fun of summertime steal precious time away from you and your sweetie. Besides, this season provides a wonderful chance to get out and see more of Lancaster, just the two of you!
We rounded up five places in Lancaster we just love and thought would be classic, enjoyable dates <3
1- Strasburg Creamery
Who doesn’t love a sweet, sticky ice-cream cone on a blistering summer day? It’s the perfect snack to enjoy at this adorable Creamery in the quaint little town of Strasburg.
Take a stroll through town and enjoy the sights. Maybe you’ll even return for a second helping. We wouldn’t judge! You can even take a few treats home for later at the Country Store and Candy Kitchen.
Check out the Strasburg Creamery Website for hours.
2- Dog Days of Summer Paddle Evening Rendezvous
Take your honey out for a active summer date with a guided, beginner kayak paddle down the glorious Susquehanna River. The world around you will be ripe with summer life, birds chirping, the water cool and refreshing.
After the evening paddle, conclude your adventure with a delicious meal at the Rookery where you can make new friends at a communal table or reserve a whole table if you brought along double dates.
Celebrate each other and your love for nature with this fun date!
Date: July 15, 2016. Check out the Shank’s Mare website for more details.
3- Old Order Amish Tours
Travel back in time to the good old days with this unique Amish Tour that is both educational and unforgettable. While you will get the privilege of an inside look into the simple Amish lifestyle, this tour is not disrespectful in any way.
On this tour, you will take a peak into the hidden world of the Amish. Interested in how the Amish live without electricity and plow their fields with horses? Wonder no more. The tour stops at an Amish friend’s 80-acre farm where you will see their amazing work ethic firsthand.
This Old Order Amish tour truly is an special, Lancaster County experience — perfect for the history-buff and nature-lover alike!
Check Discover Lancaster for more details on the the tour.
4- Second Saturdays at Smucker Village
Looking for a laid-back, local date night? Search no further! Check out Second Saturday at Smucker Village for a simple, classic date. Featuring live music and outdoor vendors showcasing crafts and treats, you truly can’t go wrong with this outing.
The Treasure Place will even have special sales and discounts during this time. The courtyard of Corner Coffee Shop is an ideal sanctuary to sit back, relax, and chat the night away!
Dates: All summer long, open until 9 pm. Visit the Smucker Village website for details.
5- Lititz Farmers Market
Create a shopping date that’s truly memorable by picking up your weekly groceries at Lititz Farmers Market. Stroll through local vendors array of home-grown and home-made goodies. Bask in the warm summer sun while listening to musicians play.
Tip: Put together a picnic lunch from your adventure to the Farmer’s Market and feast on your delicious treats at Lititz Springs Park— an ideal place for a casual yet romantic picnic!
We voted Lititz America’s coolest small town for a good reason! You could spend several full days visiting all the local and vintage shops. You don’t need to look far to find good food at local cafes like Tomato Pie Cafe and Cafe Chocolate.
Check out Lititz Farmers Market for dates and times.
Carving out a little time for each other amid the summer activities will do you two a world of good. You truly can’t go wrong with an adventure in the great outdoors, especially in beautiful Lancaster County!
Welcome summer into your lives in the best way — with your special someone, having fun in the great outdoors.
