Lititz, Pennsylvania
This quintessential small town is in the heart of Lancaster County, surrounded by acres of farmland, roadside produce stands, and the occasional horse and buggy.
Rich in history, Main Street and its surrounding streets are a dream come true for those looking for a quiet day of strolling and tranquility.
Established by the Moravian Church before the Revolutionary War, the town still reflects this influence to this day.
Moravian gift shops, antiques, hand-crafted items, and quaint eateries – with an old-fashioned soda fountain – line the streets.
A great place to picnic can be found at the end of East Main in Lititz Springs Park. For over two hundred years it has been a local gathering spot for the townspeople and is still home to many local events like the annual old-timey Fourth of July.
You can feed the ducks and explore the original train station, now the town’s Visitor’s Center.
Adjacent to East Main, you can take a trip to the old-fashioned chocolate factory, Wilbur’s. You can purchase old-fashioned treats from days gone by, see original marketing signage, and watch chocolate confections being made.
Or how about learning how to make your own soft pretzel at the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory, the first one of its kind in the nation? This is a must-see for an authentic experience.
Looking for a place to stay that will still keep that feeling of stepping back in time? Right on East Main is the General Sutter Inn, combining traditional antique furnishings with modern conveniences and a great restaurant, this is the place to spend a night in Lititz.
The outdoor courtyard with lush landscaping is the perfect spot to enjoy a craft beer and some local music under twinkling lights.
The town’s original regulations from 1756 guaranteed inhabitants would be, “free from all dangerous and worldly connections, and live a peaceful and quiet life in Godliness and Honesty,” and that is exactly what you can experience to this day.
