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Landis Valley Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602
717 569-0401
Ranked #6 of 31 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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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Edison, New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

When the girls and I went- it must have been over 100 degrees. My wife thought it was crazy, but we sat on a picnic bench under some trees near the parking lot. The tour are timed so we had to wait for awhile, it was worth the wait. The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. the tour guide was... More

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Take a ride on a wagon pulled by horses. Visit an old farm with yesterday's agriculture, a general store and a blacksmith at work using the old fashion methods and a lot of common sense. You'll get that and so much more of a history lesson plus fun walking through the buildings and just checking out history with the family.... More

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Cape May, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

You can spend hours just exploring. With myself being into historic restoration,these people work very hard to be true to form. More

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New Jersey
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Part sprawling historic farm, part museum, and all enjoyment, this lovely attraction offers something for anyone interested in history, agriculture, or looking for something educational for the children. There's a guided tour that explains all the unique heirloom farm animals and gardens made up of old time crops, plus the house where the Landis family lived. The recreated General Store... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Fabulous museum if you enjoy early American history. We toured the property with a helpful tour guide and got to see a blacksmith using colonial techniques. More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Lovely setting for a recreation of an old farm area in Lancaster County. This is not an Amish ripoff. Specializes in Heirloom plants and seeds. Offers classes in some of by-gone crafts. More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
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Does it sound like I am a little prejudice in favor of this Museum - Yes I am! I know a lot about this wonderful experience on many levels... but let me tell you the secret of how this fabulous exhibition came to be.... Once upon a time - how else would we begin LOL there where two brothers -... More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A museum and living display of 18th-19th century farming. A genuine and interesting look at history. Not at all commercial. The Landis brothers were real people who collected items related to Pennsylvania German farming and life. Today the museum is a non-profit administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. I can't recommend this highly enough. (And for the little... More

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York, PA
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

The Farm Museum has grown over the years to incorporate more buildings and more area. The tours are full of fascinating information, and jsut exploring the property at your own pace works too, since everything is well marked and there are lots of placards explaining what you're looking at. Additionally, the property is well kept and absolutely beautiful. And an... More

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Lititz, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Our last visit to Landis Valley was for Harvest Days. What a wonderful way to spend a fall weekend. Lots of food and fun for all. So many different activities, most from a bygone era (1800s, 1700s). Crafts and crafting galore. The only downside was waiting in line for food. If you loved Little House on the Prairie (books OR... More

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