photo opportunities around Lancaster, PA?
Sep 28, 2017 09:54:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
AVG wrote:
Headed to Lancaster, PA on a train trip out of Pittsburgh in 3 weeks. Besides colorful leaves, any suggestions for hidden gems within 50 miles of this "Amish" area?
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Sep 28, 2017 10:08:06 #
AVG wrote:
Headed to Lancaster, PA on a train trip out of Pittsburgh in 3 weeks. Besides colorful leaves, any suggestions for hidden gems within 50 miles of this "Amish" area?
Yes,plenty.came here from N.Y 30 years ago.here goes,Hans Herr house,Built 1719,Susquehannoc state park,looks down on eagles flying below you,stunning and quite,overlooking water.,Muddy Run park,water and foliage.,Town of Lititz,incredible little town and very real.Strasburg and the Strasburg RR.take the train ride.north of Lancaster,Hawk Mountain.Middlecreek wildlife preserve.google these sights to fine tune these suggestions.also the city of Lancaster on first Friday,great city,packed with restaurants,arts.Gettysburg,great for walking.Good luck and enjoy.also the Fireside Inn,Strasburg is a gem,must check out for a great meal.Shady Maple off Rt.322. For the best buffet with quality food.always crowded for a reason.we came down for. Weekend and never looked back.
Sep 28, 2017 10:19:30 #
Of historical interest is Three Mile Island with the massive cooling towers.
Sep 28, 2017 10:36:39 #
I live here, in addition to already mentioned, check out Chiques Rock south of Lancaster on Highway 30. Couple of hundred yard walk to great overlook of Susquehanna River and bridge network next to Columbia. Also River Road on other side of Susquehanna River is a nice drive with expansive river views and wooded hills.
Sep 28, 2017 10:48:02 #
AVG wrote:
Headed to Lancaster, PA on a train trip out of Pittsburgh in 3 weeks. Besides colorful leaves, any suggestions for hidden gems within 50 miles of this "Amish" area?
45 minutes south of Lancaster is the Conowingo Dam. On a good day you can see 50 bald eagles waiting for the turbines to stun the fish and provide their lunch! Amazing photo opportunity.
Sep 28, 2017 10:51:48 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Gaddysmom wrote:
Harrisburg with the State Capital building and also the Star Barn-- Star Barn worth a trip all on its own.
The Star Barn is being moved to Lancaster.
Sep 28, 2017 11:29:10 #
Just a note. The Star Barn has been dismantled and moved to Elizabethtown, Pa. Not completely reassembled yet and they will not allow you to photograph it yet accept by invitation.. Don't forget the Hershey area. Some nice scenery. Also within your 50 mile radius is Mount Gretna, A nice artsy community in the wooded hils in Lebanon county.
Gaddysmom wrote:
PA Railroad Museum in Strasburg; Ephrata Cloisters... (show quote)
Sep 28, 2017 12:10:57 #
If I remember correctly, aren't there quite a few covered bridges in the area?
Sep 28, 2017 12:28:09 #
oceanarrow wrote:
Yes,plenty.came here from N.Y 30 years ago.here go... (show quote)
If your going to Hawk Mountain Cabelas is another exit or two
Sep 28, 2017 13:17:24 #
AVG wrote:
Headed to Lancaster, PA on a train trip out of Pittsburgh in 3 weeks. Besides colorful leaves, any suggestions for hidden gems within 50 miles of this "Amish" area?
Look for an area near a well traveled road (by Amish) where you can get a nice sunrise or sunset. Set your camera up at close to ground level as you can and wait for a horse drawn cart or buggy driven by an Amish man and get the shot. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
Sep 28, 2017 13:33:09 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Just a minor recommendation---Don't "SNAP AWAY" without permission if in secluded/remote areas
Sep 28, 2017 13:52:28 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
Gaddysmom wrote:
PA Railroad Museum in Strasburg; Ephrata Cloisters... (show quote)
I second your suggestion regarding the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum (photos below), one of the country's major railroad museums. Also, the Strasburg RR is located across the street from the museum. The Strasburg Railroad offers steam train rides and tours of their maintenance shop where they restore and maintain locomotives and rolling stock for the Strasburg RR and other tourist railroads around the country.
GG-1 Electric Locomotive
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060 Tank Locomotive
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Indoor Station Platform Display
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Sep 28, 2017 14:58:15 #
Thank you for the information on the Star Barn. I lived in Lancaster for a decade, but that decade was two decades ago.
Sep 28, 2017 15:27:29 #
Cookie223 wrote:
As stated by many members Lancaster has a lot of interesting things to photograph. One thing that people forget, or chose to ignore is the Amish do not like their pictures taken. Capturing their image is against their beliefs and should be respected.
Just ask. Different ones have different values and the Mennonites are in the mix as well and are more opento technology.
Sep 29, 2017 04:04:36 #
RobertW wrote:
Just a minor recommendation---Don't "SNAP AWAY" without permission if in secluded/remote areas
Why is that?
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