wanting info on Lancaster PA

[waiting4wyoming]

Originally Posted by 91004

I'm a native of Lancaster County and to tell you the truth I am looking at moving out!!!!! Lancaster County is just another "Suburban" Area of Philadelphia now. I hate the Route 30 traffic and the "Tourist Trap" section of Route 30. A two minute drive should not take 1/2 hour!!! Yes and before anyone says anything I used to drive the Schuylkill Expressway on a daily commute so I know there is much worse out there, but a four lane road with New York and New Jersey Tourist doesn't make me a happy camper..

Oh yeah.... If you are a outside and move into the area because of the quaint farmland and beautiful scenery please don't read past this!!! If you live in Lancaster County expect the following and remember the natives were here long before you!!

#1: We have both pig and cow manure in our fields. Pig crap smells the worse. Please don't move into the area next to a farm and then go to the municipality and ask if the farm can be shut down or that the smell bothers you or your family.... Deal with it!

#2: Farm Shows are just that... We show off our pride holsteins, calfs, steer, pigs, piglets, chickens, hatchlings, and other animals. These animals tend to do their business right in front of you. They don't have diapers so don't be offended!

#3: There is more to life than fast food restaurants, Shady Maple, Miller's Smorgasboard, and some of the other big name places to eat around here. For instance in Lititz there is a quaint little place called the Family Cupboard which I highly recommend. If you are on Route 30 I recommend the greasy spoon truck stop "Jennie's Diner"... Honestly they have very good food at a great price!

#4: Roots Market located in Manheim is open on Tuesday's only, unless Tuesday falls on Christmas or New Years. The Green Dragon Market located in Eprata is open every Friday.

#5: The Manheim Auto Auction is for dealers or licensed represenatives only. It is not open to the public.

#6: I'll repeat... "Route 30 is a tourist trap"

#7: When you come to Lancaster County you will learn that we don't always use complete "Queen's English" sentences.... For instance "Wanna come with" is a complete sentence in Lancaster County!

#8: A "Slice" is a piece of pizza. A "Dollop" is more than a scoop here in Lancaster County.

#9: Turkey Hill Iced Tea is the only beverage.

#10: Support your local volunteer fire company means more than just sending a donation... Please join your local fire department and help the community! We have over 83 Fire departments in the County and all but 1 (Lancaster City) are 100% volunteer!!!

#11: Ocean City MD is the beach of preference for many in Lancaster County. "Sunfest" is where all the "tillies" from Lancaster County go to check out the crafts at the big tents in Ocean City. PS... Ocean City is about 3 1/2 hours away... Same goes for New York City. Philadelphia is about an 1 1/2 hour drive and believe it or not taking the turnpike isn't always the fastest way into Philadelphia!

#12: Buggy drivers have as much right to use the roads as what you do! Please don't beep at the buggies as it can spook the horses and could possibly cause the animal to jump out in front of you! Please use courtesy.

#13: If you ask a question to a Plain sect individual and they start speaking in a PA Dutch German dialect... They are probably making fun of you.

#14: Believe it or not the Plain sect that lives around here, while being nice to tourists, don't like people just coming into their driveway and asking for a tour. Please be considerate as their properties are their homes and not a tourist attraction like is on Lincoln Highway East! How would you like it if someone came to your house and asked for a tour? Respect the privacy!

#15: The plain sect, while not operators of vehicles do own vehicles! They honestly do use modern means of transportation when necessary.

#16: Lancaster County government is made up of "Home Rule" Municipalities. Each municipality may have different rules & regulations, variances, etc. Nothing is necessarily uniform in Lancaster County.

#17: There are three Walmarts in Lancaster County... I recommend the one in Ephrata right off of Route 222.

#18: Believe it or not hunting, like in other parts of the state is considered by many to be a holiday the first Monday after Thanksgiving. This is when deer season opens up.

#19: Chicken BBQ's, Ox Roasts, and other events that support community organizations are priced reasonable and are a great way to get out and meet the community.

#20: Yard Sales occur every week of the year, not just on weekends.

#21: We love our guns in Lancaster County!!

I couldn't agree more!!

[bobsmith]

Though I've never lived in Lancaster County, I'll just say I love visiting there. It's the breadbasket of Pennsylvania!

[knicksin8]

can anyone comment on the best public school districts in lancaster county, PA?