If you go there, stop in Gettysburg for some US history.
"Matt B" wrote in message
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> On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:18:56 GMT, Brian K
> wrote:
>
>>Matt,
>>
>>I don't know if you have dropped Philadelphia completely. If you
>>haven't you might want to consider either a day trip or a day or two
>>in
>>Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Towns like Intercourse, Bird-In-Hand and
>>Paradise aren't too far from Philadelphia. This is where you'll find
>>Amish, Mennonite and other "plain folk". While tourism has added a
>>patina of theme park to some locations there is still enough of the
>>Pennsylvania Dutch culture to be found. Plus there are plenty of
>>farms. The Amish are known for raising Trotters, racehorses that pull
>>a
>>small carriage behind them. The food is hearty and of a German
>>influence.
>>
>
> Yeah, I would definitely like to visit Pennsylvania at some point so
> if I don't manage it this time (which looks likely), it will be on the
> itinerary for a return visit. I've read a little on the Amish
> community and I would certainly like to experience the culture
> first-hand. It looks so completely different to anything I've
> experienced in the UK.
>
> Matt
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