Mt Gretna Guidebook
Food scene
5 minutes walk from house! They have indoor/outdoor dining, bar, and take-out options! Great for lunch or dinner!
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MT Gretna Hide-A-Way
40 Boulevard Ave5 minutes walk from house! They have indoor/outdoor dining, bar, and take-out options! Great for lunch or dinner!
Great for breakfast and lunch! Short 5-minute walk from home. Lots of homemade baked goods. Everything is fresh and delicious! They also have vegan options. Indoor/outdoor dining and take-out options. Get there early for breakfast to avoid the wait!
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Porch & Pantry
106 Chautauqua DrGreat for breakfast and lunch! Short 5-minute walk from home. Lots of homemade baked goods. Everything is fresh and delicious! They also have vegan options. Indoor/outdoor dining and take-out options. Get there early for breakfast to avoid the wait!
Great restaurant with lots of choices for the family. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. https://mtgretnapizzeria.wordpress.com
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Mt Gretna Pizzeria
117 Timber RdGreat restaurant with lots of choices for the family. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. https://mtgretnapizzeria.wordpress.com
Must visit! Lots of unique ice cream creations! Indoor/outdoor dining nestled amongst trees. A quick 5-minute walk from the house! Ice cream and other food options.
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The Jigger Shop
202 Gettysburg AveMust visit! Lots of unique ice cream creations! Indoor/outdoor dining nestled amongst trees. A quick 5-minute walk from the house! Ice cream and other food options.
Enjoy artfully crafted beer, delicious eats, freshly roasted coffees and locally made goods in our ruggedly refined neighborhood gathering place.
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Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
2701 Horseshoe PikeEnjoy artfully crafted beer, delicious eats, freshly roasted coffees and locally made goods in our ruggedly refined neighborhood gathering place.
Cozy haunt in a historic redbrick manor house featuring classic bar fare, happy hour & drink deals.
Quentin Tavern
81 W Main StCozy haunt in a historic redbrick manor house featuring classic bar fare, happy hour & drink deals.
This historic eatery serves hearty American fare, including steaks & seafood, with a full bar. Outdoor dining.
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Blue Bird Inn
2387 Cornwall RdThis historic eatery serves hearty American fare, including steaks & seafood, with a full bar. Outdoor dining.
Tony’s Mining Company Restaurant
211 Rexmont RdColebrook Crossing
Ice cream, burgers, and sandwiches. Ride your bike there on the rails to trails!
Colebrook Tavern
Newly renovated with a beautiful deck!
Family activity
Great family fun activity on a rainy day! It's a step back in time!
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Mount Gretna Roller Rink Mt Gretna Pa
451 PA-117Great family fun activity on a rainy day! It's a step back in time!
Must do activity! Short walk or drive to the lake. Life guradrds, high dive, diving board, sand beach, kids dock, snack bar, sand volleyball, tube and canoe rentals
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Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
130 Lakeview DriveMust do activity! Short walk or drive to the lake. Life guradrds, high dive, diving board, sand beach, kids dock, snack bar, sand volleyball, tube and canoe rentals
20 minute drive from house. Family theme park with rides for all ages. Water park, rollercoaster, and Zoo America! Zoo America entry is free with park admission. So many fun rides! Weekends get very busy.
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Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark Dr20 minute drive from house. Family theme park with rides for all ages. Water park, rollercoaster, and Zoo America! Zoo America entry is free with park admission. So many fun rides! Weekends get very busy.
Mt Gretna Miniature Golf
Pennsylvania 117Awesome mini-golf course! Cash only! 5 minute walk from house!
America's Oldest Summer Theatre (Open Air). Check websites for showtimes. Kid's series on Saturdays at 11am. https://www.gretnatheatre.org
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Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania AveAmerica's Oldest Summer Theatre (Open Air). Check websites for showtimes. Kid's series on Saturdays at 11am. https://www.gretnatheatre.org
Rail to Trail - great trail for family bike ride or walking. Beautiful natural surroundings
Mt. Gretna Trailhead
Lebanon Valley Rail-TrailRail to Trail - great trail for family bike ride or walking. Beautiful natural surroundings
Lots of trails on Governor Dick State Park lead you to the Observation Tower. Views of several counties on a clear day. Easiest trail is from the Environmental Center.http://www.parkatgovernordick.org
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Governor Dick Observation Tower
Lots of trails on Governor Dick State Park lead you to the Observation Tower. Views of several counties on a clear day. Easiest trail is from the Environmental Center.http://www.parkatgovernordick.org
Lots of different events at PA Ren Faire. Check out their website for upcoming events and activities. Just 4 miles from the house!http://www.parenfaire.com
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon RdLots of different events at PA Ren Faire. Check out their website for upcoming events and activities. Just 4 miles from the house!http://www.parenfaire.com
About 20 miles away from the house. No fishing license required. The best spot to take kids fishing. Bring fresh trout home for dinner. The kids (and adults) will have a blast. Bring a picnic and enjoy the experience!
Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve
930 Tulpehocken RdAbout 20 miles away from the house. No fishing license required. The best spot to take kids fishing. Bring fresh trout home for dinner. The kids (and adults) will have a blast. Bring a picnic and enjoy the experience!
Rainy day? Go to Chocolate World! Free 2 hr parking and chocolate tour. Lots of other activities to do with the family. Check out the website for tickets. https://www.chocolateworld.com/en_us/home.html
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Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World WyRainy day? Go to Chocolate World! Free 2 hr parking and chocolate tour. Lots of other activities to do with the family. Check out the website for tickets. https://www.chocolateworld.com/en_us/home.html
Ironstone Ranch at Stone Gable Estate horseback riding experience is nestled in the heart of Lancaster County. 20 minutes from Mt. Gretna, it is a step back to a time of peace and tranquility where you are surrounded by over 275 acres of pristine forest and fields.
https://stonegablesestate.com/horseback-riding/
Ironstone Ranch
1 Hollinger LnIronstone Ranch at Stone Gable Estate horseback riding experience is nestled in the heart of Lancaster County. 20 minutes from Mt. Gretna, it is a step back to a time of peace and tranquility where you are surrounded by over 275 acres of pristine forest and fields.
https://stonegablesestate.com/horseback-riding/
2 Hrs Of 5 Great Adventures At Your Finger Tips.
Zipline Course
Elevated Obstacle Course
Pedal Carts
Wildlife Center Experience
Farm Animal Experience
https://refreshingmountain.com/group-activities/
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Erfrischender Berg Rückzug und Abenteuerzentrum
455 Camp Rd2 Hrs Of 5 Great Adventures At Your Finger Tips.
Zipline Course
Elevated Obstacle Course
Pedal Carts
Wildlife Center Experience
Farm Animal Experience
https://refreshingmountain.com/group-activities/
The Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails run right through Mt. Gretna. Great for hiking or biking.
http://mtgretna.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LebanonValleyRailsToTrails.pdf
Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail
Lebanon Valley Rail-TrailThe Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails run right through Mt. Gretna. Great for hiking or biking.
http://mtgretna.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/LebanonValleyRailsToTrails.pdf
Public golf course in the summer and snow tubing in the winter!
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Iron Valley Golf Club
201 Iron Valley DrPublic golf course in the summer and snow tubing in the winter!
The cottage is only 20-25 minutes from the largest indoor sports complex in North America!
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Spooky Nook Sports
75 Champ BlvdThe cottage is only 20-25 minutes from the largest indoor sports complex in North America!
Making magical memories. Create your own fantastic journey of geological wonders that will take your breath away! Echo Dell, Indian Echo Caverns, is one of the most visited attractions in the eastern United States!
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Indian Echo Caverns
368 Middletown RdMaking magical memories. Create your own fantastic journey of geological wonders that will take your breath away! Echo Dell, Indian Echo Caverns, is one of the most visited attractions in the eastern United States!
City/town information
Explore Historic Lancaster and the Amish countryside. Lots of boutique shopping, great restaurants, and history. http://www.visitlancasterpa.com
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Lancaster
Explore Historic Lancaster and the Amish countryside. Lots of boutique shopping, great restaurants, and history. http://www.visitlancasterpa.com
Just 20 minutes from Mt. Gretna, Lititz is the "Coolest Small Town in America". Lititz is known for its history. It was founded in 1749 by Moravians seeking religious freedom. The intersection of Broad and Main Streets make up the heart of the town. Here you can find local art galleries, chic boutiques, antiques shops, cozy cafes, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants
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Lititz
Just 20 minutes from Mt. Gretna, Lititz is the "Coolest Small Town in America". Lititz is known for its history. It was founded in 1749 by Moravians seeking religious freedom. The intersection of Broad and Main Streets make up the heart of the town. Here you can find local art galleries, chic boutiques, antiques shops, cozy cafes, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants
Sightseeing
About 30 miles from the house, but a great trip to see Lancaster countryside. The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ride the train and/or explore the museum. Buy tickets in advance. https://www.strasburgrailroad.com
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Strasburg Eisenbahn
301 Gap RdAbout 30 miles from the house, but a great trip to see Lancaster countryside. The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ride the train and/or explore the museum. Buy tickets in advance. https://www.strasburgrailroad.com
Cornwall Iron Furnace
94 Rexmont RdTo Get the Essentials
Dollar General
9565 United States Rte 209About 5 minutes away to pick up the milk, eggs, or snacks you need.
GIANT Food Stores
1750 Quentin RdClean and friendly grocery store
Local stores
MG Mercantile
Homeware and gifts, souvenirs, stock the bar, and assorted essentials.
Collins Grocery
1525 Mt Wilson RdGas and convenience store
La Cigale
451 PA-117Small family sewing shop and hand made linens.
Gretna Emporium
1 Carnegie Ave