Eco Tour

Take in the natural beauty of the countryside and all it produces.

Lancaster

Begin your day in downtown Lancaster at Central Market, America's oldest farmers' market building. Next stop, Longwood Gardens, which sits on 1,050 acres of natural woodlands, majestic gardens, opulent Conservatories, and dancing fountains. Enjoy a delicious fine cuisine for lunch. Experience a Buggy Ride through real covered bridges on back country roads. End your day at Green Dragon, located on a thirty acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country; the Green Dragon Market has grown to be one of the largest Farmers Markets on the East Coast.

York

Take in the beauty of York County by visiting the Historic Rail Trail. Hike, jog, bike, or ride a horse along the 21 miles of the trail that extends from our Colonial Courthouse to north of the Mason Dixon, connecting with Maryland's 20-mile long Northern Central Railroad Trail. Enjoy lunch at the Central Market, a gathering place that offers something for everyone. Learn the process of wine making and enjoy the scenery at Naylor’s Winery.

Gettysburg

Surrounded by the beautiful South Mountains you can hike, bike, or horseback ride on the expansive grounds of the Battlefield. The Appalachian Trail crosses just to the west of Gettysburg and offers more scenic wonders. Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve offers walks and talks about the local treasures. Explore Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farms and Market where you will learn about the orchards and fruit growing on a wagon ride, spend time in the "Bee room" and shop in the produce market. Have lunch at Hickory Bridge Farm in a restored PA barn with a family style meal.

Harrisburg/Hershey

Experience the region’s dynamic arts and culture community by touring one of our many art galleries and museums. The Perry County Council of the Arts Gallery is located in newly renovated Newport Square. Not far away is Millersburg’s Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, and ideal place to see nature and animals captured on canvas. Downtown Harrisburg boasts a variety of art hubs, with the galleries at the Art Association of Harrisburg and the Susquehanna Art Museum being prominent hotspots for showcasing both regional and national work. Want to create your own art? Head straight to cozy Hummelstown for paint-your-own-pottery at Toys on the Square, Unusual Toys & Pottery Painting.