Guidebook for Ephrata
Sightseeing
One of America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by Conrad Beissel, a German pietist mystic. Preserved historical community. Daily tours, special programs, and on-going research continue to inform and educate visitors to the site about Ephrata’s surviving legacy and the people who built it.
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Ephrata Cloister
632 W Main StOne of America's earliest religious communities, the Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by Conrad Beissel, a German pietist mystic. Preserved historical community. Daily tours, special programs, and on-going research continue to inform and educate visitors to the site about Ephrata’s surviving legacy and the people who built it.
Local indoor/outdoor market with diverse group of standholders and guests, lots of local flair, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables and everything else!
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El Dragón Verde
955 N State StLocal indoor/outdoor market with diverse group of standholders and guests, lots of local flair, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables and everything else!
Lancaster
Visitor information center that will plan route in Amish country. See Amish culture first hand by visiting Amish farms and shops.
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Discover Lancaster Visitors Center
501 Greenfield RdVisitor information center that will plan route in Amish country. See Amish culture first hand by visiting Amish farms and shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Applebee's Grill + Bar
320 E Main StGood salads and American food
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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La Borimex Mexican Restaurant
1623 Division HwyAuthentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Udder Choice
1812 W Main StQuaint restaurant with dairy theme
Largest and most comprehensive smorgasboard in the surrounding area with Pennsylvania Dutch foods
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Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy DrLargest and most comprehensive smorgasboard in the surrounding area with Pennsylvania Dutch foods
Great selection of ice cream treats made locally on the farm
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Fox Meadows Creamery
2475 W Main StGreat selection of ice cream treats made locally on the farm
Wonderful deli and lunch items prepared locally
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The Village Farm Market
1520 Division HwyWonderful deli and lunch items prepared locally
Beautifully themed upscale restaurant with outdoor eating area
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The Log Cabin
11 Lehoy Forest DrBeautifully themed upscale restaurant with outdoor eating area
Isaac's Restaurant - Ephrata
Unique restaurant with bird themed sandwiches and salads
It's where the locals eat!
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Gus's Keystone Family Restaurant at Ephrata
3687 Rothsville RoadIt's where the locals eat!
Griddle & Grind is a creperie and cafe offering a variety of sweet and savory crepes, coffee and espresso drinks, and homemade syrups and almond milk.
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Griddle & Grind Cafe
20 W Main StGriddle & Grind is a creperie and cafe offering a variety of sweet and savory crepes, coffee and espresso drinks, and homemade syrups and almond milk.
Handcrafted, fresh ingredients are a way of life. All baked goods are made from Scratch.
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Scratch Bakes
3 W Main StHandcrafted, fresh ingredients are a way of life. All baked goods are made from Scratch.
Javáteas is a family owned and operated gourmet coffee cafe serving fresh roasted coffee and lite fare in a welcoming and community-oriented atmosphere.
Javateas @ Doneckers
333 N State StJaváteas is a family owned and operated gourmet coffee cafe serving fresh roasted coffee and lite fare in a welcoming and community-oriented atmosphere.
Oregon Dairy's Restaurant & Buffet provides traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine along with many contemporary favorites.
The Restaurant at Oregon Dairy
2900 Oregon PikeOregon Dairy's Restaurant & Buffet provides traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine along with many contemporary favorites.
Fill your plate with exotic fusion at Three Sisters Park, and savor the tastes of Cambodia and Thailand.
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Three Sisters Park
119 E Main StFill your plate with exotic fusion at Three Sisters Park, and savor the tastes of Cambodia and Thailand.
Starbucks
840 E Main St Enjoy A Cup Of Quality Coffee, Hot Or Iced or Blended Coffees.
Essentials
Good place to shop for groceries, very close to our house
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GIANT Food Stores
450 E Main StGood place to shop for groceries, very close to our house
Weis Markets
331 N Reading RdGlenwood Foods
1614 Division HwyGood place to experience Old Order Mennonite culture
Ebenezer Groceries
465 N Reading RdDiscount grocery store
Getting Around
Good To U Auto Center LLC
550 S 7th StReasonable car rentals, car repair
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1470 Manheim PikeCar rentals available
Red Rose Transit pickups and stops in Ephrata and Akron
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Queen Street Station
225 N Queen StRed Rose Transit pickups and stops in Ephrata and Akron
Shopping
Largest hardware store in surrounding area with everything in the hardware line that you could imagine; fun place to shop
PaulB Hardware
50 Wood Corner RdLargest hardware store in surrounding area with everything in the hardware line that you could imagine; fun place to shop
Burkholder's Fabrics
2155 PA-897Large fabric store
Largest outlet shopping center in the area
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Tanger Outlets Lancaster
311 Stanley K Tanger DrLargest outlet shopping center in the area
Visit Park City Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.
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Park City Center
142 Park City CenterVisit Park City Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment activities.
Entertainment & Activities
Penn Cinema
541 Airport RdLarge theater with IMAX
The New Main Theater
124 E Main StEphrata Community Pool
418 Vine StLocal pool with options for all levels of swimming
Consists of over 19 acres and contains ballfields, play structures, a skatepark, a wetland area, a walking trail, sand court volleyball, the community pools, a band shell, restroom facilities, and pavilions.
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Thomas P. Grater Community Park
Cloister AvenueConsists of over 19 acres and contains ballfields, play structures, a skatepark, a wetland area, a walking trail, sand court volleyball, the community pools, a band shell, restroom facilities, and pavilions.