Bradon & Timothy
Things To Do
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
You haven't gone to high school and not learned about the battle of Gettysburg. The battlefields are located about a half hour south of the wedding venue. Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address". The town nearby is full of historical locations, gift shop, restaurants, ghost tours and more as well. A MUST see when you're in town.
The National Civil War Museum
As President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address encompassed the emotions of the American struggle, The National Civil War Museum portrays this struggle as a time line, from the issues straining the nation through the war's conclusion at Appomattox Court House. Nowhere can you find a better understanding of the Civil War, its effect on the nation, or on the people. Come walk our halls.
Hershey's Chocolate World
When you fly into Harrisburg, you're close to the Sweetest Place on Earth! Chocolate World is a free, fun place to do a quick history tour of the Hershey Company and maybe even find a Chocolate World exclusive flavor they're testing out on visitors. One of our favorite date night spots!
ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is a home for more than 200 animals native to the continent. It is located on 11 acres of landscape featuring native plants and landscaping in Hershey, PA – situated in-between Hersheypark and the chocolate-making business of The Hershey Company.
Hersheypark
If you don't mind spending a little cash, Hersheypark is rated in the top TWO amusement parks in the entire country according to USA Today. You'll find Chocolate World right in front of the entrance gates, and another entrance to Zoo America is on the outer edge of the park as well. We go multiple times a year to enjoy the numerous large roller coasters, food and more.
SpringGate Vineyard
One of our regular spots to visit, SpringGate Vineyard is an absolute favorite way to spend the evening. They have wines from sweet to dry, red to white and sparkling, along with ciders, craft brews and slushies. Food trucks visit the venue every weekend as well for people to enjoy. We go here multiple times a month during the Spring, Summer and Fall.
SpringGate Arcona
If you want a smaller setting and not travel the 20 minutes it takes to get to SpringGate Vineyard, SpringGate Arcona is a satellite location. You primarily stay indoors with food trucks often there on the weekend as well. The same wines, brews and slushies are available as well. While the vineyard is the much larger main campus, you can enjoy a smaller neighborhood setting at Arcona.
Central Market House
Standing at North Beaver and Philadelphia Streets for over 125 years, Central Market is a reminder of York’s storied history and the anchor of the revitalization of Downtown York. More than just a beautiful historic building, Central Market is both a grassroots commercial operation and a community gathering place. It is the economic and social heart of the city. The market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Nearby you'll find numerous restaurants and can even take in a baseball game within walking distance to see the York Revolution!
Broad Street Market
The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. Originally established on Broad Street by the Verbeke family, it is today one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in the country The market is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Lancaster Central Market
Use this as a base for seeing all of Downtown Lancaster! Full of restaurants, boutique clothing, art shops and more, Lancaster is a bustling small city designated as "Little Brooklyn." Designated as a market town in 1730, Downtown Lancaster holds the Lancaster Central Market, the oldest, continuously running public farmers’ market in the country. More than 60 local vendors call the beautiful 1889 Market House home three days each week, when it opens its doors to welcome the surrounding community. A step inside is sure to highlight all that Lancaster County has to offer. A walk through its aisles will find an abundance of produce from the deeply nutrient-rich soils native to the local landscape; an array of prepared foods representing the proud cultural diversity of the county; and locally sourced meat, poultry, cheeses, and more. The market is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Kitchen Kettle Village
With more than 40 shops and restaurants, Kitchen Kettle Village is prime Pennsylvania Dutch country. Located east of Lancaster (yes, in the town of Intercourse - we know), Kitchen Kettle Village is right at the heart of the Amish community as well. You'll see horse and buggees, dairy farms and boutique shops in one of our favorite places to go a couple of times per year.
Kipona Arts Festival
Every year on Labor Day Weekend, Front Street in Harrisburg right on the Susquehanna River turns into an eating, shopping and music festival! This year will mark the 106th annual Kipona Festival. The 3-day event will feature food, fireworks, live music, Artist Market, Family Fun Zone, Native American Pow-Wow, Soul Smirk Fitness & Wellness Zone, biergarten, Dick Reese canoe & kayak races, wirewalkers and more. As of this posting, the 2022 website has yet to be posted. I've attached the 2021 link just to get a feel of what it's usually like.