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Strasburg Rail Road
Student groups heading to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, can take
part in programs showcasing many aspects of local culture.
As part of the new Iron Horse & Amish Farm tour, they can
check out two of Lancaster County’s unique offerings: the
nation’s oldest short-line steam train and America’s original
Amish community.
The three-hour adventure starts at the Strasburg Rail Road
with a steam train ride through thousands of acres of Amish
farmland before the group heads to Old Windmill Farm for
an interactive tour of the Lapp family’s 72-acre property. In
addition to visiting the 1700s farmhouse, students can enjoy
the barnyard animals through feeding and milking programs.
Ice cream lovers will enjoy some tasty touring as part of
the Turkey Hill Experience. Located in a converted historical
silk mill in nearby Columbia, the attraction includes hands-on
exhibits about the Turkey Hill’s famous ice cream and tea
flavors. During a stop at the Taste Lab, students can create
their own ice cream treat by combining liquid flavoring with
mix-ins and syrups.
For more information, contact Chris Ackerman of the
Discover Lancaster at [email protected] or go
to discoverlancaster.com/grouptours.
Louisville Slugger Museum, world’s largest baseball bat
Located in downtown Louisville, Museum Row on Main is
home to some of the city’s marquee attractions. Two places in
the historical area that bring learning to life are the Louisville
Slugger Museum & Factory and the Kentucky Science Center.
From street level, students can see the world’s largest
baseball bat, a 120-foot Louisville Slugger that towers over
the museum’s entrance. Travel planners can book a guided
factory tour or work with staff on customized experiences that
showcase the famous bat manufacturer’s archival collection
and galleries.
Across the street at the Kentucky Science Center, school
groups can check out three floors of interactive exhibits.
Through the attraction’s Youth Science Summit series, teens
can interact with and learn from science professionals on a
range of topics. At the Challenger Learning Center, students
can take part in a space project that requires them to work
together and solve problems to ensure the mission’s success.
For more information, contact Saundra Briggs-Robertson of
the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau at srobertson@
gotolouisville.com or visit gotolouisville.com.
TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The Amish Village, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum,
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Muhammad Ali Center, Frazier History Museum,
Kentucky Derby Museum
TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Refreshing Mountain Ziplines & Adventure Center,
Sickman’s Mill Creek Tubing TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay, Renaissance Fun Park,
Louisville Zoo, Derby Dinner Playhouse
TOP LOCAL FESTIVALS
Whoopie Pie Festival (September),
Fire & Ice Festival (mid-February) TOP LOCAL FESTIVALS
Kentucky Derby Festival (April and May), Music Festivals
To You at Kentucky Kingdom (April and May)
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