Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Understand
[edit]Strasburg is an affluent railroad town, and home to several railroad attractions.
Get in
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Map of Strasburg (Pennsylvania)
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Rd, ☏ +1 717-687-8628, [email protected]. W-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. Adults $10, Seniors (65+) $9, Youth (3-11) $8, Under 2 free.
- 2 National Toy Train Museum, 300 Paradise Ln, Paradise Township, ☏ +1 717-687-8976.
- 3 Choo Choo Barn, 226 Gap Rd, ☏ +1 717 687-7911, toll-free: +1-800-450-2920, [email protected]. A huge model train layout with hand-built animated figures.
- 4 The Amish Village, 199 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, ☏ +1 717-687-8511. A look at today’s Amish lifestyle. A genuine Amish property on 12 scenic acres of land where you can experience Amish culture up close.
Do
[edit]- 1 Strasburg Railroad, 301 Gap Road Ronks (1½ miles east of the center square; Rt 30 East, turn right on 896, then left on 741, railroad is on the left side), ☏ +1 717-687-7522. Authentic steam-powered locomotives will take you for a ride back in time. Very realistic and lots of fun. There is also a picnic grounds where the train stops and riders can get on or off. It provides a lovely, secluded area for those wise enough to bring a packed lunch. You can tour the machine shop, or take a dinner tour. From $24/adult (12 and up), $18/child (2-11).
- Sight & Sound Theatres, Ronks. Bible stories live on stage.
Buy
[edit]Strasburg houses many speciality shops, including the Strasburg Train Shop, and the Strasburg Antique Market.
- Peaceful Valley Furniture, 421 Hartman Bridge Rd, ☏ +1 717 687-8336.
- Strasburg Antique Market, 207 Georgetown Rd, ☏ +1 717 687-5624.
Eat
[edit]- David & Steve's Fireside Tavern, 1500 Historic Dr, ☏ +1 717 687-7979.
- Strasburg Country Store and Creamery, 1 W Main St, ☏ +1 717 687-0766.
- Speckled Hen Coffee, 141 E W Main St, ☏ +1 717 288-3139.
- [dead link] Trackside Cafe.
Drink
[edit]- Bespoke Brewing, 242 Gap Rd, Ronks, ☏ +1 717 288-2255.
Sleep
[edit]- Red Caboose Motel, 312 Paradise Ln, Ronks, ☏ +1 717-687-5000. Several retired railroad cabooses fit for an overnight stay, complete with water and electrical hookup.
- The Barn at Strasburg Bed & Breakfast, 308 Miller St, ☏ +1 717 687-7870.
- Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort, 101 S Ronks Rd, Ronks, ☏ +1 717 687-8181, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM (lodging), 2PM (RV & tent sites).
Connect
[edit]- 1 Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Ave, ☏ +1 717 687-8969, [email protected]. Wi-Fi, public access computers, copy machine, printer, and fax.