🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from Philadelphia, PA

Amish Crafts & Colonial Waterfront Charm

Discover hand-crafted traditions in Amish country, then stroll colonial streets where artisan heritage meets charming waterfront history.

Day 1 — EphrataDay 2 — Chestertown

Day 1 — Ephrata

🚗 2 hr 22 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Philadelphia, PA → Ephrata

1 hr 41 min8:00 AM → 9:41 AM

Ephrata — Ephrata Cloister & Main Street

Tour the 18th-century Ephrata Cloister's spiritual communal buildings, then stroll Main Street's historic shops and cafes.

9:41 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Ephrata → The Amish Village

21 min12:00 PM → 12:21 PM

The Amish Village

★ 4.4

Walk through restored 1840s buildings, tour a working farm, and observe traditional crafts like quilting and blacksmithing. Interact with costumed interpreters demonstrating authentic Amish life in Lancaster County.

12:21 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

The Amish Village → Dienner's Country Restaurant

20 min5:00 PM → 5:20 PM

Dienner's Country Restaurant

★ 4.6

5:20 PM📍 See location

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Fulton Steamboat Inn

Rated 4.6★ (1926 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Ephrata.

Day 2 — Chestertown

🚗 2 hr 2 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Ephrata → Chestertown

2 hr8:00 AM → 10:00 AM

Chestertown — Washington Avenue & Geddes-Piper House

Tour the 18th-century Geddes-Piper House museum, then stroll historic Washington Avenue's colonial architecture and independent shops.

10:00 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch11:00 AM

Modern Stone Age Kitchen

★ 4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Chestertown → Chestertown Maryland

1 min12:00 PM → 12:01 PM

Chestertown Maryland

★ 4.6

Stroll the tree-lined waterfront and colonial brick buildings dating to the 1700s, then explore the Geddes-Peirce House and local galleries. Climb to scenic Wilmer Park overlooks for panoramic Chester River views.

12:01 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Chestertown Maryland → Luisa's Cucina Italiana

1 min5:00 PM → 5:01 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:01 PM

Luisa's Cucina Italiana

This intimate Italian restaurant celebrates authentic culinary traditions and regional Italian culture through expertly crafted dishes that transport diners straight to the heart of Italy without leaving the Philadelphia area.

★ 4.6Italian Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Consider staying overnight

The drive home from Chestertown is 2h 6m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.

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