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Intercourse is a small village located in Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania. It has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The town of Intercourse is widely known as a tourist town due to its location in the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish County. It's about ten miles east of the city of Lancaster on PA Route 240. Intercourse is also somewhat of a curiosity due to its' unusual name. So much so that the sign posts for the town are often stolen. The movie "Witness," starring Harrison Ford was filmed in the town of Intercourse and the surrounding area. Intercourse offers over 100 galleries, restaurants and shops that sell authentic Amish food and crafts. You can also take a horse and buggy ride through Intercourse. The community of Intercourse was founded in 1754 and originally named Cross Keys. The name was changed to Intercourse in 1814 and the town's website sites the following theories for the origins of the name: "The Old Kings highway from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (now the Old Philadelphia Pike) ran east and west through the center of the town. The road from Wilmington to Erie intersected in the middle. The joining of these two roads is claimed by some to be the basis for the town Cross Keys or eventually Intercourse. A final idea comes from the use of language during the early days of the Village. The word intercourse was commonly used to describe the fellowship and social interaction and support shared in the community of faith, which was much a part of a rural village like this one.

Surrounding areas: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (10.6 mi), Pa Dutch Region, Pennsylvania (18.2 mi), Reading, Pennsylvania (22.6 mi), Pottstown, Pennsylvania (28.0 mi), Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania (29.5 mi), Hershey, Pennsylvania (33.5 mi)

Intercourse Vacation Rentals




Intercourse Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Harvest Drive Family Motel3370 Harvest DrIntercourse, PA (717) 768-7186
Travelers Rest Motel3701 Old Philadelphia PikeIntercourse, PA (717) 768-8731
Sleep Inn & Suites2869 Lincoln Hwy ERonks, PA3.2 mi.(717) 687-5226
Cherry Lane Motor Inn84 N Ronks RdRonks, PA3.5 mi.(717) 687-7646
Hershey Farm Motor Inn240 Hartman BRG RdRonks, PA3.5 mi.(717) 687-8635
Olde Amish Inn33 E BRK RdRonks, PA3.5 mi.(717) 393-3100
Bird-in-hand Family Inn2740 Old Philadelphia PikeBird-in-hand, PA3.8 mi.(800) 537-2535
Comfort Inn Amish Country626 W Main StNew Holland, PA4.0 mi.(717) 355-9900
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster Rockvale Outlets24 S Willowdale DrLancaster, PA5.0 mi.(717) 293-9500
Smoketown Motor Lodge190 Eastbrook RdSmoketown, PA5.0 mi.(717) 397-6944
Historic Strasburg Inn1 Historic DrStrasburg, PA5.2 mi.(717) 687-7691
Canadiana Motel2390 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA5.3 mi.(717) 397-6531
Continental Inn2285 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA5.4 mi.(717) 299-0421
Red Roof Inn2307 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA5.4 mi.(717) 299-9700
Rodeway Inn2331 Lincoln Hwy EastLancaster, PA5.4 mi.(717) 397-4973
Lancaster Host Resort2300 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA6.1 mi.(717) 299-5500
Quality Inn2250 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA6.2 mi.(717) 393-5499
Your Place Country Inn2133 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA6.6 mi.(717) 393-3413
Howard Johnson2100 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA6.7 mi.(717) 397-7781
Super 8 Motel2129 Lincoln Hwy ELancaster, PA6.7 mi.(717) 393-8888
Hawthorn Inn & Suites2045 Lincoln Hwy EastLancaster, PA7.1 mi.(717) 290-7100
Hampton Inn545 Greenfield RdLancaster, PA7.9 mi.(717) 299-1200
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain Springs380 E Main StEphrata, PA10.1 mi.(717) 733-0661
Quality Inn & Suites2363 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA10.1 mi.(717) 569-0477
Ephrata Motel535 S State StEphrata, PA10.5 mi.(717) 733-0566
Best Western Eden Resort Inn & Conf Center222 Eden RdLancaster, PA10.5 mi.(717) 569-6444
Courtyard By Marriott1931 Hospitality DrLancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 393-3600
Econo Lodge North2165 US Hwy 30 ELancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 299-6900
Econo Lodge South2140 US Hwy 30 EastLancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 397-1900
Fulton Steamboat InnRt 30 E & Rt 896Lancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 299-9999
Hotel Brunswick151 N Queen StLancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 397-4800
Olde Hickory Inn600 Olde Hickory RdLancaster, PA10.6 mi.(717) 569-0477
The 1777 House At Doneckers301 W Main StEphrata, PA10.7 mi.(717) 733-8696
Days Inn - Lancaster30 Keller AveLancaster, PA10.8 mi.(717) 299-5700
Travelodge1492 Lititz PikeLancaster, PA10.8 mi.(717) 393-0771
Doneckers The Guest House318-324 N State StEphrata, PA11.1 mi.(717) 733-8696
Keystone Motel4880 Wlincoln HwyParkesburg, PA11.2 mi.(717) 442-8800
Comfort Inn2015 N Reading RdDenver, PA12.6 mi.(717) 336-4649
Fairfield Inn Lancaster150 Granite Run DrLancaster, PA12.6 mi.(717) 581-1800
Hilton Garden Inn101 Granite Run DrLancaster, PA12.7 mi.(717) 560-0880
 
Bed & Breakfast
Blue Ball Bed & Breakfast1075 Main StBlue Ball, PA5.9 mi.(717) 355-9994
The Gerhart House B & B287 Duke StEphrata, PA10.6 mi.( ) -

Intercourse Weather & Climate

Southeast Pennsylvania lies within the humid continental climate zone, but the weather varies according to area and altitude. The state experiences four seasons, but each can vary in temperature depending on location. Summers, in general, tend to be long, hot and humid, particularly in the southeast. The mountainous areas are likely to be cooler and although humid, they are usually less so. Autumns are usually moderate and a pleasant time to travel throughout the state. Winters are cold with snow, especially in the mountains. July tends to be the warmest month, with average temperatures about 80 F. January is the coldest time of year, with temperatures dropping to about 23 F. Tornadoes and floods are possible in southeast Pennsylvania.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 3.41 in. -
February 40°F 22°F 2.50 in. -
March 50°F 30°F 3.49 in. -
April 61°F 40°F 3.28 in. -
May 72°F 50°F 4.30 in. -
June 80°F 59°F 3.99 in. -
July 84°F 64°F 4.35 in. -
August 83°F 62°F 3.38 in. -
September 75°F 54°F 4.45 in. -
October 64°F 42°F 3.69 in. -
November 52°F 33°F 3.38 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 3.25 in. -

Intercourse Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are Reading Regional Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) located about 24 miles northeast of Intercourse in Reading, Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg International airport (MDT) located approximately 36 miles southeast of Intercourse in Harrisburg ( Middletown ), Pennsylvania, the New Castle County airport (ILG) located roughly 36 miles southeast of Intercourse in Wilmington, Delaware, and finally the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located around 47 miles east of Intercourse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Intercourse Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Dutch WonderlandLancasterPA10.6 mi.
HersheyparkHersheyPA33.5 mi.
Blue Diamond ParkNew CastleDE38.6 mi.
Williams Grove ParkMechanicsburgPA49.3 mi.
JeepersParkvilleMD50.1 mi.
Dorney ParkAllentownPA51.0 mi.
Clementon Amusement ParkClementonNJ61.5 mi.
KnoebelsElysburgPA61.8 mi.
ExhilaramaVoorheesNJ61.9 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA63.2 mi.
Bushkill ParkEastonPA64.7 mi.
Six Flags Great AdventureJacksonNJ68.3 mi.
Pocono Play ParkBartonsvillePA79.9 mi.
JeepersGreenbeltMD82.4 mi.
Six Flags AmericaMitchellvilleMD84.1 mi.
Land Of Make BelieveHopeNJ85.0 mi.
JeepersRockvilleMD86.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Water WorldPhoenixvillePA31.8 mi.
Dorney Park & Whitewater KingdomAllentownPA51.0 mi.
Mountain CreekVernonNJ57.6 mi.
Sesame PlaceLanghornePA63.2 mi.
Killens Pond Water ParkFeltonDE76.5 mi.
Alpine Slide at CamelbackTannersvillePA81.0 mi.
Chesapeake Beach Water ParkChesapeake BeachMD96.2 mi.
Gillian's IslandOcean CityNJ96.9 mi.
Morey's Pier Raging WatersWildwoodNJ99.8 mi.
Thundering Surf Water SlideBeach HavenNJ104.2 mi.
Carousel Water & Fun ParkBeach LakePA119.1 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Blue Ridge Trail Golf ClubMountain TopPA9.3 mi.
Moccasin Run Golf CourseAtglenPA9.8 mi.
Olde Hickory Golf CourseLancasterPA10.3 mi.
Tanglewood Manor Golf ClubQuarryvillePA10.6 mi.
Honey Brook Golf ClubHoney BrookPA10.9 mi.
Honeybrook Golf ClubHoney BrookPA10.9 mi.
Overlook Golf CourseLancasterPA11.4 mi.
Foxchase Golf ClubStevensPA12.2 mi.
Crossgates Golf CourseMillersvillePA13.4 mi.
Hawk Valley Golf ClubDenverPA13.4 mi.
Springside Par 3 Golf CourseReinholdsPA15.6 mi.
Four Seasons Golf CourseLandisvillePA16.5 mi.
Evergreen Golf Course IncManheimPA17.3 mi.
Manor Golf CourseSinking SpringPA17.6 mi.
Green Hills Golf CourseBirdsboroPA18.0 mi.
Wyncote Golf ClubOxfordPA19.2 mi.
Hickory Heights Golf ClubBridgevillePA19.7 mi.
Mill Race Golf & Camping ResortBentonPA20.0 mi.
Village Greens Golf CourseSinking SpringPA20.1 mi.
Galen Hall Country ClubWernersvillePA20.3 mi.
Pilgrims Oak Golf CoursePeach BottomPA20.8 mi.
Downingtown Country ClubDowningtownPA21.6 mi.
Waynesboro Municipal Golf CourseWaynesboroPA21.7 mi.
Chapel Hill Golf CourseReadingPA22.4 mi.
Exeter Golf ClubReadingPA22.4 mi.
Flying Hills Golf ClubReadingPA22.4 mi.
Iron Valley Golf ClubCornwallPA22.4 mi.
Tree Top Golf CourseManheimPA23.9 mi.
Blackwood Golf CourseDouglassvillePA24.0 mi.
Fairview Golf CourseQuentinPA24.6 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Hidden Valley SkiHidden ValleyPA38.7 mi.
Doe MountainMacungiePA43.9 mi.
Hidden ValleyVernonNJ57.6 mi.
Vernon Valley Great GorgeVernonNJ57.6 mi.
CamelbackTannersvillePA81.0 mi.
Alpine MountainAnalominkPA84.0 mi.
Whitetail Ski ResortMercersburgPA96.4 mi.
Shawnee MountainDelawarePA99.8 mi.
TanglewoodTaftonPA106.1 mi.
CraigmeurNewfoundlandNJ112.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Nolde Forest State ParkPA18.0 mi. 
Susquehannock State ParkPA18.5 mi. 
Marsh Creek State ParkPA19.9 mi. 
French Creek State ParkPA20.5 mi. 
Samuel S Lewis State ParkPA23.3 mi. 
Susquehanna State ParkMD26.9 mi. 
Walter S Carpenter State ParkDE28.8 mi. 
Brandywine Battlefield State ParkPA30.6 mi. 
Palmer State ParkMD30.8 mi. 
Brandywine Springs State ParkDE32.1 mi. 
Deer Creek State ParkMD32.5 mi. 
Brandywine Creek State ParkDE32.8 mi. 
Ridley Creek State ParkPA35.2 mi. 
Memorial Lake State ParkPA37.1 mi. 
Bellevue State ParkDE37.5 mi. 
Elk Neck State ParkMD37.8 mi. 
Swatara State ParkPA38.5 mi. 
Evansburg State ParkPA38.7 mi. 
Elk Neck State ParkMD39.1 mi. 
Lums Pond State ParkDE39.4 mi. 
 
Museums
Franklin and Marshall College's North MuseumLancasterPA10.6 mi.(Science)
North Museum of Natural History and ScienceLancasterPA10.6 mi.(Science)
Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster CountyLancasterPA10.6 mi.(Art)
Watch and Clock Museum of the NAWCCColumbiaPA21.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
National Watch & Clock MuseumColumbiaPA21.1 mi.(Technology)
Historical Society of Berks County PennsylvaniaReadingPA22.6 mi.(History)
The Condiment Packet GalleryWest ChesterPA26.9 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Brandywine River MuseumChadds FordPA29.5 mi.(History)
York County Heritage TrustYorkPA33.4 mi.(History)
Museum of Bus TransportationHersheyPA33.5 mi.(Technology)
Hershey MuseumHersheyPA33.5 mi.(History)
Valley Forge Historical Society MuseumValley ForgePA33.8 mi.(History)
Rockwood MuseumWilmingtonDE35.8 mi.(History)
Winterthur MeseumWilmingtonDE35.8 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Delaware History CenterWilmingtonDE35.8 mi.(History)
Hagley MuseumWilmingtonDE35.8 mi.(History)
Read House and GardensNew CastleDE38.6 mi.(History)
Museum of Scientific DiscoveryHarrisburgPA44.3 mi.(Science)
The Roth Living Farm Museum of Delaware Valley CollegeNorth WalesPA45.3 mi.(History)
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsPhiladelphiaPA50.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife ParkHersheyPA33.5 mi.
Brandywine ZooWilmingtonDE35.8 mi.
Philadelphia Zoological GardenPhiladelphiaPA50.1 mi.
New Jersey State Aquarium at CamdenCamdenNJ52.7 mi.
The Baltimore ZooBaltimoreMD58.3 mi.
National Aquarium in BaltimoreBaltimoreMD58.3 mi.
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Ltd.AllenwoodPA84.9 mi.
National Zoological ParkWashingtonDC93.3 mi.
Cape May County Park ZooCape MayNJ99.5 mi.
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY109.7 mi.
Salisbury Zoological ParkSalisburyMD119.0 mi.
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY120.0 mi.


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