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Pa-Dutch-Region
encompasses a historically interesting area of southeastern Pennsylvania. It was settled during the 1700s by a high percentage of Lutherans, Moravian, Amish, Mennonite and other German sectarian immigrants. The term "Pennsylvania Dutch Region" was used to describe the region in the 20th century for its' distinctive culture and Deitsch language, which was commonly used among residents. In recent decades, however, the population has gradually changed and the phrase has more of a tourism connotation. Originally, the immigrants settled the area with dreams of owning their own farms. Later, the industrial revolution brought coal, iron, canals and railroads to the largely agricultural region. The residents who spoke English, rather than the Deitsch dialect, were simply called "the English" by the Dutch. They dominated the engineering and managerial positions of the industrial factories, while the Dutch were the major workforce. By the middle of the 20th century, both the Amish and "the English" began to promote the area as a tourist destination. There are still lots of Old Order Amish and Mennonites who have retained their 18th century way of life, including using a horse and carriage for transportation. Nearby attractions include Susquehannock State Park, Strasburg Railroad, Gettysburg National Military Park and Dutch Wonderland, which his an amusement park.
Surrounding areas: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (12.6 mi), Hershey, Pennsylvania (16.1 mi), Intercourse, Pennsylvania (18.2 mi), Reading, Pennsylvania (24.3 mi), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (27.9 mi), Pottstown, Pennsylvania (37.6 mi)
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Pa Dutch Region Vacation Rentals
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Pa Dutch Region Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hampton Inn Manheim | 2764 Lebanon Rd | Manheim, PA | 4.4 mi. | (717) 665-6600 | | Rodeway Inn | 2931 Lebanon Rd | Manheim, PA | 4.4 mi. | (717) 665-2755 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Manheim | 1475 Lancaster Rd | Manheim, PA | 5.8 mi. | (877) 720-1202 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 101 Crosswinds Dr | Lititz, PA | 5.9 mi. | (717) 625-2366 | | Ephrata Motel | 535 S State St | Ephrata, PA | 9.5 mi. | (717) 733-0566 | | Fairfield Inn Lancaster | 150 Granite Run Dr | Lancaster, PA | 9.5 mi. | (717) 581-1800 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 101 Granite Run Dr | Lancaster, PA | 9.5 mi. | (717) 560-0880 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 2363 Oregon Pike | Lancaster, PA | 9.6 mi. | (717) 569-0477 | | The 1777 House At Doneckers | 301 W Main St | Ephrata, PA | 9.7 mi. | (717) 733-8696 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain Springs | 380 E Main St | Ephrata, PA | 10.3 mi. | (717) 733-0661 | | Best Western Eden Resort Inn & Conf Center | 222 Eden Rd | Lancaster, PA | 10.5 mi. | (717) 569-6444 | | Travelodge | 1492 Lititz Pike | Lancaster, PA | 10.8 mi. | (717) 393-0771 | | Doneckers The Guest House | 318-324 N State St | Ephrata, PA | 11.2 mi. | (717) 733-8696 | | Days Inn - Lancaster | 30 Keller Ave | Lancaster, PA | 11.3 mi. | (717) 299-5700 | | Comfort Inn Sherwood Knoll | 500 Centerville Rd | Lancaster, PA | 11.4 mi. | (717) 898-2431 | | Holiday Inn Express Elizabethtown | 147 Merts Dr | Elizabethtown, PA | 11.5 mi. | (717) 367-4000 | | Westfield Motor Inn | 2929 Hempland Rd | Lancaster, PA | 11.5 mi. | (717) 397-9300 | | Mainstay Suites Of Lancaster | 314 Primrose Ln | Mountville, PA | 12.0 mi. | (717) 285-2500 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 310 Primrose Ln | Mountville, PA | 12.0 mi. | (717) 285-0444 | | Travelodge Lancaster | 2101 Columbia Ave | Lancaster, PA | 12.1 mi. | (717) 397-4201 | | Hotel Brunswick | 151 N Queen St | Lancaster, PA | 12.4 mi. | (717) 397-4800 | | Hampton Inn | 545 Greenfield Rd | Lancaster, PA | 12.5 mi. | (717) 299-1200 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1931 Hospitality Dr | Lancaster, PA | 12.6 mi. | (717) 393-3600 | | Econo Lodge North | 2165 US Hwy 30 E | Lancaster, PA | 12.6 mi. | (717) 299-6900 | | Econo Lodge South | 2140 US Hwy 30 East | Lancaster, PA | 12.6 mi. | (717) 397-1900 | | Fulton Steamboat Inn | Rt 30 E & Rt 896 | Lancaster, PA | 12.6 mi. | (717) 299-9999 | | Olde Hickory Inn | 600 Olde Hickory Rd | Lancaster, PA | 12.6 mi. | (717) 569-0477 | | Comfort Inn | 3903 Abel Dr | Columbia, PA | 13.0 mi. | (717) 285-9100 | | Palmyra Motel | 1071 E Main St | Palmyra, PA | 13.5 mi. | (717) 838-1324 | | Comfort Inn | 2015 N Reading Rd | Denver, PA | 13.8 mi. | (717) 336-4649 | | Holiday Inn Lancaster County | 1 Denver Rd | Denver, PA | 13.9 mi. | (717) 336-7541 | | Hawthorn Inn & Suites | 2045 Lincoln Hwy East | Lancaster, PA | 14.1 mi. | (717) 290-7100 | | Penna Dutch Motel | 2275 N Reading Rd | Denver, PA | 14.3 mi. | (215) 267-5559 | | Howard Johnson | 2100 Lincoln Hwy E | Lancaster, PA | 14.4 mi. | (717) 397-7781 | | Super 8 Motel | 2129 Lincoln Hwy E | Lancaster, PA | 14.5 mi. | (717) 393-8888 | | Your Place Country Inn | 2133 Lincoln Hwy E | Lancaster, PA | 14.5 mi. | (717) 393-3413 | | Triangle Motel | 1518 E Chocolate Ave | Hershey, PA | 14.7 mi. | (717) 533-2384 | | Quality Inn | 2250 Lincoln Hwy E | Lancaster, PA | 14.8 mi. | (717) 393-5499 | | Smoketown Motor Lodge | 190 Eastbrook Rd | Smoketown, PA | 14.8 mi. | (717) 397-6944 | | Lancaster Host Resort | 2300 Lincoln Hwy E | Lancaster, PA | 14.9 mi. | (717) 299-5500 |
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| The Gerhart House B & B | 287 Duke St | Ephrata, PA | 10.2 mi. | (
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Pa Dutch Region Weather & Climate
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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 less humid. Autumns are usually moderate and a pleasant time to travel. Winters are cold with snow, especially in the mountains. July tends to be the warmest month, and although temperatures can reach over 90 F in the southeast, average temperatures are usually 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.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
3.25 in. |
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| February |
41°F |
22°F |
2.36 in. |
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| March |
51°F |
30°F |
3.37 in. |
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| April |
63°F |
39°F |
3.45 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
49°F |
4.32 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
58°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
62°F |
4.75 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
60°F |
3.24 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
52°F |
4.16 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
41°F |
3.31 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
33°F |
3.63 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
25°F |
3.07 in. |
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Pa Dutch Region Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Harrisburg International airport (MDT) located about 21 miles west of Pa Dutch Region in Harrisburg ( Middletown ), Pennsylvania, the New Castle County airport (ILG) located approximately 54 miles southeast of Pa Dutch Region in Wilmington, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley International airport (ABE) located roughly 57 miles northeast of Pa Dutch Region in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and finally the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located around 63 miles southeast of Pa Dutch Region in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Pa Dutch Region Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster | PA | 12.6 mi. | | | Hersheypark | Hershey | PA | 16.1 mi. | | | Williams Grove Park | Mechanicsburg | PA | 34.2 mi. | | | Knoebels | Elysburg | PA | 46.0 mi. | | | Dorney Park | Allentown | PA | 53.3 mi. | | | Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | DE | 56.8 mi. | | | Jeepers | Parkville | MD | 57.6 mi. | | | Bushkill Park | Easton | PA | 68.3 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 75.9 mi. | | | Clementon Amusement Park | Clementon | NJ | 78.0 mi. | | | Exhilarama | Voorhees | NJ | 78.3 mi. | | | Pocono Play Park | Bartonsville | PA | 78.7 mi. | | | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson | NJ | 84.9 mi. | | | Land Of Make Believe | Hope | NJ | 87.5 mi. | | | Jeepers | Greenbelt | MD | 88.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Rockville | MD | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water World | Phoenixville | PA | 45.0 mi. | | | Dorney Park & Whitewater Kingdom | Allentown | PA | 53.3 mi. | | | Mountain Creek | Vernon | NJ | 73.6 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 75.9 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 79.4 mi. | | | Killens Pond Water Park | Felton | DE | 93.2 mi. | | | Chesapeake Beach Water Park | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 106.0 mi. | | | Gillian's Island | Ocean City | NJ | 114.8 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 114.8 mi. | | | Morey's Pier Raging Waters | Wildwood | NJ | 117.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Evergreen Golf Course Inc | Manheim | PA | 4.1 mi. | | | Iron Valley Golf Club | Cornwall | PA | 4.4 mi. | | | Fairview Golf Course | Quentin | PA | 6.5 mi. | | | Tree Top Golf Course | Manheim | PA | 7.0 mi. | | | Four Seasons Golf Course | Landisville | PA | 9.0 mi. | | | Pine Meadows Golf Complex | Lebanon | PA | 9.1 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Golf Club | Lebanon | PA | 9.1 mi. | | | Overlook Golf Course | Lancaster | PA | 9.5 mi. | | | Foxchase Golf Club | Stevens | PA | 11.1 mi. | | | Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course | Waynesboro | PA | 11.7 mi. | | | Hawk Valley Golf Club | Denver | PA | 12.2 mi. | | | Kings Mountain Golf Course | Rockwood | PA | 12.4 mi. | | | Lebanon Valley Golf Course | Myerstown | PA | 13.2 mi. | | | Olde Hickory Golf Course | Lancaster | PA | 13.2 mi. | | | Freeport Mills Golf Course | Lebanon | PA | 13.4 mi. | | | Par Line Golf Course | Elizabethtown | PA | 13.4 mi. | | | Rustic Meadows Camping & Golf | Elizabethtown | PA | 13.4 mi. | | | Springside Par 3 Golf Course | Reinholds | PA | 13.4 mi. | | | Crossgates Golf Course | Millersville | PA | 15.5 mi. | | | Spring Creek Golf Course | Hershey | PA | 15.9 mi. | | | Galen Hall Country Club | Wernersville | PA | 16.8 mi. | | | Blue Mountain View Golf Course | Fredericksburg | PA | 17.2 mi. | | | Manor Golf Course | Sinking Spring | PA | 17.3 mi. | | | Beaver Bend Par 3 | Hummelstown | PA | 18.2 mi. | | | Manada Golf Club | Grantville | PA | 18.2 mi. | | | Sunset Golf Course | Middletown | PA | 18.9 mi. | | | Monroe Valley Golf Course | Jonestown | PA | 19.1 mi. | | | Green Acres Golf Club | Bernville | PA | 19.9 mi. | | | Village Greens Golf Course | Sinking Spring | PA | 19.9 mi. | | | Hickory Heights Golf Club | Bridgeville | PA | 20.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Doe Mountain | Macungie | PA | 47.2 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Ski | Hidden Valley | PA | 52.4 mi. | | | Hidden Valley | Vernon | NJ | 73.6 mi. | | | Vernon Valley Great Gorge | Vernon | NJ | 73.6 mi. | | | Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 79.4 mi. | | | Alpine Mountain | Analomink | PA | 83.1 mi. | | | Whitetail Ski Resort | Mercersburg | PA | 85.9 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 100.3 mi. | | | Tanglewood | Tafton | PA | 102.7 mi. | | | Ski Sawmill | Morris | PA | 107.1 mi. | | | Blue Knob | Claysburg | PA | 110.3 mi. | | | Elk Mountain | Union Dale | PA | 113.3 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 116.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Samuel S Lewis State Park | | PA | 18.2 mi. | | | Memorial Lake State Park | | PA | 19.0 mi. | | | Swatara State Park | | PA | 21.0 mi. | | | Nolde Forest State Park | | PA | 22.0 mi. | | | Swatara State Park | | PA | 23.1 mi. | | | Susquehannock State Park | | PA | 28.2 mi. | | | Gifford Pinchot State Park | | PA | 29.2 mi. | | | French Creek State Park | | PA | 30.1 mi. | | | Marsh Creek State Park | | PA | 35.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Franklin and Marshall College's North Museum | Lancaster | PA | 12.6 mi. | (Science) | | North Museum of Natural History and Science | Lancaster | PA | 12.6 mi. | (Science) | | Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County | Lancaster | PA | 12.6 mi. | (Art) | | Watch and Clock Museum of the NAWCC | Columbia | PA | 14.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | National Watch & Clock Museum | Columbia | PA | 14.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Museum of Bus Transportation | Hershey | PA | 16.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Hershey Museum | Hershey | PA | 16.1 mi. | (History) | | Historical Society of Berks County Pennsylvania | Reading | PA | 24.3 mi. | (History) | | York County Heritage Trust | York | PA | 26.1 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Scientific Discovery | Harrisburg | PA | 27.9 mi. | (Science) | | The Condiment Packet Gallery | West Chester | PA | 43.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Brandywine River Museum | Chadds Ford | PA | 47.1 mi. | (History) | | Valley Forge Historical Society Museum | Valley Forge | PA | 47.7 mi. | (History) | | Rockwood Museum | Wilmington | DE | 53.9 mi. | (History) | | Winterthur Meseum | Wilmington | DE | 53.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Delaware History Center | Wilmington | DE | 53.9 mi. | (History) | | Hagley Museum | Wilmington | DE | 53.9 mi. | (History) | | Read House and Gardens | New Castle | DE | 56.8 mi. | (History) | | The Roth Living Farm Museum of Delaware Valley College | North Wales | PA | 57.1 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park | Hershey | PA | 16.1 mi. | | | Brandywine Zoo | Wilmington | DE | 53.9 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 65.3 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 65.3 mi. | | | Philadelphia Zoological Garden | Philadelphia | PA | 65.8 mi. | | | Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Ltd. | Allenwood | PA | 67.8 mi. | | | New Jersey State Aquarium at Camden | Camden | NJ | 68.6 mi. | | | National Zoological Park | Washington | DC | 98.0 mi. | | | Cape May County Park Zoo | Cape May | NJ | 117.5 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 119.3 mi. | |
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