Penn Dutch Deluxe feat. Joshua at Sight & Sound

Departure Points

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 6:30am
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 7:00am
*Catskill Exit 21 Park & Ride - 7:45am
*Kingston Exit 19 Park & Ride - 8:05am

*These locations are pickup/drop off only. No overnight parking is permitted per the NYS Thruway Authority.

Wed April 29th:

Did you know that Lancaster, PA was once the capital of the United States, or that the magnificent, wooden beamed barns of Amish country were constructed in just one day? With these bits of information and a desire to learn more about the Amish, we will board the coach today and travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival we will visit The Amish Experience for a 45 minute tour of a replica Amish Country Homestead and one room school. The Amish Country Homestead is a reflection of the Amish Experience’s commitment to accurately and sensitively portray the Old Order Amish as they live and work in today’s world. Inside the Homestead, you learn of Amish traditions and practices, plain clothing and life without electricity from the grid. The Fisher One-Room School is attached to the house and filled with authentic desks and furnishings from an actual Amish school. Learn the tradition of teaching eight grades in one room. From the pantry stocked full of freshly canned vegetables to the family’s plain clothes… from propane-powered lamps to air-compressor driven appliances…the Amish Country Homestead truly provides insights into the complex riddles of a culture so very different from our own. Our guide will answer the how and why questions that baffle visitors (and locals). Next, we will visit the Bird in Hand Farmers Market. That is a favorite destination for Lancaster visitors! It features tons of delicious offerings such as cheese & produce, baked goods, chocolates, candies, crafts, and souvenirs. We will then continue on to our accommodations at Country Inn of Lancaster (717-393-3413). You will have time to relax and freshen up after check in. Dinner (included) tonight will be at Miller's Smorgasbord, featuring an All-You-Care-To-Eat style buffet, including: Appetizers, Soups (8 options), Salads, Breads, Hot Entrees, Hot Sides, Carving Station, and Dessert Station. In 1929, Anna Miller started serving chicken & waffles to truckers as her husband repaired their rigs. It was a simple dish, but it was always served up with a smile. Today their tried & true recipes may not be as simple, but they are prepared with the freshest ingredients and cooked from scratch… and they are still served up with a smile. Following dinner we will return to the hotel and the rest of the evening will be on your own.

Thursday April 30th:

A full breakfast is included at the hotel this morning. After check out we will depart for the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, just 10 minutes away from our hotel, to see the all new show Joshua. From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, Joshua is a miraculous adventure for the whole family. Journey alongside the people of Israel as they navigate their new-found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua’s trust in God’s plan is put to the ultimate test. Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life. Enjoy floor seating for this epic 2 ½ hour show with a 20 minute intermission. Following the show we will stop for a delightful lunch (included) at Hershey Farm & Restaurant. Hershey Farms Smorgasbord features both classic PA Dutch dishes and modern flavors. Enjoy our original recipes, hot entrées, freshly prepared daily specials on the Grill, a hot carving station, crisp salads and homemade soups on the Soup, Salad, Gourmet Bread & Potato Bar and our famous desserts on the Bakery fresh deluxe dessert bar.After lunch we will leave the area at 3:30pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 9:30pm. One stop each way.

LU=Lunch, DN=Dinner, FB=Full Breakfast