Explorer's Guide Philadelphia & Amish Country

by Laura Randall

Laura Randall brings readers the best of Philadelphia and the outlying Amish Country, one of America’s most historically and culturally rich regions. Travelers seeking fine dining, authentic cuisine, sightseeing, or a world-class arts scene will find this guide indispensable in making the best of their stay in the City of Brotherly Love.
Recommendations for shopping, eating, lodging, and touring will excite visitors of all tastes. From natural areas and historic neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County, from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County, and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guide (previously published as Explorer’s Guide Eastern Pennsylvania: Includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Amish Country the Poconos) offers great guidance for a unique, fascinating destination.

Genres: Travel

274 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2008

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been updated for 2020. Full disclosure that I am a friend of the author's and provided a few suggestions of places for her to research.
This book is an excellent guide to Southeastern Pennsylvania. The book is well-organized and contains pertinent research to each of the recommended places that Randall includes. The writing style is concise, thorough and easy to read. This guide would work for either those new to the area and looking to visit it or also for those who are current residents like myself. I saw many highlights that I'm looking to enjoy once the pandemic is over-many that I had never heard of.

[Martin Denton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide; remains to be seen how accurate and up-to-date it proves to be, but an interesting read. My only quibble: the maps are woefully inadequate--I needed to head to the computer over and over again to find locations of the attractions described.

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great visit ideas for little towns I knew about. Positive finds for towns, parks, etc that I did not know about.