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  1. 2006 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards

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    Thu, 14 Dec 2006

    … bridges and antiques stores, the sandy beaches of Lake Erie and the rolling hills of Gettysburg. They wind through the Amish country and continue on to Philadelphia with its historic sites, museums, restaurants and hotels. There is skiing in the …

  2. An advocate of diversification

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    Fri, 7 Sep 2001

    … offer specializations in a few strong areas," Risser said. With no real competitors in a city of about 25,000 in Amish country , the agency has grown from $5 million in sales nearly 20 years ago to $16 million today. It has a staff of 26 and …

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  1. Kentucky firm offers group receptive services

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    Thu, 7 Jun 2001

    … Kentucky style barbecue with live Bluegrass musicians. "Some of the most popular tours from Paducah include visits to Amish country , antebellum homes, antique shopping and historical, Civil War and cemetery tours," Walls said. Among other itineraries …

  2. Holy Land Experience adjusts to overflow crowds

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    Tue, 20 Mar 2001

    … visitors will arrive by motorcoach than will by vans, he said, based on his experience working in Pennsylvania's Amish Country , where, at its peak, his employer, the American Music Theatre, was handling 10,000 buses a year. Halteman sees …

  3. On the road again: Pa. highways are worth a trip

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    Wed, 10 May 2000

    … of the state, the highway cuts through the heart of Amish country in Lancaster. During the fall, guests can wander off ..... shows and festivals. For more information about the Amish country , call (800) 324-1518 or visit on the Web at www …

  4. Roadways point the way to historic and scenic sites

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    Tue, 21 Mar 2000

    … of the state, the highway cuts through the heart of Amish country in Lancaster. During the fall, guests can wander off ..... roadside attractions. For more information about the Amish country , call (800) 324-1518 or visit on the Web at www …

  5. Consultant tells ABA of cultural tourism's potential

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    Fri, 17 Dec 1999

    … Group, which presents educational workshops, cited some of the best known heritage tours: Pigeon Forge (Tenn.), Amish Country , the Native American West and the Underground Railroad. He added that some of the best-known historical attractions …

  6. Ohio hot line, travel planner to list hot spots for fall foliage

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    Thu, 30 Sep 1999

    … festivals available throughout the fall and winter. Highlights of the publication include features on winter events, the Amish Country , free activities for families, arts and entertainment hot spots, shopping in the region and even an article on famous …

  7. Roots & Wings Creates Excursions for Mothers and Daughters

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    Wed, 23 Jul 1997

    … program is part of the Mother & Daughter Discoveries collection, which includes antiquing and quilting trips in the Amish country ; shopping and theater in New York; sailing, antiquing and gardening along the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, and shopping …

  8. Multimedia Attraction Shows Amish Experience

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    Mon, 17 Mar 1997

    … brainchild of Bette Ranck, president of Amish Country Tours; Brad Igou, editor of Amish Country News, and Charles Romito, founder and owner ..... partnership also is responsible for reopening the Amish Country Homestead, which is the replica of an Old …