Lancaster County Covered Bridge Tour

[PaViper]

You can put April 25th on your calendar in INK, that is the official date for the second annual Lancaster Covered Bridge Tour, Lauri did such a great job setting this up last year, we asked him to do it again. This was a fun trip last year and we are looking for an even bigger turn out this year. Stay tuned for more details in the next couple of weeks. We can't wait to get the cars out and

 

[BigJag]

I'll be there for sure. Looking forward to the event and meeting the people in the club.

 

[RedEnuf93]

I'll be posting the details once we have no more snow and I'll be able to drive the tour with my Chrysler 300 couple of times... (Viper is still in 100 smaller and larger pieces)
You'll never know what kind of damage the winter has caused on bridges and roads. I know already that one really nice bridge is out...

Anyone wanting to see few pictures of last year, check our old post from last year:
http://forums.viperclub.org/pennsyl...vered-bridge-cruise-lancaster-april-26th.html

Cheers, Lauri

 

[Brian GTS]

I will be there too!

 

[mkviper96]

I also will be going!

 

[RedEnuf93]

I'll be doing the driving route this weekend and by Sunday you should have new information regarding hotels etc.
Any questions, please PM me.

 

[SkyBob]

That sounds like fun. Do you welcome New Yorkers in your state?

I looked up Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the map. Is that Three Mile Island near Harrisburg THE Three Mile Island?

Bob

EDIT : Well I guess that is THE Three Mile Island. I didn't know that. I thought I was just making a little joke.

If I didn't have an internet-capable computer I don't know how ignorant I would be.

 

[plumcrazy]

where exactly will the route be ? me and a buddy in a B/W from NNJ might be interested in joining if its ok

 

[PaViper]

That sounds like fun. Do you welcome New Yorkers in your state?

I looked up Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the map. Is that Three Mile Island near Harrisburg THE Three Mile Island?

Bob

EDIT : Well I guess that is THE Three Mile Island. I didn't know that. I thought I was just making a little joke.

If I didn't have an internet-capable computer I don't know how ignorant I would be.

We welcome all regions to our events, and yes it is THE Three Mile Island. We will be starting from the Sonic Drive In 4247 Oregon Pike Ephrata Pa 17522 about 10:00 on Saturday April 25th. Hope you can make it.

 

[PaViper]

where exactly will the route be ? me and a buddy in a B/W from NNJ might be interested in joining if its ok

We will be starting from the Sonic Drive In 4247 Oregon Pike Ephrata Pa 17522 about 10:00 on Saturday April 25th, last year we covered about 88 miles of Lancaster County's back roads and crossed 11 covered bridges. Lauri is finalizing the route this coming weekend, as some of the bridges are affected by the winter weather and the route may change a bit from last year. Grab a couple of friends and caravan out, it should be a great day, and we will be eating lunch at an Amish style restaurant

 

[plumcrazy]

sounds good and not too far....thanx

 

[yellowvipergts]

This was a great scenic, enjoyable cruise last year! We enjoyed some beautiful country in PA. Lots to learn from real life pictures!!!

Come out and enjoy the fun!

We're looking forward to it Lauri!

Denny & Ginger

 

[Broch]

Looking forward to it!

 

[RedEnuf93]

That sounds like fun. Do you welcome New Yorkers in your state?

We'll make exceptions... Youre welcome!

I looked up Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the map. Is that Three Mile Island near Harrisburg THE Three Mile Island?

Yes, its THE 3 Mile Island! If you want we could cruise next to it. After that your Viper will glow in the dark....

We would like you to join the cruise, we'll skip the island and check the Amish instead!

 

[BriansViper]

We will be there for sure!!! We had an awesome time last year Ginger, I promise I won't be hanging out of the car taking pics this year... See everyone there!!!! Looking forward to spending the day with our PA/WV friends.....

Penny & Brian....

 

[yellowvipergts]

Hey Penny...

I'll bring a bungie strap and have Brian hook it to you and the steering wheel! Then I won't have to worry about you falling out of the car. Glad you are joining us!

Ginger

 

[BriansViper]

Ginger:

Good one!!! Hopefully that will do the trick. Brian has his camera mounted to the windsheild now so we should get some awesome coverage... Can't wait to see everyone and cruise We have not had the car out yet this year with the club so I will definitely need the bungie!!!! See you soon..

Penny........

 

[RedEnuf93]

OK, HERE IT IS:

Join the PA-WV Viper Club on a Scenic Amish Country Covered Bridge Cruise 4/25-09​

This will be a slow paced, approx. 80 mile drive through the heart of Amish Countryside, filled with horse driven black buggies. This time of the year you’ll be able to see lots of mules and Amish working on fields.

DRIVE SLOWLY...... BUGGIES AHEAD.....

We will start at the SONIC Drive In, located on RT 222 Brownstown, PA on April 25th at 10AM.
Sonic Drive-In‎ 4247 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA (It is in Browstown, but postal address brings up Ephrata... Brownstown is about 3 miles south of Ephrata, on RT 222)
sonic drive loc: Brownstown, PA - Google Maps

There is a Sheetz gas station across the road for anyone in need of gas. Drive starts at the north side of Lancaster County, moving to west towards Columbia. From Columbia we will drive south along the Susquehanna River and will turn east again towards Strasburg. From Strasburg east to Paradise, North to *********** and Bird in Hand. (I bet you thought your town had funny names…) The cruise will have 10-11 bridges, some are crossing small creeks and few of them are quite large. We will stop at *********** to eat, Amish style…


After the lunch, we’ll continue north towards our starting point Brownstown. At Brownstown we’ll cross 3 most scenic bridges in this area.

Cruise, including the lunch will take about 4 hours. This was the SLOWEST cruise in Viper Club history, we covered 88 miles in 4 hours. Perfect to bring the kids or anyone else who does not like 100MPH cruises... Bing the Viper or bring the station wagon.
Once we have crossed the last covered bridge, we will gather at our house (Lauri’s house - see address at bottom) for refreshments (I don’t think anyone will be hungry after the Amish style meal…)

Note:
Since the drive will at winding country side roads, some barely as wide as your Viper, your car may end up a bit dustier than usually. Mules pulling farm equipment frequently cross the roads.
Some of the bridges may be steeper than your drive way, my car undercarriage does touch occationally the entry or exit ramp. (Mine is however lowered 2", so a normal Viper should be OK.)

There will be quite a few horse driven buggies on the road, pass them SLOWLY, our cars can ***** the horses easily. Occasional “road apples” can be also be found (Horse poop)
Do not pack 5 cars on the bridge at one time, some of them have a low weight limitation (3-5 tons)

Want to stay longer???
Lancaster County has some of the best shopping, Rockvale outlets and Tanger Outlets offer anything from Ralph Lauren, Mikasa to Bose and Le Gourmet Chef...
Or take a ride in a Steam Locomotive in Strasburg.
Wanna’ know how 1 (one) horse power feels like, take an Amish Buggy ride.
Interested in seeing an Amish house and farm? We have several.
There will be also plentiful of Amish road stands, with baked foods, homemade root beer, jams, jellies, pickled veggies and handmade wooden goods. Several of them are “honor stands”, meaning that you pick what you want and pay into a coffee can. Stands are open Saturday, but NOT on Sundays.
Antiques? At Stoudtburg you’ll have 78.000sft and 400 dealers… and Stoudts micro brewery
Wave at the Amish, even if they prefer black buggies and horses, they do like Vipers. Don’t believe it? Just try!


Links:
Rockvale Outlets: http://www.rockvalesquareoutlets.com/
Tanger outlets: http://www.tangeroutlet.com/lancaster
Steam Locomotive rides: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/
1 (one) HP rides: http://www.amishbuggyrides.com/
Amish House: http://www.amishfarmandhouse.com/
Antiques: http://www.padutchcountry.com/member_pages/Stoudtburg_Antique_Mall.asp

Hotel Info:
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster-Lititz, 101 Crosswinds Dr., Lititz PA 17543 – www.hiexpress.com – (717) 625-2366
Corporate rate is $ 105, you need to book it under “LWT” in order to get the corporate rate ( LWT is Lititz Watch Technicum). Holiday inn has Swimming pool, breakfast and is conveniently located next to Scooters and La Piazza, both have good food and a bar. Also within a stone throw’s distance, Isaacs deli, Burger King, Pizza hut etc. There is no security at the hotel, but the area is very peaceful. You can also leave your car at my driveway, if you so prefer and feel safer that way. I'll shuttle anyone to the hotel. Only about 3 miles.

If you prefer something a bit "better" with excellent Italian restaurant and spa, check MAZZI. I'll offer shuttle for there too!
Hotel: About Us - The Inn at Leola Village
Superb 4 star restaurant... Restaurant Mazzi - Leola, PA

If there is interrest, we can stop to take a steam locomotive ride (1 hour) or anything else you find interresting.. like stopping at Amish food stands...
Just shoot me an e-mail and I'll make it happen.

We would like to get a head/car count, so that we can make reservations for the restaurant. It is not a fancy place, like said, very Amish... Long tables and buffet style.
Please let Carmen know who will be attending!

PM me for any additional information.

Event Organizer:
Lauri (RedEnuf93)
[email protected]
2502 Butter Road
Lancaster, PA 17601


Additional contact:
Carmen (PaViper)
[email protected]
1435 Appletree Rd
Harrisburg, Pa. 17110

 

[ACELLR8]

Nice Pictures Lauri, Looking forward to it.

Ed

 

[RedEnuf93]

Nice Pictures Lauri, Looking forward to it.

Ed

Just dont bring that horrible silver three stomb with wheels....
(Brabuswhateverhellitwasgheycar.)

 

[PaViper]

Time to start getting a head count of who's coming

So far we have:
Lauri
Ed and Angela
Denny and Ginger
Me and Vanessa
Brian and Janelle
Mike and Suzanne
Brian and Penny
Tom and Sue

Should be lots more

 

[BigJag]

Add me and my wife to the list (Tom and Sue).

Lets hope for good weather.

 

[BriansViper]

Carmen:

Please add Brian and Penny to your list!!!

Thanks

 

[PaViper]

Add me and my wife to the list (Tom and Sue).

Lets hope for good weather.

Thanks Tom, I saw your post before, but couldn't put a name with your screen name.

 

[PaViper]

Carmen:

Please add Brian and Penny to your list!!!

Thanks

Thanks Brian, I knew you were coming, but when I was making my list at 3 am, I saw I had Brian on the list, forgot that there should have been two Brians on my list

 

[PaViper]

Time to start getting a head count of who's coming

So far we have:
Lauri
Ed and Angela
Denny and Ginger
Me and Vanessa
Brian and Janelle
Mike and Suzanne
Brian and Penny
Tom and Sue

Should be lots more

Fixed the list

 

[yellowvipergts]

Carm -

As far as I know, Al & Trudy and Dave & Betty are coming. I talked to Donna yesterday and they are checking the date. None of the aforementioned access the FORUM pages much so they would not have seen the hotel info, etc., recently added on this site. You might want to shoot members an email with the updated info pertaining to this cruise.

Thanks,
Ginger

PS - I see it's rubbing off on you, you're starting to keep late night hours with this job like I did! Or, you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night thinking about Viper events and the next thing you know, you're in front of the computer.

 

[PaViper]

Will do Ginger thanks......

Latest update

So far we have:
Lauri
Ed and Angela
Denny and Ginger
Me and Vanessa
Brian and Janelle
Mike and Suzanne
Brian and Penny
Tom and Sue
Al and Trudy
Dave and Betty

 

[RedEnuf93]

I drove the cruise today and everything looks good. Roads are still a bit dusty, but with mules and plows allover, that will hardly change... One bridge was closed permanently, but I added one more bridge to the cruise in south side of Lancaster County.

 

[PaViper]

Will do Ginger thanks......

Latest update

So far we have:
Lauri
Ed and Angela
Denny and Ginger
Me and Vanessa
Brian and Janelle
Mike and Suzanne
Brian and Penny
Tom and Sue
Al and Trudy
Dave and Betty
Alan and his wife

another car added