The facility also provides a video presentation that explains the region's Amish history. The Strasburg Rail Road showcases the Golden Age of Railroads and the beauty of Pennsylvania's countryside. Known for America s oldest steam engine trains, the journey is about ten miles long and starts at Strasburg, goes to Paradise, and then returns. On the trip, passengers get to see more than a dozen Mennonite and Amish farms. The d cor, highly fashionable at the beginning of the twentieth century, includes mahogany paneling and glass cut chandeliers.
Hours vary throughout the year, so call ahead for specific information.
The bakery, originally owned by bread maker Julius Sturgis, began making and selling the twisty snacks in 1861. Samples of the dough treats are available after the tour. Located throughout downtown is one of the city's most exceptional art galleries. The Murals of York are open-air galleries on brick walls between North Street and West Princess Street on the north and south, and North Duke Street and Roosevelt Avenue on the east and west. Both scenes illustrate monumental influences in American history and culture.