Thread: Family trip to Lancaster, PA for Dutch Wonderland...

Thanks so much for the suggestions. We are going this Friday, so depending on how tired the kids and grandparents are, we might make it to the gallery crawl. So downtown is the place for good food just the kid friendly kind is the best for this situation. We will look into the Alley Kat.

Unfortunately, the food in DW is not that good, and the choices in the immediate area are almost all chains. The exceptions are asian, don't know if your kids are willing, and the only one of those I've been to in the past year is Olive & Jasmine, which was nice, but didn't knock my socks off. We did have our kids with us (6 & 7 at the time) and the place seemed slightly quiet and fussy for them. My kids behaved...

Its true- you will be surrounded by chain restaurants as you leave DW. Lemongrass on Rte 30 is usually pretty good thai food. Its not a huge place, but there is plenty of room if you're kids are jumpy. If you're willing to travel a bit into downtown Lancaster, there are a bunch of great options.

Try the Good N' Plenty diner. It's an experience. http://www.goodnplenty.com/

There isn't much out that way except chains. Not sure about The Brasserie. I haven't been there since it was D.S. Brasserie and then it was decent. If you head into the City, you have a much wider range. Alley Kat has wonderful pizza, soup and sandwiches. The Alley Kat, 30 West Lemon Street Lancaster, PA 17603. Rachel's Cafe and Creperie should be open until 8. There are numerous ethnic places as well. And I'm sure other...