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Things to do in Ephrata, PA: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Ephrata, PA, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

A Cultural Journey Through Ephrata

5 stops · about 8 hr of stops · ~$81 per person

Immerse yourself in Ephrata's rich heritage with a walk through its legendary 18th-century religious cloister, a tour of a Victorian-era mansion, and a performance at a historic community theater.

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    Griddle & Grind Cafe

    20 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA
    Griddle & Grind Cafe, Ephrata, PA

    Fuel up with gourmet sweet or savory breakfast crepes and an expertly crafted specialty coffee.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley

    237 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA
    Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, Ephrata, PA

    Explore 13 rooms of local artifacts housed inside a magnificent 1868 Italianate Victorian mansion.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$3 per person · Directions
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    The New Cloister Restaurant

    607 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA
    The New Cloister Restaurant, Ephrata, PA

    Enjoy a comforting, classic midday meal with traditional Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired specials.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Historic Ephrata Cloister

    632 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA
    Historic Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata, PA

    Step back into 1732 at this National Historic Landmark, famed for its German sectarian architecture and early music.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$10 per person · Directions
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    Ephrata Performing Arts Center

    320 Cocalico St, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA
    Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Ephrata, PA

    End your cultural day in the park with a high-caliber theater production at the historic Sharadin Bigler Theatre.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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