Oliver Feakins

In today's tough economic times the annual summer vacation is one of the first things to go, but it doesn't have to be that way. Let the large Lancaster Pa Hotels be the cornerstone of your new tradition - a "staycation." A ataycation is a vacation without the huge travel costs because you stay closer to home. Instead of flying to Florida, Mexico or Europe have a staycation in Lancaster, and take advantage of the wide choice of hotels and the many different attractions in the area.

Summertime is busy time in Pennsylvania and the Lancaster, PA hotels are in full swing getting ready to serve the thousands of tourists who blow in and out during the summer months. It is a lot of work getting ready to serve the throngs of vacationers coming in to see all that Lancaster has to offer. This historical Pennsylvania landmark draws people from all over the country every summer eager to see all the sites and take in all the unique experiences that can only be had in such an iconic American town as this.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania is better known as Pennsylvania Dutch County. This unique area is a popular vacationing site for many. There are so many things to enjoy in this quaint and beautiful open country. The air is fresh, the sky is bright and the weather is usually perfect. Stay at a local Lancaster hotel while you visit Amish County or enjoy the various activities that are available.

Lancaster Pa Hotels are located in the best vacation areas in Dutch County. Here is a list of the top 10 family fun things to do when you stay in Lancaster Pa Hotels.

1.Learn about the old time religion and life style of the Amish:
Only a few miles away from your Lancaster, Pa Hotel there are a bunch of family friendly Amish attractions.

When traveling to new places it is important to know where to go and what to really enjoy everything the place has to offer. Here are 5 things to do when you stay in one of our Hershey, PA hotels.

1. Leave bright and early from the Hershey Pa Hotels and venture about 15 minutes to Indian Echo Caverns. Our adventure begins as we follow our guide through the underground limestone cave and stay in awe of the beauty.

There is so much to do when you stay in a Lancaster, Pa Hotel. Help me count down to our number one attraction.

8) Eat shoo fly pie. Believed to have been created by the Pennsylvania Dutch (also known as Amish), the molasses in the pie attract flies -- hence the shooing away of flies and the pie's name. Ask your Lancaster PA hotel concierge or desk clerk where the nearest, or best, shoo fly pies can be found.

If you're looking to see some beautiful countryside all year round, historical sites and amusement parks, zoos, sporting events until you're fun meter is filled to bursting, Hershey, PA is the place for you. Known as the "Sweetest Place on Earth".

Hershey, PA originally was known as Derry Township, but its name was changed sometime after Milton Hershey moved his chocolate company's manufacturing plant to the town in 1905.