Landis Valley Sally Ride Description |
| LENGTH: 42 miles. Difficulty: B.
STARTING POINT: Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Gordinier Hall, North George and James Streets. DESCRIPTION: The Landis Valley Sally ride starts on the campus of Millersville University and heads north through rolling farmland and quiet rural residential areas to the Landis Valley Museum where examples of early Lancaster County farming methods and equipment can be seen. About three-quarters of the way around the ride at Route 462 (Lincoln Highway East) several eating places can be found. There are less than a half-dozen uphill grades and at least that many downgrades. POINTS OF INTEREST: A. Millersville University, Ganser Gallery (717) 872-3298. No Admission Charge. Continuing exhibits of nationally known artists' paintings, sculpture, crafts and memorabilia, usually with cultural and social significance. Open: October 15 through May 15, Sunday through Friday. Location: George and Frederick Streets, Millersville, PA 17551 B. Pennsylvania Farm Museum (717) 569-0401 Admission Charge. The Museum is a collection of over 30 original buildings and their contents assembled to represent small town life in the country from 1750 to 1900. Especially interesting are the spring and fall craft days when the entire museum is filled with craftspeople and demonstrators. Open: Year round, Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. Location: 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. |