There Is A Tiny European Village Hiding In The Middle Of The Countryside In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 07, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A European vacation sits atop many of our bucket lists. But the fact is we don’t all have the time, the funds, or the ability to hop on a plane for the Continent. That doesn’t mean that we can’t experience the charm or the culture of European countries, though. We can do just that, in fact, with a visit to Stoudtburg Village, a European village in Adamstown, Pennsylvania.
From the moment you arrive at Stoudtburg Village, you'll feel as though you've arrived in a quaint German town, and that's just how it's meant to be.
Nestled in the tiny town of Adamstown in Lancaster County, Stoudtburg Village is the dream come true for Edward and Carol Stoudt. A native German, Edward wanted to recreate his hometown of Rothenburg right here in Pennsylvania.
Today, the quaint village is predominately comprised of residential homes, although there are a smattering of shops that are open each week from Friday through Sunday.
Current shops include Fire Kissed Jewelry, The Little Dollhouse, and Village Perk and Crafts. You can find a little bit of everything in this darling German village.
Stroll along the winding paths in the village, where you can marvel at the German architecture, stop to admire the koi pond, and snap photos of the fountain.
Feeling as though you're walking in a winter wonderland. While you're visiting, stop by The Village Haus, too, a restaurant that serves German and American cuisine.
Have you been to this European village in Adamstown, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Did you know that Adamstown is the Antiques Capital of America? For more fun, consider joining a Lancaster City Walking Food Tour.
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