Located less than 15 minutes from Twin Pine Manor B&B is one of America’s coolest small towns: Lititz, Pennsylvania. It features unique shops, an excellent range of eateries, well-known festivals, and a notable place in history. It’s a great place to spend the afternoon exploring and finish with an excellent meal or maybe a flight of spirits at a local distillery.

You don’t need to do more than wander down its picturesque Main Street to get a taste of its historic roots. As the first town in Pennsylvania to establish a historic district, the buildings lining Main Street date back to the mid-1700s and feature a blend of English, German, and Victorian architecture that makes it so unique.

But it’s not just the buildings that make Lititz historic. The town was founded in 1756 by a group of Moravians seeking religious freedom after attempts to find a home in Europe failed. The congregation and all-girls school they founded are still operating today. Even the city park, Lititz Springs Park, dates back to 1741. Pro tip: there’s free parking, and you can feed the ducks.

The town also has a history of innovation and quality products. The first commercial pretzel bakery in America was founded in 1861, under the name Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, which developed the hard (crispy) pretzel. Take a tour to try your hand at twisting your own soft pretzel.

Milton Hershey tried his hand at caramel in Lititz before moving on to Hershey, PA, and turning to chocolate instead. Lititz has its own history of chocolate, with Wilbur Chocolate being produced there for more than a century. Small batch, handmade chocolates are still being crafted in their store, where you can also sample their classic Wilbur Buds. For a walking tour or more info on the town’s historic roots, contact the Lititz Historical Foundation.

In more recent years, Lititz has also become an unlikely hub in the music industry. Since the inception of the Rock Lititz, more than ten years ago, artists like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga have been utilizing their custom-built rehearsal space to work out the details of their live shows before taking them on tour. The campus has continued to grow to include a hotel, a live music venue, and even a climbing gym, coworking space, and a brewery.

A Wide Range of Unique Shops

That creative DNA is still evident in the many unique shops and cafes that call downtown Lititz home.

• Olio – Sample any of their 130 flavors of balsamics or olive oils imported from Italy and around the world
• Zest – A culinary emporium where you’ll find gadgets, high-end ingredients, and cooking classes on offer
• Irish Eyes Tea Co. – Both a shop where you can peruse 500 types of tea or a tea room where you can sit down and enjoy the full experience
• Stoll & Wolfe – A local distillery and tasting room selling their own craft spirits
• Cherry Acres – Offers unique furniture from wood slab and cross-cut tables with accessories like handmade items like pottery and blown-glass pitchers
• Artisan Mill Co – A marketplace for individual artisans and vendors offering products like home décor, jewelry, and craft food products
• Lititz Music Co. – Whether looking for your favorite album on vinyl or a new guitar, Lititz Music Co. has you covered
• Eqebiquitous – A yard lovers paradise that also plans to offer classes in crocheting and knitting
• Atlas General Store – Offers a bit of everything, including jewelry, home fragrance, and stationery

Fun & Festivals

Whether you schedule your trip around one or find yourself in the area as a happy coincidence, Lititz’s festivals throughout the year are well worth a stop.

Fire & Ice is held in February every year (February 13-22, 2026). It features live ice carving and performances of fire artistry and acrobatics. There is also a chili cookoff, art in the park, an ice cream festival, food trucks, live music (ticket required), and more.

One of the oldest celebrations in the United States, the 4^th of July celebrations features events throughout the day and live musical entertainment, culminating with a DJ dance party and fireworks extravaganza.

• Taste of Lititz (June)
• Outdoor Art Show (July)
• Lititz Chocolate Walk (October)
• Lititz Christmas in the Park (December)

Every second Friday, shops stay open late. You’ll find live music and other entertainment as you wander around downtown. From mid-May to mid-October, you’ll also find a farmer’s market in the park on Thursday evenings.

Explore From Twin Pine Manor B&B

Lititz, PA, is a short drive from us at Twin Pine Manor B&B (less than 15 minutes), and is featured in our local restaurant recommendations. We’re close enough that you can pop over for a meal or spend the day exploring. Either way, our nine unique suites, luxurious amenities, and special extra touches make us an excellent choice for a Lancaster County getaway. Our delicious, complimentary three-course breakfast fits the town’s elevated food vibe perfectly.