2 Best Sights in Lititz, Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

In 1861, pretzel man Julius Sturgis opened the country's first pretzel bakery. These days, the original site, a stone house on the National Register of Historic Places, operates guided tours and a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting. An on-site bakeshop has souvenirs and fresh pretzels.

219 E. Main St., Lititz, Pennsylvania, 17543, USA
717-626–4354
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Rate Includes: $3.75, Closed 1st 2 wks of Jan., mid-Jan.–mid-Mar., Mon.–Fri. 10–4, Sat. 9–5; mid-Mar.–Dec., Mon.–Sat. 9–5.

Wilbur Chocolate Company

Wilbur Chocolate Company
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While the Wilbur Factory has closed and is being sold, you can still get your sugar kicks at the Candy Americana Museum and Factory Candy Outlet, a small museum of candy-related memorabilia with a large retail store filled with brand-name chocolates made with Wilbur Chocolate and signature Wilbur Buds.