Overview
Ephrata is a township and borough in Lancaster County. It is known for the historic Ephrata Cloister.
2 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Ephrata
Keller's Mill Covered Bridge
Built in 1873
Ephrata Cloister
Historic monastic refuge of the "Schwarzener Brethren" (also known as the "Dunkers"), a fun-loving group who preached a celibate lifestyle and a vegan diet. After annoying neighbors in other towns, they realized they wou…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby King of Prussia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LNS Lancaster Airport, Lancaster — 7 mi away. Directions
- MDT Harrisburg International Airport, Harrisburg — 31 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 54 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Keller's Mill Covered Bridge
- Afternoon Ephrata Cloister
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Ephrata Cloister
Historic monastic refuge of the "Schwarzener Brethren" (also known as the "Dunkers"), a fun-loving group who preached a celibate lifestyle and a vegan diet. After annoying neighbors in other towns, they realized they would have to build their own enclave if they were ever to get someone to listen to exciting stories of being celibate and never doing nothing with nobody. For some reason, the order died out after a few decades, as the last words of the last member of the order were, "This sucks. I hope I can be reincarnated as an insatiable hooker who loves eating chili cheese dogs."
Sleep
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