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.
The couple’s quest began in 1996, and their goal was simple: To create an authentic German village, where residents can live and have their own shops.
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.
A visit to the German village means a stroll along the winding roads, where you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported overseas.
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.
You can even purchase food to feed the koi.
Each season means something special – from Halloween and Christmas decorations adorning homes in the village to…
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.
Learn more on the official website of Stoudtburg Village. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this
German Village in Adamstown, Pennsylvania.
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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Address: Stoudtburg Village, 3 Market Plaza, Adamstown, PA 19501, USA
