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Lititz Moravian Church

A sight in Lititz, Lancaster, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go

1787 church on Lititz's Church Square, the heart of the town's Moravian settlement, with candlelight services at Christmas.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Lancaster, alongside 2 activities, 2 shops and 1 place to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery and Lititz Springs Inn. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Lititz
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lancaster, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

    Lititz bakery opened in 1861, the first commercial pretzel bakery in the US, with short tours and a hand-twisting lesson.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Lititz Springs Inn

    Historic inn on the main square of Lititz, long known as the General Sutter Inn, with the Bulls Head pub downstairs.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lancaster Central Market

    Brick market hall that calls itself the oldest continuously operating public farmers market in the US, with Amish and Mennonite stands.

    Shopping · 8.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Kitchen Kettle Village

    Cluster of shops in Intercourse selling jams, relishes, quilts and crafts, in the heart of Amish country.

    Shopping · 13 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Strasburg Rail Road

    America's oldest operating short-line railroad, running steam trains through Amish farmland, with Santa trains in December.

    Activity · 14 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

    State railroad museum across the road from the Strasburg Rail Road, with a hall full of restored locomotives.

    Sight · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Lititz Moravian Church is a stop on our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Lancaster

Lititz Moravian Church is our only sight pick in Lancaster; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Lancaster guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lancaster run from 37°F in January to 86°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Lititz Moravian Church itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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Lititz Moravian Church: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lititz Moravian Church?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Lititz Moravian Church. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lititz Moravian Church?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Walk Church Square and the Moravian graveyard behind it, then browse East Main Street.

Is Lititz Moravian Church free?

Yes, we list Lititz Moravian Church as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lititz Moravian Church?

Lititz Moravian Church appears on Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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