Category: Extra Day Trips

Charter bus trip to Philadelphia Many of our events for the 2026 Road to Independence Lincoln Highway Association national conference could not be fully successful without the tremendous support that we have received from York College of Pennsylvania. Most recently, we learned about their hosting a group of students from York College and University Center…

Ladies and gentlemen start your engines. We’re headed to the conference finish line by hosting a fun and free self-driving experience on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The Great Wagon Road Poker Run will bring the community and conference participants together as we explore the Lincoln Highway and a stretch of The Great Wagon Road between…

After the Conference Adventures There have been some people who has expressed an interest in heading to either Philadelphia or even Washington DC to participate in some of the amazing America 250 celebrations planned in the days leading up to July 4, 2026. Certainly, there will be a lot of people headed there and who…

PA Events the Weekend Before the Road to Independence Conference June 20-21, 2026 – People have been asking if there is anything happening along the Lincoln Highway as they drive to York, PA where registration starts on Monday, June 22, 2026. Above all, we highly recommend that you participate in the Great American Road Trip…

People are wondering if there are any resources available to research the Lincoln Highway in York County, PA before you come to the 2026 Road to Independence Lincoln Highway National Conference. We’re glad you asked! First, check out the Lincoln Highway York County, PA website. It has a map highlighting Lincoln Highway locations for every…

This interesting mid-century advertisement is in the Agricultural and Industrial Museum in York, PA. It claims that 7 of 10 ice cream scoops made in the United States were “York frozen.” What does that mean? At the time, York International was the largest manufacturer of freezers in the country and most ice cream manufacturers used…

If you’re bringing your children or grandkids with you to the Road to Independence Lincoln Highway Association you may be looking for some family friendly entertainment during your visit. The Lincoln Highway was made for roadside attractions and some still are there to discover. Keystone Kidspace on North George Street in York, PA is a…

Some folks want to know what is open after the regular conference activities. If you are a night owl and want to burn the midnight oil then some of these places may be what you are looking for after hours. York Hollywood Casino along US 30 at the Galleria Mall gives you the ability to…

There’s so much to see and do in and around Gettysburg that we’ve heard of folks that are extending their stay after the conference to experience a few more days in Gettysburg before they head home. Here are some of our favorites that you can visit during or after the conference. We are hosting a…

While the Harley Davidson plant in York has been closed to public tours since the pandemic, there is still lots of things that motor cycle riders love about the Lincoln Highway across Pennsylvania. This 1913 image of the York Motorcycle Club visiting Devil’s Den in Gettysburg records that the love affair between motorcycle riders and…