Red Rose Pedal Ride Description

LENGTH: 14 miles. Difficulty: C.

STARTING POINT: Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Gordinier Hall is at the corner of George and James Streets.

DESCRIPTION: This is an easy ride from Millersville to the heart of Lancaster (The Red Rose City). There you can visit many of the points of interest. Particularly recommended is the Lancaster Walking Tour.

POINTS OF INTEREST:
A. Millersville University, Ganser Gallery (717) 872-3298. No Admission Charge. Continuing exhibits of nationally known artists' paintings, sculpture, crafts and memorabilia, usually with cultural and social significance. Open: October 15 through May 15, Sunday through Friday. Location: George and Frederick Streets, Millersville, PA 17551

B. Central Market (717) 291-4723. No Admission Charge.. Originated in 1730 as a curb market where farmers sold produce from their wagons. Farm families still sell fresh meats, produce, baked goods, etc. from rows of indoor stands as they have since the current building was erected in 1889. Open: Year round. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Northwest quadrant of Penn Square in downtown Lancaster.

C. Historic Lancaster Walking Tour (717) 392-1776 Admission Charge. Costumed guides conduct 2 hour walking tour of 20 sites in historic downtown Lancaster. Preceded by introductory filmstrip. Open: April through October. Groups may be scheduled in advance at any time. Location: 100 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.

D. Wheatland (717) 392-8721 Admission Charge. Built in 1828, this mansion served as the residence of James Buchanan, 15th president of the United States. Tours of the restored home, decorated in American Empire and Victorian style, are given by costumed guides. Open: April through November, daily. Location: 1120 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.

E. Lancaster County Historical Society (717) 392-4633 No Admission Charge. Exhibits an excellent collection of Lancaster County-produced fine arts and artifacts significant in local history. Included is the largest independent collection of Eichholtz portraits. A historical library is also operated on the premises. Allow 30 minutes for tour. Open: Year round, Tuesday through Saturday. Group reservations required. Location: 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.