Special, Food, Industry -- Sturgis Pretzel House

Julius Sturgis established the nation's first commercial pretzel bakery. The tiny bakehouse that was built in 1784 in Lititz grew into a large factory and set the pretzel-making industry into motion.

Today the modern plant bakes its pretzels in conveyor-fed tunnel ovens, though the original "soft pretzel" is still hand made and baked in the original 200-year old ovens.

Visitors can view the pretzel making process and even twist a pretzel to win a Pretzel Twisters Diploma.

Hours: Open for tours Monday through Saturday, MLK Birthday through Mid-March, 10:30am - 3:30pm and Mid-March through December, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Closed Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Hours are subject to change without notice, so call before visiting.

Admission:
Adults $3.50
Children $2.50

Groups: Group discounts available. Call for detail.

Group Reservations: At least several days in advance.

Lunch: Picnic area available.

Handicapped Access: Accessible.

Directions: Rt. 30 West to Gap. Rt. 772 North to Lititz. Rt. 772 becomes E. Main St. 60 - 90 minutes west of Philadelphia.