219 East Main St.
Lititz, PA 17543-2011
(717) 626-4354
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: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 2:30pm. Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm. Closed Sunday. Hours are subject to change without notice, so call before visiting. Note that the Gift Shop is open weekdays 10 - 5 and Saturday 9 - 5.
Admission: There may be a small fee charged.
Group Reservations: Several days.
Lunch: Picnic area available.
Handicapped: Accessible.
Directions: Rt. 30 West to Gap. Rt. 772 North to Lititz. Rt. 772 becomes E. Main St.
Time: 60 - 90 minutes west of Philadelphia.
Nearby: Ephrata Cloister , Cocalico Historical Society , Landis Valley Museum , Hands-On House , Wheatland , Rothman Gallery , North Museum of Natural History .