The Wright's Ferry Mansion has a strong history going back several centuries, as the house was originally constructed in 1738. The first owner of the house was Susanna Wright who was a hard worker and was extremely into silk production providing others with help in their education. She know much about medicine and law, and she tried to give this knowledge to others as much as she could. The mansion has many artifacts and different types of decor in it, ranging from Philadelphia furniture to detailed ceramics to many types of colorful glass. The mansion has overtones of self-reliance and hard workmanship that goes back generations. There are many places nearby here that visitors are welcome to entertain themselves with, such as shopping opportunities, historical adventures, outdoor attractions and area theatres. Visitors can also go to several delicious Pennsylvania Dutch dining places to get the full experience, including the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, Dienner's Country Restaurant, Family Cupboard Restaurant & Buffet, Good 'N Plenty Restaurant, Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, Hometown Kitchen, Miller's Smorgasbord, Oregon Dairy country Restaurant & Buffet, and Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant.
Visitors can also participate in several itinerary packages, including the Family Fun Package, Bring the Kids Along!, Lancaster County Family Fun Tour, Family Christmas in Lancaster County, Creating Memories With Your Family, and Stress Free Family Vacation. Several hotels in the area include 1865 Waynebrook Inn, 1867 Inn at Leola Village, Americas Best Value Inn-Lancaster, Americas Best Value Inn-Ronks/Lancaster and Amish Country Motel.
