Ephrata Cloister
The Ephrata Cloister or Ephrata Community was a religious community, established in 1732 by Johann Conrad Beissel at Ephrata, in what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its history begins in 1701. Expect 65–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A museum inside Ephrata
You can stay in Ephrata
Ephrata Cloister is inside Ephrata, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 57 miles east and Baltimore is about 65 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1701
Ephrata Cloister dates from 1701. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Lancaster (LNS) has airline service, about 7 miles from Ephrata Cloister.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Below are typical highs and lows near Ephrata Cloister.
Ephrata Cloister
The Ephrata Cloister or Ephrata Community was a religious community, established in 1732 by Johann Conrad Beissel at Ephrata, in what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The grounds of the community are now owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Marie Kachel Bucher, the last surviving resident of the Ephrata Cloister, died on July 27, 2008, at the age of 98.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1701
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1967) · National Register of Historic Places (1967)
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Staying near Ephrata Cloister
Nearest for a night are Ephrata (5) and East Lampeter Township (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ephrata Cloister | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata | in town | — | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,647 | $224K | A− |
| East Lampeter Township | 10 mi south | 15 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Manheim Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 19 13 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 44,826 | $363K | B+ |
| Leacock Township | 10 mi south | 15 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,672 | $408K | — |
| East Cocalico Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 7 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 11,124 | $307K | A |
| Clay Township | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 7,081 | $324K | — |
| West Cocalico Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 8 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 7,607 | $317K | — |
| Lancaster | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 58,366 | $220K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Ephrata Cloister
Places worth adding lie within 67 miles.
126 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw58 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw56 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw57 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw56 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank StadiumPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain
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Ephrata Cloister, answered
Is Ephrata Cloister in Ephrata?
Yes. It’s inside Ephrata, PA.
When is the best time to visit Ephrata Cloister?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Ephrata Cloister from Philadelphia and Baltimore?
About 57 miles east of Philadelphia and about 65 miles south of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ephrata Cloister?
Lancaster (LNS), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near Ephrata Cloister?
East Lampeter Township (10 mi, 68 places to stay), Manheim Township (9 mi, 19 places to stay) and Leacock Township (10 mi, 23 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Ephrata
Start the conversation in Ephrata’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.