The people who settled much of the Lancaster & York region landed in America with little but the few items they brought - yet they quickly gained a reputation for diligence, tenacity and know-how.

They created a legacy of industry with the Conestoga Wagon and the Pennsylvania Long Rifle. They also built the first paved road in the colonies that today is more commonly known as the Lincoln Highway.

Come discover these hidden treasures of Ingenuity.

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An iron industry emerged from the abundant mineral deposits like those found at Lebanon County's
Cornwall Iron Furnace, a completely preserved mid-19th-century ironmaking complex that cast cannon barrels used in the American Revolution.

Rugged frontier life dictated self-reliance. Lancaster's Landis Valley Museum & Village, a large, but easily-traversed living-history village, features costumed craftsmen who replicate the Pennsylvania German traditions of weaving, leatherworking, tinsmithing, blacksmithing and other pioneer-related skills.

Lancaster County's industry featured watch and clock makers such as Hamilton, Bulova and Swatch. It's no wonder that America's largest timepiece collection is located in Columbia's National Watch & Clock Museum, with more than 12,000 items - even a watch once owned by Elvis Presley.

Railroading, the transportation network that spanned a continent, had roots in Lancaster County. The awe-inspiring power of trains and the fascinating stories of railroading men and women are showcased at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, where more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars are on display.

The Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad arrived in Lancaster in 1832. The tracks that helped build America also spurred industry and manufacturing in the region. Re-live the experience by riding the authentically restored Strasburg Rail Road - America's oldest short-line, located directly across from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company's Vehicle Operations in York has become a legend in its own time. Dubbed "one of the 10 great places to watch stuff being made" by USA Today, the behind-the- scenes tour offers glimpses at manufacturing and assembly areas, and the Tour Center features exhibits and a souvenir shop.

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