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All of our guests have their own unique tastes and ideas about what they want to do and the places they’d like to explore while visiting the Historic Smithton Inn. But shopping absolutely ranks very high on the list for many visitors to our area! And shopping for authentic Amish-crafted keepsakes is an ideal way …
Farm
I just love the fall season here in Lancaster County; the air is crisp, the leaves take on gorgeous hues, and then there are the amazing fall festivals! I always point our guests in the direction of Landis Valley Museum and the historic Ephrata Cloister when they’re looking for Lancaster County fall events that offer …
red chair
The Red Chair’s third stop on its tour of Lancaster County, PA was the Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast.  Built in 1763, the Smithton Inn is celebrating our 250th Anniversary this year, and we were excited to host the Red Chair and take it around some of our favorite local places! Wineries, breweries, historic …
If you're one of the MANY people who wouldn't think of taking a vacation without your 4-legged family member, and you're considering a vacation to Lancaster, PA, then you'll want to continue reading!!   We get it, you need more than just a place to stay that accepts dogs, you also need to know what attractions …
A taste of summer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania wouldn't be complete without a fresh fruit salad featuring local peaches. Right now, peaches are at their peak of flavor and can be found at nearly every roadside produce stand and farmers market in our area. Here's one of my favorite recipes that combines farm fresh peaches …
september farms
"Buy local" has become a mantra of sorts for folks here in central Pennsylvania - especially when it comes to shopping for food. Really, that's not all too surprising. Our area has AMAZING local fare from farmers' Image from the September Farm Cheese Facebook Page markets to restaurants to specialty stores. In Lancaster County, you'll …

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