The Ephrata Cloister made front page news in Lancaster yesterday with the news that visitors can now use their cell phones to learn more about the site. Throughout the Pennyslvania State Museum, there are 28 signs that read "Dial and Discover". Visitors dial the number to learn more. There's even a feature that allows visitors to …
Come Visit PA CLUTCH Country! I should have known… a “top 10” list wasn’t going to cut it! No sooner did I hit “Publish” on last week’s blog, that even MORE great reasons to visit Lancaster County this spring came to mind. Over the next few days I’ll share my additions, and keep in mind …
You may be wondering how this marginally obscure factoid came to be the subject of this week’s blog… well, here’s the story! As it turns out, Ephrata is the home of a really terrific Comic Book Shop, right in the center of downtown, just 1 mile from the Smithton. I met the owner of the …
Are you the kind of person who who’s not just a shopper, you’re more of a “treasure hunter”? Do you seek out unique shops filled with hidden gems, and return home not just with excellent “stuff”, but great stories too? If this describes you, then you should definitely plan to come to Lancaster County this …
Guests choose to stay at the Historic Smithton Inn for its unique history and character…because it’s one of the oldest Bed and Breakfasts in Lancaster County. There’s nothing better for history buffs than staying in a historic place as you soak in all the local history Lancaster County has to offer. This post is all …
Charter Day at the Ephrata Cloister is Sunday, March 14th and it’s definitely an event worth experiencing. Combine it with a stay at the Smithton Inn and you can truly immerse yourself in Pennsylvania and Cloister history! The day recognizes the founding of Pennsylvania when William Penn received the Charter establishing the Commonwealth from King Charles …