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Hooray for Halloween in Lancaster County! From corn mazes to jack-o-lanterns to haunted hayrides to ghost stories, Lancaster County has all the ingredients for a Halloween to remember. When you visit our area in October, you’ll find plenty of spooky fun to make this Halloween frightfully fabulous. Here’s a sampling of Lancaster’s Halloween highlights, so …
I love giving our inn’s guests a delicious start to their day. And serving these apple muffins does just that! Fresh apples, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla blend together perfectly in this simple recipe that makes 18 hearty, flavorful muffins… Apple Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon …
Potter
Lancaster County is best known for miles and miles of scenic farmland and down home Pennsylvania Dutch food.  Did you also know it's a hub for artists and artisans? Lancaster PA home to galleries and events that bring the opportunity to enjoy artistic excellence. During your stay with us, I hope you’ll reserve some time …
Mug-of-beer
If you’re visiting Lancaster County in the fall and REALLY want to get a taste of our German heritage, the local Oktoberfests and brew fests in our area should take priority on your calendar. They offer celebrations of German food, music, and beer. During your stay, get ready to eat, drink, dance, and be merry …
Stacked-apples
When you make this apple butter recipe, prepare to be in awe of the heavenly aroma cascading throughout your home. The scent of it is almost as amazing as its taste. ALMOST! Our guests at the Historic Smithton love this apple butter, and I'm sure you will, too. Make a batch for yourself and don’t …
Autumn-leaves
Although summer is in full swing right now, this is also a wonderful time to think ahead and start planning a visit to Lancaster County this fall. Autumn in Lancaster has so much to offer. Here’s my top ten list (in no particular order because they’re all fantastic) of my fall favorites in Lancaster County: …

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