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It’s “Fair Season” in Lancaster County, so I’m reminded that the BIG fair of the bunch, in Ephrata, is just around the corner. And my favorite thing about the Ephrata Fair is the Smithton Inn’s location! We’re close enough to walk to ALL the festivities, but we’re located OUTSIDE the road-closure zone. Let me assure you, …
The Historic Smithton Inn is excited to announce that Lancaster County Tours has extended a special offer to guests of the Smithton… we’re invited to their upcoming Beer and Pretzel Tour! For some background, Lancaster County Tours is a truly original tour company, specializing in small group excursions that immerse visitors in uniquely “Lancaster” experiences. …
One of the favorite attractions for history buffs who visit Lancaster County is the Cornwall Iron Furnace. It is America’s most complete charcoal fueled ironmaking complex, making it a national treasure located just 14 miles west of the Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast, along the same route you take to get to Hershey. It's situated in a …
June is a big month in the history of the Historic Smithton Inn. Historic records show that the current-day stone structure for the Inn was completed in June of 1763 (prior to that, there had been a wooden "primitive structure" on the site). And on June 23, 2009, we took over as innkeepers for the …
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 …
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