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Doves of Peace wall in Ephrata
If you’re looking for one of the best museums in Lancaster, PA, look no further than the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania!  Located just 30 minutes from Historic Smithton Inn, this museum houses one of the largest collections of historic railroad artifacts. During your visit, you’ll be able to take a look at the dozens of …
wine and fire pit
What is a Workcation? A Workcation (sometimes spelled: work-cation , workation, worcation, or workoliday = work+holiday) is a working vacation and a top travel trend for 2021. It means you travel to a new destination and work from there, at least some of the time. It’s not exactly a vacation because you will still be …
amish canned goods
Something for certain about Lancaster County is that “it’s ALL about the food” here!!!!.  Some of the best produce, fruits, canned goods and baked goods can be found here, and the best way to try them all is to embark on a tour of the farmers markets and roadside stands!!  In addition to terrific culinary …
winters leadership memorial
We've got five great walks / hikes in Lancaster County that you're going to LOVE! Lancaster County has some great natural beauty and there’s no better way to enjoy it than getting out of your car for a leisurely walk or moderate hike!  We’ve got everything from scenic overlooks and rolling hills & farmland to …
House
POST-COVID – 19 OPERATIONS Our focus is on the health and safety of our Guests and Staff Our door is OPEN by Reservation We at the Historic Smithton Inn are excited to carefully and cautiously move forward and begin accepting guests again.  We know that in these stressful times, the need is greater than ever …
Shoo Fly Pie
May 13th is National Apple Pie Day, but rather than posting  an Apple Pie photo & recipe, I thought I'd choose more of a Lancaster County specialty... Shoo Fly Pie! Do you have special foods you miss / crave from Lancaster County?  Comment on this post with your favorite foods & places you get them... …

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