Winter in Lancaster PA

The fireplace in our sitting room

canal. But you can find a lot of wonderful
things to do and see in Lancaster County when winter is upon us. Resist the urge to hibernate, and put these favorites of mine on your to do list…

• Visit area attractions – With fewer visitors than in the
  prime tourist season, Lancaster County attractions are less crowded and you can
  often get special, behind-the-scenes information and tours. A few I recommend
  include: Ephrata Cloister, Landis Valley Museum, National Clock & Watch Museum, and Amish Farm and House.

• Give yourself some “you” time. – We can arrange for you to
  enjoy an in-room massage at the Historic Smithton Inn,
  or you can relax and rejuvenate at one of the nearby day spas.

• Shop! – The outlets (like Rockvale and Tanger) offer lots of post-holiday deals, and
  of course, you’ll find many local gift shops with unique items near our B&B.

• Drive the covered bridges. – No trip to Lancaster County is
  complete without exploring the covered bridges of the area.
  They’re an iconic piece of our PA Dutch heritage!

• Take in some live local theater productions.
  – Year-round, you’ll find quality performances of plays and musicals—both
  classic and avant garde.

• Check out the auction houses. – Two of my favorites are Horst Auction and Morphy Auctions. You never know what treasures are awaiting.

• Hit the trail on a nature hike. - For all you intrepid
  tourists, visit the Middle Creek Wildlife
  Management area to see the snow geese mid-migration or venture to Chickies Rock County Park
  to get a breathtaking view from the overlook.

• Dine out in style. – With fewer visitors to the area in
  winter, you have the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to the fabulous fare
  at restaurants where it’s difficult to get reservations during the peak season.
  Some downtown Lancaster hot spots worth trying include: Fenz, The Belvedere Inn, Checkers Bistro, and Carr’s Restaurant.

• Book a weekend (or an
  overnight stay during the week) with us! – Relax and warm up by our
  fireplace and/or kick back in your room and enjoy one of the many movies from our extensive
  collection of DVDs. We have every Academy Award winning “Best Picture” made since
  1979 and more. From chick flicks to horror movies to films for kids to
  thrillers, we have something for everyone.