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The Red Chair’s third stop on its tour of Lancaster County, PA was the Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast.  Built in 1763, the Smithton Inn is celebrating our 250th Anniversary this year, and we were excited to host the Red Chair and take it around some of our favorite local places! Wineries, breweries, historic …
If you're one of the MANY people who wouldn't think of taking a vacation without your 4-legged family member, and you're considering a vacation to Lancaster, PA, then you'll want to continue reading!!   We get it, you need more than just a place to stay that accepts dogs, you also need to know what attractions …
A taste of summer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania wouldn't be complete without a fresh fruit salad featuring local peaches. Right now, peaches are at their peak of flavor and can be found at nearly every roadside produce stand and farmers market in our area. Here's one of my favorite recipes that combines farm fresh peaches …
september farms
"Buy local" has become a mantra of sorts for folks here in central Pennsylvania - especially when it comes to shopping for food. Really, that's not all too surprising. Our area has AMAZING local fare from farmers' Image from the September Farm Cheese Facebook Page markets to restaurants to specialty stores. In Lancaster County, you'll …
Gettysburg-150th-Commemoration
All summer long and through the end of 2013, you'll find lots to do and see in Gettysburg, Pa.  This year marks the 150th anniversary of the historic Battle of Gettysburg, which is known as the turning point in the American Civil War. An easy one and a half hour drive from the Historic Smithton …
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Yep, you read it correctly... the Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast in Ephrata, PA turns 250 years old this year!!!  It’s not always possible to trace history back over 250 years, but that’s exactly what we're doing in 2013.   Built in 1763, our tavern turned bed and breakfast is filled with memories and …

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