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On the first Sunday of each month, from March through November, motorcyclists of all kinds go roaring past the Historic Smithton Inn on their way to meet at the American Legion Post / Ephrata Park. This Sunday tradition has been going on for years, and those who gather, enjoy coffee, drinks and a breakfast buffet... not …
Food
One of the many ways we ensure our guests enjoy their stay at the Smithton Inn is by accommodating a whole host of dietary needs and restrictions.  Lactose Intolerance, Diabetic, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free are just some of the needs we cater to when whipping up our delicious breakfasts.  This particular recipe I made …
Time sure does fly!  It's March already and that means it's time for one of our favorites area Wine Events:  UnCork York!!  The tour takes place every weekend in March, and for just $25, you can attend wine tastings at 13 participating vineyards.  Celebrate the arrival of new vintages with special tank and barrel tastings to …
Road-Sign
For visitors to Lancaster County, one of the first clues this is a place with a charming and fascinating history comes with a glance at a map.  As you pass through towns like "Paradise" and "Blue Ball", you may wonder where those towns got their storybook names.  The origins of many of the towns and …
Pouring Wine
We invite you to participate in a very special event taking place at the end of this month. The Smithton Inn is now a member of Lancaster County Tours, a group known for organizing unique and fun, "foodie" tours. Our first tour of 2011 will be Wine & Chocolate and will take place on Friday and Saturday, …
food
I absolutely love breakfast stratas!  They're easy dishes you "make-ahead" (aka - perfect for brunches), but best of all at the Smithton Inn is that stratas are a delicious way for us to use our day-old homemade Italian Herb bread. I'm also a big fan of Pesto, which is probably why I was drawn to this particular recipe …

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