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Lancaster County's Amish Mud Sales
In Lancaster County, the unfreezing of the ground comes with a different kind of thaw: that of Amish communities and surrounding neighborhoods coming together for their annual and legendary “Mud Sales” to benefit local volunteer fire departments. These lively auctio...
Read MoreA Sugar High in Lehigh Valley: Celebrating 100 Years of PEEPS
Whether arriving in gourmet flavors or coated in neon-colored sugar, there’s something about the squishy sugariness of a marshmallow that brings out the child in all of us. In Bethlehem this year, there’s even more to be nostalgic about: Just Born Quality Confections—beloved creator of long...
Read MoreFull Steam Ahead to Christmas Memories at Strasburg Railroad
While most of us don’t travel by train anymore, for many Christmases past it was the main mode of transportation—bringing loved ones and brightly wrapped packages from afar. Even though presents and relatives arrive in a fraction of the time it took during the height of the locomotive, trains and the holidays remain as conjoined as mistletoe and...
Read MoreChristkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA is known as the Christmas City. Almost one million guests, over the past two decades, have visited Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem offering a mix of unique gift ideas, old-world charm and holiday cheer. The highlight of 2014 is the the 50th Anniversary of Kathe Wohlfahrt, the renowned German ornament and nutcracker maker. A handful of...
Read More"Take Me Out to the Ballgame...
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack.”
Fun & Relaxing Lancaster County Wine Tours
The B.F. Hiestand House Bed & Breakfast is now offering PA wine tours to their guests. Located in the midst of South Central Pennsylvania's wine country, the area is rich with wineries each offering a unique ambiance and surprising quality. Enjoy a relaxing...
Read MoreBrandywine Valley Wine Trail
Spanning scenic southeastern Pennsylvania between historic Philadelphia and the Amish countryside of Lancaster County, the eight wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail are located within an easy drive of one another (within a 50 mile radius). All wineries are open year round each with a tasting room and unique characteristics. Visit...
Read MoreWho are the Erie Otters?
Calling all ice hockey fans. The Erie Otters, a major junior ice hockey team, is one of only three American teams playing in the Ontario Hockey League. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, the team takes its name from the North American river otter, a semiaquatic mammal commonly found by Lake Erie. The Erie Otters play home games at the newly renovated...
Read MoreLast Minute Gift for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is fast approaching. Your mom deserves a gift that demonstrates that you put a little thought into it and shows your gratitude. Forget the cheap chocolate, phony cards, gadgets and movies. You want to give her something that she'll remember long after Sunday. She'll love a gift certificate for a stay at a PA Bed & Breakfast to r...
Read MoreHistoric Kennett Square
What used to be a small village in 1705 still boasts small town intimate, where less crowds and ample parking encourages lingering rather than hurry-through. As one of Pennsylvania’s oldest neighborhoods, Historic Kennett Square is Chester County’s hub for entertainment, arts and culture. A medl...
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