Shopping & Antiquing

Folks Love to Come Here to Go Shopping and Antiquing!

Some Antiquing “ABCs”:

A - Adamstown, PA,  “The  Antiques Capital of the Country,” is just over the mountains to the south of Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster County.

Discover an antiquing paradise just minutes from our doors. Situated in the heart of scenic Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Adamstown has earned a legendary reputation as a premier destination for collectors and treasure hunters alike.

Spanning a vibrant seven-mile stretch along Route 272, this historic hub is anchored by massive indoor markets and prominent antique malls.

While seasonal outdoor stands and independent vendors shift with the weather, the area collectively hosts anywhere from 1,000 to over 5,000 antique dealers. Whether you are searching for a rare heirloom or just love the thrill of the hunt, you can easily spend endless, delightful days exploring the endless rows of unique shops and bustling flea markets.

B - Black Swan Antiques, just up the road from Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast! The huge antiquing influence of Adamstown has spilled into our valley with this beautiful and very clean, organized co-op of over 65 dealers.  We have found many of the treasures in the inn at Black Swan!

C - Crossroads Antique Mall is also just “up the road” from Annville Inn. Located in Hershey’s largest parabolic arch barn, it is always a draw.

Antique stores are also found in our beautiful small town of Annville as well as in every surrounding community. Fun to go exploring!

Many other antique stores in Lancaster, Lititz, Harrisburg, Lebanon, and then there are all the….AUCTIONS! In fact, one major auction house is—like Annville Inn—located in the countryside, and not even three miles from Annville Inn. They have main auctions one night a week and always online.

Lebanon Valley College parents stay at Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast, and then go out with their student to the outlets and other shopping in order to get the dorm room and wardrobe perfectly set up.

Visitors come from all around us to—once settled in at our inn—get out and do some shopping. One very special guest comes here annually from California. She is an expert knitter. She drives up into the mountains behind us to alpaca farms and other sources for wool, which she uses to create masterpieces.

Hershey Outlets

• Tanger Outlets
  

Chocolate Factory Stores

• Hershey’s Chocolate World

• Wertz Chocolate, Lebanon

• Wilbur Chocolate, Lititz
  

Lancaster Outlets

• Tanger Outlets, Lancaster

• The Shops at Rockvale

Lancaster County Factory Stores and Other Shopping

• Kitchen Kettle Village

• Shopping abounds in Lancaster County. For an extensive list we suggest: Lancaster PA shopping guide
  

Farmers’ Markets Abound! Enjoy the “vibe” at these Farmers’ Markets

• Lebanon Farmers Market: Three stories tall in beautifully restored historic brick structure.

• Central Market of Lancaster: USA’s oldest Farmers Market, cavernous brick building.

• Broad Street Market of Harrisburg: Partially gutted by fire, portions already rebuilt and back in operation, more opening through 2028 as reconstruction continues.

• Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square: 25,000 sq. ft. food court with some farmers' stands as well.

• Open-air markets are numerous, especially in season. Check with Rosalie and Craig, your innkeepers, for the latest!
  

Shopping Malls

• Park City Center - Lancaster

• The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace - Harrisburg

• Lebanon Valley Mall - Lebanon