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Shupp's Grove Antique Mall - Rare and Vintage Collectibles

For guests who enjoy antique hunting, vintage collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market is one of Lancaster County’s most unique shopping destinations. Located just minutes from Adamstown this outdoor market has been welcomi… Read more
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Rare Butterfly Tours at Fort Indiantown Gap

Rare butterfly tours are being offered to see the only known remaining population of Eastern Regal Fritillary butterflies in the eastern United States. Looking for a unique outdoor experience this summer? Free guided tours are being offered at Fort I… Read more
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Crossroads Antique Mall - A Treasure Trove of History

Crossroads Antique Mall in Hershey proves that antiques illuminate history. Not an ordinary antique emporium found in a shopping center, Crossroads Antique Mall in Hershey is in a building that is in itself…history. The barn that envelopes Crossroads… Read more
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Indian Echo Caverns, the 100 Year Old Living Cave

Indian Echo Caverns, near Annville Inn , has the perfect answer for your inner Indiana Jones or Josh Gates! Looking to be amazed, to see historic sites that have astonished visitors for nearly 100 years? Your adventure awaits at Indian Echo Caverns. … Read more
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Free summer concerts abound in our Valley!

Guests of Annville Inn can go out for a terrific summer evening in a safe environment, enjoy wonderful musicianship at free summer concerts, and then leave for their respite, our country Inn known for its peace, quiet, and restorative vibe! After the… Read more
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Top Amish Country Experiences near Annville Inn

Top Amish Country Experiences in our area include Lancaster County. The most famous Amish settlement (covering multiple communities and thousands of acres of farmland) in the United States is located in both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. A hot-air … Read more
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A & J Christmas Shoppe

A & J Christmas Shoppe was—for some time, a “hidden treasure” here in the Lebanon Valley. Not 10 minutes from Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast , and we did not know about them for their first two years! Nowadays, A & J Christmas Shoppe is on our list of … Read more
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - 45 Years of Fantasy Fun

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is wildly popular throughout our three state area, and is almost “next door” to Annville Inn. The Faire is open select dates through October 28th. Actually, Annville Inn is in the heart of three Renaissance Faires i… Read more
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Corn Mazes in the Annville & Hershey Area

Corn Mazes late summer through late fall have become an expected feature of autumn festivities here in the beautiful, verdant Lebanon Valley. Two outstanding Corn Mazes in the Annville Inn-Hershey area are just a few miles from Annville Inn , in the … Read more
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Fall Activities For You To Enjoy Near Annville Inn

*This blog post was inspired by a very similar post created by Visit Lebanon Valley* Here in the verdant Lebanon Valley, known for its fertile soils, abundant water and natural beauty lies a plethora of opportunities to kick back and enjoy good ole f… Read more