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Category: Top Things To Do Near Annville Inn
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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
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Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk is coming to Hersheypark!

Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park, recently announced some new and exciting changes coming to one of its popular indoor rides. Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk is coming to Hersheypark ! According to Hersheypark, they will soon be unveiling a first-of-i… Read more
The paddlewheel of the riverboat "Pride of the Susquehanna" splashes water against the backdrop of a sunset.

The Pride of the Susquehanna Offers Unique Experiences

The Pride of the Susquehanna is an experience straight out of a Mark Twain novel that awaits you. Annville Inn Guests love taking a 30-minute trip over to City Island in the middle of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. One of Only Six Authentic Pad… Read more
The exterior of the Susquehanna Art Museum, featuring modern and classical architectural elements.

The Susquehanna Art Museum and World Class Gallery

The Susquehanna Art Museum is the feature of today’s post. We are fortunate to be very close to two exemplary art galleries, The Susquehanna Art Museum and the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery . If you enjoy visual and performing arts, you have come to … Read more
Entrance to Shankweilers, a drive-in theater, with a gravel pathway and cloudy sky.

Shankweiler; The Oldest Drive-In in the World

While we typically post about the never-ending list of significant opportunities for fun and exploration in our Valley, we also—from time to time—like to post about opportunities for “day trips” an hour or so away. Like the Shankweiler Drive-In movie… Read more
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The Lebanon Farmer's Market; Historic and Architecturally Beautiful

The Lebanon Farmer’s Market is a jewel of the Lebanon Valley . It is in the historic Market House. Seated in the heart of Lebanon’s Downtown Historic District, it is a hubbub of activity on market days which are Thursday through Saturday. Annville In… Read more
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Tröeg's Brewery in Hershey, for Tours, Treats, Fun

Annville Inn’s Guests love going to Tröeg's brewery in Hershey for a light dinner and the fabulous brewery tour. Not to be forgotten, most folks seek out favorite brews as well as new adventures. Immerse yourself into Hershey’s craft beer scene in a … Read more
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Pennsylvania German Heritage Springs to Life, just 30 Minutes Away!

Pennsylvania German Heritage comes to life as a result of Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum . What Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA is to American colonial history, the Landis Valley Museum is likewise to Pennsylvania German History, Herit… Read more
Illustration of two bearded characters back-to-back, one holding a hammer and the other a large spoon, with the text "Drunken Smithy" prominently displayed.

Much to See and Do at the Drunken Smithy. Try Something New!

There is so much to see and do at the Drunken Smithy , from hair pins to swords! Try one of their seven different workshops or axe throwing! A decade ago, the germ of an idea was born when two good friends. Eitri Jones and Greg Ramsey decided to purs… Read more
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Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna, a 120+ Year Tradition Opens new Museum only 14 minutes from Annville Inn

Seltzer’s Lebanon Bologna has come a long way in 120 years. Even more impressive, the fourth generation of the same family of owners/operators are celebrating the anniversary of Harvey Seltzer’s success. They continue making and marketing a staple of… Read more