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A beautifully decorated Christmas display featuring a frosted tree and various ornaments in a festive shop.

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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Top Christmas Experiences in Hershey

One of the Top Christmas Experiences in Hershey is to drive through over two miles of wooded trails, while gazing at illuminated and animated displays from the comfort of your own car, in addition to tuning your radio to holiday music. Hersheypark Ch… Read more
A smiling woman in a regal costume celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

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
Exterior view of the Mt. Gretna Roller Rink, featuring a sloped entrance and a sign above the door.

Mount Gretna Roller Rink - 135 Years of Family Fun

Nothing beats the historic Mount Gretna Roller Rink. For our Guests looking to harken back to an earlier day, to relive halcyon times of their youth, and even to get some excellent aerobic exercise this is the perfect place for you. Enjoy the simple … Read more
A dirt path runs between tall cornfields under a cloudy sky.

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
A serene lake surrounded by colorful autumn foliage and a clear blue sky.

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
Logo of Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails featuring a stylized train track and footprints.

The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail

The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail near Annville Inn is like “manna” to many outdoor enthusiasts. A majority of Annville Inn’s Guests like getting out into our gorgeous countryside to take in the views, the excitement of being outdoors, and getting a bit … Read more
Aerial view of a colorful building labeled "Shady Acres Leaf Park" surrounded by greenery.

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
A group of people, including a man in a top hat and formal attire, are on a movie set surrounded by crew members.

The Milton Hershey Biopic Just Finished Filming in PA

This major motion picture is set to be released in 2026. The Milton Hershey biopic tells the story of the candymaker from 1870 to 1910 as he built his chocolate empire. Excitement at Annville Inn as Milton Hershey Biopic Wraps Up The Milton Hershey b… 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