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 Theater! There is so much to see and do here in our Valley, that one […]
The Union Canal Near Annville Inn is an engineering marvel. It is studied by engineers coming from around the world to see a remarkable example of early 19th century engineering in the USA. Moreover, the canal is located only six minutes from Annville Inn! Step back into history by visiting the Union Canal Tunnel. You […]
As winter winds down and spring approaches, if you are anywhere around central Pennsylvania, you will begin to hear the term “mud sale” as you mingle with locals. Amish Mud sales near Annville Inn are big events. They often take on the character of fair. Many draw over 20,000 people. Find treasures at all the […]
Tallest swing in the world to open at Hersheypark this summer! It will be named the “Twizzlers Twisted Gravity” swing. According to Hersheypark, the plan is for the swing to be available sometime in the spring…summer for sure. Hersheypark is opening on April 5th, 2025, and will be kicking off their 119th season with the […]
The top seven winter walks near Annville Inn offer our Guests the convenience of a very close by opportunity. Just step outdoors to take in Mother Nature in one of her grandest seasons. We have listed our Guests’ favorite hikes here and within minutes of Annville Inn. Our location is central to some of the […]
Pathway in the Calendar Garden. Rose in foreground is Climbing FOURTH OF JULY Hersheypark; Independence Day Fireworks Near Hershey Pa. Independence Day Fireworks Near Hershey Pa. include the Hersheypark aerial display viewed from Hotel Hershey. Rather than viewing from Hersheypark itself, visitors and hotel guests can enjoy the view from the veranda of Hotel Hershey. […]
Mt. Gretna, located in Lebanon County, is just a few miles from Hershey as well as Annville Inn. Our Guests spend time in Hershey, of course, but love going to Mt. Gretna, here in the beautiful Lebanon Valley. “Mt. Gretna is multi-sensory, there is much to see such as architecture, nature, and the visual arts. […]
Hollywood Casino near Hershey PA Concerts has announced part of its schedule. Three standout concerts are among many slated for this summer. Don’t miss out on an intimate concert with one of your favorite groups while staying at Annville Inn. We are only minutes away from Hollywood Casino and Hersheypark. Enjoy the Concerts and Hersheypark, […]
Horseback Riding Near Hershey Pa. fits well into the founder of Annville Inn’s plans. Rosalie George, Your Innkeeper, along with husband Craig, established Annville Inn nearly 20 years ago. They designed it to be more than” just a place to stay.” Their vision was an elegant yet casual Bed & Breakfast that itself was a […]
Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 when Milton Hershey, the chocolate magnate, made a simple request to his gardener. “Create a nice garden of roses.” When asked “how large?” Mr. Hershey reportedly said, “I’ll tell you when to stop.” We think that he never stopped his gardeners! Hershey Gardens by the Numbers Today, Hershey Gardens measures […]