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Travel Guide

Start Here for Things to Do in the Hershey Lancaster Region

Welcome to Central Pennsylvania, a region bursting with incredible attractions, rich history, and natural beauty. No matter where your interests lie—or if you are looking to try something completely new—our scenic valleys and mountains have something special in store for you. Best of all, Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast is perfectly positioned right in the center of it all—and surrounded by fabulous culinary opportunities.

Whether you want to spend your days touring local vineyards and craft breweries, attending vibrant concerts and festivals, or exploring the historic roots of Lancaster’s Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch Country, we are your ideal home base.

From the thrills of Hershey to premier shopping, antique hunting, and stunning landmarks like the iconic State Capitol complex, everything is within easy reach. If you prefer outdoor adventures and local flavor, you can visit bustling farmers' markets, ride historic short-line passenger railroads, hunt for picturesque covered bridges, or play a round on an inspiring golf course. For the truly active traveler, the Appalachian Trail awaits, alongside endless opportunities for birding, biking, kayaking, canoeing, walks among stunning scenery, and swimming. Fishing? Mountain trout streams and two lakes are within 10-15 minutes from the Inn!

When we realized there wasn’t a single, comprehensive resource highlighting our vibrant area’s offerings, we decided to create one exclusively for our guests. Welcome to the Annville Inn Travel Guide—your ultimate passport to everything waiting just minutes from our front door.

Aerial view of Hersheypark's tall attractions featuring Hershey's and Reese's themes.

Fun in Hershey PA!

A horse-drawn carriage approaches a covered bridge in a rural landscape.

Lancaster & PA Dutch Country

A gourmet dish garnished with colorful vegetables, accompanied by red wine and decorative elements on a fine dining table.

Restaurants

Sunrise over a serene vineyard with rows of grapevines stretching into the distance.

Wineries

A panoramic view from a rocky mountain top overlooking lush green valleys and distant hills under a clear sky.

Outdoor Adventures

A beautifully decorated house and garden with colorful Christmas lights reflecting in a calm lake under a dusk sky.

Central PA Festivals

Red brick building with "D.G. Yuengling & Son" sign and two flags outside.

Craft Breweries

Exterior view of Park City Fountain Shops at dusk, featuring various storefronts and a central fountain.

Shopping & Antiquing

Ornate architectural details and murals inside a historic dome.

Museums

The Broad Street Market building illuminated at night, with a bicycle parked in front.

Farmers' Markets, Produce & Orchards

A view of a covered bridge surrounded by trees, with a clearance sign indicating 9 feet 7 inches.

Covered Bridges

A spacious restaurant interior featuring a bar area and dining tables.

Casinos & Night Life

A vibrant art gallery featuring colorful paintings on blue walls and a central ceramic teapot sculpture.

Art Galleries

A vintage steam locomotive, named "Leviathan," billows smoke against a blue sky.

Railroads

A person walks past a brick building adorned with a "White & Blue" banner, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Colleges & Universities