This time of year, you'll know that the Lenten season is just around the corner when the air in Lancaster County starts to smell like freshly fried, sugary fasnachts. These sweet, doughnut-like pastries are a traditional part of how the Pennsylvania Dutch celebrate Shrove Tuesday (or Fat...
With its rolling hills and charming small-town feel, Lancaster is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. From cozy cafes to upscale eateries, the area has no shortage of romantic restaurants sure to make your Valentine's Day – or any day – extra special. The next time...
Adamstown, a quaint community in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is considered by many to be the Antiques Capital of the United States. How did this small village surrounded by farmland earn this...
Art is at the heart of Lancaster's downtown experience. From public art installations that include colorful murals and large-scale sculptures to art galleries, studios and museums, art aficionados and those...
The magnificent Star Barn, with its Gothic Revival architectural style, has been a landmark in Central Pennsylvania since 1877. Once located in Middletown, the historic bank barn and multiple outbuildings were saved from deterioration and neglect when they were dismantled, moved and rebuilt on...
One of the best (and most delicious) ways to immerse yourself in Lancaster County culture is to sample our regional cuisine. Pennsylvania Dutch foods are typically comforting dishes using recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, often of German heritage. When it comes to...
One of the best (and most delicious) ways to immerse yourself in a vacation spot is to get a taste of the local cuisine. In Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the traditional food is wholesome, comforting and flavorful. Shoofly pie, chicken corn soup, apple butter, chow-chow, beef and noodles are...
There is nothing like being up above the land and instantly understanding it all so much better. That's what makes an aerial tour from Smoketown Helicopters such a memorable and exciting way to experience Lancaster County during your next getaway. You can get a bird's-eye view of our...
Where can you swing through the trees like Tarzan while breathing in the fresh country air of Lancaster County? You don't have to go far for such an exhilarating adventure. Just head north from After Eight B&B until you reach Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center in nearby...
For thousands upon thousands of years, the earth was covered in forests. As time progressed, these ancient forests all but disappeared, except for in a few very special places. One of those places is here in Lancaster County, about 35 minutes southwest of After Eight Bed & Breakfast.
The timeless arts of winemaking and craft brewing has important roots in Pennsylvania – older than the commonwealth itself. Today that strong tradition continues, as evidenced by the growing number of wineries and breweries from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between....
A spirited round of miniature golf is a classic summer tradition for families, friends and couples. Here in Lancaster County, you can find an array of courses with unique themes, gorgeous landscaping, tricky obstacles and spectacular water features. Miniature golf is an entertaining activity for...
Lancaster County is sometimes referred to as the Garden Spot of America for its fertile farmland and plentiful green spaces. In efforts to protect and care for nature's splendor, the county maintains a combined 2,055 acres among six regional parks and three recreational trails. The largest...
July is National Ice Cream Month, which gives you the perfect excuse (not that you needed one) to explore all the tempting frozen treats Lancaster County has to offer. And we're not talking about your average ice cream here, no sir! We're talking about premium quality, farm-to-cone...
Located just north of the Mason-Dixon line, Lancaster played a vital role in the Underground Railroad for freedom seekers on their journey north. It was here that a community uprising against slavery – the Christiana Resistance – became a significant catalyst in the nation's...
On a beautiful tree-lined property just outside the Lancaster city limits sits a stately, Federal-style house that was home to President James Buchanan. Nearly two centuries old, Wheatland, as the estate is called, is open to visitors to learn about the life and times of the 15th president of...
Why treat the special woman in your life to a single bouquet of flowers this Mother's Day when you can give her thousands of blooms with a visit to Longwood Gardens? Longwood Gardens is one of the great botanical gardens of the world, inspiring people through horticulture, education and the...
Lancaster is synonymous with beautiful, abundant farmland. Home to 1,500 family farms and more than 115,000 protected farming acres, Lancaster County is an agricultural haven where visitors can explore nature's bounty at roadside produce stands, farmers markets and pick-your...
Take me out to the ballgame! Every spring, America's favorite pastime returns to ballparks all across the country – from the major leagues to the little leagues. If you want to root, root, root for the home team here in Lancaster, that's the Lancaster Barnstormers! With incredible...
