Alden Press is one of those places that immediately makes you slow down and stare. The mansion…read moreitself? STUNNING. Antique woodwork, stained-glass windows, a full ballroom, old books tucked into every corner... it honestly feels like stepping into a storybook. If Belle had a favorite coffee shop, this would be it. I ordered the Christmas Chai Latte and it was Christmas in a cup. Super hot, cozy, and perfectly spiced. Our everything bagel sandwich (bacon, egg, cheddar) was so good, especially paired with the atmosphere. Ryan went all in on the White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha, and yes... we absolutely leaned into the seasonal drinks and have zero regrets. Even though it sits on the edge of a 55+ community, the vibe is welcoming to everyone. When we arrived there were just a few tables filled, but by the time we left the parking lot was packed. Clearly the locals know what's good. If you love beautiful spaces, seasonal drinks, and a quiet, charming morning out, you need to go. Alden Press is a whole experience, not just a coffee stop.

I have had several very good breakfasts at the Alden Press located within Alden Villa. They serve…read morequite a few egg and breakfast meat choices and muffins plus a nice selection of teas and coffees. The atmosphere is just stunning because the original mansion that existed in 1800's has been enhanced and/or preserved. Most people who choose to eat there enjoy the environment and the food. Kudos to Harvey and his staff. I had a great meal today and really enjoyed the tour of the original mansion!

WTF! That's all I can say about what went down here back in January…read more You know those jokes which refer to Pennsylvania as Pennsyltucky or something like Pennsylvania being Philly on one side, Pittsburgh on the other with Iowa in between? Well, in that vain, welcome to Cedar Rapids when coming to the Valley Expo Center in Lebanon. Some sickos in my family decided it would be a good idea to see the cultural smorgasbord that is BOLOGNAFEST 2017 which apparently takes place annually at the Expo Center in January. Now remember, this is not the Festival in Bologna which takes place every April in Italy. No, this is I shit you not, a one day festival it rural PA devoted to that great smoked lunch meat Lebanon Bologna. Don't know what Lebanon Bologna is? Read on: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_bologna The set up is simple. Pay entrance fee (yes to the four of you who read my drivel, you need to pay for awesome privilege of entering the festival) then enter the festival which has two main rooms of stuff going on plus a few extras. Extras: Some students from the Lebanon Career and Technology Center had some small ice carvings outside the main entrance. They were pretty cool to look at and it sure as hell was cold enough outside for the ice to more than last the entire day. The main hallway was solicitation central. Every local area bank, insurance company, roofer, etc. had a booth trying to push their product or service. Room 1: Was set up for the 2nd annual Cornhole Tournament. Don't know what Cornhole is? Read on: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhole Room 2; A giant cornucopia of crap. This room had small inflatables for the younger kids to play on. Some small games of chance for both kids to play. A guy that brought some snakes to touch. Multiple food vendors hawking everything from a local Lutheran Church bringing soup, to a small Lancaster based candy company to various Lebanon Bologna offerings from various companies including Seltzer culminating with the stomach curdling Lebanon Bologna Fried Corndog on a Stick! (Charge to 200! Clear! Beep! Thump!) Pardon me but I had a heart palpitation just typing that let alone the thought of actually eating one. This room also had a stage with different acts during the day such as a juggler, a karate group, a live animal show, a beer & wine tasting but the crowning moment of course was the Bologna Eating Contest! The contestants were given a stack of Lebanon Bologna sandwiches and to win they simply had to shovel down the most within the allotted time. The $250 first place winner with something like ten or eleven sandwiches inhaled was Jack "Snack Jack" Diamond who I believe is a competitive eater having won this competition before and having competed and won other competitions such as the Newark Delaware Spud Bowl, the Mount Joy PA Rib Competition and the TNT Deli Fat Bastard Eating Contest in St. Clair PA. Overall I think we stayed two hours give or take and by that point, it was more than enough. If you want to go (Oh Boy!), apparently this thing takes place annually in January and is a only held for one day on a Saturday with this years version going from 10-8. Admission is suppose to be $4 per adult with kids 12 and under getting in for free but somehow or other when we bought a raffle ticket to win ?? they waived the admission cost. You've been warned.

Super cute venue for the annual county fair with good food, little rides, and lots of family fun…read more Also have been here for gem shows that were really awesome such as the Gem Miners Jubilee. If any of those activities interest you I would recommend the Lebanon Expo Center, the staff is usually nice and admission is reasonably priced for their events. They have a have small food court and dining area inside and it's a cute place to visit for an event.

This hidden gem is a place that your guests will talk about for years to come. If you are looking…read morefor a unique, intimate location for your event, Twistback is the place. In addition to gorgeous grounds and breathtaking backdrops for your photos (field of wildflowers-hello!) the history and art that is housed here is on another level. The family that tenderly cares for these surroundings is heavily invested heart and soul, so there is no question about the details being important. Twistback is a great place to just visit for a tour as well (excellent opportunity for homeschool art history lessons) and they also offer art restoration and precious rug cleaning and repair. Put Twistback on your list if you are in the area-you won't regret it!

From the owner: Twistback Center for the Arts is a heritage museum and venue space that showcases a wide display of…read moreAmerican, European, and Asian art of all kind. While also being a beautiful venue for parties big and small. Curators of this museum are direct descendants of many important figures in history including Benjamin Franklin, Furness, Rembrandt, etc. This museum can also be used for any party needs from small private parties such as showers and birthday parties to weddings. Curators of this museum are also experts in conservation and restoration of fine art that have years of training from Timonthy Jayne who was the main conservator of the Winterthur, Andrew Wyeth, and the Brandywine River Museum. Services ranging from retouching, cleaning, varnishing, and frame repair. Also specializing in rug restoration from cleaning, reweaving, colorization, and fringe work. All these services come with a free consultation of your beloved items.

First visit to try out their wines. Very pleasant surroundings and really unique tasting room…read morethat's in house that's been converted. Feels very homey. Service was friendly and I think overall the prices here are reasonable. Was not big on their whites - they were a bit to austere for our taste. The grunier vetliner holds promise but it's missing some of that wonderful pepper spicy note that you typically get. On the red side, they're entry-level wine, which is Redbone was actually our favorite kind of a pizza style light red. I also thought the title, which is there biggest red was pretty decent and they had a new release which I didn't catch the name of but tasted, and it was a Good one as well. Knocked on some cheese and bread with a music in the background and a beautiful deck. A worthwhile destination on a beautiful Saturday

Kylie was great! Beautiful views and delicious wine! We will definitely come back! Beautiful views!read more

We recently saw "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare..." at the theatre and had a wonderful…read moretime! The performance was amazing and the venue was ideal. The entire staff was gracious and helpful. And the setting is absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for an affordable opportunity to see Broadway level entertainment, you can't go wrong with Gretna Theatre!

The Broadway show at the Gretna Theatre was extraordinary. The open-air setting is gorgeous, the…read moresingers were astounding, the orchestra was wonderful, sound and lighting were splendid. We bought tickets at the last minute and sat in the center of the last row. Sight and sound were wonderful--for $15/seat. All of Mt Gretna is so uniquely beautiful--trees, cottages, art and music abound.

Join the fun on the first Friday of the month for live piano and guest music. Make reservations…read more The meals here are very consistent. There is usually friendly chatter at the bar. Our party of 7 is always happy with the kind service, food, drinks, deserts and entertainment. We highly recommend the peanut butter pie. The soups are good. And the dishes mentioned below. Additionally, the lighter meal of shrimp and scallops, the chicken piccata and chicken Kiev are typical orders. And if live music, great service and locally traditional food is not enough, there are usually entertaining artwork and special candies for sale. This long-standing small business is well worth a trip. They also host smaller private events.

Beautiful place but it has issues. I felt like I was being served food from my mom's retirement…read morehome, bland as bland gets. The waiter was terrible. We could over hear him boring the table behind us for over 1/2hr about his youth and baseball while our food sat in the back getting cold. I finally said something to another server. Which she assured us that the food comes out fresh. His manager had to stop by and correct his behavior. Interesting, that although our food wasn't ready after the manger spoke with him he walked in the back and instantly came out with Luke warm food. I think there is a reason the median age of the clientele is 85. If you are 85yrs old and hate flavor and love lousy service, then you found your spot. If not don't eat here.

Awesome experience with Becka our very knowledgeable and fun guide! I learned so much and I'm a…read morenative of Lancaster!!!

I was fortunate enough to find Kendra's tour company. I cannot recommend Kendra's tours highly…read moreenough! (If I used all the superlatives in my mind, my review would sound unreal.) I have never had a better city tour experience, or a more attentive, sensitive, personable, professional guide. I felt like I was visiting a friend, and getting to share her day as she visited with her friends. If you're looking for an amazing experience with absolutely scrumptious food, history told with heart, and a chance to meet some of the most welcoming people in one city, Kendra's tours are for you.