Clearview Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn

Clearview Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn, a stone farmhouse built in 1814, is the epitome of a charming country getaway. Set on 150 acres of farmland 70 miles west of Philadelphia, the inn overlooks a large fishing pond and the rolling hills of Amish country. Borrow a bicycle to explore miles of nature paths near the property. Hershey, Lancaster, and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are all within a half-hour’s driving distance of the inn.

• Hospitable proprietors: Husband-and-wife duo Cheryl and Barry Wissler have run the inn since 2007; before that, Barry’s parents were the innkeepers.
• Wake up: A full country breakfast is provided each morning. The meal usually consists of a ham-and-egg souffle, potato au gratin, fresh fruit, muffins, and coffee or tea
• In-room amenities: Canopy bed in select rooms, private bath, early American and Victorian furniture, and large picture windows that look out to the pond and surrounding farmland. Click here to see the Garden Room, one of four rooms available.
• Dinner date: When making your reservation, talk to the staff to arrange dinner with a local Amish family—one is included with this deal. Not available Sundays, subject to availability.
• Stay connected: The inn offers free high-speed internet.

Ephrata, Pennsylvania: Amish Country with Historic Towns and Quaint Shops

The small town of Ephrata is located in Lancaster County, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. A number of Amish families—many of them descendants of the German immigrants who settled in the region in the 18th and 19th centuries—still farm the land here, living and working by the same principles and methods they’ve been using for generations. On a drive through the area, you’ll see covered bridges spanning the Conestoga River and probably share the road with a horse-drawn buggy or two. At stops such as Kitchen Kettle Village, you can watch experts canning jellies, jams, and relishes, and sample homemade baked goods.

Next-door neighbor Lititz was recently voted “America’s Coolest Town” by readers of Budget Travel. Here, you can purchase handcrafted furniture, nosh on homemade ice cream, or peruse specialty shops housed in historic Moravian buildings—the town was founded in the 18th century by immigrants of Moravia (part of present-day Czech Republic). At the center of town, Lititz Springs Park plays host to craft fairs, concerts, and antique shows. The town’s Wolf Sanctuary of PA is a must-see; the 20-acre habitat offers refuge to rescued wolves and wolf-hybrids.

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