Lancaster County, Pennsylvania may be in the peaceful countryside, but we're not as isolated as you might think. In addition to the wonderful things to do in the area, Around Town and Country Bed and Breakfasts offers lodging accommodations in both Mt. Joy Pennsylvania and Marietta, Pennsylvania. Click on the shaded ovals on the map below to view inns in and around each of these cities. Stop by here again on your way home, and refresh yourself at another of our bed and breakfasts in PA Amish Country.

MARIETTA

One of the quaintest towns in Lancaster County is Marietta. Situated on the Susquehanna River, just north of its sister city, Columbia, Marietta is one of those towns time has forgotten. Its history revolved around the river and the railroad. During logging days when logs were floated down the river, the canal, lumber yards, planing mills, iron smelting furnaces, rolling mills, shops and taverns were the backbone of the community.

The town is made up of a patchwork of architecture from the majestic historic Victorians to plain and simple log houses. In 1984 the Marietta Historic District Extension was dedicated, making 48% of the town part of the National Register of Historic Places. Each June the town hosts a Garden Tour and in December, a Candlelight Tour of Homes. Marietta now has two fine dining restaurants, antique shops, a candle shop, an ice cream shop, a clock shop and the fabulous Petite Museum of Musical Boxes.

MOUNT JOY

Mount Joy celebrated its susquesentennial in 2001! Yep, 150 years ago Mount Joy was established as a new community in Lancaster County. Known over the years as a quiet farming community, the town has retained its "small town America" appeal.

You can sit on the park benches on the "old square" and watch the world go by! Or listen to a concert in the park on Sunday evening............enjoy a variety of food at the local dining establishments - from fine dining at Alois' in Bube's Brewery to Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food at the Country Table. Shopping in downtown Mount Joy might include Koser's Jewelers for a new ring or necklace, or perhaps Room with a View for that unique piece you've been looking for to complete your decorating, or a stroll through our wonderful Farmer's Market Saturday mornings during the summer..

So take a deep breath, slow down, and enjoy our small towns and countryside. It will renew your spirit and we promise you'll go back home with many warm memories.

THINGS TO DO

- Nissley's Winery
- George's Woodcraft
- Watch & Clock Museum
- Wild Flower Walk
- Chickies Rock Park
- John Wright Restaurant on the beautiful Susquehanna River
- Bank Museum
- Middletown Hummelstown Steam Railroad
- Covered bridges