Monday, April 25, 2011

What's happening in the Cumberland Valley

Each of the Bed & Breakfasts in the Cumberland Valley can offer you some wonderful new experience this weekend. Let's take a short tour of the valley starting from the southern portion of the valley...

In Chambersburg beginning on Friday April 29th, THE WAKING GIANT INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will be offered at the Capitol Theatre. Waking Giant will feature the 1999 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Winning Documentary Film “American Movie” by Independent Filmmaker Mark Borchardt as well as the anticipated premiere of the short film “Singapore” written and directed by Chambersburg’s own up-and-coming filmmaker Christopher Watson. You can stay at one of two lovely B&Bs in the Chambersburg area: Craig Victorian B&B or the Inn at Ragged Edge. The friendly innkeepers at these B&Bs will be happy to give you directions to the theatre and help you find a nice restaurant in the area.

Moving north up the valley, at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, you can learn all about the Iron Furnace, its founder, and the 130+ year history of the iron forge. On Friday, April 29th, local historian Bill Engle will tell stories of the owners and the workers of the furnace. While you are in the park, take a hike around the lake! Nearby B&Bs include Field & Pine B&B (717-776-7179) and Pine Tree Inn B&B.

In Carlisle, there will be lots of cars, lots of car parts, and lots of car enthusiasts as the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Show begins the car show season. Check availability at some of the Carlisle area B&Bs.

Nearby, at Roundtop Mountain Resort, enjoy a ZIP line during the day and Live Entertainment in the evening! Gelinas Manor B&B or Blair Mountain B&B are your choices for a great B&B stay and help with directions to the resort.

If you venture farther north in the valley, you will find Mechanicsburg and Orris House B&B. Your innkeepers there will tell all about the Mechanicsburg Museum Association's Sidewalk Sale-a-bration - Saturday, April 30th rain or shine, 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

No matter if you to go north or south in our BIG Valley, the innkeepers of the Cumberland Valley B&B Association will offer you a better way to stay and our communities will offer a warm welcome and lots of entertainment!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

What's happening in the Cumberland Valley, PA

Spring has arrived in the beautiful Cumberland Valley! There are lots of things to see, do, and learn that will give you great memories take home with you!

There is a special exhibit called "Attic Treasures" at the Mechanicsburg Museum. Come see some of those wonderful classic items you may remember from Grandma's house or Great-grandpa's barn. Learn more about how those items were used and where they were made.
On Thursday, April 11th (6:30 to 9 PM) there will be a Mechanicsburg version of Antiques Roadshow with the "Antiques Show & Tell Appraisal" at the Passenger Station. Bring your "treasures" and Richard Murry, of Elmer Murry Auctions, and several other appraisers will evaluate your items. There is a $5.00 charge per item with a limit of 2 items per person.

Traveling south through the valley, you can stop at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. On April 16th, the Camp Michaux Walking Tour will teach you about the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp and the Prisoner of War Interrogation Camp (from WW II). The state park will be beautiful for any kind of hike with wildflowers springing up to brighten your day.

April 15th is the kick-off for "Civil War 150" in Cumberland County. Friday evening will feature a Documentary Film Festival at the Carlisle Theatre. The short films will focus on the impact of the Civil War on ordinary Americans and how it reshaped small communities such as Carlisle.

Whatever your interests - hiking, fishing, history, shopping, or fantastic food - come visit the Cumberland Valley and stay at one of B&Bs. Your hosts can direct you to a number of high-action locations or quiet spots - gourmet restaurants or local diners. Check availability and make your reservation to a Better Way to Stay in the Cumberland Valley, PA!