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Weekend Cooking Classes: Cook in the country with world-renowned chef Francois Dionot of the celebrated LAcademie de
Cuisine. for complete details and upcoming dates.
Skiing: Less than a 10-minute drive from the inn is. (717-328-9400) the best
ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic. Nineteen super-wide slopes spill down the resorts 935-foot vertical drop (the biggest vertical anywhere close!), and the high-speed chairlifts whiz skiers up the mountain for a day packed full of runs. Golfing: Tee off at your choice of three 18-hole championship
golf courses all less than 15 minutes away. Great Cove
Golf Club (717-485-9924) includes country
club services, such as a
swimming pool,
tennis courts, lessons from a PGA
golf professional, and a fully stocked pro
shop. Greencastle Green
Golf Club (717-597-1188) offers attentive personal service and a well-designed course that caters to beginners and tournament players alike. Whitetail
Golf Resort. (717-328-4478) is a beautiful, scenic course with mountain views and a state-of-the-art GPS
golf cart navigation system. Historical Walks: Home to the acclaimed Mercersburg Academy and the site of many Civil War battles, Mercersburg is a picturesque town with lovely, preserved homes and
business structures dating back 250 years. Stroll through the historical village ( for a map of historical sites) or saunter through the
garden-like grounds of the academy. Ask your innkeepers for directions to the best walking paths. Cowans Gap State Park has hiking trails, a lake with a beach area for swimming, paddle and row boat rentals, fishing, and a concession stand. The innkeepers will happily provide beach towels and even pack you a picnic
lunch with
24-hour advance notice. For guests who enjoy a more challenging pace, a portion of the magnificent Tuscarora Trail runs through nearby Buchanans Birthplace Historical State Park. A bypass to the Appalachian Trail, the Tuscarora Trail follows the crest of the Tuscarora Mountains and offers day hikers one of the most striking treks in Pennsylvania. Antiquing: From fine-quality
furniture to trinkets of yesteryear, these treasure-filled antique markets offer a wonderful opportunity to stroll and
shop. Beaver Creek Antique Market. (301-739-8075). Located in nearby Hagerstown, MD, this spacious, laid-back antique marketplace houses 150 dealers. Youll be welcomed with a smile and a fresh pot of
coffee as you browse the many booths. Greencastle Antique Mall (717-597-9198). Right down the road in Greencastle, this expansive 14,000-square-foot mall is the innkeepers favorite.
Room-like booth settings display beautiful lamps,
furniture, glassware, and linens. Fly Fishing School: Revel in the meandering rivers and spring-fed streams of the Blue Ridge at. Dusty Wissmaths Fly Fishing School. (717-328-9400, extension 3531). Take a one- or two-day class or explore local waters on a guided
tour. Experienced, professional instructors introduce you to the magic and tradition of fly fishing. Railroad Museum: Train buffs will thrill at the extensive collection of model trains and railroad memorabilia at the. John McFadden Model Railroad Museum. (717-328-2151) on the Mercersburg Academy campus. Featuring 80 different Lionel engines, as many as 200 pieces of rolling stock, and more than 200 feet of track, the collection also includes Lionel operating accessories, railroad stations, and industrial buildings. Summer Theatre: Enjoy professional summer theatre in beautiful Caledonia State Park just 30 minutes from the inn. The. Totem Pole Playhouse is known nationally for attracting high-quality professional artists and for its wide variety of theatrical programming. Civil War Sites (each a 45-minute drive): Antietam Battlefield. (301-432-5124). Site of the bloodiest fighting of the Civil War, the battle of Antietam claimed more than 23,000 lives in a single day September 17,1862 and led to Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Gettysburg Battlefield. (717-334-6274). One of the Civil War's most significant battle sites is now the largest battlefield shrine in America with more than 1,000 monuments and historical markers. (304-535-6298). Best known as the site of John Brown's Raid to free slaves before the Civil War, lovely Harpers Ferry set on a bluff in West Virginia above the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers witnessed many a historical event over the years. Thomas Jefferson once called the view from the ridge over town, perhaps one of the most stupendous scenes in nature. two-and-a-half-hour drive. One of Frank Lloyd Wrights most acclaimed works, Fallingwater was designed in 1935 for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh. A stunning feat of architecture embracing nature, the house is built right into a waterfall. Fallingwater remains the only Wright house open to the public with its setting, original furnishings, and artwork intact. Only 20 minutes from Fallingwater is. (724-329-1901), another Wright masterpiece. Constructed in 1954, it is an exceptional example of residential architecture from the final decade of Wrights career. Heralded as the sweetest place on earth, Hershey Park is 110 acres of excitement, including nine thrilling roller coasters and six drenching water rides. A great place for kids of all ages, the amusement park also offers Broadway-style reviews and interactive strolling shows. This major
center for Amish and Mennonite culture has many traditional farms, food and craft markets,
restaurants, and museums that demonstrate local life and illustrate its history.
Includes five-course
dinner for two, double-occupancy lodging, a dozen roses, and
breakfast for two.
Bar additional. Excluding Tax and Gratuity. Available Thursday Sunday. Includes 18-hole
golf game* for two, five-course
dinner for two, double-occupancy lodging, and
breakfast for two.
Bar additional, Excluding Tax and Gratuity. Available Thurs-Sunday. Dicounted Green Fees $22-$44 per person depending on location, day, time of day. $240 per night plus dicounted green fees. $280 per night plus discounted green fees. $355 per night plus discounted green fees. $425 per night plus discounted green fees. *Participating
golf courses are: Whitetail and Greencastle Greens. Includes a 60-minute
massage for two** in the privacy of your own
room, five-course
dinner for two, double-occupancy lodging, and
breakfast for two.
Bar additional. Excluding Tax and Gratuity. Available Thursday Sunday. **A la carte
massage options also available. Call 717-328-5231 for prices. Weekends/Holidays Stay Friday and/or Saturday;
Ski Saturday and/or Sunday. Includes double occupancy lodging, two discounted adult eight-hour lift vouchers,
breakfast for two (excluding tax and gratuities).
Ski Midweek Stay Sunday (non-holiday) through Thursday and
ski Monday through Friday. Includes double occupancy lodging, two discounted adult eight-hour lift vouchers,
breakfast for two.(excluding tax and gratuities),
Ski Nights Includes double occupancy lodging, two discounted adult night-lift vouchers,
breakfast for two.(excluding tax and gratuity). $194 Weekend/Holiday. $234 Weekend/Holiday. $309 Weekend/Holiday. $379 Weekend/Holiday
Upon arrival from your ceremony, your guests will be received by our experienced, professional staff.
Cocktails at the Tile
Room Bar, butlered hors douevres served by our white-gloved servers,
dinner prepared by our fine dining
restaurant, Byrons
Dining Room, then dancing to the music of your choice in the Great
Room. Retire to your elegantly appointed
room, dressed with featherbeds, down comforters, and a fireplace. Awaken the next morning to the aromas wafting from the
breakfast kitchen. If you choose, the Inn is a beautiful setting for a
wedding. Whether it is a cozy, romantic ceremony in front of the fireplace in our Great
Room or an airy, flower filled spring
wedding on our beautifully landscaped lawns. The possibilities are endless, but whatever you chose, it will be unforgettable. We can accommodate up to 120 guests inside of the Inn. All our
rooms are
air-conditioned. For larger groups up to 175, during the summer months, after
cocktails in the Tile
Room and our open-air porch,
dinner is served in a
wedding tent with the majestic front of the Inn as the backdrop. Then it is back to the Inn for dancing in the Great
Room. You can cut your
wedding cake in our Grand Lobby and we will offer cake service in out formal and Porch
dining rooms. For
weddings larger than 30 guests, in order to create the intimacy and privacy of your special day, we suggest that your guests reserve all of our
guest rooms. A
wedding with family and friends staying overnight at the Inn affords a time to relax and reminisce. It also lends itself to the blending of the families into a new one brought together by your vows. For more information and to make an appointment to
tour the Inn, please call us at 717-328-5231.
Pennsylvania Bed and
Breakfast. Welcome to a most extraordinary Pennsylvania bed and
breakfast experience The Mercersburg Inn. Enjoy the magnificent surroundings of a turn-of-the-century Georgian mansion, while feeling as comfortable and relaxed as you would in your own home. Just a mornings drive from Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, the beautiful Mercersburg Inn bed and
breakfast is located in the historical town of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Mercersburg is home to the acclaimed. Located across the street - and the site of a famous Civil War battle. Mercersburg is a picturesque town with lovely, preserved homes and
business structures dating back 250 years. Stroll to the historical town of Mercersburg or take a short drive to world-class
skiing and
golf at. We are also very close to many antique
shops. Bargain hunters will enjoy shopping at.
Outlets which are located within driving distance from the Mercersburg Inn. Rejuvenate and relax in one of our
17 rooms featuring a plush feather bed with 400-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens and mounds of soft down
pillows. Even with our delectable
breakfasts to look forward to, youll have a hard time getting out of our divine beds in the morning! All our accommodations are delightfully decorated with exquisite antique and reproduction
furniture. Lovebirds can choose to stay in one of our romantic
rooms featuring a fireplace and
Jacuzzi. packages are avaliable. Enjoy a candle light
dinner in our world renowned Byrons Dinning
Room featuring our signature dish, Lobster Charlotte, skillfully prepared by our own Chef de
Cuisine Dan Nowalk. Sit by the breath-taking fire and experiencing our mouthwatering Braised Lamb Shank paired with wine. Join in on our activity weekends, French Cooking Classes, Swing/Tango Dance Lesson weekends, Wine tasting and Wine Education Weekends. Join Mark Phillips PBS' wine special for a weekend of wine and food. Pampering, comfort and royal treatment is waiting for you at The Mercersburg Inn. To learn more, Enter MercersburgInn.com. PA Bed and
Breakfast