Pennsylvania Travel Blog
Top Activities & Attractions around Mercersburg
In the year 2025, the picturesque town of Mercersburg will proudly celebrate its 275th anniversary. The accompanying photographs illustrate the town center as it appeared 275 years ago in contrast to its current appearance. Named in tribute to Hugh M… Read more
It is time to hit the brewpubs! Pennsylvania is one of the nation’s top beer producers, and the state is particularly competitive in regard to craft beer . With 401 breweries, up from 350 last year, our state is currently ranked fourth in the nation … Read more
Serves 8 Ingredients: One loaf French bread 4 ounces unsalted butter-melted 4 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Remove crust from the French bread and slice 1 1… Read more
Mercersburg Academy is a selective private, independent, coed college preparatory boarding school of 435 students in grades 9-12/postgraduate located directly across the road from the Inn. The school, which was founded in 1893, is set on 300 acres an… Read more
Looking for a really gouda time? You won’t brie- lieve what we have in store for our cheese-loving guests this month! Mark your calendars and read on to learn all about the much-anticipated Cheese Making Weekend coming to Mercersburg Inn September 29… Read more
A wonderful day trip activity and guest favorite here in Mercersburg is exploring the many antique shops in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. In fact, you could easily plan an entire weekend around unique shopping and treasure hunting. Or rather, … Read more
The Byrons moved to Maryland in 1892 from Pine Lake, New York where the elder Byron, W.D. Byron, had operated a leather finishing shop. Along with him, W.D. Byron brought his five sons: William, Joseph, Edward, Lewis and Harry. The family built and o… Read more
Spring weddings are popular because they offer beautiful weather, a plethora of blooming flowers, and the symbolism of new beginnings that aligns with the start of a marriage. The season’s natural beauty provides stunning backdrops for both indoor an… Read more
Franklin County is a birder’s delight. Bring your binoculars, explore and find various kinds of birds! Franklin County is 495,000 acres of which more than 242,000 acres are farmland and approximately 100,000 acres are forest lands. The rural environm… Read more
Craving a spring fling getaway? This season is the perfect time to visit Mercersburg, enjoy all the springtime food and festivities, and stay at our magnificent Pennsylvania inn . Not only is our historic inn only minutes from area activities and att… Read more
