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Samuel S Lewis State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | This 85-acre state park is dominated by Mt. Pisgah, an 885-foot high ridge separating Kreutz Creek Valley and East Prospect Valley. The overlook offers a spectacular view of the Susquehanna River Valley. The park landscape consists of mowed grass fields on the northern and eastern park slopes, pine plantations in the southern area and mature woods on the western section of the park. |
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| Area Activities |
| Horseback Riding | |  | Buffalo Springs Horse Farm - Spring Grove, PA
The Trail Rides at our farm are lots of fun for everyone.
We make sure you are on the right horse for a very enjoyable ride. If you are an experienced rider or if you have never even touched a horse before, you will LOVE our horses!
Web Site: http://www.buffalospringshorsefarm.com/ |
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| |  | Old Forge Hill Farm - Street, MD
We are family owned and operated and offer a beautiful, relaxed family oriented atmosphere. Emphasizing personalized attention and individualized quality care for all, we are proud to say that our farm offers something for everyone.
Web Site: http://oldforgehillfarm.tripod.com/ |
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| Picnicking: |
| There are picnic tables, a ball field and playground equipment. Three picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee by calling 888-PA-PARKS. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| History of the Area: |
| Samuel S. Lewis State Park was named to honor the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forest and Waters from 1951-1954. Samuel S. Lewis donated 35 acres of his farm to the Commonwealth in 1954. Lewis convinced Walter Stine to sell his arboretum to the Commonwealth for a reasonable price. The Commonwealth then purchased an additional 35 acres of the adjacent Almoney Farm to complete the initial park tract. The park opened to the public on July 4, 1954. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources purchased an additional 14 acres of land in 1999. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | The King's Cottage - Lancaster, PA
This elegant, 1913 Spanish mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, has been beautifully restored to please the most discriminating business and leisure travelers.
Price Range: $160 - $325
Web Site: http://www.kingscottagebb.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Maytown Manor Bed and Breakfast - Relax in our cozy retreat near Lancaster, PA. Full breakfast served. Three rooms with private baths and air conditioning. Read by the fire, play piano, or enjoy our porch swing. 2003 Best Breakfast! | | Vogt Farm Bed and Breakfast - A quiet farm overlooking the spacious farmlands. Our rooms are decorated to give you wonderful memories for another time. A delicious breakfast is served and Kathy will to give touring/dining tips. | | Cameron Estate Inn - The Inn features 18 guest rooms with in-room private baths. Prices include a full breakfast and range from $119 to $199 per night. Rooms are available with working fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. | | The Olde Square Inn - The Olde Square Inn is located on Mount Joy's historic square. The town is 150 years old and has a great deal of small town charm. Visit and you may walk to antique shops, restaurants, and parks. | | Lovelace Manor Bed & Breakfast - Lovelace Manor Bed and Breakfast is Located in Lancaster, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. We offer 4 guest rooms with private baths, a full breakfast and many other amenities.
| | E.J. Bowman House, A Bed and Breakfast - Welcome to our Lancaster,PA restored 1860's Italianate Victorian home, where Alice and E.Y. Murphey provide hospitalities for personal or business stays. Elegant good tastes are at home for you! | | O'Flaherty's Dingeldein House B & B - O'Flaherty's Dingeldein House, an historic Dutch Colonial bed and breakfast, offers elegant breakfasts, beautiful gardens, itineraries, maps, and abundant hospitality in our cozy bed and breakfast. | | Rose Manor B&B and Tea Room - 1905 English manor house in quaint Lancaster County village. Antiques, rose/herb gardens, fireplaces, whirlpool. | | Walnut Lawn Bed & Breakfast - A 1909 home with 4 large bedrooms each with a private bath. A complimentary full breakfast is included. Enjoy the quietness of a rural village setting. | | Mt. Gretna Inn - This Arts & Crafts Inn is sited in the historic community of Mt. Gretna, PA. Each of the 7 guest rooms are unique and include private baths while some offer fireplaces, whirlpool, or private porches. | | Limestone Inn B&B - Historic property circa 1786; close to the Pa. Dutch countryside, Brandywine Valley and historic Lancaster county. Private baths, many confortable sitting rooms and one fireplace room. | |  | Speedwell Forge B&B - Lititz, PA
In a secluded valley, on 120 acres between a lake and a natural park, Speedwell Forge B&B is a hidden gem in Lancaster County. Yet it is only minutes to the historic towns of Lititz, Manheim, and the rest of Pennsylvania Dutch County.
Web Site: http://www.speedwellforge.com |
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| | After Eight B&B - Renovated circa 1809 colonial brick home. Elegantly decorated with antiques. All guest rooms include modern amenities and each one has a private fully tiled bathroom with hairdryer.
| | Carriage Corner Bed and Breakfast - Carriage Corner is a unique blend of hospitality,laughter and kindness; it's located on the edge of the Village of Intercourse, a quaint country village that doesn't exist anyplace else anymore | | Dilworth Rocking Horse B&B - Pampered, relaxed, catered to? Do these words interest you? Than you must experience a stay at the Dilworth?s Rocking Horse Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Lancaster county,Pa. Jacuzzi, fireplaces | |  | Beechmont Inn Bed & Breakfast - Hanover, PA
Located on a tree-lined street of stately historic homes, The Beechmont has welcomed business and leisure travelers since 1986 with exceptional hospitality and thoughtful extras designed to exceed travelers needs and desires.
Web Site: http://www.thebeechmont.com |
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| | Hotels/Motels | |  | Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.
Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com |
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| Area Places to Eat |
| Restaurant | | | Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.
Web Site: www.WaynebrookInn.com |
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| Related Links: |
| Pennsylvania State Parks - Samuel S. Lewis - PA DCNR - This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your adventure here. - This day use park is located atop a ridge separating Kreutz Creek Valley and East Prospect... | | CVO Menu - America's Volcanic Past - Pennsylvania - USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington. America's Volcanic Past - Pennsylvania. "Though few people in the United States may actually experience an erupting volcano, the... | | Parks - ... site of the Pine Grove Furnace Iron Works. Visit the Iron Master's Mansion. Samuel S. Lewis State Park Samuel S. Lewis State Park is situated at the highest point in the region. From its 71 acres, ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Gamlers Boat Yard & Campground
211 Indian Steps Road
Airville, PA
717-862-3303
| Otter Creek Campground
1101 Furnace Road
Airville, PA
717-862-3628
| Conewago Isle Campground
6220 Big Mount Road
Dover, PA
717-292-1461
| Outdoor World - Gettysburg Farm
6200 Big Mount Road
Dover, PA
717-292-7191
| Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA
1980 Turnpike Road
Elizabethtown, PA
| Olde Forge Campground
30 McKelvey Lane
Holtwood, PA
717-284-2591
| Tucquan Park Family Campground
917 River Road
Holtwood, PA
717-284-2156
| Old Mill Stream Campground
2249 Lincoln Hwy 30 East
Lancaster, PA
717-299-2314
| Outdoor World - Circle M Ranch Camp
2111 Millersville Road
Lancaster, PA
717-872-4651
| Outdoor World - PA Dutch Country Cam
185 Lehman Road
Manheim, PA
717-665-2500
| Pinch Pond Family Campground
3075 Pinch Pond Road
Manheim, PA
| Pequea Creek Campground
86 Fox Hollow Road
Pequea, PA
717-284-4587
| Indian Rock Campground
436 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA
717-741-1764
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Slapp's Tire Service
301 Flower St
Chester, PA
(610) 874-7997
| Evening Rise Fly Fishing Outfitters The
1953 Fruitville Pike
Lancaster, PA
(717) 509-3636
| Susquehanna Fishing Tackle Inc
1226 Harrisburg Ave
Lancaster, PA
(717) 397-1399
| Royalcane Fly Rods
132 Strasburg Pike
Lancaster, PA
(717) 397-2176
| Clouser's Fly Shop
101 Ulrich St
Middletown, PA
(717) 944-6541
| Middletown Bait N Tackle
27 E Emaus St
Middletown, PA
(717) 930-0700
| James Tackle
1003 Huntington Ln
Elizabethtown, PA
(717) 361-7733
| Susie Dombach's Rod & Reel
2637 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA
(717) 684-7619
| Bullrun Bait & Tackle
Bullrun Rd 1
Wrightsville, PA
(717) 252-4446
| Fishing Creek Enterprises
1741 Snyder Corner Rd
Windsor, PA
(717) 246-8735
| Bullrun Bait & Tackle: Fax Line
Wrightsville, PA
(717) 252-0466
| James' Tackle
209 N Market St
Elizabethtown, PA
(717) 361-7743
| Trop Gun Shop Inc
709 Cloverleaf Rd
Elizabethtown, PA
(717) 367-5585
| Hunters' & Anglers' Assn Inc Ofdleton
1350 Schoolhouse Rd
Middletown, PA
(717) 944-0760
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Low Places Country Nightclub
2250 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA
(717) 393-5499
| America's Best Inn
2250 Lincoln Hwy E
Lancaster, PA
(717) 393-5499
| Outdoor World-PA Dutch Country Resort
185 Lehman Rd
Manheim, PA
(717) 665-2500
| Holiday Inn Lancaster-Visitors
521 Greenfield Rd
Lancaster, PA
(717) 397-0220
| Snow Time Inc
100 Boxwood LN
York, PA
(717) 757-1508
| Hilltoppers Sun Club
4290 List Rd
Red Lion, PA
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| Directions: |
| Samuel S. Lewis State Park is in southcentral Pennsylvania, York County, and is about 12 miles east of York, Pennsylvania. From the Wrightsville exit of US 30 follow Cool Creek Road south about 1.5-miles to Mt. Pisgah Road and the park. |
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