Christmas Shopping and a Show... the Perfect Combination!

Although outlet malls can be found throughout the United States, the outlets in Lancaster County continue to draw a very loyal crowd every year.  The 10 million annual visitors to Lancaster County come for a host of reasons... the fascinating Amish community, the best quilt shops in America, antiques, crafts, fantastic live theaters, wonderful restaurants and local delicacies, and so much more.  But December is definitely shopping month!  The outlet malls at Tanger and Rockvale Square seem to open earlier every year, and this season was no exception, with shops opening as early as 6 PM on Thanksgiving Day!  Holiday shopping is now in full swing, and the bargains and excitement will continue well past Christmas... because who doesn't love an after-holiday sale! 

There's still time to get all of your holiday gifts, and enjoy the many other reasons to visit beautiful Lancaster County before winter weather sets in.  Come enjoy the warm hospitality of the Apple Bin Inn bed & breakfast, and plan an exhilarating holiday show at Sight & Sound, American Music Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, or the Fulton Theatre.  Each of these shopping and theater locations is within 10-15 minutes of our B&B, so you'll be just minutes from all the fun!  We'll have a cozy room ready for you, with a fluffy down comforter and family heirloom quilt for you to snuggle under!  See you soon!

Sight & Sound Theatre

Holiday Shows are Awesome in Lancaster County!

With the holidays upon us, there's no better place to experience live holiday shows than Lancaster County!  Here's the lowdown on some of our favorite theaters:

"Sight & Sound" presents its annual production of "Miracle of Christmas" at the Millennium Theatre.  Shows continue through December 31st, on their amazing 180 degree stage.  Real camels, horses, and donkeys help the performers bring Bethlehem to life, in one of history's most important moments.  And if you arrive at the theater early, you can even interact with the cast members and animals!

The popular American Music Theatre presents its "Winter Wonderland" Christmas Show, with performances through Decvember 30th.  This original show, with its outdoor snowy theme, is sure to delight you with wonderful yuletide songs, dances, comedy, and a visit from Santa too!

The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre's musical version of "Miracle on 34th Street" plays through December 23rd.  Come see and hear how a little old man with a white beard turns Macy's and Gimbel's into true Santa believers!

And if one dinner theater isn't enough for you, try the Rainbow Dinner Theatre's production of "Home for the Holidays".  This "all comedy... all the time" theater brings you a hilarious story about a young couple and their visiting parents, and how Christmas and Chanukah combine in one New York apartment.  Shows continue through December 30th.

When you're in Lancaster for the shows, be sure to stay a couple of nights at the Apple Bin Inn.  Our December rates in the main house are just $99 on weekdays and $129 on weekends, plus tax, with our scrumptious full country breakfasts included!  So give us a call, or visit our website for more information.

And don't forget, our Gift Certificates are perfect for family, friends, business associates, and clergy... and they never expire! 

New Year's Weekend will be a blast in Lancaster!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, full of joy and laughter with your loved ones, and a few nice gifts too!  Well now it's time to make your plans for New Year's Eve, before there's any chance of those post-holiday doldrums setting in.  There are some great events going on in Lancaster over the New Year's holiday that we'd like to tell you about.  And of course it starts with a stay at the cozy Apple Bin Inn!  We've got some great rooms still available for the holiday weekend, which you can book by clicking here!  Now for some fun stuff...

 

The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra presents a New Year's Eve concert at the American Music Theatre, Friday, Dec 31st at 7:00 PM. The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and full Symphony Chorus will perform a semi-staged performance of the delightful musical "My Fair Lady" along with the fully costumed Fulton Theatre cast in this once-in-a-lifetime concert. The Fulton production has been getting rave reviews, so this concert promises to be an amazing evening!

3...2...1...Lancaster!  Friday, December 31st starting at 5:00 PM.  Enjoy over 20 different entertainment and activity options at Clipper Magazine Stadium and the City YMCA. This family-friendly entertainment includes visual comedians, music, magicians, kids crafts, storytelling, caricaturist, fortune teller, plus ice skating at Clipper Magazine Stadium and much more! For those who can’t make it to midnight, an early fireworks display will be part of the festivities.  You can click here for all the details.

Segway Holiday Tours, available all weekend.  Click here for more details.  If you've never been on a Segway, you've just got to try it once to be hooked!  It's so easy to do, and they accommodate people of all shapes and sizes.  It's a unique and thrilling way to tour historic downtown Lancaster City.  And to broaden your smile even more, we have coupons worth $15 off your ride!

There are plenty of other great activities, shows, restaurants, and shopping in Lancaster County during the holidays, so come visit us!

We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, Safe, and Prosperous 2011.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Lancaster's Live Theaters

As we enter December and continue to enjoy the holiday season, we are reminded of the marvelous assortment of live theater available in Lancaster County.  The variety of holiday shows this month includes "The Miracle of Christmas" at Sight & Sound's Millennium Theatre, and "The Voices of Christmas" at their Living Waters Theatre.

Millennium Theatre



Then there's the annual "Christmas Show" extravaganza at the American Music Theatre, along with Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at the Theater of the Seventh Sister.  The historic Fulton Theatre has the classic musical "The Sound of Music".  And not to be outdone, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre has brought back Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", while the Rainbow Dinner Theatre is offering a holiday comedy, "Pool's Paradise".  There's even an "Amish Family Christmas" at the Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre.  

American Music Theatre



Fulton Theatre

A number of our B&B guests have seen several of these wonderful shows during their visit to Lancaster County, and have truly enjoyed being immersed in our seasonal live theaters.  Please take some time to click the show links above, and we think you'll be amazed at the wide variety of performances, not only during December but coming up in 2011 as well.  And of course we hope you'll come stay with us at the Apple Bin Inn as you explore the many treasures of Lancaster County!  Happy Holidays!!