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Clearview Farm B&B
355 Clearview Road
Ephrata, Pennsylvania

1777 Americana Inn
301 West Main Street
Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Hampton Inn & Suites Ephrata Mountain Springs
380 E Main St
Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Historic Smithton Inn
900 West Main Street
Ephrata, Pennsylvania

The Hertzog Homestead Bed & Breakfast
470 West Metzler Rd
Ephrata, Pennsylvania


Hotel Tips

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.



Things To Do

Ephrata has several options for shopping for specialty food items that are not found in regular grocery stores. Shops tailored for "foodies" offer tastings of the products as well as scheduled culinary classes to perfect your skills. Shop for infused oils, salts and spices from around the World!

Ephrata brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!

Ephrata is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Diane Koivunen
Love the yarn store and the restaurants

Michelle Kleyne
Great vibe

DONNA LIGON
I've never been there but I love small town Main Streets

Angela Corrigan
Convenient, friendly. Stayed at Kermit inn.

Tim Dygert
Very cool stores.


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