Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast

PA Renaissance Faire August 19th through October 29th, 2023

Join us Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday for the 2023 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate! The castle gates swing wide August 19th, 2023 until October 29th for weekends of mirth and merriment amidst jousting knights and royal delights! A cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed characters fill the Shire with music, dancing, and more! With over 90 stage shows daily, 22 Royal Kitchens and scores of artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the Renaissance Faire invites guests to immerse themselves in a 35-acre village and experience the fantasy.
Continue your delightful experience in Central PA by lodging at the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast. Your stay includes a clean cozy room, in suite bath, A/C, Wifi and a delicious breakfast! Visit our website to see room and rate information, then call 717-957-2438 to book your unforgettable stay!! Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor to see why our guests continue to return!

Operation Lifesaver

When many people think of Operation Lifesaver they relate it to railroad grade crossing safety. Operation Lifesaver is more than that, it is also about safety on & around railroad tracks. Unfortunately, in the US, a train hits a vehicle or person every 3 hours. Here is an undisputed fact: The Train always wins!!! A train can be on any track, at any time, and in any direction. Approaching trains can be very quiet, especially when on a downgrade, blind curve or where there is a lot of background noise, and you may not hear them until it is too late.
The length, weight and speed of modern day trains has increased dramatically, so it takes up to a mile or more for them to stop. A freight train today can be anywhere from 3,000 to 18,000 tons, which is 6 to 36 million pounds! The average locomotive alone weighs 210-220 tons (465,000 - 480,000 lbs)! Imagine being hit by that much weight at any speed, the result is not going to be pretty. Once again, if you get hit, the train always wins.
This Safety message has been brought to you by The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast where you can stay and watch plenty of trains from a safe distance. Call 717-957-2438 or email bridgeviewbnb@yahoo.com to see for yourself!!

East Broad Top RR ~ Train Excursions

Enjoy a leisurely summer train excursion over the recently restored mainline of the historic East Broad Top Railroad. Trains travel northbound from the Orbisonia Station for a 45 minute roundtrip through the scenic Aughwick Valley.
Riders can choose from three levels of service:
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Aughwick Valley from an open-air car.
Enclosed coach featuring large viewing windows and padded seats.
Caboose Class - Ride the rails like a member of the train crew aboard an historic caboose.
Don't forget to take a Shop Tour, available throughout the day. Tours will begin and end at the historic Freight Office and includes the Roundhouse and the Machine Shop areas.
The East Broad Top RR is one of many great railfan destinations in Central Pennsylvania not to be missed. Another great railfan destination in Central PA not to be missed is The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast. Guests at The Bridgeview are treated to trains gliding across Rockville Bridge on the busy Norfolk Southern mainline. But wait, there's more!! From the front porch, view trains as they roll in & out of busy Enola Yard! It's a train lover's paradise! Your stay includes a comfortable room with private bath, A/C, Wifi and a tasty breakfast. Visit our homepage for more information, and guest recommendations at Trip Advisor , then call 717-957-2438 to book your stay. Come to the Bridgeview B&B and see for yourself why we are the lodging choice for railfans visiting Central PA!

Little Buffalo State Park ~ Shoaff's Mill Tours

Certain places just attract people. The cool, clear water of Little Buffalo Creek has been attracting folks for centuries. American Indians frequented Little Buffalo Creek on hunting trips. Farmers and merchants used to gossip and pass news while the grain was ground at Shoaff’s Mill.
Today, thousands of people meet at Little Buffalo State Park to picnic, swim, fish, hike and experience nature and history.
Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over 100 years. The Mill was originally built around 1837 by the owners of the Juniata Furnace, and in 1866, after the Furnace closed, the Mill was sold to William Shoaff. The Shoaff family owned and operated the mill for 100 years, grinding corn, wheat, and animal feeds, as well as producing apple cider and black walnut products. Shoaff's Mill was renovated in the 1970s, turning it into a working museum. Little Buffalo State Park and Shoaff's Mill are one of the many places you can visit when lodging in Central Pennsylvania at The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast. Ar The Bridgeview, we offer a laid back home style atmosphere with an amazing scenic view, cozy rooms, each with a private bath, A/C, Wifi, a nice comfortable sitting room with big picture windows, and a freshly made breakfast to start your day off right!! Visit us online for a virtual tour and call 717-957-2438 , or email bridgeviewbnb@yahoo.com to book a room. You can also check our reviews on Trip Advisor . See for yourself why The Bridgeview B&B is the perfect lodging destination in Central PA!