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The Limestone Inn

Enjoy life in the slow lane at one of the most photographed homes in Lancaster County.

Located in Strasburg's Historical District, this 200 year old home is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and the Lancaster County Historic Sites Register.

Close to Sight and Sound, The American Music Theater and all of the Strasburg Railroad sights and sounds, we offer you the most comfortable rooms in a historical setting.

Come partake of the Strasburg experience. We have trains—ride the Strasburg Railroad, visit the National Toy Train Museum, spend a few hours lost in the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum.

Take in a show— 1 mile to the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater, 2 miles to the Living Waters Theater, 3 miles to the American Music Theater.

Stroll our historic sidewalks—ice cream at The Creamery, coffee at Meranda Zug's, sweets of all kinds at Simmon's Bakery, dinner and a drink at The Iron Horse Inn, a candlelight ghost tour from Mrs. Penn's Shop.

Trains, shows, strolls—definitely life in the slow lane. Whether your choice be the Strasburg Railroad, one of the shows at Sight and Sound or the American Music Theaters, or a relaxing drink at the Iron Horse we offer it all in the historic surroundings of The Limestone Inn!

There are 4 common rooms reserved especially for your use. Some are great for reading and some for that afternoon nap!

The Gathering Room has comfortable seating and a table perfect for that late-night game of cards.

You'll also find coffee, tea, cold drinks and cookies or pastries always on in this room. And yes, this is the room with the only television in the house.

There is also a powder room in this room to save you the steps upstairs.

The Keeping Room has wing-backed chairs and a fireplace which makes it just right for a quick nap before dinner.

This is usually where Queen Midnight the resident cat hangs out. There are also many brochures on things to do in the area as well as menus of many of the local eateries.

The Formal Sitting Room is the brightest room in the house and is usually where Midnight hangs out in the sun's rays. Take a glance at the Lime pottery from the Dominican Republic and the casitas from Puerto Rico. And the Library on the second floor is a great place to grab a book and sit a spell.

Outside, we have numerous places to kick back with a good book or conversation. Sit by our pond, rock in the Adirondacks or just relax in the shade at the picnic table or out by the herb bed and garden.

Each of our six guest rooms is tastefully decorated with your comfort in mind, using many antiques from different periods.

The Jacob Pfoutz Room has queen-sized accommodations, a private bath with shower and an in-room fireplace for those chilly fall and winter evenings.

The Headmaster Room has a queen-sized Cherry Poster bed (with requisite stool to get in and out) and features a newly renovated full in-room bath with double-slipper claw foot tub and tiled shower.

This room is large enough to add a twin bed for extra sleeping space.

Doc Tinney's Room is our largest room with a queen-sized, turn-of-the-century oak with walnut inlay bedroom set with a Dutch flavor.

This room has a fireplace and a full, private bath across the hallway recently renovated with a claw-foot tub, old-fashioned high cistern and Singer sewing machine sink.

The Tower Room features a full-sized antique oak sleigh bed, an all-season fireplace and a wonderful nighttime view of the tower in the center of Strasburg.

A private bath down the hall may be reserved for your visit. Oh—one more thing.

Low ceilings so if you are over 6 foot check out the 2nd floor rooms.

The Dormitory is fitted with two twin-beds, or a king-sized, great for folks needing some extra space.

This is the Ozzie and Harriet room! One of the sun-bonnet girls quilts in this room was done in the early 1900's and the other was done 20 years ago to match.

Likewise, a private bath down the hall can be reserved for your use. And Low ceiling!

The Center Room has an Eastlake style, full-sized, high back bed and matching dresser and some of the floor boards are over 25 inches wide! Private bath? Down the hall and Yup .. low ceiling.

And, last but not least, a hearty, full breakfast awaits you at 8:30 am in our formal Dining Room on weekdays and 9:00 am on weekends and holidays.

Specialties of the house include Baked Raisin French Toast, Egg Strata with country sausage (with Simmons Bakery's famous English Muffin loaf), and Shoofly Cake. And coffee is always on! And for different dining experience,

Denise can arrange a dinner with a nearby Amish family with enough notice - a wonderful time for all.