Since I’ve been back in Pennsylvania, I’ve heard this little village was a quaint, slow area that would be worth a brief stop if I happen to be nearby.  Given my love of old New England towns, this area came highly recommended and it did not disappoint.

As the weather finally started to shift, I decided to take my parents to the Boiling Springs Tavern to see what all the talk was about.

According to Wikipedia, “Boiling Springs gets its name from the natural artesian well springs located in and around the town.  …the largest of these springs named ‘The Bubble’ is a second magnitude spring based on its average discharge of around 0.7 cubic meters per second.  About 22 million US gallons of water flows per day from a total of 30 springs dotted across approximately two acres.”

This area was originally settled in the early 1700s, was a site for the underground railroad before the civil war, a tourist destination in the 1900s and is now a stop along the Appalachian Trail.

The intersection where the tavern is located is adorable.  The tavern itself has old-world charm and plenty of nooks and crannies whether you find yourself in the bar section or in the main dining area.  (No matter what the season, make sure that for an intimate dinner you reserve the table for two by the fireplace…and yes…reservations are necessary!)

After a delicious dinner (the menu is impressive) take a stroll just outside of the parking lot area to watch the ducks play and swim in the stream that wraps around the property.  Better yet, cross the street to see Children’s Lake to see ducks, geese, and swans pass the time in the moving water or head to the corner of the intersection to see the beautiful clock tower or cafe just beyond.

Whatever you are in the mood for, this little hamlet has something you’d enjoy.