Raystown Retreats & Small-Town Eats You’ll Love:
Camping, Without the Roughing It: Our Glamping Getaway at Airydale Retreat
Ever dreamed of sleeping under the stars without sacrificing comfort? Same. Just 1.5 hours from Harrisburg, tucked into the gorgeous Raystown Lake countryside, we found the ultimate glamping experience: Airydale Retreat.
This isn’t your average camping trip — we’re talking:
• Private luxury bathroom ✔️
• Dreamy outdoor shower ✔️
• Heat and AC in the tent? ✔️ YES, please.
We spent two blissful days wrapped in heated blankets, roasting marshmallows by the fire, sipping coffee with a forest view, and indulging in the best donuts from Allensville (still not over them, TBH). Breakfasts were cooked in the outdoor kitchenette, and days were spent exploring Raystown Lake and sipping wine at nearby vineyards.
Whether you’re craving cozy campfire nights or a peaceful reset in nature, Airydale Retreat delivers.
Book your escape: www.airydaleretreat.com
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Sip, Savor & People-Watch at Pitt Street Station in Carlisle
This is your sign to grab a window seat and sip something beautiful.
If you’re on the hunt for good food, killer cocktails, and cozy vibes, Pitt Street Station in downtown Carlisle is the spot. With wide-open windows perfect for people-watching and drinks almost too pretty to drink, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to linger.
Whether it’s a low-key date night or weekend bites with friends, here’s what we loved:
• Pork Wings (GF) — Mojo Mustard, Station BBQ, Sweet & Sour
• Meatball Sliders — Carwood Farm Meatballs, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Ricotta Whip, Toasted Brioche
• Tampa Cuban — Ham, Mojo Pulled Pork, Salami, Swiss, Pickles, Hot Honey Mustard, Pressed Baguette
• Fried Thigh Deluxe — Chipotle-Buttermilk Brine, Lettuce, Marinated Tomato, Garlic Aioli, Toasted Brioche
Every bite? Chef’s kiss.
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Dad’s Garage Grill & Burger House: Where Flavor Meets Fuel
If juicy fried chicken and stacked burgers speak your love language, listen up.
Back by popular demand — we hit up Dad’s Garage Grill & Burger House in downtown Mechanicsburg after your recommendations, and you were so right. This hidden gem is packed with big flavor and serious comfort food vibes.
Here’s what we devoured:
• The Meltdown — 10oz fresh patty melt with grilled onions and Swiss on grilled rye
• The Louisiana Burger — Blackened 10oz patty with bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and all the fixings
• Fried Chicken Meal — 4 pieces of golden-crispy perfection
If it’s not already on your radar, now’s the time. Trust us — you’ll taste the hype.