Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast

Today is National Hot Chocolate Day!

Each year on January 31, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage.
Hot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate, heated milk or water, and sugar. In America, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However, the two beverages are different. Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate
We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. We’re able to do this thanks to a process developed by father and son chemists. The thicker, more flavorful beverage, we make hot chocolate from ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. It’s also called drinking chocolate. Hot chocolate has also been around longer than hot cocoa. In the early 1800s, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. His son, Coenraad Johannes made those fats more soluble in water. Together their processes made cocoa powder possible. But before then, everyone drank hot chocolate. This thicker, creamier beverage often offered medicinal benefits for stomach ailments during the 19th century.
There are health benefits to drinking hot chocolate. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. It has also been shown that the cocoa beans help with digestion. The flavonoids that are found in the cocoa also have a positive effect on arterial health.
You saw it here, folks, chocolate IS good for you!!! Enjoy a hot chocolate or hot cocoa at The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast located in Marysville PA, on the Susquehanna River. Enjoy rooms with private baths, at home atmosphere, country setting and beautiful view of the river and mountains!! Visit our web page , and be sure to look at our guest reviews at Trip Advisor . Don't forget to check out our Facebook page for pictures, daily updates, and even more guest comments!
All you need to do, is call The Bridgeview, at 717-957-2438, and reserve your stay in Central PA!!

A Slice of History ~ Subway Cafe, Harrisburg PA

When visiting Central PA, it's a must to try a slice of history at Subway Cafe . Locals love their hand-thrown pizza, featuring a famous super-skinny crust, fresh toppings, plenty of cheese and topped (Yes, Topped!) with a layer of homemade sauce. It is not your typical pizza pie!!! While eating their pizza, get a 32 ounce fishbowl of beer to wash it down!! Unique is an understatement for the Subway Cafe!!
Donato, Sr. and Liana Giusti opened the Subway Cafe in July of 1948. Now, thousands have stopped at the two-story brick building with its tall neon sign for the old-world pizzas. The couple took over the restaurant at 1000 Herr St. and unknowingly built a landmark! 74 years later and it's still going strong!!!!
Another unique place in Central PA is The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast. We are located on the banks of the Susquehanna River overlooking northern Harrisburg, the Blue Mountains and the famous Rockville Bridge. At the Bridgeview you are guaranteed a clean, comfortable room with a private bath, WiFi, individual A/C, and a delicious breakfast to start your day off right! You can sit in our indoor sitting room and enjoy the fantastic views of Rockville Bridge, Susquehanna River, Blue Mountains and wildlife that surround our establishment! Call 717-957-2438 to reserve your room, and be sure to check our guest comments on Trip Advisor .

Winter Birding at The Bridgeview B&B

Birding through the seasons in Pennsylvania
Birding activity at the start of our calendar year depends largely on the severity of the winter. The hardiest of birds remain in January. Topping the list, resident birds are juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, finches, song sparrows, blue jays, a few woodpeckers, the ever-present crow, hawks and Bald Eagles. Some game birds, such as the Ring-necked Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey, also stay with us and some ducks may linger around or even reside the whole winter, provided there is open water. Birding in January can still be enjoyable and rewarding.
From wildlife of all sorts to the gorgeous scenic backdrop of Central Pennsylvania's Blue Mountains, The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast is a nature lovers dream! The Bridgeview provides several different indoor and outdoor ways to observe nature's beauty for that photo op or to leisurely sit and gaze the day away. We feature comfortable rooms all with private baths, Wifi and a delicious breakfast. Visit our website for a virtual tour, and be sure to look at all of the guest comments on Trip Advisor . Make the Bridgeview B&B your winter relaxation destination for the Central PA area by calling 717-957-2438.

Antiquing in Central PA

Looking for some unique gifts, undiscovered treasure or that lost family heirloom? We have many great places for antiquing within a short drive from the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast.
Here are three wonderful spots for antique hunting in Lewisburg, Pa.
Rollermills Antique Center
Explore the Rollermills Antique Center, a 5-story restored historic flour mill features over 400 dealers with quality merchandise and undiscovered goodies! Displays reveal a variety of antique furniture, vintage clothing, model railroading collectibles and much more! A glass case room is filled of small antiques, glassware, and collectible items.
The Street Of Shops
Browse through The Street Of Shops located completely indoors offering one of the most unique shopping experiences around. Open 7 days a week year round, featuring over 100 merchants with a wide selection of merchandise, antiques, pottery, vintage furniture, PA handcrafted items, historical collectibles and much more!
Silver Moon Antiques
Silver Moon Flea Market is open every Sunday with over 50,000 square feet inside and an acre of open air spaces with over 100 vendors. At the back of the flea market you'll find the Silver Moon Antiques, which has 20,000 square feet of fine antiques and collectibles.
When visiting Central Pennsylvania's finest antiquing locations remember to choose The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast as your lodging destination for the Susquehanna Valley area of Central PA. We are located a scenic one-hour drive from Lewisburg PA and offer comfortable lodging with a laid back atmosphere. Book a room by calling 717-957-2438. Tour our facility online for pictures of our rooms with private baths and daily blogs to see what's new! Also be sure to look at the great testimonials on Trip Advisor to see why our guests can't wait to return!