Bedford Springs Resort

Recently we meandered to the newly renovated Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs Pennsylvania. Attracted by this resort's amazing history, I was excited to visit a place where presidents and historical figures had stayed. In the 1800s, President James Buchanan made Bedford Springs his summer White House and Henry Ford came to this idyllic place to "take the waters". The three year, one hundred twenty million dollar renovation was well worth the time and expense. It has been restored to the way it looked in the 1800s. There is a Greek style portico with Doric columns at the entrance, wallpaper, fabrics, furnishings, wooden floors and carpets of the era, and a 1905 spring fed indoor swimming pool, one of the first in the whole country. In addition, there are tennis courts, a spa, and miles of hiking and biking trails. The original inn opened in 1809 with twenty four rooms, but now there are two hundred sixteen rooms with goose down comforters, armoires, free standing Chevalier mirrors and marble bathrooms. You can choose from five restaurants including one that has part of an original cabin wall in it. This is the perfect getaway, so what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to age old elegance at the Bedford Springs Resort. Did I forget to mention that they serve afternoon tea and treats every afternoon?