I've got to hand it to Double Vision Acres -- they know how to make farm life fun. Their Facebook…read morepage says, "I'm Megan! I am a young farmer in Carlisle, PA. We specialize in providing local meat, eggs, and agritourism." And honestly, Megan's doing a phenomenal job bringing the community together around agriculture. I first stopped by Double Vision Acres over the summer just to check it out and was impressed with their farm store and selection of butchered meats. But when I saw they were hosting an event called Flannel Fest, I knew I had to make a return trip. I mean... free parking, free admission, free live music, and free petting zoo access if you wore flannel? Challenge accepted. I got there around 1:30 p.m. and found plenty of parking in the field just a short walk from all the action. The parking attendant was super helpful and friendly -- always a good sign. The place was hopping, with families, couples, and plenty of folks in flannel soaking up a perfect sunshiney fall day. Cody Ross Smith was performing live, the music was great, and the overall vibe was exactly what you want from a fall festival -- laid-back, cheerful, and full of small-town charm. Fire pits were burning, hay bales had been turned into makeshift couches, and kids were running around between the petting zoo and the play areas, having a fantastic day! The farm store was open too, selling baked goods, meats, and handmade soaps and lotions. It was the kind of afternoon that makes you wish fall could stick around forever. Huge kudos to Double Vision Acres for not just running a farm, but building a sense of community around it. Well-organized, family-friendly, and totally worth the drive. If you're looking for a place that serves up wholesome small-town fun with a side of s'mores and livestock -- this is it. I came for the flannel, stayed for the vibes, and left smelling faintly of hay and happiness.

What a great small local business I really enjoyed talking to the owners they are very friendly, I…read morealso love the farm so many different animals to see. They have a wide range of local meats, milk, paintings, crafts, breads , and honey just a small list of things to mention, a place you just have to check out!!

I always appreciate when small businesses open and make a mark in a community, this one surely fits…read morethe bill. Located in the old K&G Hardware store of childhood (with the same creaky wood floors), it's conveniently located on Railroad with parking out back. The Book Bar is part book store, part cafe, and part community meeting space. They've utilized the large store area with cozy sofa lounge spaces, a full cafe bar at the back left with coffee, tea, pastries, etc. To the right are shelves of books, both new and used. Prices are reasonable for a small business. They even have a house blend of coffee, available to drink in the cafe or beans to go, which is made by a local roaster in Cleona. The owners are super friendly and thoughtful about what they want this place to be. I talked to them about their events, including already popular book clubs that meet in the lounge area. It sounds like a great place to meet other people while talking about your favorite books. For people with kids, the children's section is super cute, and also has some cozy seating areas to peruse the books. Book stores are a precious commodity in this time, and it's great for a community like Palmyra to have one like this. Definitely check it out!

Lovely, cute place to visit. Love the book selections and…read morethe drinks were amazing! Friendly owner. My latte was made with the wrong flavoring and it was immediately remade. I have been to other places where they hesitantly ask "are you sure?" about taking the wrong drink, but in this case it was immediately addressed and I was provided a fresh correctly made latte. Love the atmosphere and saw some authors with their books talking to various customers. Free street 2 hour parking. The lavender latte and Redrum are delicious

What a joy to have a bookshop above a farmer's market! Lady Matilda and I schedule our quarterly…read morevisit to the Farmer's Market when the store is open. Check the days and hours before you visit. Lady Matilda and I come to the market for our meats and spices, grab a soft pretzel or three from the Amish kiosk, and see what the Bookworm has to surprise us. It's a friendly shop where they remember you and your tastes. I've converted a lot of clients and friends in the area who were quick to dismiss it as just another dirt-mall book dump. Absolutely not. The store carries the professionalism of classic independent booksellers with the fun of a friendly mom-and-pop store. Take a break from the busy market on your next visit.

This little gem of a used bookstore can be found inside the delightful West Shore Farmer's Market…read more You might think at first that there isn't much to see, but when approaching the store inside the market, you come to discover that what exists in the hallway is only the outside of the Bookworm Bookstore. There's so much to see inside, with all kinds of book genres all well-organized and easy to search. The staff was incredibly friendly and approached me twice to ask if there was something they could help me find. They knew where everything was and knew sometimes even before they'd look what was on the shelves and what wasn't (or what just sold a couple of days/weeks ago). Very insightful and their kindness made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for the used book lover!