Robert Fulton, who invented the first steamboat, was from Lancaster County. When you stay overnight in Lancaster you can stay at the Fulton Steamboat Inn, a top-rated hotel designed in the shape of a steamboat.
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All the decorations and treatments throughout the hotel are first class and nautical or Victorian in theme to align with the steamboat image. You can even hear seagulls outside the hotel, and the stern of the ship (er, hotel) overlooks a large duck pond stocked with Koi.
The guest rooms at the Fulton Steamboat Inn are gorgeous in keeping with the nautical and Victorian theme of the hotel. They offer three decks of rooms. You can see their guest room configurations, virtual tours, and floor plans.
The Emporium Gift Shop is located off the hotel lobby.
Huckleberry Restaurant & Tavern
While aboard the Fulton Steamboat Inn, you can dine at the Huckleberry’s Restaurant and Huck’s Tavern. Their Victorian-themed dining room blends well with the hotel décor. This comfortable atmosphere serves delicious menu selections made with fresh local ingredients. It’s perfect for couples, families, and group dining. A children’s menu is available.