Experience Amish Country

Learn about the Amish lifestyle here in Lancaster County by taking a buggy ride, touring an Amish home, schoolhouse and barn, savoring PA Dutch cuisine, and even staying on a farm.

Morning

Amish Village and Backroads Bus Tour is a 12-acre village featuring a guided house tour, a lesson in a traditional one-room schoolhouse, farm animals, and the chance to tour the countryside and see Amish working in the fields. After the tour, wander the village for a peaceful morning experience.
Estimated Time: 1-3 hours

Amish Farm & House offers a living heritage experience where guests can learn about the Amish through a farm tour, ride on the "scooter run," tour of an authentic schoolhouse, and even a 90-minute bus tour. After the tour, wander the peaceful 15-acre farm and be sure to ask penty of questions!
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

Mennonite Life Visitors Center provides information and insight into the life and beliefs of Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster, PA. For even more knowledge from a local guide, your family can request a step-on guide to take you on a tour around the county in your own car. They'll take you to places of interest that go beyond the living heritage attractions.
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours for a tour plus visit to the Visitors Center

Afternoon

The Amish Experience has a "can't-miss" tour if you're interested in learning more about the Amish - from the Amish themselves. The VIP (Visit in Person) tour offers an intimate visit to three Amish properties to experience how they milk cows without electricity, observe their craft, and visit a family for an informal chat.
Estimated Time: 3 hours

Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides gives you a chance to experience a different mode of transportation - horse & buggy! Choose the tour that's right for your group, either the 20-minute Cookie Run tour, 30-minute Amish Town tour, or the 60-minute Amish Farm Tour. A buggy ride gives you a chance to slow down, and take in the countryside.
Estimated Time: 20 minutes - 1 hour

Strasburg Scooters Tours offers a faster way to experience the backroads. Their Covered Bridge Tour takes you past Amish one-room schoolhouses, farms with families working in the field, and through covered bridges that dot the Lancaster County countryside. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the area, bridges, and Amish culture.
Estimated Time: 3 hours

Evening

Beacon Hollow Farm Amish Guest House is open for visitors to stay on a working Amish dairy farm in the heart of Amish Country. A stay on this farm provides the chance to unwind, unplug, and refresh after a day of learning. Relax by the creek as you watch the Amish work in their farms.

Neffdale Farm of Paradise gives guests the chance to relax in the country, while still being close to the Lancaster County action. A stay at this farm gives you a real life look into life on the farm, while offering a comfortable stay.

Verdant View Farm Bed & Breakfast welcomes guests to rise and shine, put on their boots, and take part in the morning chores. While staying at Verdant View, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep followed by a family-style, farm-to-table breakfast with fresh eggs, Amish-made yogurt, and breads with home-made jam.