Things To Do In Amish Country


Amish Buggy Rides

  Choose between a famous 5 mile Covered Bridge ride, 4 mile ride

  through the Amish Farmland, or an Original Ride Around Town.

Lancaster Counties Most Celebrated Kitchen

Stroll through our village of 42 shops and restaurants built around our nationally celebrated Jam & Relish Kitchen. Sample pepper jam, watch fudge being rolled, go for a horse drawn carriage ride, listen as Banjo Jimmy plays a tune and much more.

Amish Country Homestead/ Amish Tours / Experience Theater

                                 Take a closer look at the lifestyle of the Modern Amish

             Discover the Amish way of life at this                        intresting,informative, and educational village.

  Amish Farm and House

       See a charming, Pennsylvania Dutch farm in operation, complete with farm animals and fowl. Learn about the Old Order Amish.                

     Old Order Amish Tours oldordertours@msn.com

Let us show you beautiful Lancaster County the way you should see it. Our tours are authentic, private, not commercial, and respectful to our Amish friends.

The Mennonite Information Center offers information and insight on the life and beliefs of the Amish and Mennonites.

Covered Bridges in Lancaster and Berks County
Covered bridges brings to mind thoughts of old charm and romance!

Driving Tours in Lancaster County:

Lititz and its Countryside
Gather some travel tips at the PA Dutch Visitors Center and then depart for a journey to four historic covered bridges, meandering through north Central Lancaster County countryside and town of Lititz, with its galleries, sweets and salty treats!

Northern Amish Countryside
Begin your journey in the town of Ephrata and travel through Northern Lancaster County countryside, past Amish farms and schools, plus five historically-preserved covered bridges. Along the way, enjoy a hearty meal at a popular smorgasbord, stroll around a farmers' market and learn about a 1700s religious community.

Southern Amish Countryside
Beginning in Strasburg, travel the twists and turns of Southern Lancaster County's beautiful back roads, passing four historic covered bridges, one-room schoolhouses and farms along the way. During your journey, stop in Christiana and learn about its history and role in the Underground Railroad.

Scenic Parks & Preserves
Starting at the PA Dutch Visitors Bureau, journey through picturesque Southern Lancaster County countryside, which gives way to beautiful woods and natural preserves. Along the way, explore seven historic covered bridges and enjoy a variety of attractions and shops, particularly in Strasburg and Downtown Lancaster.

Historic Rivertowns & Western Villages
As you travel between five unique covered bridges throughout western Lancaster County, stop and experience the historic towns of Marietta, Columbia, Mount Joy and Manheim. Along the way, you'll enjoy the Susquehanna River, unique museums, a farmers' market, brewery and family attractions offering laser tag, dairy tours and renaissance fun! 

Driving Tours in Berks County:

Rattle the boards of Berks County's five remaining Covered Bridges as you joyride to a simpler time through

enchanted shadows, swirling with stories of stolen kisses and generations of departed souls.

The Covered Bridge Tour is a self-guided driving tour which takes about 3 hours to complete. For more

information or to receive a copy of the GRCVB Covered Bridge Tour call 800-443-6610 or 610-375-4085.www.readingberkspa.com