Wilkum! Founded in 1729, Lancaster County still has so much to offer families. There are amusement parks and numerous museums as well as other outdoor or sporting activities. There are many Amish-related sites. In essence, there is truly something for everyone here. Many families come just for the shopping outlets located on Route 30. Some come for the trains that Strasburg boasts. Some families come simply to see the Amish and their simple, peaceful, quiet way of life.
Decide what activities would interest your family. If you would like to take a buggy ride, there are many "English," as the Amish call outsiders, who run buggy ride businesses. These are genuine buggies, just like the Amish would ride in. There are also a few companies that provide tours through the Amish countryside. If you are interested in trains, plan a visit to Strasburg, often referred to as Traintown.
Reserve your sleeping arrangements as far in advance as possible to make sure you get the best deal. Look into staying at the Red Caboose Restaurant and Motel, where the family caboose offers a double bed and four bunks, sleeping a couple and up to four children after you enjoy dinner in a refurbished 80-ton P-70 coach!
Learn about the Amish lifestyle. Include a visit to the Amish Country Homestead or the Amish Experience Theater, both in Bird-in-Hand. The Amish Village in Ronks offers a glimpse at an educational village. Amish are known for their quilts. If your visit includes the village of Intercourse, be sure to include the People's Place Quilt Museum in your travels.
Sample some genuine Lancaster County food! Lancaster County is home to pretzel and chocolate factories, as well as numerous Pennsylvania Dutch cooking and bakeries.
