The Unique Cultural Experience You Can Only Enjoy Right Here In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 03, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Living in Pennsylvania inevitably means driving alongside, or behind, a horse and buggy every so often and passing through Amish country during our travels. A rite of passage for many travelers to Pennsylvania is a visit to Lancaster County, home to the United States’ largest Amish population. Lancaster also lays claim to America’s oldest Amish attraction, which welcomes visitors to get a glimpse of Amish life and promises a unique cultural experience.
Carve out at least a few hours for your visit to The Amish Farm and House in Lancaster, a unique Amish attraction that has been introducing visitors to Amish life since 1955.
The Amish Farm and House offers guided and self-guided tours. If you're up for it and have the time, you might want to do both. The guided house tour lasts around half an hour and offers a closer look at Amish life.
An Amish family once lived in the farmhouse (and owned the farmland) that dates back to 1805.
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For a view of Amish life in Lancaster, join the 90-minute guided bus tour. During the tour, you'll explore Amish country, which includes stopping at local shops.
The Amish attraction offers a premium and classic bus tour. The premium tour includes the guided farmhouse tour while the classic features the self-guided farmhouse tour.
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Self-guided tours allow you to explore the 15-acre farm at your own pace. Whether you opt for a guided or a self-guided tour of the farmhouse, you'll see how the Amish live - from their clothes and decor to...
The kiddos will have a ton of fun, too, playing at the Kids' Fun Zone. If you're not in a hurry, bring a picnic and enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the tables at the pavilion.
The Amish attraction also hosts special tours throughout the year, including the Sunset Dinner Tour in the summer. After a tour of the Amish Farm and House, you'll head to a local Amish family's home for dinner.
Regularly check the website for upcoming events, including Fall Farm Days, Trick or Treat, and Santa & Goats.
What do you think about this unique cultural experience in Lancaster, Pennsylvania? Have you visited The Amish Farm and House? Let us know in the comments! While you’re in town, carve out time to visit Lancaster County Central Park, a family-friendly park in Pennsylvania with a pool, a skate park, and trails.
With all of the must-visit attractions in Lancaster, why not turn a day trip into an overnight or weekend getaway? Book a local Vrbo for a comfy night’s sleep.
