Lancaster County is known for its Amish communities, scenic farmland, horse-drawn buggies, and Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. Visitors can learn about Amish life through guided countryside tours, historic farmhouses, cultural exhibits, and buggy rides along rural roads.
Whether you want to explore Amish history, visit local businesses or experience the countryside by horse and buggy, these five attractions offer different ways to discover Amish Country near Lancaster, PA.
E. J. Bowman House Bed & Breakfast is located on Lititz Pike between downtown Lititz and Lancaster, making it a convenient home base for exploring the area.
Discover Lancaster County through guided tours focused on local culture, food, and history. Lokal Experiences offers six tour options, including Amish and non-Amish experiences, for visitors who want to learn more about the people and traditions of the area.
This is a good option if you prefer an organized tour that introduces you to Lancaster County beyond its most familiar attractions.
Address: 128 E Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17602
The Amish Farm & House combines a visit to a historic Amish farmhouse with guided tours of the surrounding countryside. Tours begin at an original Amish farm that is no longer operating and may include stops at Amish businesses.
Choose this experience if you want to learn about Amish home life while also seeing the farmland and communities that make Lancaster County distinctive.
Address: 2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602
See Lancaster County from a traditional horse-drawn buggy with Abe’s Buggy Rides, which has been operating since 1968. Five tour options give visitors different ways to experience the rural landscape around Bird-in-Hand.
A buggy ride is a memorable choice for anyone who wants to slow down and see Amish Country from a different perspective.
Address: 2596 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
The Amish Experience offers several ways to learn about Amish beliefs, family life, and traditions. Begin with Jacob’s Choice, a film about a young man deciding whether to join the Amish church or leave the community. You can also tour an Amish home and an attached one-room schoolhouse.
Additional guided tours provide opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. The attraction also lists Amish home dinners on select dates; check its current schedule and reservation requirements before planning your visit.
This is a particularly useful stop for visitors who want historical and cultural context before exploring Amish Country.
Address: 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides combines a horse-drawn buggy tour with stories about the religious and cultural traditions of Lancaster County. Guides discuss Anabaptist communities, including the Amish, Mennonites, Dunkards, and Brethren.
Consider this tour if you are interested in the history and beliefs of the communities you see throughout the countryside, as well as the buggy ride itself.
Address: 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
Five guest rooms in an 1860 Italianate home on Lititz Pike, halfway between downtown Lititz and Lancaster. Every room has a fireplace and a private bath. Every morning starts with a gourmet breakfast.
Questions before you book? Call us at (717) 519-0808 or send us a note.
