The Tiny Amish Town In Pennsylvania That's The Perfect Day Trip Destination
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 27, 2018
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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.
PA makes day-tripping easy. Then, again, we have so many potential day trip destinations that whittling them down to one can be quite challenging. If you’re on the hunt for a relaxing way to spend a day, journey to this tiny Amish town in Pennsylvania. There, you’ll get a glimpse of Amish life on an authentic buggy tour before exploring the rest of the town that draws tourists from all over the country.
Nestled in Lancaster County, Intercourse is home to just over 1,270 residents, including a large Amish population.
Start your visit in Intercourse with a horse-drawn buggy ride from AAA Buggy Rides. The tour company offers several options - from a four-mile buggy ride to an Amish dairy farm tour - to give you a glimpse of authentic Amish life.
Then, after your tour, how about a little shopping? Stop by Peaceful Valley Furniture, brimming with handmade Amish furniture from rocking chairs to birdhouses.
And, if you're into quilting or just want a locally-made quilt, visit The Old Country Store. Carve out plenty of time to visit the quilt shop that also sells a selection of crafts and preserved foods, perfect souvenirs from Intercourse.
Finally, you're probably hungry right about now, right? Sit down to a meal at Kitchen Kettle Village, or head less than three miles to Gordonville's...
Have you ever been to this Amish town in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Then, click here to read about 10 of the best Amish restaurants in PA.
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