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The Pennsylvania Dutch Country of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!

Lancaster County

About 22,000 old order Amish live in Lancaster County, about half of the Amish people that call Pennsylvania home. They live in the southeast countryside around the towns of Ephrata, Bird-In-Hand, Intercourse, Paradise, and Strasburg, making this the 2nd oldest Old Order community in the country. As the Amish population grows, the four million tourists who journey this way each year are helping more and more of them make a living.

In Lancaster County, handmade Amish Quilts and Mennonite furniture, more like works of art than household goods, are sold from the makers own homes and at retail outlets. The Amish goal is to be self-sufficient from the outside World.

Amish View Inn & Suites

Draw back the curtains and take it all in. Lush Amish farmland, cows grazing in a nearby pasture, and a one-room schoolhouse on the horizon. You’ve just awakened in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County’s luxurious Amish View Inn.

Surrounded by Amish farms, Amish View provides the intimate atmosphere of a bed & breakfast with the amenities of an upscale

hotel. From extra fluffy bath towels to an included hot country breakfast, the goal is to make each guest feel special. The Amish View features kitchenettes, hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, whirlpools and fireplaces. A rich, warm, cozy and inviting décor greets you at every turn.

A truly relaxing and enjoyable ‘home away from home’ experience in the heart of Amish Country.

Day 1 – Home to Bird-in-Hand, PA

Our mid-morning, non-stop flight takes us to the Washington DC Reagan National airport where we are met by our deluxe motorcoach. A delightful drive thru the rolling Pennsylvania countryside brings us to the relaxing and charming Amish View Inn, our home for the entire stay. Dinner this evening is on your own and at your leisure at the “down home” Plain & Fancy Farm.

Lodging: Amish View Inn at Plain & Fancy Farm, Bird-In-Hand, PA (All 5 nights!)

Day 2 – Lancaster County

Relish breakfast this (and every) morning in the lovely dining room at Amish View Inn overlooking the peaceful farmlands outside your window. This morning a guide gives us an enlightening inside look at the Amish lifestyle of the area. The tour concludes at Kitchen Kettle Village. Ample free time gives you many choices for lunch on your own, countless gift and quilt shops, ice cream parlors, and even buggy rides. Later this afternoon we journey a few minutes away to the village of Ronks; before dinner you’ll have time to visit The Quilt Shop, Twin Brook Winery, The Wenger Gallery and The Gift Shop. Included dinner is at the world re-known Miller’s Smorgasbord, voted Lancaster County’s very best for many years.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 – Lancaster County

Fabulous hot breakfast is served at Amish View. The setting around Amish View is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Located as part of Plain & Fancy Farm, the grounds are well groomed with flowers and gardens. This morning no special events are planned, just so you can thoroughly explore and enjoy this delightful place where walking at your own pace is very inviting. Interesting attractions are: The Amish Experience Theater, Amish Country Homestead, Amish Gardens, Farm Animals, plus buggy rides. Following lunch, we depart for a cruise of the beautiful Susquehanna River aboard the paddle wheeler “The Pride of Susquehanna.” This evening we enjoy dinner at the nationally acclaimed Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and a grand performance of Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun.”

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 – Lancaster County

Enjoy another incredible breakfast at Amish View. Then, in preparation for the amazing production we will witness later, we experience a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Sight and Sound Theater. Lunch will be on your own from many choices during some free time at the Rockvale Outlet Center. Later this afternoon is an experience of a lifetime – A musical production unlike you’ve ever witnessed before! World famous Sight & Sound Theater, featuring a 300 foot long wrap around stage with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and special effects, presents “Jonah.” Following the musical we enjoy dinner at the Hershey’s Farm Restaurant before returning to the Inn.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 – Lancaster County

Breakfast at Amish View – Life is good! This morning’s plans include the Landis Valley Village & Museum, which is dedicated to the demonstration of early Pennsylvania Amish & German life. Featured are costumed guides, authentic Victorian buildings, horse drawn wagon rides, local cheeses, and wines. Especially delightful will be our included lunch at the Village. This afternoon offers the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in the charming village of Lititz. Returning we celebrate our journey with a farewell dinner that wraps up our whole experience of this wonderful place, none other than, Amish farm style at the Plain and Fancy Farm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Strasburg to Home

Our final, “can’t believe it’s already over” breakfast at Amish View!  This morning we pack up for a mid-morning departure from our lovely “home-away-from-home.” However, our amazing experiences have not yet come to an end. We journey to Strasburg to explore the incredible Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Later we board the train for an authentic rail journey across the Amish countryside in a vintage railcar. Then it’s on to the National Christmas Center. Enjoy the magic, memories, history, and traditions of Christmas, complete with a recreation of a 1950’s Woolworth’s Dime Store. We leave Lancaster County and depart for home from Baltimore International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast