In Lancaster County Pennsylvania there is a thriving Old Order Amish and Mennonite community. Their heritage goes back hundreds of years, and although society around them has changed, they still live and work very much like their forefathers. Because they wear plain, solid-color clothing, they are also known as the “Plain People”. Lancaster County has some of the most productive farmland in the country and our Amish neighbors tend their fields with mule or horse-drawn equipment. Their horse and buggies are a common sight on our roads. You will see hitching rails at shops, banks and many other businesses throughout Lancaster County. In addition to their horse and buggies for getting around, the Amish will use high-wheeled scooters and the Mennonites will use bicycles. The children will also use in-line roller blades. Children attend Amish and Old Order Mennnonite one-room schoolhouses through the eighth grade. They do not have electricity or phones in their homes, keeping the modern world from intruding into their lives. The Amish have a strong devotion to God and family and live within a caring, supportive community. A barn raising is a well known example of the Amish community coming together when tragedy strikes to offer support and help to the family. Obedience, humility, simplicity and hard work are the cornerstones of Amish life.

Come and experience the culture of the oldest Amish community in the world.

There are many places to visit to learn about the "Plain People". Be sure to ask your Authentic Innkeeper for their favorites.

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A is for Amish Buggy Rides 312 Paradise Lane Bird-in-Hand, Pa 717-687-5000 www.AisforAmishBuggyRides.com Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides Rt 340 @ Plain n Fancy Farm Bird-in-Hand, Pa 17505 717-768-8828 www.amishbuggyrides.com Amish Barn Buggy Rides 3029 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, Pa 17505 717-768-8886 www.amishbarnbuggyrides.com Amish Country Tours Rt 340 @ Plain n Fancy Farm Bird-in-Hand, Pa 717-768-3600 x 210 www.amishexperience.com Amish Farm and House 2395 Lincoln Highway East (RT 30) Lancaster, Pa 717-394-6185 www.amishfarmandhouse.com Amish Farmland Tours Visitor's Center 501 Greenfield Rd Lancaster, Pa 1-800-PADUTCH www.padutchcountry.com Amish Farm and House Countryside Tours 2395 Lincoln Highway East (RT 30) Lancaster, Pa 717-394-6185 www.amishfarmandhouse.com Ed's Buggy Rides Rt 896 Ronks, Pa 717-687-0360 www.edsbuggyrides.com Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society 2215 Millstream Rd Lancaster, Pa 17602 717-393-9745 www.lmhs.org Mennonite Information Center 2209 Millstream Rd Lancaster, Pa 17602 717-299-0954 www.mennonniteinfoctr.org

AAA Buggy Rides 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse, Pa 17534 717-989-2829 www.aaabuggyrides.com Abe's Buggy Rides 2596 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, Pa 717-392-1794 www.abesbuggyrides.com Amish Country Homestead Rt 340 @ Plain n Fancy Farm Bird-in-Hand, Pa 717-768-3600 x 210 www.amishexperience.com Amish Experience Theater Rt 340 @ Plain n Fancy Farm Bird-in-Hand, Pa 717-768-3600 x 210 www.amishexperience.com Amish Village Rt 896 Ronks, Pa 717-687-5811 www.amishvillage.com Lancaster Amish Tours 35 Chickadee Circle Leola, Pa 17540 717-656-2812 www.lancasteramishtours.com Old Order Amish Tours 63 Eastbrook Rd, Rt 896 North Ronks, Pa 17572 717-299-6535