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Visiting Amish Country? Here is what you need to know

Amish people are known for their strict culture and their simple ways of living. Over the years, Amish country has been able to lure curious tourists with its heritage and the American Music Theatre, which draws many tourists from around the word. The history of this Pennsylvanian country goes back to the early 1700 when native settlement started. A cultural and architectural central, Amish Country has a nice market place, music and art galleries as well as old antique stores. One has to travel 70 miles from Philadelphia and 110 miles from Washington to reach here. The surrounding of Amish country has a countryside view that adds to the existing beautiful aura of this place. This place also features modern malls, amusement parks called Dutch Wonderland and plenty of other hot attractions that draw kids as well as older peoples. Bird-in-hand, Ephrata, Intercourse and Strasburg are few neighboring towns here.

  1. The Quit Museum: Ideal for gaining insight into the Amish settlement, this museum is located about 10 miles east of Lancaster and displays antiques and quilts. They also provide information on modern quilt making and have a gift shop with fork objects. If lucky enough to time your visit, you can attend exhibitions, like A Showcase of Quilts: Dazzling Contemporary Creations, here.
  2. Mascot Mill and Rressler Ressler family home: Amish Country is famous for its countryside views and simple environment, such as this family home situated at the heart of the country. It was originally built in 1855 and even has a water-powered grain mill that some find uses with the local farmers. Made up of stone, this building has creeks that are an ideal spot for daytime activities.
  3. Covered Bridge diving tour: Explore the country’s earliest communal societies and discover the heritage of age old dance, art and architecture. These tours start in the town of Ephrata and another through the town of Cristina. Along the way one sees number of school houses, sweet shops and many more country side attractions. Butcher’s Mill built in 1881 is hidden among the country bushes and situated on the Co calico Creek Rd. The original covered bridge was destroyed in 1881 and again rebuilt in 1882; and today, it’s the shortest bridge on earth that is still in use for convenience. This bridge is also famous for being the meeting spot of President James Buchanan’s private meetings with his fiancé.
  4. Lititz Moravian Church Square Archives & Museums: This museum features old diaries, ledgers, garments and furniture used by the early Lititz community. George Washington inaugurated this stone building, situated nine miles north of Lancaster, which served as hospital during the Revolutionary War. Among the collections, you would find large stack of early musical instruments. This place is open May to October, only on Fridays and Saturdays.
  5. Mennonite Information Centre: This small museum exhibits short films on Amish heritage and faith. They also have a bookstore, which includes literature on the same topics. Moreover, it offers visitors with guided tours. Visitors may enjoy Mennonite Bed & Breakfast, which owes its origin to various interpretations over Amish beliefs. Here you will find countless farmlands where Amish people still use indigenous practices. Aside from doing so, they are friendly enough to accept visitors and their questions.

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