There is no place in the world like Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Out here you can find Amish communities keeping centuries-old traditions alive even as they share space with ultra-modern amusement parks and hotels. If you’re looking for a taste of the good old days that doesn’t leave your technology behind, here are three places to discover in Dutch Country.
The Amish Village
Located just east of Lancaster, the Amish Village provides a guided tour of the Amish lifestyle. Highlights include a real farm and schoolhouse, a petting zoo, a bus tour of Dutch Country back roads, and a shop with homemade food and goods. And even if you don’t visit the village, you’ll see plenty of horse-drawn Amish buggies and Amish-owned businesses as you explore Lancaster County.
Dutch Wonderland
Also east of Lancaster is Dutch Wonderland, an amusement park with plenty for young children to do that stays open even during the winter months. Attractions include roller coasters, the Dino Dig Site, and the Duke’s Lagoon water park.
The Drive In
Getting here is half the fun. No matter which direction you approach from, you’ll see plenty of rolling farmlands, winding rivers, and thickly forested mountains. You’ll see even more if you take the back roads, but in Lancaster County every route is scenic.
Whether you’re looking for living history or some of the most fun you’ll ever have, Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country have plenty of sights, sounds, and flavors you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
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