Duration: 2 hours
Are you interested in visiting the Amish Country? Have you heard that it's a very tight-knit and "traditional" place? Well, here is a tour through the areas of Holmes and Wayne counties to which many visitors flock every year. This tour features pictures of authentic Amish homes, barns, fields and other locales throughout these counties. The author also provides an extensive list of suggestions on places to visit while in the area.
The author, Thomas N. Hare, is a native of Dayton, OH and currently resides in West Chester, OH with his wife and three children. Mr. Hare has an extensive background in tourism and business development for over 20 years throughout the United States and overseas. The author has worked on behalf of some of the largest cities in America to help brand them as major tourist destinations through non-traditional media such as cruise ships, luxury trains and international TV networks. Along with his writing projects on locales throughout the world, Mr. Hare has also collaborated with several state and national tourism agencies to ensure that their destinations are properly represented in media outlets. The author's greatest passion is to encourage the growth of small business and entrepreneurship by providing direction in areas which are normally overlooked. The author has a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Francis University in Hotel Administration.
Although no experience is required to take this tour, the author recommends that all travelers be familiar with their direction and how to get around their destination.
As a reader you are allowed to add comments or share stories about your own experiences while visiting these locations and post any pictures you feel would help others find their way in the area.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: loKal Experiences, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Parking spot to start the downtown tour....
Stop At: Penn Square Grille
Learn about the history of historic Penn Square
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lancaster City Visitor Center, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Brief overview of the most famous people from Lancaster
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
We will stop and learn about the rich history of this iconic and historic theater.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Lancaster Central Market, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
We will then take a delightful stroll through the beautiful streets and byways of downtown Lancaster. You will discover a city of today, steeped in the history and traditions of over 250 years of America's colorful and exciting past.
Stop At: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
We will see an archaeological dig of Thaddeus Stevens original property and learn about the history of the Underground Railroad.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rick's Place
A stop to see a 'certain chocolate icon's' original store!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
We will tour one of the oldest church's in the state (1730)
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Lancaster County Prison
Pass by to observe the English Castle architecture.
Pass By: Hans Herr House Museum, Willow Street, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
We will then visit the oldest settlement in Lancaster County, followed by a trip to one of our 19 remaining covered bridges...
Stop At: Down On The Farm Creamery
You'll get to choose from more than a dozen homemade ice cream varieties included in the experience (full scoop in a cone or dish), followed by stop at a scenic looking spot for pictures....
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Windmill Farm, Ronks, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Private tour of an Amish farm where you can feed bottle-feed calves and milk cows by hand among interacting with many other types of farm animals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pickup & Return:
403 Bank Barn Ln
Traveler pickup is offered
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Returns to original departure point.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Includes:
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Old Windmill Farm
Does not include:
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
