Pennsylvania Dutch Country Tourist Guide

Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or PA Dutch Country, provides a glimpse into this authentic Pennsylvania Dutch town located on US Route 30 in south central Pennsylvania. As the oldest inland town in America, the area is steeped in Amish heritage and in many ways is a place where time stands almost still.

Lancaster County is a popular tourist destination, due mostly to the many plain sect residents, known as the Amish or PA. The term 'Pennsylvania Dutch' comes from the earlier use of "Dutch" to apply to all immigrants from Europe speaking German. There is no better place in the country to experience the various forms of Amish culture. People living in these quaint villages’ stage reenactments and visitors will find antiques, arts and crafts of all kinds.

Lancaster Pennsylvania attracts more and more visitors year after year by its Hospitality. Lancaster County - PA Dutch Country has to offer you to feel you the comfort of Home Away From Home by Lancaster Hotels/Motels/Inns, Bed and Breakfast, Resorts, Farm Bed and Breakfast, Vacation Rentals and Cabins, Campgrounds.

The relaxed environment in PA Dutch Country promotes a laid back attitude and slow paced lifestyle. Horse and buggy are the most popular form of transportation in this county. Buggy rides are offered by several family owned operations. The Amish Farm and House on Lincoln Highway East is a work farm. Visitors are invited to stop by and view the barns and farm animals. Visitors will love to visit popular attraction including Theatres, Amusement Park, Maize Farm, Pennsylvania Rail Road and many more Lancaster PA Attractions.

Shopping in Lancaster; Shop Lovers describes Lancaster Pennsylvania as a Shopping Paradise. Enjoy your shopping at more than 200 Outlet Stores (Where you can not beat the deal), Malls, Amish Quilts and Amish Made Furniture and at Local Shops.

People who are interested in purchasing authentic crafts will find a wide variety of furniture, quilts and foods. Mennonite and Amish women have been crafting intricate quilts since the mid 19th century. These items are symbols of frugality serving not only as warmth in the winter but also as a source of entertainment for those who create them.

Dutch Country Food – Lancaster County Pennsylvania has to offer a lot options for food from Dutch Cuisine, Family Style Dinning, Smorgasbords, International Cuisine, Fine Dining and even you can enjoy Dinner with Amish Family.

The Lancaster County region is ideal for people who want to explore the countryside. Amish Lancaster County Pennsylvania has 28 covered bridges which is the largest share having Covered bridges than anywhere else in the world.