You’ll find Bird-in-Hand in the middle of the Amish Country, conveniently located only 2 miles north of Route 30 and 4 miles west of Intercourse, PA. That means you’ll find numerous Amish-related attractions, peaceful countryside, and other points of interest in Bird-in-Hand, Ronks, Smoketown, and the surrounding area.
You’ll find lots of activities in Bird-in-Hand for kids and grown-ups alike! Hop aboard a tour bus, scooter, or even a hot air balloon. Visit the local farmer’s market. Take in a family-friendly magic show, broadway-style play, or immersive theater experience. Visit a wine gallery, play miniature golf, ride in a horse-and-buggy, learn about the Amish in a one-room schoolhouse, visit a petting zoo, take an airplane ride at the nearby Smoketown Airport (which bills itself as “Aviation’s Gateway to Amish Country, PA”), or try out archery.
Bird-in-Hand is also just minutes away from many other nearby attractions in Intercourse, PA, along U.S. Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway), and in Strasburg.
There’s lots to see and do in Bird-in-Hand, PA for the entire family!
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Bring your family to Water’s Edge and enjoy a timeless activity for all ages. Our two 18-hole courses, located in the heart of Dutch Country, will excite and challenge the young and old alike. Make sure to visit the Bird-In-Hand Petting zoo and stop in for a scoop of hand-dipped Turkey Hill ice cream!
230 North Ronks Road
Ride like the Amish do… with a Horse and Buggy view! Our Amish drivers escort you through working Amish farms. Several family priced ride options available. ASK ABOUT OUR Private Rides! Group tours welcome. Located at Plain and Fancy Farm just east of Bird-in-Hand along Route 340.
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike
Tour the only officially designated “Heritage Site” Amish house. Explore the nine rooms as your certified guide unravels the riddles of Amish clothing and life without electricity. Sit at authentic Amish desks in the Fisher One-Room School and learn how eight grades are taught in one room.
Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School
Amish Experience
Enjoy the emotional story of “Jacob’s Choice” in the Amish Experience Theater. Explore the Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School. Discover the spectacular beauty of the Amish farmlands on your 14-passenger shuttle, led by a certified Amish Country tour guide.
Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Visit three real Amish homes. Meet a farmer at milking time, a craftsman in their workshop, and a family at home. We work with 30 authentic Amish households not normally open to the public. This exclusive tour takes 14 people maximum to ensure everyone interacts with the Amish hosts.
Amish Experience Visit-in-Person Tour
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
The Amish Experience is a complete interpretive center focusing on Amish culture and heritage. Completely surrounded by Amish farmland along Route 340, the experience offers “Jacob’s Choice” in the Amish Experience multi-media Theater, guided walking tours of an Amish House & School, and guided bus tours of the Amish farmland.
Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
We are located in the heart of scenic PA Dutch Country. Bird-in-Hand is a quaint village where visitors find treasures that will satisfy everyone from quilting and crafting enthusiasts to those who enjoy shopping the bounty of an authentic farmers market.
2710 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Discover the world of the Amish today through the emotional struggle of the Fisher family to preserve 400 years of tradition. Five screens, smoke, fire, wind and special effects immerse you in this dramatic story as you experience what it’s really like to be Amish.
Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater
Amish Experience311 Airport Drive, Smoketown, PA 17576, 717-394-6476
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