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Members of this conservative Christian faith came to Pennsylvania in the early 18th century to escape persecution in Europe for their Anabaptist beliefs. The Pennsylvania Amish community in Lancaster County is the oldest and largest Amish community in the United States, numbering about 30,000. The population has more than doubled in size in the past 20 years.

The Amish community is spanned throughout Lancaster and you can definitely see their mark wherever you go. Below is a list of fun activities for your family and yourself to get into while visit PA Dutch Country !

Quilts

Dutchland Quilts proudly delivers the exceptional artisanship of Amish quilts. Local Amish and Mennonite women hand make beautiful custom quilts for us to offer you. These handcrafted quilts are available in a wide variety of shades and patterns, and we work with you on the final design. We currently have three convenient locations in Ronks, Intercourse, and Lititz, Pennsylvania. 2851 A Lincoln Hwy E Ronks, PA 17572

Rieh’ls Quilts & Crafts There is no end to the beauty of the quilts available here.  All are stitched by hand and there is an endless choice of colors, patterns and sizes.  We also offer unusual crafts such as the wooden train whistles, baskets, brooms and scooters.  And there are many useful items for your home, family and even pets! 247 East Eby Road Leola, PA 17540

Village Quilts Only one of a kind quilts from the hands of individual quiltmakers. Study the character of each stitch. Seek the signature of the artist. Find your unique masterpiece to be cherished for generations. Our quiltmakers are selected from local communities for their individual artistic character and heirloom quality they stitch into every quilt. Their shop is filled with more color, shapes and textures than you can imagine featuring traditional and contemporary quilts, wall hangings, textile art and much more. Discover a 2,800 square foot quilting experience and let us introduce you to the beauty of textile art. 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike

Intercourse, PA 17534

Amish Tours

Old Order Amish Tours Let Old Order Amish Tours show you beautiful Lancaster County the way you should see it. The tours, complete with your own knowledgeable guide, are authentic, private, not commercial, and respectful to our Amish friends. Their tours present the Amish culture in a unique and unforgettable way. Many of the stops along the way are exclusive to Old Order Amish Tours. One of these stops includes an Amish friend’s 80 acre farm where you will see and learn how these great people still live without electricity and plow their fields with horses.  63 Eastbrook Road Route 896 North Ronks, PA 17572

Amish Farm & House is Lancaster’s original 90-minute mini bus tour through the Amish farmlands. Join them on one of our 14-passenger mini buses as you tour the famous picturesque Lancaster County countryside. Tours are designed to be interactive and personalized so that you, our guest, has the best experience while you visit our hometown. With a highly-knowledgeable driver-guides explain the Amish culture, local history and customs and so much more! Keep your camera ready as we see Amish schoolhouses, buggies, barns, farms, historic homes and beautiful farmland vistas. You may even drive through one of our historic covered bridges that dot the countryside. Your tour will stop at a quaint Amish roadside stand (when open) for an added experience. This is a great supplement to the acclaimed guided farmhouse tour! 2395 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602

Buggy Rides 

Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides is owned and operated by the plain clothed people of Amish, Mennonite and Brethren background, taking guests along back rounds that house the Amish communities. You will see a variety of different aspects of Amish life. You will not see any cars on this tour because it is a private road and where you will get to experience the REAL Amish lifestyle. 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Plain & Fancy Farm, Route 340 Bird in Hand, PA 17505 

A Is For Amish Buggy Rides welcomes you to Lancaster County with open arms ! Take an ride through Lancasters farmstands, country backroads and many many more. There is also a variety of options when it comes to your preference on how to tour. Buggy and spring wagon rides are available and you can customize a ride specifically for you if you wish. If you are a tour group with a bus full of travelers, or just a large family who would like to see our all-Amish area together, they can sure satisfy your needs. You load in a safe area off the main road and will enjoy your ride together. 312 Paradise Lane Ronks Pa. 17572

There will never be a dull moment in PA Dutch Country, Lancaster, PA. Plan your visit to learn and see all there is to see about the Amish in a place that has been their home for centuries. Book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Lancaster by visiting our website or calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.

Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time.  This stunning recreation of the phenomenon that was Pink Floyd returns to the AMT stage, including video, lighting, 6-piece band and giant flying pig!  The Pink Floyd Experience creates THE show for the ultimate Floyd fan.  Join us when The Pink Floyd Experience performs favorite Floyd hits, including “Comfortably Numb,” “Time,” “Money,” and “Wish You Were Here.”  We’ll see you on the dark side … Of the moon! … only at American Music Theatre !

Join them this Sunday March 2nd at 7:00 pm to experience the thrill that Pink Floyd creates whenever their music is played. To book your reservations for the show visit the American Music Theatre website or call their box office at 800-648-4102. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.

Las Vegas-based rock band Panic! At the Disco will headline at the 2014 LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival April 17-20 in downtown Lancaster. Last year’s event brought in some 175 bands, from punk and rock to hip-hop and R&B, both known and up-and-coming in the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Below is the line-up listed on the WGAL website.

Thursday, April 17

•Carousel Kings, Lancaster pop punk band, 7:30 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St.

•Kingsfoil, a York-based indie pop rock band, 8:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.

•Panic! At the Disco, an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, 9:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.

Friday, April 18

•Our Last Night, a screamo/post-hardcore band from New Hampshire, 8:30 p.m., Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St.

•Emarosa, a Lexington, Kentucky based post-hardcore band, 9:15 p.m. Chameleon Club.

•Chiodos, a Michigan-based post-hardcore band, 10:15 p.m., Chameleon Club.

Saturday, April 19

•Cruel Hand, a hardcore punk band from Portland Maine, 7:30 p.m., Chameleon Club.

•Within the Ruins, Massachusetts deathcore band, 8:15 p.m., Chameleon Club.

•Carnifex, deathcore band from San Diego, Calif., 9 p.m., Chameleon Club.

•One Year Later, Lancaster metalcore band, 9:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.

•Ice Nine Kills, post-hardcore band from Boston, Mass., 9:45 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.

•White Chapel, death metal band from Knoxville, Tenn., 10 p.m., Chameleon Club.

To get your tickets to this event you can visit the Ticketfly website. 

Plan your stay now for this fun-filled weekend in Downtown Lancaster at the Fairfield Inn & Suites ! Located on the Northern end of Lancaster County you will be close to many attractions and small villages and towns to keep your whole weekend occupied ! Visit the Fairfield inn & Suites website to book your stay or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.

Lead Singer of Panic ! At The Disco

Mud Sale is the Lancaster County term for an annual auction/sale at one of a number of local fire companies. The sales, appropriately named for the condition of the thawing ground, attract thousands of people looking for bargains on anything from Amish quilts and antiques to lumber, buggies and lawn equipment.

Most sales begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp, but activities continue throughout the day for those who wish to catch a glimpse of some local color and enjoy sampling traditional Lancaster County farm fare.

The first Amish Mud Sale has already come and gone in Strasburg, PA but there are many many more to come ! Take a look at a complete list of the mud sales and location below, taken from the PA Dutch Country website. 

Roots Market is the oldest family run farmers market in Lancaster, PA. Here you will be able to find a huge selection of homemade food, locally grown vegetables, crafts and much much more. Roots is only open on Tuesdays all through the year so there is always a chance to come and see what all the craze is about ! For great food, great bargains and a load of family fun, bring your family to Root’s this week and experience this Lancaster County tradition for yourself!

The Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 5 miles away from from the farmers market  and is located between Lancaster and Hershey. Book your stay with us now as the weather starts to heat up and enjoy this locally loved treasure in Lancaster. You can reserve your room by going onto the Fairfield Inn & Suites website or by calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.