Before visiting Lancaster Co., PA, I looked around several of the many websites dedicated to the area trying to plan some activities. The PA Dutch Convention Visitors Bureau is a good place to start as it has information on hotels, attractions and even itinerary ideas for those overwhelmed with the choices.
I knew from past visits that my favorite way to see Lancaster County is to get a map and stay off the beaten path. Although Route 30 has a long line of attractions - including many, many outlets - I wanted a more relaxed time. For that reason, we chose to stay close to Route 340, just a short jog North of Rte. 30. Rte. 340 passes through Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse, PA, both of which have a lovely selection of shops along the main road.You can find fresh produce, cider and dairy products in several farmer's markets. You might also choose to ride in a horse-drawn buggy as
you explore the area. The Old Village Store is one of the oldest hardware stores in the country and it's linked to one of the most incredible antique stores I've ever visited. I'm talking thousands of items, well-organized, with VERY reasonable prices - good enough I'll go back to visit this store alone.The best part of our trip, however, was traveling N. Ronks Road and N Hollander Road and even Mt. Vernon Road enjoying the farms, the children playing in the yards waving as we drove by and
most especially the lovely horses enjoying a late summer day. If you do get to travel this stretch of country, I'd suggest getting a map and exploring the land in between the beaten paths. Enjoy some shoo fly pie. Pick up some home made jelly. Or just wave back and share a little bit of the simplicity that is Amish country.
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