7 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Bird in Hand That You Shouldn't Miss

Amish Country Tours is the oldest operating tour company in Amish Country, and the only operator with certified guides. Far from the commercial clutter of Route 30, the Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm sits on Route 340 between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse, a non-commercial AAA designated Scenic Cultural Byway, surrounded by Amish farms. Our exclusive Amish Visit-in-Person Tour is the only opportunity of its kind to allow for close interaction with the Amish at work, at milking time, and in the home, and the only tour designated by the County of Lancaster as an official Heritage Tour. It is limited to 14 guests on our mini-shuttles.

The Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is a favorite destination for locals, as well as out-of-town visitors. It features tons of delicious offerings, including fresh meats, cheese and produce, a wide variety of baked goods, chocolates and candies, bulk foods, spices, coffee and loose leaf tea, locally made chips and hard pretzels, hand-rolled soft pretzels, fresh-squeezed lemonade, apple cider, made-to-order subs, fried chicken and rows of homemade canned goods. Come for a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch style lunch or opt for something more portable, such as a soft pretzel-wrapped hotdog, and eat while you stroll the aisles in climate controlled comfort. Looking for a gift or souvenir? The Market offers locally made crafts and quilts, dried and silk flower, old fashioned toys, dolls and doll clothes, quality leather goods, t-shirts, and locally themed souvenirs. Visit the Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market for mouth-watering aromas and bountiful displays.

The house lights dim... A hush settles over the audience in this Lancaster theatre... When the cast steps on stage, you're in for a treat. It's an intimate theatrical experience that keeps Guests coming back. Presented in conjunction with Blue Gate Musicals, relevant and meaningful Broadway-style musicals from Amish Country have made our stage one of Lancaster County's must-see stops for live performances. For the 2020 season, we are thrilled to present a new Blue Gate Musicals show – "The Christmas Tree Ship " – and also to welcome back the wildly popular "Josiah for President". So escape your everyday world for a little while and enjoy our live stage shows. To enhance your Amish Country theater experience, come early or stay after the show to taste the bounty of our table. Enjoy a meal at our Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord or grab lighter fare at the nearby Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe.

The only permanent Magic Lantern Theater in the world is in Lancaster County! Travel back to a time “before the movies” when the spellbinding drama and humor of the Showman and the spectacular projected images from his “Magic Lantern Show” dazzled audiences across America with music and unique Victorian-era special effects. The Magic Lantern Show performs four different shows throughout the year: This is My Country Patriotic Show, Underground Railroad Show, Theater of Fear Halloween Show, and A Christmas Journey Victorian Christmas Show.

“Ride Like the Amish do, With a Horse and Buggy View”! A “Must-Do" for the whole family while visiting Amish Country! You will ride with our local Amish and Mennonite drivers learning about the customs and traditions here. You can visit a private working Amish farm (Monday-Saturday only) and see the different farm animals, and ask questions about Amish life. Private rides are our specialty! AND WE LOVE GROUPS! Our larger carriages can accommodate groups who tour simultaneously. Open 7 days a week, year round (weather permitting). NO RESERVATIONS except for Private Rides and groups over 10 people.