Any Amish answers please?
Jan 14th, 2011, 02:39 PM
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I hope your visit to the United States is a pleasant one. For some reason I think you will have a great time. Visit one of the websites like PA dutch country. You will be able to get an idea of what you want to spend time doing in Lancaster.It depends on what your interests are. Enjoy.
Feb 16th, 2011, 07:28 AM
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I happen to live in a suburb of Lancaster...it's interesting to read the comments....and yes, commercialism is alive and well here....especially along Rt 30 in the Dutch Wonderland area. You can get away from it however by just driving through the countryside. If you decide to visit Lancaster, I hope you enjoy your stay.
Feb 19th, 2011, 02:34 PM
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Has anyone suggested trying Arthur/Arcola IL? These two communities are close to one another. One is the "touristy" sales area. It has many small shops like a music store, a sewing store, etc. You will see Amish buggies and Plain folks around some. The other community is where many of the Amish live. You don't see much activity and they keep to themselves there. You can spend about half a day there and then go to the shopping nearby. You can also visit Rockome Gardens. The information and products of the Amish are shown here.
Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:18 PM
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Hi, I live in Lancaster County PA. If you are coming to my county to visit the Amish, you are going to want to visit the real working Amish farm. Have something to eat at the Good n Plenty restaurant. Be sure to try the Shu-fly pie. Stop in Paradise, Blue Ball, Intercourse and Bird in Hand. And there is a place down rt 896 going into Strasburg that sells home-made Amish quilts. While you are down in Strasburg, take a ride on the old train. You can have dinner on it, and the experience is one you'll remember. Also in Lancaster, you'll find the many outlets that attract so many out of state people each year. Lots of bargains on quality name brand items. Be sure to keep an eye out for the many buggies. You'll know there's one ahead if you get in a line of slow moving traffic. And for gosh sakes, don't act like a tourist and try taking photos of the Amish. lol You get a fist shaken at you. 
Come to Lancaster, and enjoy your stay. Plenty of Hotels to choose from. And DON'T forget to get west of Lancaster far enough to see our beautiful Susquehanna River. It's just on the Lancaster border. It is a mile across in some areas. Then too, if you make it this far west, Go across the river into Wrightsville, a quaint little town. Go the 9 blocks to the third light and make a left, then go another mile and turn right, (first right)up the hill then left into Sam Lewis park. From the top of the hill there you can see the whole Susquehanna valley. Simply breath taking views. Really worth the time. Hope this helps.
Come to Lancaster, and enjoy your stay. Plenty of Hotels to choose from. And DON'T forget to get west of Lancaster far enough to see our beautiful Susquehanna River. It's just on the Lancaster border. It is a mile across in some areas. Then too, if you make it this far west, Go across the river into Wrightsville, a quaint little town. Go the 9 blocks to the third light and make a left, then go another mile and turn right, (first right)up the hill then left into Sam Lewis park. From the top of the hill there you can see the whole Susquehanna valley. Simply breath taking views. Really worth the time. Hope this helps.
Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:29 PM
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BTW... "Dutch Wonderland" as was mentioned above, is a theme park that has nothing to do with the Amish really. It's great fun though if you have little ones. Nothing "cheesy" about it. If you like Hotels, there is The Host, Host Corral, Host Lounge, Marriot, and more, If you want a B&B, there are a lot of those as well. Just research B&B's in Lancaster County PA. Anything else you'd like to see, let me know. But Hershey is just about half hours drive from here, maybe 40 minutes. Chocolate World, Hershey Park and the Hershey Zoo. We also have a Casino! Harrisburg hasa river boat and something almost always going on out on the island. If you come over the 4th of July, Gettysburg has the battle re-enactment. Really something to see. I could go on and on. lol
Mar 3rd, 2011, 10:33 PM
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ok ok I know lol But just a quick one. You can take the train into New York from Lancaster Station and go check out ground zero, take the Ferry ride out around the Statue of Liberty and much more. You need a month when you visit this area. And while you are at it, take me along back with you!
And while you are at it, take me along back with you!
May 3rd, 2011, 02:31 PM
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FANTASTIC lodging in Lancaster (The heart of Amish country). Check out www.pennsvalleyfarm.com. My wife and I just spent 4 days there and if you like old (Circa 1826) this is the place for you. Bob & Donna
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