1. Experience Bird-in-Hand
Bird-in-Hand is a quaint village that transports visitors to simpler times. Visitors can shop at a farmers market, enjoy horse-and-buggy rides, book a hot air balloon ride over the Amish countryside or sit down to enjoy some authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking including shoofly pie, a local favorite. Book an overnight stay in a one-room Amish schoolhouse or 18th-century inn, and enjoy special experiences that include an Amish farmland tour, ice cream socials, cornfield picnics and wine tastings. Past visitors have commented on the delicious goods at the Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop and the excellent shopping at the on-site stores and boutiques.
Address: 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
2. Shop the Antiques Capital of the U.S.
Lancaster is a treasure trove for those who love vintage furniture, decor and other wares from a time gone by. While you’ll find antique dealers throughout the entire region, the best shops line the streets of Adamstown, known as the Antiques Capital of the U.S. The “Adamstown Antique Mile” runs along state Route 272 in northeastern Lancaster County and features roughly 5,000 antique dealers, with even more offered during Antiques Extravaganza Weekends. Renningers Antique Market is especially popular, with more than 500 vendors alone. Previous visitors of Renningers rave about their experiences, noting that it’s open on Sundays only.