One of the highlights of staying at the Historic Smithton Inn is the opportunity to see and experience many Pennsylvania Amish Country tourist attractions.
With so many options in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, deciding what to do can be an overwhelming task. Below we have listed some of our favorite activities, sites, and attractions.
General Area Links:
- PA Dutch Country Welcome Center: http://www.800padutch.com/
- Lancaster County Visitor Center: http://www.padutchcountry.com/
- Ephrata Chamber of Commerce: http://www.ephrata-area.org/
- Lititz: http://www.lititzpa.com
- Gettysburg: www.gettysburg.travel/index.asp
- Hershey / Harrisburg: www.hersheyharrisburg.org
- Valley Forge: www.valleyforge.org
Amish Culture:
- The Amish Village: http://www.amishvillagestore.com
- Amish Farm and House: http://www.amishfarmandhouse.com
- Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides: http://www.amishbuggyrides.com
- Abe's Buggy Rides: www.abesbuggyrides.com
- Mennonite Information Center: http://www.mennoniteinfoctr.com
- The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy: http://www.amishexperience.com
Shopping
- Adamstown Antiques: http://www.antiquescapital.com
- Green Dragon Farmers Market: http://www.greendragonmarket.com
- Ten Thousand Villages: http://www.ephratatenthousandvillages.com
- Eldreth Pottery: http://www.eldrethpottery.com
- Tanger Outlets: www.tangeroutlet.com/lancaster
- Rockvale Outlets: http://www.rockvalesquareoutlets.com
- Kitchen Kettle Village: http://www.kitchenkettle.com
History, Museums, & Theater:
- Ephrata Cloister: http://www.ephratacloister.org
- Hans Herr House: www.hansherr.org
- Cornwall Furnace: www.cornwallironfurnace.org
- Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum: www.quiltandtextilemuseum.com
- Landis Valley Museum: http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org
- Ephrata Main Theater (Movies & Concerts): http://ephratamain.com
- Ephrata Performing Arts Center: http://www.ephrataplayhouseinthepark.org/
- American Music Theater: http://www.amtshows.com
- Fulton Theater: http://www.thefulton.org
- Hershey Theater: http://www.hersheytheatre.com
Amusements:
- Hershey Park: http://hersheypa.com
- Dutch Wonderland: http://www.dutchwonderland.com
- Make A Friend Workshop: http://www.makeafriendworkshop.com/
- Strasburg Railroad: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/
- Cherry Crest Adventure Farm: www.cherrycrestadventurefarm.com
- Kreider Farm Tours: www.kreiderfarms.com
Sports & Outdoors:
- Lancaster Barnstormers: http://lancasterbarnstormers.com/index.cfm
- Hot Air Balloon Rides: http://www.ushotairballoon.com/
- Cycling: http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/scenictours.php
- Covered Bridge Tours: http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco/cwp/view.asp?a=15&Q=257029
- County Parks and Trails: http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=676&q=520523
- Canoeing and Kayaking the Conestoga River: http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=564665&PM=1
- Longwood Gardens: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/
Wineries & Breweries:
- Nissley Winery: http://www.nissleywine.com
- Twin Brook Winery: http://twinbrookwinery.com
- Lancaster County Winery: http://www.lancastercountywinery.com/
- Stoudts: http://www.stoudtsbeer.com/brewery.html
- Lancaster Brewing Company: http://www.lancasterbrewing.com
- Springhouse Brewing Company: http://www.springhousebeer.com
- Union Barrel Works: http://www.unionbarrelworks.com/
- Bube´s Brewery: www.bubesbrewery.com
- Waltz Vineyard: http://waltzvineyards.com