How to Make Your Stay in Amish Country Memorable
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If you want rest and relaxation in your weekend vacation and want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life, then try to visit Amish Country, also known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Here you can experience the simplicity of life away from modern convenience and technologies. Try to experience life that is free from stress and not in a hurry, where fast lanes are uncommon.
Amish Country is considered as one of the most scenic and fascinating part of the state. It is situated west of Philadelphia, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What you can do
By traversing its country roads with your car, you can witness breathtaking sceneries of farmlands and old-fashioned bridges. It’s like you’re being transported back in time, where frugal life is common.
If you don’t like riding a car, you can have the option of riding a traditional horse driven buggy or riding in horseback.
Visit their towns and villages where boutiques and charming galleries are being erected. The names of their towns are unique and amusing. Some of its famous towns are called the Intercourse, Paradise, Lititz and Bird in Hand.
You can also stop by at their farm market, the oldest of which is the Central Market, where you can witness around 80 stalls showcasing the different goods and produce the Amish people have. A lot of products being sold are manufactured locally. They sell Amish quilts, indoor and outdoor furniture, household structures and goods. Some of which are created by local craftsmen.
Tours are also being conducted in heritage centers to showcase the collection of Amish artifacts, crafts and arts. Tourists can visit Amish houses, with its distinctive ten rooms, and their well groomed gardens.
When it comes to food, Amish Country has a status for food. You can savor yourself in delicious Fine Dining or in Family Style Dining. All you can eat buffet meals and family restaurants are also a favorite.
What you can learn from the people and their culture
Amish Country has a distinctive culture and tradition. The people live in cultural settings where they separate themselves from fast-paced lifestyles. They dress in traditional way and don’t allow the use of telephones or electricity in their home. By this manner they separate themselves from worldly things that could eventually detach them from the Almighty.
However, the avoidance of electricity and automobiles is not understood properly by outsiders. Amish do not view this technology as evil or wicked, they even have petitioned to accept certain technologies for their local communities.
The people have strong spirituality. They have high respect with the church and the teachings of the Bible. Church members attend worship services every Sundays at home.
Strong family ties are also an important aspect. To have children, taking good care of them and socializing with relatives and neighbors are their greatest function being Amish family. A good lesson we can apply to our own family.
Children are being taught at a very early age in working hard. Parents supervise their children in performing tasks to make sure that their children can do it efficiently and safely. This are just but a few learning you can get by visiting Amish Country.
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