How to Find Amish Events
Pennsylvania Dutch Country is well-known for its Amish communities and events. However, you can find Amish shops and events in various places all around the United States. You can ride in an Amish buggy, purchase authentic Amish quilts or shop for vegetables, cheeses or other goodies at an Amish market at any number of places.
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Look up information about Amish communities and events in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at 800padutch.com. This website gives an overview of Amish life in Pennsylvania Dutch Country and links to events and activities. You can tour an operating farm or see one of the 28 covered bridges.
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Stay on the East Coast and visit St. Mary's County, Maryland. This county is home to about 350 Amish families. Along Route 5 between the Potomac and the Chesapeake Bay, you will see Amish horse-driven buggies, food stands and antiques shops. Contact St. Mary's Tourism office at (800) 327-9023 for information on events and travel packages.
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Visit Amish communities in Ohio. Amish-Heartland.com provides history, cultural information and details on dining, antiquing and the many attractions in Ohio's Amish heartland. You can also plan a visit to the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center near Berlin, Ohio.
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Take a drive to Arthur, Illinois, "The Heart of the Illinois Amish Country." Arthur is located just 10 miles west of Interstate 57 off exit 203. Illinoisamishcountry.com lists attractions, special events and profiles of shops you can visit.
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Consider a short trip to the small town of Chouteau, Oklahoma. The Amish Cheese House offers more than 40 varieties of cheese; visit or place an order online at amishcheesehouse.com. The nearby towns of Inola and Mazie are also home to Amish communities. Call the Chouteau Chamber of Commerce, (918) 476-8222, for information about events, visiting an Amish family or enjoying an old-fashioned Amish meal.
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Head to northern Indiana's Amish country. You will find events ranging from flea markets to festivals. To get a good look at Indiana Amish Country, sign up for one of the special tours along The Heritage Trail. The trail cover 90 miles of Amish Country and gives you a close-up look at the way nearly 20,000 Amish live in the area. Visit amishcountry.org for more information.
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