Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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Amish towns have colorful names, most are unintentionally humorous.
- Intercourse
- Paradise
- Blue Ball
- Bird In Hand
- Fertility
- Gap
[edit] Understand
The Amish are a community of Christian Anabaptists, related to the Mennonites. The name "Pennsylvania Dutch" is actually a mispronunciation of "Deutsch" or German.
Although Lancaster county thrives on tourism, the Amish community does not particularly like visitors, tourists, or sightseers. They are generally an intensely private religious community doing their best to go about living according to the ways of their religion and culture, and very much wish to be left alone unless you are invited. Don't take photos without permission, or harass or otherwise pester them about their way of living. Above all else, don't trespass on private property.
There are official tourist exhibits set up by the local government and various private enterprises that will allow you to learn about the county and the Amish in a way that is respectful and positive for everyone involved.
[edit] Talk
Amish have some of their own vocabulary, related to German (Pennsylvania Deutsch). Non-Amish Americans are called "English".
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- Plain and Fancy Farm, [1]. Good all-around tour of the Amish community including a restaurant, bus tours and a movie. Particularly good if you're a foreign visitor without a car.
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An excellent way to see the Amish by automobile is to travel along Rt 896. Follow Route 30 East from Lancaster for 3 or 4 miles and make a right turn when you come to Rt 896. It will be directly past the outlet centers. This road will take you to the little town of Strasburg which is a very picturesque place in its own right. Along the way, you will see numerous farms and probably a decent number of horse and buggies. Please remember to drive slowly around the Amish horses in order to avoid scaring them.
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Amish are known for their well-made wooden furniture. Showrooms are clustered along main roads.
- Wolf Rock Furniture, 3533 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Kinzers, +1 717 442-8990, [2]. Finely finished North American hardwood furniture is made on premises. Also has outdoor furniture. Ships to 20 states.
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- Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center [3]
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