Discover Bird In Hand

Bird In Hand brings together a wide-open landscape, neighboring Amish farms, and experiences ranging from tours through the farmland to theater and local culture. The town is designated as a “market town.” Its history began as a meeting place where farmers gathered to talk and do business. Depending on your interests, you can choose from a variety of ways to visit.

Farmland and Tours

The Amish Farmlands Tour takes you along country roads through Amish farmland, focusing on a drive through the landscape. The Amish VIP (Visit-in-Person) Tour offers a different experience: it visits three authentic Amish properties that are not usually open to visitors. Another option is the guided tour of the Amish Country Homestead & One-room School, offered by The Amish Experience. These options differ in whether the focus is on a drive through the surrounding area or a visit to specific properties and a homestead with a school.

Plain & Fancy Farm is located near Bird In Hand. It sits along Scenic Byway Route 340 between Intercourse and Bird In Hand in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Encounters and Local Culture

The Amish Experience also offers a meal in an Amish home with narrated transportation to and from the home; the meal is served in an Amish home. This is a different kind of visit from a farmland tour or a guided tour of the homestead and school: the focus here is on sharing a meal in an Amish home. Which of these options you include in your trip depends on whether you are most interested in the landscape, a guided tour, or this meal.

Pennsylvania Dutch culture and history are reflected in Bird In Hand through restaurants, bakeries, local shops, and a traditional farmers market. The Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market offers locally made crafts, quilts, and high-quality leather goods. If you are particularly interested in regional products, you can make the market a focus of your plans.

Theater and Town Life

For an evening of live entertainment, Bird-in-Hand Stage presents Broadway-style musicals and comedy. Its tiered seating accommodates up to 150 people. The theater adds a distinct entertainment option to the sightseeing and landscape experiences. When choosing a vacation rental or vacation home in Bird In Hand, this variety can be a helpful guide: consider whether farmland tours, Amish experiences, the market and local shops, or a theater visit will be the focus of your stay. These interests can help you decide what kind of town character you prefer when looking for a place to stay.

Bird In Hand is especially suited to travel plans that include rural landscapes and a variety of cultural experiences. The offerings mentioned range from drives along country roads to meals, guided tours, and live performances.

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