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Intercourse

· Intercourse, PA

Why you should go…

Intercourse anchors Lancaster County's Amish Country along Route 340, its Main Street lined with quilt and craft shops, bakeries, and farm stands run by Amish and Mennonite families. Horse-drawn buggies still share the road with cars, and the surrounding farmland offers a close-up look at Plain community life.

  • #amish country
  • #shopping
  • #quilts
  • #lancaster county
  • #day trip

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Intercourse, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Best Western Intercourse Village Inn & Suites

    $50+

    Best Western hotel in the heart of Amish Country in Intercourse, PA.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Old Candle Barn

    Free

    An Amish Country barn shop stocked with hand-dipped and poured candles in Intercourse, PA.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Shopping
    Quirky Fun

    Smucker's Gourd Farm

    Free

    A working Amish Country farm stand selling hand-painted birdhouse gourds and gourd crafts near Intercourse.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Amish Village

    Under $25

    A recreated Amish homestead near Strasburg with a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, and farm animals.

    5.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Amish Farm and House

    Under $25

    America's first Amish-focused attraction, with an 1805 farmhouse, working farm, and Amish craftspeople.

    5.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Strasburg

    Free

    A Lancaster County railroad town built around the Strasburg Rail Road, model trains, and small-town charm.

    6.2 mi awayMore like this