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Thursday, January 08, 2009

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania is a town located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Table of contents
1 General Information
2 History
3 Economy
4 Museums and Historic Sites
5 Attractions
6 Restaurants
7 Lodging
8 Shopping

General Information

History

The town was founded in 1734. It was named after a picture on a local hotel's swinging sign.

Economy

Tourism is very important and many businesses cater specifically to tourists. Many of these businesses have an Amish theme, such as horse and buggy rides and crafts.

Museums and Historic Sites

  • Americana Museum of Bird-in-Hand
  • Amish Country Homestead
  • Old Village Store
  • Weavertown One-Room Schoolhouse

Attractions

  • Abe's Buggy Rides
  • Amish Country Tours

Restaurants

  • Bird-in-Hand Restaurant

Lodging

  • Mill Creek Homestead

Shopping

  • Plain and Fancy Farm -- A shopping village.


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