What to do on a Sunday in Amish Country
Sunday Activities In Lancaster County
Sundays in Amish Country is a very unique experience. The Amish never work on Sundays as it is their worship day. All Amish businesses, farmers markets and roadside stands are closed on Sundays.
Amish Country Farm is open on Sundays. You can ride a buggy or feed a goat or tour an Amish schoolhouse. Located at: Open 7 days a week. 2395 Covered Bridge Drive, Lancaster, PA 17602
Countryside Bus Tour
Countryside Bus tours on Sunday are a bit different than on other days, but you’ll see things that cannot be seen any other day of the week. Our tour guides are fantastic, they know the back roads inside and out. They know where church is being held and they will make sure your tour is memorable. Sure, you can drive the back roads yourself, but why would you want to? You drove all the way here, let us drive you and teach you what we know. Our guides can answer your questions, drive past landmarks you wouldn’t even know are there. We know where the Amish are on a Sunday. Make a reservation online before you come! Bus tours depart at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
What You’ll See on a Sunday
The back roads on a Sunday are hopping with activity! You’ll see groups of Amish children playing volleyball and croquet. And you will most definitely get stuck behind courting buggies and those traveling to and from church. Sunday’s are known to be high buggy traffic days. The beautiful scenery of Lancaster County can’t be beat on a Sunday drive through the farmlands!
Peaceful
You know what is also missing on a Sunday? The crowds. It is peaceful and quiet, exactly what you want to experience when in Amish Country. Without the Saturday crowds, the Amish farm is a perfect little oasis for a visit. They have lots of animals on our 15-acre farm. Come feed the goats some treats; they will love you forever!
Soft Pretzels
A short trip to the north is another little town that is a good place to visit. Historically a Moravian community, Lititz is filled with shops and great places to eat. Check out the Sturgis pretzel shop. Go in and try your hand at pretzel twisting, it’s not as easy as you think!
Feeding Animals
Without the Saturday crowds, our farm is a perfect little oasis for a visit. We have lots of animals on our 15-acre farm. Come feed the goats some treats; they will love you forever. Most families spend up to two hours at the Amish farm.
Go Shopping
The Amish farm museum shop is one of the only places to find genuine Amish made items on a Sunday. We partner with Amish crafters from all over Lancaster. Our selection of handmade souvenirs takes up the entire back room of our shop- you must come check it out. We are also close to the Tanger and Rockvale Outlets.
Get Your Grub On
Just because the Amish restaurants are closed on Sundays doesn’t mean you are forced to eat at a chain restaurant. We highly recommend getting a hearty meal at the Fireside Tavern. Leave room for dessert because the Strasburg Creamery isn’t too far away!
Take a Hike
Turkey Hill Overlook is a 3.7 miles trail that has two overlooks with views of the Susquehanna river. Halfway through trekkers will have to get their feet wet but will be rewarded with a picturesque waterfall.
Zip Through the Trees
Refreshing Mountain zip line course is a great outdoor activity for a Sunday. They have a high ropes obstacle course, several different zip lines and a pool! They also ahve a varity of Escape Rooms and a Wildlife Exhibit.
Make Your Own Ice Cream
Head over to the Turkey Hill Experience and create your very own flavor of ice cream. You can also sample iced teas and milk a mechanical cow. Their hands-on activities are great for all ages.
Ride on the Train
The Strasburg Railroad is open on Sundays and it’s a great place for adults and children alike. Be sure to reserve your seats online before you go!
THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY IN HOLMES COUNTY, OHIO
While some may view our Amish communities as peculiar, we embrace the tradition of observing Sunday as a Day of Rest. This means taking time to unwind and reconnect with loved ones through leisurely activities such as napping, snacking, and visiting friends and family. However, we understand that visitors may want to explore the area on their vacation, so we’ve compiled a guide for places to visit or dine on Sundays.
HOLMES COUNTY TRAIL
Fredericksburg – Holmesville – Millersburg – Killbuck
This is a unique kind of Rails-to-Trails – you’ll see a mix of cyclists, walkers, runners, horseback riders and horse drawn buggies utilizing the trail for exercise, fun, or transportation. The Holmes County Trail consists of 12 miles of paved trail from Killbuck to Fredericksburg. It is the only dual purpose trail in the United States, half of it consisting of chipped limestone for horse traffic. You can jump on the trail just off of Grant Street at the historic Trail Depot in Downtown Millersburg. Bicycles are available to rent.
THE WILDERNESS CENTER
Open 1pm–5pm
9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, OH 44689 | (330) 359-5235 | wildernesscenter.org
Approximately 650 acres of forest, meadow, wetland, and prairie with 10 miles of walking trails. Educational programs are available for children and adults alike.
CABIN CREEK MINIATURE GOLF
Mark Twain described golf as “a good walk ruined.” But if you enjoy the game, there is a great course for you to play here in Holmes County.Open 1pm–10pm
1361 Co Hwy 108, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 | (330) 852-4879 | cabincreekgolf.com
Miniature Golf, Driving Range, Batting Cages and more.
WARTHER MUSEUM
Open 9am to 5pm
331 Karl Ave, Dover, OH, 44622 | 330-343-7513 | warthermuseum.com
View Ernest Warther’s carving collection, the button collection, Swiss gardens, family home and original workshop, and arrowhead collection. Train enthusiasts will enjoy the amazingly accurate train and steam engine carvings.
VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM
Open 1pm to 4pm
484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, OH, 44654 | 330-674-0022 | holmeshistory.com
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 28 room Queen Anne style home serves as the society’s museum of Victoriana and collection of Holmes County history. Home to the Millersburg Glass Museum, guests can familiarize themselves with the history of the local glass plant, its workers and owner, John Fenton.
HISTORIC ROSCOE VILLAGE
600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH, 43812 | 740-622-7644 | roscoevillage.com
Roscoe Village transports you back to a time when the Ohio and Erie Canal was bustling with Canal boats. Visit the restored 1830’s Canal town and follow in the footsteps of living history, stroll through the gardens, tour the museums and exhibits and experience a horse-drawn canal boat ride on a section of the Ohio Erie Canal.
LOUDONVILLE CANOE & LIVERY
Open April-Oct, 9am-6pm
424 W. Main St, Loudonville, OH, 44842 | 419-994-4161 | loudonvillecanoe.com
Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and tubing on the quiet, wooded Mohican River.
FIRE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
7am to dusk
1001 E. Jackson St, Millersburg, OH, 44654 | 330-674-3921 | fireridgegolf.com
BLACK DIAMOND GOLF COURSE
Open 7am to 9pm
7500 Township Rd 103, Millersburg, OH 44654 | (330) 674-6110 | blackdiamondgolfcourse.com
WILLANDALE GOLF COURSE
Open 8am–8pm
2870 Winklepleck Rd NW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 | (330) 852-4395 | willandalegolf.com
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Open 9am to 8pm
2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708 | (330) 456-8207 | profootballhof.com
The Hall of Fame enshrines exceptional figures from the National Football League. Take a day to view the entire complex, now under an extensive expansion in 2018.
ZOAR HISTORIC VILLAGE
Open 12pm to 5pm
198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697 | 330-874-3011 | historiczoarvillage.com
Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of over 200 German Separatists seeking escape from religious persecution in their homeland. These Separatists thrived as a unique society for more than 80 years, making Zoar Village one of the most successful communal settlements in American history.
Today, Zoar Village is made up of approximately 75 families living in homes built from 1817 to the present. Visit us to tour the museum buildings, see early American architecture, and enjoy the quaint village scenery.
SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE
Open 12pm–5pm
1984 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 | (877) 278-8020 | Website
Schoenbrunn Village is the site of several Ohio firsts—settlement, church, schoolhouse and code of laws. The village, restored to appear as it did more than two centuries ago, includes the original cemetery and 16 reconstructed log structures, as well as the church and gardens. A visitor center with museum and introductory video will help orient you so that you can experience the village as if you were in the past.
TRUMPET IN THE LAND OUTDOOR DRAMA
1600 Trumpet Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 | (330) 364-5111 | trumpetintheland.com
Written by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Paul Green, Trumpet in the Land is an unforgettable experience that brings to life the Ohio frontier during the Revolutionary War. Performed in the same hills from which this story is born, Trumpet is a thrilling and passionate story of a peaceful people’s influence on the war and the tragic events that encircled the founding of Ohio’s first settlement, Schoenbrunn.
