The busier our lives get, the more fascinating the Amish become. The Plain People, as they are sometimes called, enjoy full and rich lives despite lacking most of the modern conveniences we take for granted. While most of us wouldn't want to join their world forever, traveling in Amish Country gives visitors the chance to sample the simplicity and harmony of an earlier era -1525 Switzerland. About 250,000 Amish live in the United States. While traditionally they've been farmers, many now operate small businesses ranging from furniture making and baking to quilting and market gardening. This tour embeds the visitor squarely in the heart of Amish country in the picturesque Conewango Valley in New York's Southern Tier where they will have a chance to experience and purchase food, culture and crafts. So slow down and recharge while touring Amish Country with us.
This 6-hour adventure begins with central pick-ups in both Buffalo and Niagara Falls NY using a 15-passenger Van. The scenic 1 1/2 hour drive along the Western Shore of Lake Erie en-route to Amish country is narrated on the topic of the Underground Railroad and its connections and sites in New York States Southern Tier and it's possible connections to the Amish communities. We arrive at the Leon Historical Society's 1836 church building in Leon for welcome and historic orientation to the Amish Community of Western New York's Conewango Valley along with Amish donuts and coffee. We then re-board the van to begin our 5-hour tour stopping at sites to experience culture, purchase crafts and bake goods while taking in the landscape. Make sure you bring cash for purchases as Amish products are extremely inexpensive, hand-made and one of a kind. There are no computer terminals to process credit cards, everything is done as in the early 20th century. A box lunch will be provided as we move around Amish country. Space will also be provided for items purchased as the tour concludes and we travel back to our pick-up locations.
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