We’ve got so much to do in Pittsburgh that it’s nearly impossible to become bored, unless we really try. Sometimes, though, we just want to get away from the city, to experience a taste of life somewhere else. When we can’t hop on a plane to get away, we have plenty of picture-perfect destinations for day trips. Like this tiny Amish town near Pittsburgh that offers plenty to do and to see in a tranquil setting.
Watch as horses pull buggies along the quaint streets of New Wilmington, just over an hour from downtown Pittsburgh.
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And, start your daylong journey with a tour of the Amish community, led by Simple Life Tours. Even better? Your tour is private, with your own personal tour guide who will…
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Give you a glimpse into the Amish culture. Meet Amish neighbors and children. And, stop by such Amish sites as a farm, a greenhouse, a quilt shop, and a grocery store.
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Then, after your tour, visit Fractured Grape Wine Cellars, a New Wilmington winery that produces sweet and dry wines. And, a portion of all profits go toward a charitable cause, such as fighting cancer and heart disease.
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Of course, a day trip simply wouldn’t be complete without a bit of shopping. Start your shopping adventure at Apple Castle, a farm and farm market that boasts an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, Amish desserts, and jam.
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Next, head to the Cheese House, an enormous shop that sells more than 100 different types of domestic and imported cheeses. Don’t forget to stock up on jam, jelly, and popcorn during your visit.
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By now, you’re probably a bit hungry, right? Then, The Tavern on the Square, one of PA’s oldest restaurants, is the perfect spot for a delicious meal.
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Known for its five distinct dining rooms and its famous sticky buns, the charming restaurant, which opened in 1849, serves such scrumptious lunch and dinner dishes as homemade soups, homemade pierogies, roasted chicken, and old-fashioned ham loaf.
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Have you ever been to this tiny Amish town near Pittsburgh? What do you like most about it? Let us know in the comments! Then, click here to read about another tiny town that makes a great day trip.
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