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The Amish Drive is a classic car road trip from Gap to Marietta on Rte. 722. The 35-mile drive runs through the heart of Amish country in Lancaster County. The Amish religion began in Switzerland in the 16th Century. They use horses instead of tractors to plow their fields, which gives the land a distinguishing look. Head west out of Gap toward Intercourse. Here you can see the shops and galleries at People's Place.
After shopping in Intercourse, you come to the town of Litiz. On your way you'll pass many farm stands with fresh fruit, vegetables, cider, cheeses and butter. Litiz is home to the Moravian Church, built in 1746. This little town has several interesting local sites, including Linden Hall, the oldest girls' boarding school in the country; the Litiz Historical Society; the Sturgis Pretzel House, the oldest pretzel bakery in the country; and the Candy Americana Museum and Wilbur's Chocolate Factory. Rte. 722 crosses farm country until it dead ends on the Susquehanna River, one hour later, in the town of Marietta.
Classic Car Road Trip Stats
Starting Point:
Gap, PA
Distance of Drive:
35 miles
Must Eat:
Garfield's Restaurant
222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-569-5454
Call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Good Stop For: Home style cooking
Best Time of Year for Drive:
Year round
Points of Interest on Drive:
Moravian Church
Linden hall
Litiz Historical Society
Sturgis Pretzel House
Wilbur's Chocolate Factory
See also:
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