BIRD IN HAND CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Carriage Through Bird in Hand: A 2.5‑Hour Amish Farm Tour and Back‑Roads Choice
A 2.5-hour full farm tour from Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides that pairs rural carriage time with your choice of Riehl's Quilts & Crafts or an Amish roadside stand—this guide explains what you’ll see and the booking essentials.
Carriage Through Bird in Hand: A 2.5‑Hour Amish Farm Tour and Back‑Roads Choice.
Start with a full Amish farm tour, then roll along country roads to one of two curated stops: a large quilts-and-crafts shop or an Amish roadside stand offering baked goods and on-site treats. The ride is deliberately small-scale and intimate, and the operator cautions guests that cultural differences may be visible and that stops can be closed or changed by neighboring businesses.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 2.5‑hour carriage through farm fields and back roads
This is a full farm tour that continues onto scenic country roads, with a planned duration of 2.5 hours and a small-group carriage format.
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts — handmade goods from local families
One optional stop is Riehl's Quilts & Crafts, a picturesque shop carrying handmade items from over 100 local Amish and Mennonite families and offering landscape photo opportunities from the farm.
Amish roadside stand: baked goods and on‑site treats
Alternatively, the carriage may stop at an Amish-owned roadside stand where visitors can find fresh baked goods, a variety of local crafts and quilts, and made-on-site hot soft pretzels, lemonade, and ice cream.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You begin with a guided Amish farm tour and then continue by carriage across quiet back roads to a single chosen stop: either a large quilts-and-crafts shop or an Amish country roadside stand. The pace favors close observation of farmland and community life; the operator notes that drivers may offer basic farm information at stops and asks guests to be mindful when photographing neighbors.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is best for — and key limits to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each guest must complete a waiver before check‑in. Waivers for minors (under 18) must be completed by a parent or legal guardian; the form requests full name, date of birth, email, and phone number and a link is provided in the confirmation email.
Complete waivers in advance via the link in your booking confirmation to avoid delays at check‑in.
While stops are planned, the operator notes that they are not responsible for closures or changes of business hours by neighboring Amish businesses; expect occasional itinerary adjustments.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is The Ultimate Journey?
The carriage ride and farm tour last 2.5 hours.
How many people can ride in a carriage?
The outing accommodates up to seven people per booking.
What are my stop options?
You choose between Riehl's Quilts & Crafts (a large quilts-and-crafts shop) or an Amish roadside stand with baked goods, crafts, quilts, and on-site pretzels, lemonade, and ice cream.
Is Riehl's Quilts & Crafts a farm tour stop?
No — Riehl's is a quilts-and-crafts shop. It is not a farm tour, although the driver may provide basic farm information while you are there.
Are waivers required?
Yes. Each guest must complete a waiver before check-in; waivers for guests under 18 must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and require full name, date of birth, email address, and phone number.
What if a planned stop is closed?
Stops can be closed or change hours at the discretion of neighboring Amish businesses; the operator is not responsible for closures or changes in business hours.