BIRD IN HAND CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Stops, One Carriage: A Private, Two‑Hour Loop Through Bird in Hand
A private, two-hour buggy ride from Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides that visits Riehl's Quilts and a country roadside stand—this guide details the stops, logistics, and what to expect.
Two Stops, One Carriage: A Private, Two‑Hour Loop Through Bird in Hand.
The Deluxe Journey is a private, two‑hour carriage tour out of Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania that follows back roads through classic Amish farmland to two distinct stops: a large quilts and craft shop and an Amish‑owned roadside stand. Along the way you’ll ride past a historic flour mill and through landscapes ideal for photography while the driver offers basic local and farm context.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Riehl's Quilts and Craft Shop
A picturesque stop at a large Amish quilts and craft shop featuring handmade goods from over 100 local Amish and Mennonite families. The lane and farm setting make it a natural place for landscape photographs; note this is not a farm tour, though the driver may share basic farm information.
A Carriage Through Working Farmland
The ride follows quiet back roads past rolling fields and a historic flour mill, offering a slow, contemplative view of central Pennsylvania’s agricultural landscape as you travel between stops.
Amish Country Roadside Stand
The second stop is an Amish‑owned roadside stand where you can purchase fresh baked goods, quilts and crafts, and made‑on‑site treats like hot soft pretzels, lemonade, and ice cream.
What the day feels like
How the Deluxe Journey Feels
The experience is deliberately unhurried: a private carriage carries up to seven guests along back roads, pausing first at the quilt and craft shop for browsing and photos, then continuing through farmland past a historic flour mill to a countryside stand for local food and handmade goods. The driver may offer basic information about the farms en route, but the outing is focused on scenic riding and two curated stops rather than a formal farm tour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private buggy ride suits — and where it may not fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Deluxe Journey lasts approximately 2 hours.
This is a private tour for up to 7 people; confirm booking details with Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides when reserving.
Each guest must complete a waiver prior to check‑in; waivers for minors require a parent or legal guardian. The waiver requires full name, date of birth, email address, and phone number and is provided via a link in your confirmation email.
Expect carriage travel along back roads with two scheduled stops: the quilts and craft shop and an Amish roadside stand. The outing is not a farming operation tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is The Deluxe Journey?
The ride is two hours in duration.
How many people can join a single tour?
Tours are private and accommodate up to seven people.
Do we visit working farms on this trip?
No—this is not a farm tour, although the driver may provide basic farm information while you are at the quilt shop or riding past farmland.
What can I buy at the stops?
You can purchase handmade quilts and crafts at Riehl's and find fresh baked goods, quilts, crafts, and made‑on‑site hot soft pretzels, lemonade, and ice cream at the roadside stand.
Are waivers required?
Yes. Every guest must complete a waiver before check‑in; waivers for those under 18 must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. The waiver asks for full name, date of birth, email, and phone number and is included via link in the confirmation email.
Is this suitable for photography?
Yes. The tour travels scenic back roads and stops at a farm setting that is noted as a great place for landscape pictures.