I Amish country far from Grove City Outlet Mall

I%26#39;ll be in the area in a few weeks, and I want to check out the Grove City Outlet Mall. But I want to squeeze in more on my trip. How far is the Amish country away. Would it be too much to fit into one day. Any suggestions on can%26#39;t miss places to visit for a short authentic experience.

I Amish country far from Grove City Outlet Mall

If by Amish Country you mean Lancaster County, Grove City is no where near there. Grove City is about an hour north of Pittburgh on Route 79, while Lancaster is way out east on the Turnpike from Pittsburgh ... Probably at least a 3 or 4 hour trip from Pittsburgh.

There are a lot of Amish up around the Grove City area, but it isn%26#39;t really known as ';Amish Country';.

I Amish country far from Grove City Outlet Mall

Thanks for the reply, that is exactly what I suspected.

I just got thrown off by the Grove City Outlet Mall website who listed Amish Countryside as a nearby attraction. It looked so close I couldn%26#39;t resist asking a fellow tripadvisor for there input.

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There are also Amish in western Pennsylvania, closer to Grove City Outlet Mall. They are concerntrated in villages of Volant, New Wilmington, and New Bedford. While they don%26#39;t receive nearly as many visitors as larger settlements in Lancaster, PA and Holmes County, Ohio, one can catch a glimpse of their life by touring back roads and visiting craft shops in the vicinity of these towns.

Thanks so much for the reply JourneyGuy, I think I will check out the small local towns you mentioned. I would much prefer an authentic road side stand over a tour bus saturated area. I%26#39;ve visited the Amish in Chauquata, NY and just wanted to support some of the local establishments up there.

Again thanks for clearing things up.

I can tell you the Amish in New Wilmington and Volant area are very different than the ';fancy'; Amish in Lancaster area. Their clothing is stricter (never see women without bonnetts, clothing is pinned -- no buttons, black shoes--no sandaals allowed. Even their horses and buggies are simpler.One can see the Amish up here by traveling on backroads but you kind of need to know where to go. Local residents at eating or working at local restaurants can likely explain how to get into Amish country. There are some shops for baked goods, furniture, hand made rugs, and farm and egg stands but not advertised. I think only locals know where they are located. Hope you find a friendly local person to give you some direction.