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Intercourse Attractions · Intercourse Restaurants · Intercourse Shops · Intercourse Lodging
Welcome to Intercourse, Pennsylvania
Take a walk around this small country town and you'll discover many intriguing
specialty shops, museums, art galleries, local restaurants, as well as motels, bed and breakfasts, and a campground,
plus many more shops and restaurants just outside of town. (See
below.) Some of the scenes from the Paramount motion picture "Witness", starring Harrison Ford, was filmed right here in Intercourse. |
How Did Intercourse Get Its Name?
There are several explanations concerning the origin of the name of Intercourse, but none can really be substantiated. The first centers around an old race track which existed just east of town along the Old Philadelphia Pike. The entrance to the race course was known as "Entercourse". Some suggest that "Entercourse" gradually evolved into "Intercourse". Another theory concerns two major roads that crossed here: the Old King's Highway,
which A final idea comes from the "old english" language which was is use in the early 1800's. It refers to the "fellowship" or social interaction and friendship which was so much a part of an agricultural village and culture at that time. These roots mark the community of faith to this day, and the many evidences of it are experienced by those who care to dig a bit more deeply while visiting this area. Intercourse is a town full of delightful treasures and friendly shopkeepers, nestled among the scenic Amish farmland. For visitors of any age, there's plenty to do in Intercourse. Enjoy your visit! |
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AAA BUGGY RIDES  Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340), Intercourse, PA 17534. 717-989-2829 Our friendly drivers will enlighten and entertain you with fascinating stories and information about the Amish lifestyle. Choose from any of our famous horse and buggy tours: The Ultimate Four Mile Country Buggy Ride, The Five Mile Covered Bridge Ride, The Over Three Mile All Country Ride and more! |
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AARON & JESSICA'S BUGGY RIDES
 Plain & Fancy Farm, 3121A Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8828 Lancaster's only ride through real working non-commercial Amish farms. Visit a real Amish home. Start your ride through our covered bridge. Rain or shine. 4-mile tour with Amish guides. Family owned. Open all year. Longer rides available. Group and bus tours welcome. See you! |
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KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-732-3538 Stroll through a Village of 32 shops that's built around one of Lancaster County's most famous kitchens. Sample fresh pepper jam, see fudge being poured, Shaker furniture being made, and listen as Banjo Jimmy plays a folk tune. Open Monday-Saturday 9-5. |
| THE GOOD COOKING STORE Cooking classes, cookbooks, gadgets & wares for your kitchen. 3474 Old Philadelphia Pike, Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3032 INTERCOURSE CANNING COMPANY 13 Center Street, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-0156 INTERCOURSE PRETZEL FACTORY Learn how to twist pretzels on our tour. 3614 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-3432 |
MAKE-A-FRIEND WORKSHOP Fun-filled make it-take it children's (cultural) workshop. Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-0152 QUILT MUSEUM AT THE OLD COUNTRY STORE Free admission. Quilt displays, educational exhibits on quilt-making. 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218 THE SPA AT INTERCOURSE VILLAGE "A French country spa." 3544 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), PO Box 578, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-0555, 800-801-2219 |
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| AMERICAN MILITARY EDGED WEAPONRY MUSEUM 3562 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-7185 AMISH COUNTRY HOMESTEAD 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 717-768-8400 |
AMISH COUNTRY TOURS 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3600 AMISH EXPERIENCE THEATER 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400 |
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| There's nothing quite like sleeping in the middle of farm country. From the rooster that greets the morning (yes, they still do that) to the sight of an Amish family out plowing the field with their horse of mule teams, it's an experience not to be missed. And the food...Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking is known worldwide, and you can experience it first hand in Intercourse! |
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PLAIN & FANCY FARM RESTAURANT  3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), one mile east of Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 717-768-4400 Dig into our made-from-scratch golden fried chicken, baked ham, real mashed potatoes, chicken pot pie, bakery fresh shoofly pie and much more. Or, select from our new ala carte lunch and dinner menus, featuring everything from salads and charbroiled burgers to turkey dinners with all the fixin's. |
| THE FAMILY CUPBOARD RESTAURANT & BUFFET 3029 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 717-768-4510 INTERCOURSE PRETZEL FACTORY Learn how to twist pretzels on our tour. 3614 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-3432 |
THE KLING HOUSE RESTAURANT Kitchen Kettle products make our menu unique. Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 340, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-2746 1899 OLD MILL RESTAURANT Routes 340 & 772, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3637 |
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3537 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-0657 |
SUBWAY 14 Center St, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-799 |
Intercourse Shopping
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| When it comes to shopping, this is the place to be! A wide variety of shops line both sides of the streets, along with our own village within the Village. From quilts through art, handcrafts, dolls, and much more, you'll find it in Intercourse! |
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DUTCHLAND QUILT PATCH 3461 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-411-3221 2851 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, PA 17572, 800-411-3221 This unique shop offers a large selection of locally made quilts, wallhangings, pillows, dolls, baskets and crafts. Customize your own quilt. Enjoy our Christmas room full of Christmas decor and candles. We have over 6000 bolts of quilting fabrics, notions and patterns at discount prices. Come watch us quilt! |
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PEACEFUL VALLEY AMISH FURNITURE 3347 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340, 1/2 mile west of Intercourse, PA), 717-768-0216 3172 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), Bird-In-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-3575 421 Hartman Bridge Road (Route 896), Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-8336 Large selection of fine furniture handcrafted by Amish and Mennonite artisans. Wide variety of desks, cabinets, chests, tables, chairs (including the popular glider rockers), and more. Plus, bird houses, rocking horses, wishing wells, mailboxes, Amish crafts, and gifts. Closed Sundays |
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SNYDER'S FURNITURE 3709 E. Newport Rd., Gordonville (Intercourse), PA 17529, 717-768-7642 At Snyder's Furniture, we manufacture and finish our own line of quality furniture. And we offer one of the widest selections of furniture in the area, from Keystone Collections to upholstered furniture. All furniture is hand-crafted to our exacting requirements using quality oak, cherry, or maple wood. |
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AMISHVIEW INN & SUITES at Plain & Fancy Farm, 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340) Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 866-735-1600 Elegant accommodations. Spectacular setting. Indoor pool, spa, fitness center, whirlpools and fireplaces make us perfect for an intimate getaway, family vacation or corporate retreat. Complimentary breakfast, high-speed internet, HBO, DVD players, special amenities and kitchenettes in every room. Non-smoking facility. 3 diamond (plus). Value packages. Get the whole story at www.AmishViewInn.com |
| AMISH COUNTRY MOTEL 25 clean comfortable rooms, surrounded by Amish farms. 3013 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 800-538-2535 AMISH COUNTRY VACATION HOMES 23 Queen Street, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3204 AMISH GUEST HOUSE & COTTAGE 3625 Newport Road (Route 772 East), Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8914 BEACON HILL CAMPGROUND Spectacular views, quiet. Walk to over 100 shops. GPS: 128 Beacon Hill Dr., Ronks, PA 17572 Route 772 W., Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-8775 BEST WESTERN PLUS INTERCOURSE VILLAGE MOTOR INN Rts. 340 & 772, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3637 CARRIAGE CORNER BED & BREAKFAST A comfortable bed, satisfying breakfast, and friendly hosts. 3701 East Newport Road, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3059, 800-209-3059 |
COUNTRY VIEW PA BED & BREAKFAST 5 miles east of Intercourse; wireless high-speed Internet. 5463 Old Philadelphia Pike, Kinzers, PA 17535 717-768-0936 or 717-468-1135 CREEKSIDE INN BED & BREAKFAST 44 Leacock Rd., P.O. Box 435, Paradise, PA 17562 717-687-0333 HARVEST DRIVE FAMILY INN Surrounded by Amish farms, just outside the village of Intercourse. 3370 Harvest Drive, Intercourse, PA 17534 800-233-0176, 717-768-7186 THE INN AT KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE Four suites and twelve fully appointed guest quarters. Off Route 340 and Queen Road, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8261 THE INN & SPA AT INTERCOURSE VILLAGE A romantic inn with plush suites, gourmet breakfasts. 3542 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), PO Box 598, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-2626, 800-664-0949 OSCEOLA MILL HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 313 Osceola Mill Road, Gordonville, PA 17529 717-768-3758, 800-878-7719 TRAVELERS REST MOTEL Charming countryside motel in the Village of Intercourse. P.O. Box 128, 3701 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-626-2021, 717-768-8731 |
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| 1757 SHOEMAKER'S MILL BED & BREAKFAST 315 Osceola Mill Road, Gordonville, PA 17579 717-768-3294 THE FASSITT MANSION 6051 Old Philadelphia Pike, White Horse, PA 17527 888-X-THE-WAY FROGTOWN ACRES BED AND BREAKFAST 44 Frogtown Rd., Paradise, PA 17562 888-649-2333 HARVEST DRIVE FAMILY INN 3370 Harvest Drive, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-7186, 1-800-233-0176 |
HILLTOP LODGING 3422 A West Newport Rd., Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8483 KING'S GUEST HOUSE 3448 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3425 OLDE HOMESTEAD SUITES 3515B W. Newport Rd., Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-3300 |
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For More Information, contact:
The Intercourse Merchants Association
P. O. Box 361, Intercourse, PA 17534
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Intercourse is a hub where many Amish and local folks do their business.
It also hosts thousands of inquisitive visitors each year. 
340), in Eastern Lancaster County. Intercourse
is just east of 
Formerly known as "Cross Keys", this village was founded in 1754. The name was
changed to Intercourse in 1814.
ran
from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (now called the Old Philadelphia Pike), and the road from Wilmington, Delaware
to Erie, Pennsylvania. The intersection of these two roads was thought to be the basis for the town of "Cross
Keys" or, eventually, "Intercourse".
