8 Best Shopping in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania

Bird-in-Hand Farmers' Market consists of produce stands, gift shops, and a snack counter. It's open weekends all year, as well as Wednesdays and Thursdays from July to October, and Wednesdays from April to June and in November.

Crossroads Antique Mall has more than 90 dealers and an assortment of antiques and collectibles. It's housed in Hershey's largest circular barn.

Among the few places that carry fine local crafts is the well stocked store in the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. Many of the items are made on the premises, and they include everything from hooked rugs to cane chairs to an extensive offering of Pennsylvania German arts and crafts.

One of the area's oldest country stores, Olde Mill House Shoppes stocks a fine selection of pottery, folk art, and country-style furniture.

The huge Renninger's Antique and Collector's Market draws thousands of collectors and dealers on Sunday from 7:30 to 4 (4 am to 3 pm for outside vendors). Nearly 400 indoor stalls, open year-round, overflow with every conceivable type of antique; on good-weather days the outdoor flea market adds to the selection. There are food stands, too.

With more than 100 stores, from Bass to Disney, Rockvale Square Outlets is the largest outlet center in Lancaster.

The Tanger Outlet Center is a collection of more than 60 upscale outlets, including Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, and J. Crew. Visit early, especially on weekends, when the outlets are thronged with road-tripping families.