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Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish Country, Big Valley offers a glimpse into a simpler way of life. From handmade Amish goods to scenic buggy rides, discover the charm of this timeless destination.

Why Visit Big Valley?

✅ Authentic Amish Culture – Experience daily life in the Amish community.
✅ Handcrafted Treasures – Shop for authentic Amish furniture, quilts, and crafts.
✅ Delicious Amish Cuisine – Savor homemade baked goods, farm-to-table meals, and hearty Pennsylvania Dutch dishes.
✅ Breathtaking Scenery – Enjoy picturesque landscapes, rolling farmlands, and historic covered bridges.
✅ Family-Friendly Attractions – Take a guided tour, visit local farms, or enjoy seasonal events like Harvestfest.

Plan Your Trip

🛏 Lodging in Big Valley

Stay in cozy inns, charming bed & breakfasts, or authentic farm stays. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Amish country.

🍽 Where to Eat

From traditional Amish bakeries to family-style restaurants, Big Valley is a paradise for food lovers. Don’t miss whoopie pies, shoofly pie, and homemade pretzels!

🛍 Shopping & Handmade Goods

Big Valley is known for its Amish-made products including furniture, quilts, and leather goods. Visit local markets to bring home a piece of Amish craftsmanship.

Upcoming Event: Harvestfest

📅 First Full Weekend in October
Join us for Harvestfest, a two-day craft festival at Reedsville Youth Park. Enjoy seasonal decor, delicious food, and unique handcrafted items from central Pennsylvania’s best artisans.

Explore More in Big Valley

🌄 Outdoor Adventures – Hike, bike, and explore the natural beauty of Mifflin County.
🚜 Farm Tours – Visit Amish farms and learn about traditional agriculture.
🛤 Historic Landmarks – Discover covered bridges, old mills, and Amish schoolhouses.

Stay Connected

📍 Visitor Guide Available! Pick up a copy at local shops or view it online.
📧 Contact Us: visitbigvalley@gmail.com
📱 Follow Us on Facebook for updates and event announcements.

Our Big Valley Area Business Association book is now available at many locations. Make sure to pick up a copy today. You can also click the image to the left to read an online version. Either way it is filled with articles, photos and maps of our member businesses as well as others.

If you’re interested in becoming a part of this group, please feel free to contact us.

We hope you enjoy our new publication and we know you’ll enjoy Big Valley.

Big Valley Visitor Guide Locations

Make sure to visit our friends at the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau

Our Blog

Remember the Railroad? (KVRR)

Image above photo credit unsplash.com We've done some research and have references to the information about the KVRR linked in this post. Feel free to comment if there is something you believe is not accurate. We enjoy hearing from folks that read our blog as with the...

Why Only One Suspender?

One Suspender?The Byler Amish, a small conservative subgroup of the Amish, are known for wearing only one suspender. This is due to their specific Ordnung, a set of religious rules and regulations, which allows men to wear only one suspender [6]. However, the Nebraska...

Explaining Buggy Colors

Amish buggies, also known as horse-drawn carriages, are a common mode of transportation for Amish communities. The color of these buggies can vary, and often reflects the community to which its owner belongs. Black is the most common color of Amish buggies, and is...

New in 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of our new online store, where you can find a wide variety of products and souvenirs to help you remember your visit to our valley. From t-shirts and hats, to postcards and keychains, we have something for everyone. We hope to...

2022 Visit Big Valley Calendar

For the second year we have created a downloadable calendar of some of our favorite photos from 2021. You can download it, print it and hang it on your wall. We would appreciate if you share this with your friends and family. Share it with folks you know that moved...

On to 2021 with a FREE Big Valley Calendar

What a year it has been! How about a free gift? You don't need us to tell you that this year has been bad. We only have a couple of months left to go and we are hoping for a prosperous and more of a "normal" year for 2021.At the end of last year we made plans for this...

A New Website

A New Website 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. Here we are, more than half way through it and thanks to the virus, a lot of us have been cooped up since April. We had a lot of plans that couldn't happen this summer and, at the time of this post,...

One Historical Marker

A Big Valley Sign Last week, as we do every week, we took a drive down Big Valley. We got to thinking, are there any historical landmarks around? We couldn't think of any. Later in the week we started asking folks who grew up and lived in the valley. No one could...

A Little About Big Valley

Big Valley, which is located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, is a beautiful place filled with history. It's an area known for an Amish community and that you may know, but did you know it is the third oldest Amish community? It was founded in 1791. The valley...

More History Of Big Valley

If you've read the previous post on Visitbigvalley.com, you know that some things have changed. One of the two people supplying information on these blog posts has family history in the valley. The following is a part of her family history you might enjoy. My love for...