If you’re a movie buff visiting Lancaster County, you should definitely consider checking out the Witness movie tour. For those who aren’t aware, Witness is a 1985 film in which Harrison Ford played the leading role.

In the film, a young Amish boy is witness to a murder, and a police officer (played by Ford), is assigned to investigate. There is a huge clash of cultures and an eventual romantic entanglement between Ford’s character and the boy’s mother.

The movie was very popular, earning Ford an Academy Award nomination, and sparking an increased interest in the Amish way of life.

Now, the Witness movie tour gives fans of the film the chance to walk in Mr. Ford’s shoes, and visit many of the places where important scenes from the movie were shot. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Amish-owned farm shown throughout the movie.

Visitors will get to see the barn where the movie’s popular dance scene was filmed, and they’ll also have the chance to explore the building known as the Summer Kitchen. It’s possible to actually go inside this building, and get some great photos of the place where a number of pivotal scenes were shot.

In fact, there will be a lot of great opportunities for photos throughout the entire Witness movie tour. You’ll even have the chance to meet the Amish family who currently owns the farm, and learn a little more about the local way of life.

In addition to taking you on a tour of the farm itself, your guide will also show you a bit more of the area. You’ll have the unique opportunity to visit some beautiful historic covered bridges, and you’ll be bussed past Amish schoolhouses and other buildings that are integral to the community.

Tour groups are kept small, and include no more than fourteen people. This means that you’ll be able to see everything at a more leisurely pace, and you’ll have much more time to ask your knowledgeable guide questions about the film, and the local area.

In total, you’ll have a little over two hours to see many of the places featured in the movie, and to take in all the scenic beauty and rural charm that Lancaster County has to offer.

Don’t Miss Out on the Exclusive Witness Movie Tour

Since the farm featured in the movie is privately owned, taking the official Witness movie tour is the only way you’ll be able to get access to the property. Tours of the grounds have only been available for the last few years, and will stop for this year after October.

All tours start on Saturday afternoons at 4:30 PM, departing from the Amish Experience Theater in Bird-in-Hand PA. If you’ll be in the area, you won’t want to miss a chance to take part in such a unique experience.

If you’re interested in taking the Witness Movie Tour, and are looking for good places to stay in Lancaster County, you won’t be disappointed. The Sleep Inn and the MainStay Suites are two quality hotels that are just short drive from the starting point of the tour.





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