In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Gordonville is a village unobserved and unexplored. Poet Wendell Berry drew inspiration from the hilly, rural backdrop of the village. It is also only 9 miles away from Lancaster, it has every element of an outstanding quality of life.
The region is predominantly agricultural with manufacturing and tourism industries expanding their shares. It produces the 5th highest agricultural output in the nation. A large number of people here are engaged in farming, fishing and forestry activities. Many sights in and around Gordonville are either of significant historical importance or of immense natural beauty. This helped in the growth of tourism industry and hundreds of ancillary businesses that are fed by the area’s tourists. Clothing and food processing are the two main branches of light manufacturing that have flourished in the area.
Don’t get disheartened looking at Gordonville’s unemployment statistics. The scenario is changing fast as Lancaster County itself is on the verge of an economic transformation. MapQuest’s corporate headquarter is located in the nearby. Employers like Armstrong World Industries, Johnson & Johnson and BB&T are expanding their operations in the region. Do you have a high-tech, financial or managerial background? A dream career awaits you in the region.
How does area’s recreation scene look like? It includes both diversity and quality. Being in Gordonville, it’s not fair to miss the Amish Village in Ronks. From here Lost Treasure Golf course is the closet. Play Tennis, take a stroll in the garden, sit beside the creek, ride a bike or go for hiking - you’re at the Lancaster County Central Park. The tour of historic Strasburg Rail Road is an experience unique of its kind. A visit to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania completes the journey.
Are kids on summer holidays? You won’t get a better time to enjoy in the Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park in Lancaster. Start shopping from Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market and stop at East Towne Mall. You must have seen the height of variety.
To buy a new home in Gordonville, you need a budget between mid to upper 200s. New constructions are mostly of single-family home type though mobile and manufactured homes are also quite common here. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1300 or 1400 sq. ft. homes are perfect for downsizing or as a starter home. Expect frequent guests? Change to a 3-bedroom, 2-garage, single- or doubled-storied house. No matter what you choose, have confidence about its supremacy. Some of the nation’s renowned builders are behind these housing projects.
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