Shipshewana, Indiana Countryside Amish Adventure
 

Thank you for your interest in traveling with us. We are certain you will have a wonderful journey! 

A $75 per person deposit is required to reserve a seat. Seats are assigned upon receipt of payment. There are NO refunds given by Aging & Family Services after the final payment date of each trip! Insurance is highly recommended. 

Our tours entail several bus stops, getting on and off the bus, and walking. We require that our travelers be able to take care of themselves or be traveling with someone who can meet any physical needs. Thank you! 

You can also contact us at 304-788-5467, ext. 103.

Day 1:  Board your spacious, restroom and video-equipped motorcoach as you head for your destination: Shipshewana, Indiana’s Amish Country! Later that day, enjoy a relaxing Dinner and check into your Shipshewana area hotel for a three-night stay.

Day 2:  Begin the day by enjoying a Continental Breakfast, before departing for a full day GUIDED TOUR of INDIANA’S AMISH COUNTRY. During your tour, you will see local sites such as the famous barn quilts, the Brown-Swiss Dairy Farm Barn, and seasonal gardens, among other important sites in the Shipshewana area. Next, you’ll enjoy a visit to downtown Shipshewana, where you’ll have lunch on your own and free time for some shopping. Then, your Guided Tour continues with a TOUR OF AN AMISH HOMESTEAD. See the Amish Lifestyle close-up as you tour an Amish Farmhouse. You’ll also have an opportunity to experience an expedition to visit an Amish craftsman at work, such as a Furniture Maker, a Rug Weaver, or a Leather Smith. The craftsman will provide a narrated demonstration of their work, focusing on the importance of the craft and the traditions as they relate to Amish culture. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy an AUTHENTIC AMISH DINNER at an Amish Homestead before returning to your hotel.

Day 3:  Begin the day by enjoying a Continental Breakfast before heading to Cook’s Bison Ranch for an unforgettable experience. Take a SCENIC WAGON TOUR of their majestic ranch while seeing the bison up close and even feeding them, too, if you wish! Your tour will conclude at the “Buffalo Treasures Gift Shop” to bring home a memento. Then, you’ll depart for shopping and lunch on your own at SHIPSHEWANA TRADING PLACE. Consistently ranked one of the top Flea Markets in the Country, offering everything from handmade crafts, unique antiques, and delicious treats. Then you’ll depart for a visit to MENNO-HOF INTERPRETIVE CENTER. This immersive journey through the Amish and Mennonite story features a guided audio-video presentation and six distinct rooms that provide deep insights into Amish history and beliefs. One of these rooms includes a tornado simulation! You’ll gently feel the wind whip and theatre shake as you engage with the powerful experience of nature. You’ll have free time to explore additional exhibits at your own pace. Next, you’ll enjoy Dinner before experiencing the evening show, "Love Comes Softly."

After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, your Countryside Amish Adventure finishes with an exploration of Amish Country Goods at Eash Sales and E & S Foods, located next to each other. This combined one-of-a-kind Amish-tailored experience is where you can buy unique Amish foods and see how their culture makes handcrafted home décor. Later you depart for home… a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the spectacular sights you’ve seen and where your next group trip will take you!