Our most popular One Day Amish Country Itinerary
Available Any Time
This is our most popular offering for a one day Amish Country itinerary. Plan to leave home early for the best experience.
While all of the times can be adjusted to meet your schedule, remember with much later arrivals we may have to modify some details. We do strongly suggest that you try to arrive early so that you can enjoy your visit. The more time you plan for in Arthur, the better time your group will have.
10:00 -11a.m. – Arrive in Arthur/Amish Country. Pull your coach right up to out office where your group will have a chance to refresh.
Let your guests stretch their legs a bit and use the restrooms if necessary. Shopping the adjacent Vine Street merchants for an 
hour or more will be a treat for your group as several of the stores have fine wood products from the local Amish craftsmen. They will be able to browse the antiques at Yoder’s Lamp Shop or at the Arthur Soda Fountain for shakes are still hand dipped, and you can get a real cherry coke. There are also quilts, crafts, collectibles, boutique clothing stores. All within an easy short block. An hour is never enough but we’ll start here.
Later Arrivals 11:00 a.m. – If you arrive later than 10am, we’ll start right at this point and squeeze in some shopping later. Meet your Step-On Guide at The Wood Loft in downtown Arthur. The guide will begin your scenic tour through the countryside, and will explain the history of Arthur and the Amish to your group. The tour will include stops at Amish country shops during part of the tour.
About Noon or shortly after – Enjoy home c
ooking at an Amish farm home nestled in the Arthur countryside or at Yoder’s Kitchen located in Arthur. The meal includes homemade bread, salad, fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, noodles or dressing, vegetable, pie, and a drink. After the Amish Farm Meal your guide will give you a brief tour of the farm, and barns, and discuss Amish country life, buggy travel, and a bit about day to day activities. (Smaller groups can often join in for this portion of a day visit.)
1:30 p.m – Be back on your coach to continue your guided tour of the Amish area with a few stops at country businesses operated by our Amish neighbors. Your guests will enjoy the unique product selections, the gas lamp lit shops and rubbing elbows with the locals. Return to Arthur sometime by 2:30 or so to drop off your guide, let your group stretch and maybe shop some more. Groups that spend less than an hour visiting the in-town shops are usually disappointed and leave wanting more time.
What can you do for more than an hour in Downtown Arthur?
Catch a matinee play at the Penn Station Theater downtown. Check the 2024 production schedule for the current time and dates available.
Showroom shops that display Amish wood products and custom furniture, local quilts, antiques, crafts, cloth, yard goods and quilting supplies, florals and gifts, hand made fudge, artisan glassware, hand made soaps, imported scents and lotions, boutique clothing, resale shops, cheese and fresh baked goods, hand dipped ice cream, soda fountain treats, and world class fine art and collectibles. Easily 2 hours or more of browsing.
3-5:00 p.m. – Depending on your schedule, if you are over-nighting in the area, or don’t have far to drive, an evening meal can be added at Yoder’s Restaurant or or downtown at Angela;s Food & Spirits here in Arthur. Yoder’s has been recognized as one of the best family restaurants in Illinois. Their buffet and home made pie selections are perfect for larger groups.
Cost per person for this simple one day visit/tour is $35-$45 per guest depending on group size.