Sample Itineraries
Any of the other activities or visit options that you find across this site can be incorporated into a custom itinerary for your group. We can’t hardly list all possible combinations, so here are a few Sample Itineraries…
Our most popular One Day Amish Country Itinerary
Available any almost time
All of the times can be adjusted to meet your scheduled arrival or departure dates.
10:00+/- a.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. Shopping the adjacent Vine Street merchants for 30 minutes to an hour 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 Dicks Pharmacy shakes are still hand dipped, and you can get a real cherry coke. There are also quilts, crafts, collectibles, a music store, and women and men’s fine clothing stores. An hour is never enough but we’ll start here.
11:00 a.m. – 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 along the tour.
Noon – Enjoy home cooking at an Amish 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 meal your Amish host will give you a tour of her farm, and barns and discuss Amish country life, buggy travel, and a bit about her day to day activities.
2:00 p.m – Re-board your coach to continue your guided tour of the Amish area with a few more 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 after 3pm to drop off your guide, let your group stretch and maybe shop some more or head off towards home or your evening destination.
3-5:00 p.m. – Depending on your schedule, an evening meal can be added at Yoder’s Restaurant or other choices here in Arthur .
Cost per person for this simple one day visit/tour is less than $20 per guest.
This makes an easy to plan day in Illinois Amish Country!
Multi Day Group Sample Itineraries
Amish Country & Lincoln – Two Nights & Three days
Little Theatre and Amish Country – 1 or 2 day Experience
Fall Foliage and Amish Country – 1 or 2 Day Fall Adventure
Remember, these are just Sample Itineraries! We can easily combine any of our itinerary details from our one or multi day suggestions into a custom package for your group. Drop us an email today for more information on Illinois Amish Country activities to add to your tour offerings.