Group Tours
If you’re looking for a getaway surrounded by stunning country farm views, delicious Amish food, and antique shopping, book your group tour to the Heart of Amish Country, Shipshewana!
As the third largest Amish community in the USA, we have custom itineraries designed for shopping Amish-made goods, dining in Amish homes, and exploring off the beaten path. If live theater is what you’re after, enjoy dinner and a show at the award-winning Blue Gate Restaurant, Theater, and PAC.
Why Bring Your Group Tour to Shipshewana?
Join over 2.5 million annual visitors who come for:
- Authentic Amish Dining – Enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals in Amish homes or at the Blue Gate Restaurant.
- Amish History & Culture – Tour the Menno-Hof Cultural Center for insight into the Amish way of life.
- Live Entertainment – 500+ concerts and shows annually at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center.
- Mega Mile of Shopping – Discover unique shops, handmade crafts, antiques, and Amish goods.
- Hands-On “Make & Take” Experiences – Try basket weaving at Teaberry Wood Products, pretzel making at Ben’s Pretzels, cookie decorating with Chef Shawna Rae, jar your own Amish peanut butter, and more.
- Group-Friendly Lodging – Comfortable accommodations with group rates and amenities at the Blue Gate Garden Inn and Farmstead Inn & Conference Center.
- Personalized Support – Work directly with our Group Sales Manager to plan the perfect trip
Taste of Shipshewana Tour
A delicious journey through local flavors
- Amish Kuntry Fried Pie Shop
- Carolyn’s Kitchen Jams & Jellies
- Pretzel rolling at Ben’s Pretzels
- Yoder Popcorn
- Rise & Roll Bakery
- Meal in an Amish home
- E&S Bulk Food Store
Once Upon a Farm Tour
A farm-themed adventure
- Dutch Country Animal Farm
- Bison Ranch
- Yoder Popcorn
- Miller’s Antique Tractors (with butter-churning dog!)
- Brown Swiss Dairy Barn
- Stutzman Dairy Farm
- Lavender schoolhouse or sunflower patch (seasonal)
Off the Beaten Path Tour
Explore lesser-known gems
- Hoosier Buggies
- Harness shop
- Silver Star Leather
- B Honey & Candles
Maker’s Tour
Celebrate local craftsmanship
- Teaberry Wood Products
- Carolyn’s Kitchen
- Owl Toy Shop
- Cherry Pickers
- Riverwood Pottery
- Ben’s Pretzels
Christmas in Shipshewana
A festive holiday experience
- Downtown shopping district
- Christmas entertainment
- Lights of Joy drive-through display
- E&S Bulk Food shopping
Garden Tour
Perfect for spring and summer
- Quilt Gardens Tour
- Krider Gardens
- Linton’s Enchanted Gardens
- Lunch at a tearoom in Nappanee
Book Your Tour Today!
Group Sales Manager Judy McConnell is dedicated to assisting tour operators and step-on guides to find the resources, information, and connections they need to ensure their clients have an unforgettable experience in Shipshewana.
For more information about planning a tour, please contact Judy McConnell at judy@lagrangecountycvb.org
Here are a few of our complimentary tour planning services for groups:
- Customized itinerary planning & suggested sample itineraries
- Connections to lodging, attractions, events, and restaurants
- Step-on Guide arrangements
- Special arrangement coordination
- Complimentary Visitor Guides & maps
- Coupon Books
- Meet & Greet sessions
- FAM Tours
- Digital photos
- Regional and Northern Indiana recommendations and connections
- Friendly service & expert advice
There’s no better way to experience Shipshewana/LaGrange County than with a local by your side! Our step-on guides are a must for any bus coming to our area, perfectly filling up the time between stops with area history and personal stories. Not to mention, they’re the “in” to those backroad stops you never knew existed. Contact one of them today and see what kind of tours they can offer!
What are Step-on Guides? What’s a Make & Take? Read more here.
“You can trust you are getting expert advice on what the area has to offer by working with me, the staff at the CVB, and our step-on guides! We are excited to work together to make your group trip to Amish Country one to remember.” – Judy
Step-on Guides
