Departing from the Dallas/ Ft.Worth Metroplex and Little Rock

Day 1 – Memphis

Come; discover the diversity of the largest Amish community in the world, as we learn about their country-life experience in Ohio and Indiana.

(D) Overnight: Memphis, Tennessee

Day 2 – Louisville Mega Cavern

Before settling into our hotel on Louisville’s waterfront, we’ll see a new attraction, the Mega Cavern under the city’s zoo. No walking required, as a jeep-pulled tram ride takes us through an expanse so great it spans under a number of roadways above.

(B,D) Overnight: Louisville, Kentucky

Days 3 & 4 – Roscoe Village/ Canal Boat Ride/ Ravens Glenn Winery

Our host for the next two evenings will be the Coshocton Village Inn, in the heart of an historic canal town. On the second day Roscoe Village offers a living history tour, escorted by costumed interpreters along red brick paths. Witness the forging of iron as done in the 1800s, print on an 1800s printing press, attend class in a one room schoolhouse and much more. No trip to Roscoe Village is complete without a relaxing cruise along a 1-1/2 mile stretch of canal in the horse-drawn canal boat. The captain will provide insight into life on the canal during its 1800s heyday. This afternoon we’ll have an interesting winery tour with dinner to follow at the Ravens Glenn Winery.

Day 3 (D); Day 4 (B,D) Overnights: Coshocton, Ohio

Day 5 – Amish Backroads/ Heritage Center/ Lehman’s Hardware/ Warther’s Carvings

This area of Ohio has the largest concentration of Amish settlers in the United States. Their woodworking, hand-crafted quilts, gifts, and harness shops offer visitors a glimpse into the simple lifestyle so cherished by these gentle people. Sightseeing trips to small towns such as Mt. Hope, Kidron and Berlin will allow us to learn more about the Amish lifestyle, as well as taste their delicious cheese, chocolate and other home-style cooking. A cyclorama at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center is a must see to learn about their history. Rub elbows with local Amish in a flea market and livestock auction in the village of Mt.Hope. Lunch is furnished at Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen. Reminisce about the “good ole days” at Lehman’s Hardware. Evening entertainment and dinner is at Warther Carvings. We’ll dine in the room where his ivory carvings are displayed, proclaimed by the Smithsonian as “priceless works of art.”

(B,L,D) Overnight: Dover, Ohio

Day 6 – Buggy Ride/ Amish Home

The bustling village of Shipshewana welcomes us to its picturesque 19^th century storefronts - this might be a good place to shop for a unique gift to take home. Listen to the clip-clop of an Amish buggy that takes us to our in-home Amish dinner. 

(B,D) Overnight: Shipshewana, Ohio

Day 7 – Notre Dame Campus

Leaving Amish Country, we’ll make a morning stop at the University of Notre Dame Visitor Center, providing an intriguing look at the famous University’s history. The gilded Golden Dome atop the Main Building is visible from just about any point on the campus and many nearby roads.

(B, D) Overnight: Effingham, Illinois

Day 8 – Farewell Dinner

Upon arrival in Little Rock, we bid farewell to any of you leaving the tour at this point. The others will have a special farewell dinner this evening.

(B,D) Overnight: Little Rock, Arkansas

Day 9 – Homeward Bound

We’ve enjoyed scenes from yesteryear and now it’s time to make our way home to the present, perhaps bringing with us hints of preserving the good times from the past.

(B)