What kind of experience are you missing in Shipshewana, Indiana? Check out our top five suggested Shipshewana trip itineraries below!
Itinerary 1: Flea Market & Auction Shopping Trip
Please note: The flea market is seasonal, open May through September. The auctions take place year-round, and the shops and restaurants in town are open year-round as well.
Day 1 (Monday):
3:30 p.m. Check into your room at Shipshewana’s Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
4:00 p.m. E&S Sales Amish Bulk Foods Grocery Store shopping (1 hour)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant. Browse the Blue Gate Specialty Shops
7:00 p.m. Return to hotel for swimming or hot-tubbing at the indoor pool
Day 2 (Tuesday):
8:00 a.m. Shipshewana Flea Market shopping (4 hours)
12:00 p.m. Lunch at the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant (1 hour)
1:00 p.m. Yoder’s Meat & Cheese & Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes shopping (1 hour)
2:00 p.m. Nap
3:30 p.m. Shopping downtown and buggy ride
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Day 3 (Wednesday):
8:30 a.m. Shipshewana Antique & Miscellaneous Auction (Preview, then auction starts at 9:00 am)
12:00 p.m. Lunch at one of the Flea Market Food Courts
1:00 p.m. Shopping at Yoder’s Department Store
2:30 p.m. Coffee and Treats at The Ducth Coffee Cup inside Yoder’s Shopping Center
Itinerary 2: Shipshewana Food Tour
Day 1:
3:30 p.m. Check into your room at Shipshewana’s Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
4:00 p.m. E&S Sales Amish Bulk Foods Grocery Store shopping (1 hour)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant
7:00 p.m. Return to hotel for swimming or hot-tubbing at the indoor pool
Day 2:
9:00 a.m. Davis Mercantile Shopping (Get Coffee at the Kitchen Cupboard)
11:00 a.m. Yoder’s Meat & Cheese, Victorian Candy Company, Red Bud Tea Shoppe Shopping
1:00 p.m. Ben’s Pretzels
2:00 p.m. Relaxation / Exploration Time
5:00 p.m. Dinner at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Day 3:
9:00 a.m. Rise N Roll Bakery and Deli
10:00 a.m. Shopping in Middlebury
Itinerary 3: Live Shows
Photo Courtesy of: Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre
Day 1:
3:30 p.m. Check into your room at Shipshewana’s Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
4:00 p.m. E&S Sales Amish Bulk Foods Grocery Store shopping (1 hour)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant
7:00 p.m. See a live theatre production at the Blue Gate Theatre. See Upcoming Show Schedule
Day 2:
9:00 a.m. Davis Mercantile Shopping
11:00 a.m. Yoder’s Meat & Cheese, Red Barn Shoppes Shopping
12:00 p.m. Lunch at The Ducth Coffee Cup inside Yoder’s Shopping Center
1:00 p.m. Downtown Shopping (1 hour)
2:00 p.m. Relaxation / Exploration Time
5:00 p.m. Dinner at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Itinerary 4: Animal Park Adventure
Please note: The Animal Park and Canoe / Kayak Rentals are seasonal. Please check with individual businesses for hours.
Day 1:
3:30 p.m. Check into your room at Shipshewana’s Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
4:00 p.m. E&S Sales Amish Bulk Foods Grocery Store shopping (1 hour)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant. Browse the Blue Gate Specialty Shops
7:00 p.m. Return to hotel for swimming or hot-tubbing at the indoor pool
Day 2:
9:00 a.m. Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park (3 hours)
12:00 p.m. Lunch at Shipshe Pizza & Mini Golf
1:00 p.m. Pie & Coffee at the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant (Seasonal)
2:00 p.m. Shopping in Downtown Shipshewana
5:00 p.m.Dinner at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Day 3:
9:00 a.m. Trading Post Canoe / Kayak
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Rise N Roll Bakery & Deli
Itinerary 5: Girl’s Weekend Trip
Day 1 (Friday):
3:30 p.m. Check into your room at Shipshewana’s Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
4:00 p.m. E&S Sales Amish Bulk Foods Grocery Store shopping (1 hour)
5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant
7:00 p.m. Return to hotel for swimming or hot-tubbing at the indoor pool
Day 2 (Saturday):
9:00 a.m. Davis Mercantile Shopping
11:00 a.m. Downtown Shipshewana Shopping (Walk down Morton St. and Harrison St. to visit all of the speciality stores)
12:00 p.m. Lunch at the Corn Crib Cafe
1:00 p.m. Yoder’s Meat & Cheese, Red Barn Shoppes, Yoder’s Department Store Shopping
2:00 p.m. Relaxation / Exploration Time
5:00 p.m. Enjoy an Amish Home Style meal.
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