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Girls Getaway
Grab your friends for a fun filled trip to Shipshewana! This itinerary is jam packed with shopping, good food and fun entertainment. Relax in Indiana’s Amish Country with your girlfriends!
Day 1
Morning
Kick off your first morning with a great breakfast at the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant* – try out the haystack (a local favorite) and be sure to ask about the delicious pies to share with the girls!
*Open Wednesdays from 7 am – 7 pm & Fridays from 7 am – 2 pm; plus Tuesdays During Flea Market Season
After breakfast, it’s time to shop the flea market. The Shipshewana Flea Market (open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May through September plus extended market dates) has nearly 700 open-air booths so that you can literally shop til’ you drop. You and your friend group will love browsing the decor and crafts, plus you’ll catch some sweet deals on items like plants, home decor, makeup, perfumes, purses, tools, cleaning supplies, games, candles, fabric, fruits & veggies, flowers, cookware, books and more. See all the season has to offer in our Online Vendor Directory.
Afternoon
If you’re in the mood for lunch, grab a quick bite at one of the three flea market food court stands (Seasonal, May through September) within the market. Don’t forget to also check out the Fry Pie Booth for a delicious cool flavored lemonade or iced coffee!
After you’ve finished shopping the market, take a stroll in downtown Shipshewana to browse the many unique shops and cafes. Sit and have a snack on the 3rd floor rooftop of the Davis Mercantile at Millie’s Market Cafe, or grab a mid-afternoon pick me up latte from Kitchen Cupboard.
Evening
Check in to your room at the Farmstead Inn. Have some leisure time before heading out to find some delicious dinner at one of Shipshewana’s local restaurants.
For dinner, consider these dining options: Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (inviting atmosphere, great home-style cooking, friendly service and all the baked goods your heart desires), Wedgewood Brewing Company (fresh local food, cocktails, and a wide craft beer selection), or Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Indiana’s largest restaurant with homestyle American fare in a folksy setting.)
For evening entertainment, check the theatre and concert schedule at the Blue Gate Theatre or Michiana Event Center. More than likely, there is a play, a comedian, or musical act showing that you and the girls will love.
Day 2
Morning
After your free hot continental breakfast at the Farmstead Inn, go across the street to the Shipshewana Auction and Miscellaneous Building (on the Flea Market grounds) and experience the Misc. & Antique Auction. Get there before the 9am starting time to preview the items to be auctioned and to visit the office to get your buyer number. The auction starts by the sound of the bell at 9am sharp!
Many visitors have made it a fun outing and you will love bidding on unusual items that you never knew you couldn’t live without until you get in the bidding mood!
Learn why one frequent bidder looks forward to monthly visits to Shipshewana.
Afternoon
Walk to the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal. And don’t forget to order a delicious hand breaded tenderloin or fresh slice of pie. Before heading out of town, take time to explore downtown Shipshewana and the many unique shops in the area.
Where to Stay
Book your lodging at one of our 3 amazing options:
- Farmstead Inn & Conference Center | A Beautiful Amish Country Inn
- Farmhouse on Farver | A Private Airbnb
- Shipshewana RV Park | Right on the Grounds of Shipshewana Flea Market
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