Shipshewana & Ark Encounter

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Shipshewana & Ark Encounter
Kentucky, USA
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2026
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American History Tours LLC
$699
Deposit: $49

About this trip

Join American History Tours for a memorable four-day journey featuring Amish hospitality, inspiring biblical history, and outstanding entertainment. Begin your adventure in the charming town of Shipshewana, Indiana, where you'll have time to browse unique Amish shops and enjoy an unforgettable evening at the renowned Blue Gate Restaurant followed by the spectacular 40 Fingers performance at the Blue Gate Theatre.

Continue south to Kentucky to explore two of America's premier attractions. Walk through the fascinating exhibits of the Creation Museum, where science, history, and Scripture come together to tell the story of creation and the Bible. Then experience the awe-inspiring Ark Encounter, featuring a full-size reconstruction of Noah's Ark. A guided tour will bring the biblical account to life while providing remarkable insight into the engineering, history, and message of one of the world's most recognizable stories.

Throughout the tour you'll enjoy comfortable hotel accommodations, included breakfasts, group dinners, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and the fellowship of traveling with friends. Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, enjoy first-class entertainment, or simply experience a relaxing getaway, this tour offers the perfect combination of inspiration, learning, and fun.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the unique Amish community of Shipshewana

  • Dinner at the famous Blue Gate Restaurant

  • Reserved seating for 40 Fingers at the Blue Gate Theatre

  • Visit the world-renowned Creation Museum

  • Experience the incredible Ark Encounter

  • Guided tour of Noah's Ark

  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation

  • Three nights of comfortable hotel accommodations

  • Included hotel breakfasts and group dinners

  • Plenty of time for shopping, sightseeing, and fellowship

Shipshewana

Discover why Shipshewana has become one of the Midwest's favorite shopping destinations, where charming boutiques, handcrafted Amish goods, delicious homemade treats, and one-of-a-kind treasures make every visit a unique experience.

What's included

Transportation

Deluxe Motorcoach transportation

Lodging

Enjoy a relaxing hotel stay in 3/4 star hotels.

Attraction tickets

All tickets to the given attractions are included.

Breakfasts

Breakfasts at the hotel are included.

Dinners

Dinners at the various sites are included.

Tour Manager

A professional Tour Manager will be with you for the entire trip. All aspects and details will be taken care of by them.

What's not included

Lunches

As you enjoy the different locations, you'll have time for a nice lunch on your own.

Souvenirs

Plenty of time for shopping for your own souvenirs.

Snacks

Feel free to bring your own snacks or purchase at the shopping opportunities.

Trip Protection

Trip Protection guarantees the right to cancel for any reason up until 6:00pm the night before departure for a full refund.

Trip Insurance

Trip Insurance will be offered for purchase after booking, just click on the link provided after checkout. Note: must be purchased within 14 days of booking.

Day 1 - Shipshewanna

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Day 1: Shipshewanna - Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre

Sept 29: Day 1

8 am Depart Faith Lutheran Church, Sidney MI


10 am Arrive in Shipshwana-Shop & lunch on your own


6 pm  Meet for dinner @ Blue Gate restaurant


7:30 pm Show (40 fingers) @ Blue Gate Theater


Hotel: TBD


Day 2 - Creation Museum

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Creation museum

Sept 30:  Day 2


Breakfast at the Hotel


7:30 am Depart for Creation Museum  (3-5 hrs drive ) Petersburg, KY 


9:30 am (or close) Rest Stop


Visit Creation Museum (Hr 9:30-5 pm) lunch on your own here


5 pm Depart for Williamstown KY


6 pm Arrive @ Hotel 

6:30-7 pm Dinner @ TBD


Day 3 - Ark Encounter

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Visit the Ark Encounter

Oct 1: Day 3 


7-8 am  Breakfast at Hotel


9 am Visit Ark Encounter (Hr 9 am-5:30 pm)

Including a 90 min guided tour of Ark


Lunch on your own in Noah’s Village


6:30  Dinner TBD


Hotel: TBD


Day 4 - Heading home

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Reflections of an amazing trip

Oct. 02, Day 4

6:30 Breakfast at the Hotel


7:30 am Depart for Sidney 


10:00ish  Rest area stop


12:00 pm Lunch option


2:30 pm Approximate arrival in Sidney


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Kentucky, USA

About your organizer

We have been providing educational travel adventures since 2013. Tour members continue to have a once in a lifetime experience while experiencing the history of our great country.

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