Bones to Buggies
Introducing a new uniquely Midwestern experience...
Blending ancient and modern worlds in one group tour itinerary.
Two group-friendly Northern Indiana destinations - South Bend and Shipshewana - for a 4 day-3 night experience. A short hub & spoke concept that builds on culture, education, past and present.
Itinerary Highlights Side By Side:
- See Giant Prehistoric Beasts - Meet Gentle Amish people
- Visit Iconic National Treasures - Tour Authentic Off the Beaten Path Adventures
- Tour Behind the Scenes at a Chocolate Factory - See Buggy Parts and Pieces built before your eyes
- Tempt your tastebuds with delicious chocolate - Wear your stretchy pants for fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and pie
- Dig for Bones - Roll a pretzel
- Shop ‘til you drop for food and swag, handmade and high-style
- Hear the roar of T-rex then the rhythm of horse’s clip-clops
South Bend, Indiana
Where You Can Bend Your Rules
Welcome to The Bend, a place to explore both the well-known and the roads less traveled. The University of Notre Dame and St. Joseph River define this place but no matter how you choose to explore, this is a place to embrace life’s simple pleasures. Try your luck in South Bend! From the Luck of the Irish, to having some luck at Four Winds Casino, to digging and finding luck in a dinosaur fossil, South Bend’s treasures await your enjoyment.
Please contact Nicole Lawler at Visit South Bend Mishawaka to start planning your adventure.
Shipshewana, Indiana
The Heart of Amish Country Indiana
Shipshewana is a one-of-a-kind destination to experience the simplicity of Amish culture, delicious foods and quality products they produce. Also enjoy quaint downtown shops, locally-produced meat and cheese, exciting outdoor recreation, world-class entertainment and the Midwest’s largest flea market.
Please contact Judy McConnell at Visit Shipshewana to start planning your adventure.
