Hollywood glamour and Amish simplicity itinerary

A 1 day tour of Indiana
from Northeastern,
February 2, 2012.

	Hollywood glamour

Morning

Arrive in Indiana, Pennsylvania at the Jimmy Stewart Museum

Start your visit out with Jimmy's hometown tour. The bus travels past the site of where he was born, his boyhood home, his grandfather's home and the statue in his honor. The group will enjoy the humorous tales of Jimmy's life as he grew up in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum

In the Museum, the group will see how the town has preserved a collection of Stewart memorabilia that represents his accomplishments as an actor, military figure, a civic leader, a family man and a world citizen. The Museum is over 5,000 square feet and consists of murals, personal items from both Stewart's movie and military careers, a gift shop and a 50 seat theater. While at the Museum, the group will view a biography of Mr. Stewart. You may even be greeted by a "special character", such as Clarence, Harvey or a Jimmy Stewart impersonator.

Lunch - Amish Wedding Feast

Enjoy a traditional wedding dinner complete with a narrator explaining Amish wedding traditions as well as customs of the Amish folk.

	Amish simplicity

Afternoon

Shopping in Smicksburg

The town of Smicksburg is in the heart of Amish country. Over 300 Old Order Amish families reside in the rolling hills surrounding the town. Shop for pottery, primitive country crafts, furniture, quilts, handmade wreaths and unique gifts.

Windgate Vineyards and Winery

Tour the largest winery in the County, located in the Amish countryside of Smicksburg. The stop will include a tour of the winery and sampling of wines.

Windgate Antiques and Art Gallery

Shop for antiques, American and English furniture, old maps, original art and prints and much more.

This itinerary can be adjusted in several different ways. It can be expanded into a 2 day tour and it could also be done as a Mystery tour. There are several different choices for restaurants and we are very willing to revise this sample itinerary to suit your individual group needs.

Indiana County Tourist Bureau
2334 Oakland Ave
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (724) 463-7505
Fax: (724) 465-3819
E-mail: pperman@visitindianacountypa.org
Web: www.visitindianacountypa.org

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