{"id":4151,"date":"2022-10-18T21:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T21:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluffscape.com\/?page_id=4151"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:12:33","slug":"bluffscape-amish-tour-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluffscape.com\/?page_id=4151","title":{"rendered":"Bluffscape Amish Tour Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Q: How long is the Bluffscape Amish tour?<\/strong><\/h4>

  • 3 hours trip to Amish farms and shops in the countryside.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

    Q: What time do the tours depart?<\/strong><\/h4>

    • 10 am and 1:30 pm Monday – Saturday (No Sunday tours or on religious holidays) April – October\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

    • November – First two Saturdays only.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

      Q: What do we ride in during the tour?<\/strong><\/h4>

      • A large van or a 14-passenger minibus with a speaker system.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

        Q: What do we get to see?<\/strong><\/h4>

        • Amish farms, Amish retail craft shops, Amish working in their fields, gardens, and yards. We get out at each stop. Amish home only when available or arranged in advance.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

        • Saturdays July – October. Pie and ice cream for purchase, and possible horse-drawn wagon ride.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

          Q: What items are available for purchase?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>

          • Quilts, tables-runners, rugs, pot holders<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

          • Baskets, leather goods<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

          • Furniture – large and small<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

          • Wooden accessories, candles<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

          • Jams, jellies, pickles, and sweets<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

            Q: What will we learn about the Amish?<\/strong><\/h4>

            • Tours are fully narrated by the guide. <\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • Learn about:<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • History of the Amish<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • Schooling and families<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • Courtship and weddings<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • Shunnings and funerals<\/strong><\/h4><\/li>

            • Daily life without electricity, clothing, transportation and etc.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

              Q: Do we see anything else on the tour?<\/strong><\/h4>

              • Visit the historic Lenora stone church (Not Amish – historic pioneer site)<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

                Q: Can children come along on the tour?<\/strong><\/h4>

                • Yes, small children are welcome, but no car seats are provided (limited bathroom facilities).<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

                  Q: Can we purchase goods from the Amish with credit cards?<\/strong><\/h4>

                  • No, the Amish only accept cash or personal checks.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

                    Q: Can we take photos of the Amish?<\/strong><\/h4>

                    • No, out of respect for the Amish, pictures of the Amish people are not allowed. Guests may take photos of things on some of the farms, just not of the people.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

                      Q: How do I pay for my tour?<\/strong><\/h4>

                      • Bluffscape accepts cash, checks, or credit cards.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

                        Q: Are the vehicles handicap accessible?<\/strong><\/h4>

                        • No, the bus has wide steps for easy access and walkers.<\/strong><\/h4><\/li><\/ul>

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                            Reservations recommended. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Call (507) 467-3029 or 507-450-6022 and ask for Bluffscape Amish Tours.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Please send email reservation requests two days prior to visit\u2013bluffscapetours@gmail.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Frequently asked questions: Q: How long is the Bluffscape Amish tour? 3 hours trip to Amish farms and shops in the countryside. Q: What time do the tours depart? 10 am and 1:30 pm Monday – Saturday (No Sunday tours or on religious holidays) April – October\u00a0 November – First two Saturdays only. 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