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Group Tour Winter 2008
There are always concerns when booking a tour. Will the tour reveal the reality of the area? Will the tour guide be knowledgeable?
In short, there are good tour experiences and…not so good tour experiences. But when it comes to Amish Country, you're in luck because Amish Heartland Tours offers authentic tours with extras that you won't find anywhere else.
“Visitors will definitely experience authenticity with our tours,”said La Vonne DeBois of Amish Heartland Tours (formerly ofAmish Culture Tours).“There’s not much we cannot offer. Our experience and knowledge of the area is a definite plus for visitors. We work hard to make sure our tours are not based on a‘cookie cutter’ itinerary. For example, if we know of an Amish wedding taking place or hear of a barn raising, we will make sure the tour includes that event. That’s one thing that makes our tours so unique. On a recent tour, we came across a calf being born!”
Ohio’s Amish Country invites groups, large or small to experience the authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit and local hospitality that lie within the rolling hills, scenic byways and pristine hometowns.
A steady number of new visitors have found why Amish Country is the perfect place to experience.Guests are now coming from further away, such as Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, South Carolina and Wisconsin.
With the vast number of attractions, Amish Country is much more than a one-day visit. Multi-day tours have increased to allow guests to truly experience the plethora of activities.
One highlight of the tours offered for 2009 is monthly inspirational dinner theatres and gospel concerts, hosted by The Amish Door and Dutchman Hospitality.
Another asset of Amish Country is the quality of our hotels and inns. Within a 20-mile radius, there are over 1,000 rooms or suites. The hospitality, friendliness and cleanliness of lodging establishments who cater to large groups stand out.
Even with all the amenities Amish Country offers, it is still the relationships that create the perfect tour. “We work hard to create that special itinerary and up to that point, it is all paper,”DeBois remarked.“Seeing the tour come to life and sharing our area with the group is very rewarding. The blessings that come along with this job are priceless! To me, my business is a ministry."
The solitude and simplistic nature of Amish Country has made it one of the most visited areas in Ohio. However, there is so much more to see than just the Amish.
Spread throughout an eight-county area are enough wonderful sight-seeing opportunities, educational adventures, historical landmarks and after-dark experiences to fill anyone’s calendar.
Graphic Publications, Inc.in Millersburg has created a pair of attractive options that are all you’ll ever need to create an exciting visit to Amish Country.
The first is the stunning magazine ‘Ohio’s Amish Country,’ which features spectacular color photos, in-depth stories, detailed maps and attractions throughout Amish Country, listed town by town.
The second, and newest GPI innovation, is its website — OACountry.com— which has proven to be a portal to showcasing everything that’s exciting in Northeast Ohio.
“This website is the most comprehensive site on the Web pertaining to this region,”said GPI president Michael Mast.
By promoting the entire region, GPI hopes to convey that this area is more than just rolling hills, Amish buggies and craftstores.
“There’s more to Ohio’s Amish Country than what people often see,”said Mast.“If you’re visiting Holmes County, you are blessed to be in the center of eight counties that offer many diverse attractions for you to enjoy. You will marvel at all the area has to offer when planning a trip to Amish Country.”
When you visit OACountry.com, you will find a website that is easy to navigate and highly informative.
On the site you’ll find articles about the area, daily weather, an Amish knowledge-base, and other links you may want to visit.The site also includes a comprehensive listing of thousands of businesses that serve the area with attractions, furniture, restaurants, lodging establishments, museums and much, much more.
It is a comprehensive look at what makes Amish Country one of Ohio’s mostvisited areas.
Through these two outstanding products, you can plan your visit to historical outdoor dramas, check out old-fashioned hardware at Lehman’s in Kidron, visit The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, drop by Roscoe Village to step back into yesteryear, or enjoy the Carrousel District in downtown Mansfield.
Or, you could shop, golf, hike, bike,dine...well, you get the idea. The opportunities for entertainment and relaxation are nearly endless.
GPI has provided you with an avenue which allows you to get right to Northeast Ohio’s heart, both in print and on the Web at www.OACountry.com.
Log on today, and see how muchexcitement there is in Ohio’s Amish Country.
