Itineraries
Fall Road Trip in Delaware County
Fall Road Trip in Delaware County Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Fall Stops 5-10 Stops Highlight Itinerary can be replicated in Spring and Summer, excluding Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm (Seasonal) What to Bring Cash (For Amish) Camera Something to bring pumpkins home in! 10:30 a.m. Backbone State Park- Dundee Start your morning…
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Coffee Shop Hop Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight Anything you want here What to Bring Camera Hiking shoes/ Tennis shoes Golf Clubs if you prefer your own 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester and grab breakfast at Aunt Emmy’s Coffeehouse, or Sunset Restaurant. 10:30 a.m.…
Read MoreAmish Country in Delaware County
Discover Delaware County’s Amish Owned Businesses A. Christner Supply Lumber yard, metal roofing, hardware, pole barn supplies. 563-920-5053 2854 Hwy 38, Hopkinton, IA 52237 B. Double E Discount Groceries, meats, cheeses, vitamins, toiletries, school supplies, medicines, etc. 2607 315th St, Hopkinton, IA 52237 C. Hartwick Hardware Hardware, tools, garden supplies, paint, batteries. 563-922-2490 2552 220th Ave, Delhi…
Read MoreThe Best of the Best: Car Shows in Delaware County
Photo: @Country Cruisers Manchester on Facebook Rev Up Your Summer: A Car Lover’s Road Trip Through Delaware County There’s nothing quite like the rumble of a classic engine, the shine of a freshly polished hot rod, and a summer evening spent admiring automotive history. If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to hit the road…
Read MoreKoe Wetzel & Daughtry coming to the Delaware County Fair
The 2026 Delaware County Fair will feature a can’t miss lineup, including familiar favorites, Koe Wetzel (“Sweet Dreams”, “Cabo”) & Daughtry (“It’s Not Over”, “No Surprise”) with special guest Crossfade (“Colors”, “Cold”) Catch Koe Wetzel Friday, July 17th and Daughtry with special guests Crossfade take the stage on Thursday, July 16th. Both concerts have…
Read MoreGirls Day Trip
Girls Day Trip Half Day Itinerary Half Day Half Day All Seasons All Seasons Stops 12 Possible Stops Highlight The Bread Basket Restaurant is open M-F only.Public Parking is located behind Hardee’s in Manchester. 9 a.m. Park along main street, or at the nearby Public Parking lot. Make your way to Aunt Emmy’s Coffeehouse and…
Read MoreWinter Date Nights in Manchester
Cozy Winter Date Nights in Manchester? Yes, Please! Here are a few local ideas to try: Strike Up Some Fun at The AlleyA bowling date is always a win! Grab some drinks, enjoy a little friendly competition, and finish with pizza or arcade games for a laid-back, no pressure night. Get Creative with a Charcuterie…
Read MoreThrifting in Delaware County, Iowa
Thrift Stores in Delaware County: There’s so many places to thrift in Delaware County! Make a special trip with lots of special finds. Take multiple trips or go to all in one day! Manchester: T&B Treasures- 114 South Franklin St Manchester, IA, United States, Iowa 52057 Repeats Consignment- 118 N Franklin…
Read MoreFamily Adventure
Family Adventure Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight To Rent Kayaks or Tubes, call Avis Rental at (319) 360-5491 What to Bring Quarters to Feed the Fish Comfortable Shoes & Outdoor Clothing Kayak or Tube Paddling Gear Camera 9 a.m. Fuel the family with a hearty…
Read MoreCoffee & Shopping
Coffee & Shopping Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day All Seasons All Seasons Stops 11 Stops Highlight Pie Eyed & Flakey open on M-W-F 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9 a.m. Enjoy coffee and pastries at Roast & Toast in Delhi before driving North to Manchester. 10…
Read MoreTravel the Scenic Byway
Travel the Scenic Byway Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight Tours must be scheduled ahead of time. 319-480- 6684 What to Bring Camera 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester for coffee and a breakfast sandwich at Scooters, right across the road from the largest Whitewater Park…
Read MoreTours & Recreation
Tours & Recreation Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight Kendrick Forest Products tours are offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. What to Bring Hiking Gear Sun Screen Fishing Gear Closed Toed Shoes Cooler 8:30 a.m. Grab coffee and a breakfast sandwich from Kwik Star…
Read MoreCold Brews & Photo Ops
Cold Brews & Photo Ops 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day Seasons Spring, Summer, & Fall Stops 5 Stops What to Bring Camera Comfortable Shoes 11:30 a.m. Start off with a short shopping trip to Bushel & A Peck to pick up your favorite locally sourced picnic lunch items. 12 p.m. Have a picnic…
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Tours & Recreation 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day Seasons May-September Stops 4 Stops Highlight Kendrick Forest Products tours are offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. What to Bring Closed Toed Shoes Hiking Gear Fishing Gear 10:45 a.m. Head to the West end of town for an early lunch at Woodsedge Golf…
Read MoreHistory & Nature
History & Nature 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day seasons Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 6 Stops Highlight Additional stops depending on how many Amish businesses you’d like to stop at! What to Bring Comfortable Shoes Quarters to Feed the Fish Camera Checks or Cash for Amish Businesses 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester and have…
Read MoreFor the Shoppers
For the Shoppers 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day seasons All Seasons Stops 5 Stops Highlight Pie Eyed & Flakey open on M-W-F 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. What to Bring Camera Cooler for the Edgewood Locker 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester and grab a cup of…
Read MoreGood Eats, Golf & Beer
Good Eats, Golf & Beer Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 4 Stops Stops Pie Eyed & Flakey open on M-W-F 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. What to Bring Golf Clubs Change of Clothes if it’s Hot 9 a.m. Start in…
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