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Turn a matinee into a full-day cultural outing: board a motorcoach from New Stanton to Lancaster for Sight & Sound Theatres' JOSHUA, Kitchen Kettle Village shopping, optional Amish buggy rides, and a home-cooked Amish meal. Family-friendly, hassle-free, and steeped in local flavor.
Turn a matinee into a full-day cultural outing: board a motorcoach from New Stanton to Lancaster for Sight & Sound Theatres' JOSHUA, Kitchen Kettle Village shopping, optional Amish buggy rides, and a home-cooked Amish meal. Family-friendly, hassle-free, and steeped in local flavor.
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Board a roomy, restroom-equipped 55‑seat motorcoach at Carrie’s Bus Tours, 215 Glenn Fox Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672, and head east into Pennsylvania Dutch Country for a single-day cultural adventure centered on Sight & Sound Theatres' new original production, JOSHUA. The day pairs blockbuster faith-based theater with hands-on slices of Lancaster County life: a browsing stop at Kitchen Kettle Village, optional Amish buggy rides, and an authentic, home-cooked dinner inside an Amish Home.
Sight & Sound's JOSHUA stages the biblical crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, and Joshua's leadership with life-size sets, live animals, and a cast that fills the stage. The production is designed for families; it is best suited for children five and older, and a Family Room with a live feed keeps little ones comfortable if they need a break. The company provides theater tickets, round-trip transportation, light snacks and bottled water on the bus, and a driver tip in the listed cost ($250 adult; $200 children ages 3–12).
What makes this trip a standout is the pairing of theatrical spectacle with geographic and cultural context. Lancaster County's open farmland, red‑barn skylines, and horse-and-buggy roads create a vivid backdrop that reinforces the show's ancient-journey themes. Kitchen Kettle Village gives a low-pressure taste of local craft foods and preserves, while the Amish Home dinner—PA Dutch hamloaf, chicken, homemade bread, pickled beets, mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, vegetables, water/iced tea and desserts—turns the outing into a genuine communal table experience.
Practical details are straightforward: the motorcoach is restroom-equipped for comfort en route, and the itinerary includes time for shopping and optional buggy rides. The trip is family-friendly but includes some walking at stops and a long day sitting on the coach, so bring layered clothes and a patient pace for children. Cancellation is fully refundable until 45 days prior, with partial refunds afterward for non-refundable tickets and fees; transfers to another traveler are allowed.
To reserve a seat or ask questions, contact Carrie’s Bus Tours at 724-640-8828 or [email protected], or visit www.carriesbustours.com. Whether you come for the spectacle of JOSHUA or the slow rhythms of Lancaster life, this private charter turns a theater matinee into a full‑day encounter with story, food, and countryside that sticks with the family long after the curtain falls. Expect a full day — typical door-to-door timing runs from early morning through evening — so plan childcare or quiet activities for younger riders. The tour operator, Carrie’s Bus Tours, organizes seating and offers clear refund policies; notice is required for cancellations. Mobile tickets and group seating may be arranged in advance. This is an accessible way to experience big-stage production and genuine Pennsylvania Dutch hospitality without driving during peak season.
easy.
10–12 hours.
Basic mobility for short walks at shopping areas and the theater; suitable for most fitness levels.
Boarding is organized by Carrie’s Bus Tours; the operator address is 215 Glenn Fox Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672—confirm exact pickup time when you book.
Yes. Dinner in an Amish Home is included and features PA Dutch hamloaf, chicken, bread, sides, beverages, and desserts as listed in the trip description.
Children are welcome; the show is best suited for ages five and up. Children 3–12 receive a reduced rate.
Amish buggy rides are optional and may be an additional cost; the itinerary notes they may be available near Kitchen Kettle Village.
All money is fully refundable until 45 days prior to departure. After that, refunds are subject to non-refundable fees like theater tickets; transfers to another traveler are allowed.
The motorcoach is restroom-equipped; contact Carrie’s Bus Tours ahead of time to discuss mobility needs or seating arrangements.
Lancaster County is a center of Pennsylvania Dutch culture with roots in 18th-century Amish and Mennonite settlements; the region's farming heritage shapes much of the visitor experience.
Support local businesses and pack out trash from stops; choose locally made goods at Kitchen Kettle Village to keep tourism dollars in the community.
Carrie's Bus Tours organizes curated group bus trips and event transportation that connect travelers to theater performances, concerts, Major League Baseball games, scenic day trips and seasonal holiday shows. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company publishes a schedule of upcoming outings that span Broadway-style musicals, ballgames, historic railroad attractions, holiday flower exhibits and large gift shows. Trip listings detail dates and noted inclusions when applicable. Examples include Pittsburgh Pirates baseball outings on August 9, 2025 (vs Cincinnati Reds) and September 19, 2025 (vs Oakland Athletics); theater trips such as Les Misérables on November 25, 2025 and The Neil Diamond musical A Beautiful Noise on September 9, 2025 (the latter listed with deluxe motorcoach transportation and a buffet dinner at Pugliano’s Italian Grill); day trips to Altoona and the Horseshoe Curve (September 18 and September 26, 2025) that reference train travel, museum visits and local dining stops; the Phipps Holiday Magic flower show on November 17, 2025; and the PA Christmas & Gifts Show bus trip on December 3, 2025, described as visiting more than 550 vendors. Additional listings include Meet, Greet & Eat and The Road to Damascus at the Ohio Star Theater. Promotional materials indicate transportation, event admission, meals or onboard perks for specific departures where noted. Trip descriptions and dates are published on The Adventure Collective; prospective travelers should consult those listings or contact Carrie's Bus Tours directly for current availability, exact inclusions and booking details. Schedules and pricing vary by trip, season, and date.
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