THE HEART OF AMISH COUNTRY
LaGrange County is the perfect place for a quick family getaway. Find Small-Town Charm in the Heart of Amish Country, with sight- seeing and shopping like no place else. Travel Off the Beaten Path to visit Amish Cottage Shops and find artisanal foods, decor, and artwork.
The weekly auctions at Shipshewana Trading Place are a fantastic spot to pick up those hard-to-find items, or vintage collectibles, as are the multiple local antique stores and shops like Cherry Pickers and 2 Chicks and a Chair, who find and repurpose materials and furniture.
Explore Shipshewana’s Downtown Shopping District on Morton and Harrison Streets to find beautiful carved wooden baskets and décor at Teaberry Wood Products or make a custom doll to take home from Kids Kreations. Find gorgeous pottery and hand-thrown dishware at Riverwood Pottery, and farm-to-table food and bakery items at Shawna Rae’s. The Dutch Kernel and Vanilla Bean Creamery will make sure you can feed any snack cravings, or visit Yoder’s Meat & Cheese for jerky, dips, cheeses, noodles, and more, all made locally.
Enjoy a cozy winter getaway in one of Shipshewana’s beautiful inns or hotels, and enjoy swimming pools, arcades, and fireplaces with the whole family. Visit LaGrange’s famous Foltz Bakery and plan lunches and dinners on Restaurant Row: Linder’s Tavern, Destination 814, and Fireside Craft Burgers & Brew. Save time to explore all four floors of Davis Mercantile, including the top-floor carousel, candy store, and toy store. Make sure you grab a soft pretzel from JoJo’s Pretzels or lunch at Millie’s Café.
Make sure you make time to catch some of the world-class entertainment options at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, open year-round with calendars packed with performers you won’t believe. Hungry? Try the authentic Amish meals at Blue Gate Restaurant and navigate your nibbles using the Food Trails from the Indiana Food Alliance to taste your way through the county and find the best pie! Will it be from Tiffany’s in Topeka? Or the Corn Crib Café? Wana-Cup? Or the Essenhaus? Let us know your favorites!
DAY 1
Spend the morning shopping for collectibles at the weekly auction and have lunch at the Auction Restaurant. Visit LaGrange shops in the afternoon and have dinner at Linder’s Tavern.
DAY 2
Explore with our Off the Beaten Path map for Amish and Artisan-made goods. Find one-of- a-kind items from B Honey and Silver Star Leather.
DAY 3
Explore Shipshewana’s Downtown Shopping District and Davis Mercantile on Morton and Harrison Streets! Make an Amish doll at Kids Kreations, or a pretzel at JoJo’s Pretzels. Ride the vintage carousel. Catch an evening show at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center.
