Amish Country Blog

I’m starting to see people coming back to Amish Country.  The pace is picking up in the Visitor Center and the  Heritage Trail driving tour CD and map are popular.  It’s fun to watch! I have a few things that I need to tell you about Amish Country before you come to help make your trip a little easier.

First is that you need to begin early and stop early.  Amish Country is a farming community at heart, and we get up with the sun, and close down as the sun is starting to set.  If you want to visit shops, or visit businesses, or go to a museum, plan your day for a 9am to 6pm.  You can always start earlier, but just keep that 6pm close time in your mind.  Restaurants do stay open later.

If you want to learn about the Amish, the best place to go is Menno-Hof in Shipshewana.  They are dedicated to telling the Amish and Mennonite story.

Great food is abundant in Amish Country.  Pack a cooler so you can keep all your food purchases fresh. Driving the Heritage Trail is the best way to take in Amish Country, and it takes 3 and a half hours if you follow the audio tour and don’t stop.  It will take most of your day if you want to make stops…and well worth it!  You should plan on making at least a few stops on your way.  And don’t forget to bring your camera.  There are lots of great photo opportunities in Amish Country.

So have fun when you’re out and about in Amish Country, and I hope you enjoy your stay.

Have you driven the Heritage Trail audio tour? Let us know. Leave your comment

Mindy, Amish Country Northern Indiana Contributor

It might be chilly out right now, but Spring Break is just around the corner! And Spring Break time is the perfect time to visit Amish Country Northern Indiana. Spring flowers are in bloom, the weather is warm and Amish Country is blooming with fun things to do. If you’ve never been to the area, one of the easiest ways to experience it is by driving the Award winning Heritage Trail audio driving tour.

You just pop the free CD in your car and let it guide you on a winding loop along rural highways, quiet country lanes, through friendly cities and along small-town main streets. It’s especially nice if you like tours, but you want the flexibility of starting and stopping at your own pace. You can stop and eat or shop, and you can take the tour over several days if you like. There’s no tour guide, you can take your time and enjoy all the must-sees in the area. Experience our interactive Heritage Trail and get a taste of what’s on the tour here

Looking to getaway in your own backyard this spring break?

Here are some cool things kids will enjoy in Amish Country.

Journey into the countryside on an Amish
horse and buggy ride

Stop in for a tasty treat and an ice cold fountain
coke at JoJos Pretzel

Get up close and personal with the buffalo at
Cook’s Bison Ranch

Camp under a starry sky…don’t forget the
s’mores!

Explore the nature trails, meadows and
riverbanks of Bonneyville County Park

Lions, Tigers and bears, oh my! South Bend’s
Potawatomi Zoo

Put a quarter in the jukebox and dig into a
burger and shake at Alley Oops Diner

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