For more intimate looks at Amish Country, try these Trip Ideas. Each is a side trip from the 90-mile-long Heritage Trail, featuring the region’s history, culture and major attractions. The Themed Tours visit off-the-beaten-path locations such as farm-based businesses and small stores on the Back Roads Shops themed tour. Download all 11 tour maps, complete with directions and stop-by-stop information. Then, begin exploring the fascinating sights and intriguing places just beyond Amish Country’s popular Heritage Trail. Besides Back Roads Shops, the Trip Ideas include: Arts and Crafts, Fall Color, Food Finds, Photography and RV Capital.

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Quilt Gardens Tour
Elkhart County, IN
It's Fun. It's Free. It's Fantastic. There's nothing else like it in the entire country! Ann...

Artisans Along the Heritage Trail
Elkhart County, IN
Handmade is a hallmark in Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. Here, you’ll find so...

Down the Road Tours
Elkhart, IN
Group or individual customized tours. View Amish Country through the eyes of your own tour guide....

Heritage Trail
Elkhart, IN
One of America’s Most Scenic Drives Click here to take a trip on our interactive Heritage ...

Best-of-Autumn Outing
Elkhart, IN
To savor the scenery and flavors of fall, including apple picking and harvest fun, follow this 43...

Engaging Arts and Crafts Drive
Elkhart, IN
At Martin’s Quilt Shop near Nappanee, quilts and fabrics fill a shed that once housed carri...

Food-Fanciers’ Foray
Elkhart, IN
Take a tip from the regulars at the Essenhaus bakery: Arrive early - pie preferences in hand. Wit...

Off-the-Beaten-Path Odyssey
Elkhart, IN
Visiting small, home-based businesses that take a little extra effort to reach can be the most in...

Countryside Shoppes Tour
Nappanee, IN
Just outside of town, family-owned businesses thrive - cementing the area's tradition as a center...

Super Photo Safari
Elkhart, IN
Use your camera to capture the memories and special moments of your Amish Country visit. Though s...