Family Getaways
Gather the family for a special time and plenty of memories in Amish Country. Where else can you visit an authentic historic Amish farmstead, watch millstones rumble into action at Indiana’s oldest gristmill, hop aboard a wagon to feed roaming bison or take it slow on a buggy ride? In summer, nothing beats a day at the 4-H fair or a plunge down a water slide. Come autumn juicy apples are ready for picking and fresh apple cider is ready for sipping. Of course, family-style meals are popular any season and every sweet-tooth is satisfied with jumbo jellybeans and doubly good cream-filled whoopee pies.
Step Back in Time
Return to yesterday and simpler times in Amish Country, where your family can dine on home-style favorites in a huge, old barn converted into a restaurant. You’ll discover the simple way of life at Amish Acres’ historic farmstead. Climb aboard a horse-drawn buggy to explore the back roads, stopping for whoopee pies and other goodies at back-roads bakeries. And who can resist filling a bag with jumbo jelly beans at the Wakarusa Dime Store?
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Sports and Outdoor Recreation
In Amish Country, families have their pick of year-round recreations, including roller-skating at Eby’s Pines indoor rink and water-park fun at Ideal Beach. You can hike, fish, bicycle and attend sporting events. Top amateur athletes compete in 34 events during The Great Race Sports Festival in May. Six county parks and preserves also provide a variety of settings for outdoor activities and wildlife watching.
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Discoveries
Spice up your Amish Country visit with special activities and events. In July, the Elkhart County Fair ranks among the nation’s largest 4-H fairs. Hop on a wagon for a hayride to a you-pick orchard or pumpkin patch. Spring to fall, you can view buffalo close up on a tour of Cook’s Bison Ranch. Camping under the stars—don’t forget the s’mores—is another family favorite, along with treating everyone to soda fountain creations and two-fisted pretzels at JoJo’s.
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