Christmas arrives early in Shipshewana! On Nov. 6–7, 2026, the Lighting of Shipshewana Festival opens the holiday season with a Light Parade, two days of family fun, and free admission in the heart of Indiana’s Amish Country. Expect festive music, local shopping, family-friendly activities, and…
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Christmas in Amish Country feels a little different. Twinkling lights fill the town, local shops are packed with one-of-a-kind gifts, and the season officially kicks off with the beloved Lighting of Shipshewana celebration. From the dazzling light parade and Christmas shows to cozy meals, family…
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Experience the vibrant colors and crisp air of fall in Shipshewana, Indiana, where adventure awaits at every turn. Shipshewana is in the heart of Indiana’s Amish Country and offers the perfect blend of food, fun, and shopping for a memorable autumn getaway. Stroll through the bustling flea market…
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Northern Indiana Amish Country 1. Rules of the Road Understand the Grid! Road names and numbers can be confusing. Road names are based on the distance in miles from US 20 and State Road 9 (SR 9): The East & West roads are east and west of SR 9. The North & South roads are north and south of US 20…
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In Shipshewana, Indiana, you’ll be hard-pressed to drive a mile without seeing an Amish buggy traveling on the side of the road. While this may be what Amish Country looks like to many, it’s so much more than buggies and Anabaptist women's kapps. Shipshewana is a haven for exploration, dining, and…
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If you are looking for a vacation that is more low-key and relaxing than go-go-go, set your sites on the peaceful and charming community of Shipshewana. The Amish theme runs strong in this town that is full of shops offering Amish-made goods, foods and more and is surrounded by Amish farms. No…
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USA Today just recently announced the winners of their "Best Food Trail" category and guess what? The Indiana Hoosier Pie Trail finished fourth! If you didn't know about this one-of-a-kind trail, then here is your chance! There are 17 stops on this trail, but I'm going to highlight just a few…
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When it comes to dining in Shipshewana, there’s no lack of places to test drive. Filled with Amish & Mennonite home-cooked and homemade food, the only problem you’ll have to deal with is where to go. Happily, I took one for the team and tried some of everything on my last visit. From giant snacks to…
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When it comes to authentically Amish, Shipshewana has a little bit of everything. I take that back - it has a lot of everything! The city is filled with Amish shops, restaurants, and even shows. So, with everything there is to do, how do you narrow it down? Here are my 5 top picks for must-do things…
Read MoreI always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family's new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets off to the tropics for the holidays. We’ve always stayed close to home…
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