Fabulous Fall Features
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This fall is bringing you and your family a fun new family tradition! Get the Autumn Adventure Straw Bale Art Trail map and start tracking down giant public sculptures made from painted straw bales to look like everything from tiny mice to huge alligators.
Make sure to pick up an Autumn Adventure Shopping Pass, a fun-filled way to explore all the shops and hidden gems of the area while enjoying amazing special deals and discounts, and so much more! Get your map from the Visitors Center or participating businesses.
24+ festivals & events throughout 2 towns! Check out Pumpkin Races, Corn School or the Ship-Chic Fall Craft & Vintage Show! Bring your pumpkin lattes and smiles to the Heart of Amish Country, Indiana for some fun!
The Heart of Amish Country is know for its delicious Amish meals, but you can also find other local casual dining like barbeque from Linder's Tavern on Main, deep-dish pizza from East of Chicago Pizza, warm tasty treats from Jo Jo's Pretzel's, or the big pork tenderloin from Wana Cup Restaurant…
Fabulous Fall Foliage
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Blue Gate Restaurant, Bakery, Theatre and Inn
- 195 N Van Buren St, IN 46565
Blue Gate is a familiar name in Shipshewana. What started decades ago as just one small shop is now a number of…
Midwest's Largest Flea Market
- 345 S Van Buren St, IN 46565
Starting out as small cattle and hay auctions in 1922, the Shipshewana Trading Place has expanded its range of…
Menno-Hof Amish Mennonite Interpretive Center
- 510 S Van Buren St, IN 46565
See and hear the Amish-Mennonite story at Menno-Hof, the perfect place to start your visit to Shipshewana Amish…
Davis Mercantile
- 225 N Harrison St, IN 46565
The Davis Mercantile is home to over twenty truly great stores under one roof, from candles and quilts to…
Downtown Shopping
- IN 46565
Plan to “shop ‘til you drop” walking the quaint Harrison Street Shops for assorted gifts and apparel at Lasting…
Yoder's Shopping Center
- 300 S Van Buren St B, IN 46565
Four unique experiences under one roof! Visit Yoder Department Store, Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware, The Cotton…
Fabulous Fall Fests
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Market Under the Lights - The Mill
- 402 E Warren St, IN 46540
Sept. 28, 2024 Come join us for our fourth annual Market Under the Lights at The Mill! We plan to have a great time…
Corn School
- IN 46761
Oct. 1 - 5, 2024 Corn School takes place the first week of October in downtown LaGrange, Indiana and is a week-long…
Fall Crafters Fair
- 455 E Farver St, IN 46565
Oct. 3 - 5, 2024 A long-standing event with a proven record of bringing in some of the most unique and interesting…
Essenhaus Classic Car Show
- 240 US-20, IN 46540
May 2 - Sept. 26, 2024 A long-standing event with a proven record of bringing in some of the most unique and…
Middlebury Pumpkin Races
- IN 46540
Oct. 12, 2024 This is not a foot race! Race real pumpkins down West Warren Street! Grab your crew of family, friends…
Ship-Chic Fall Craft & Vintage Show
- 345 S Van Buren St, IN 46565
Oct. 26, 2024 We are gathering all of the crafters from the Midwest to meet up for a show featuring gifts, vintage…
Fabulous Fall Flavors
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Amish home-style cooking
Discover charming country views and a slower pace at the Heart of Amish Country. Sit down for homecooked fried…
Sweet Treats
- IN 46565
BBQ & Burgers
- IN 46565
Salty Treats
- IN 46565
Yoder's Meat & Cheese
- 435 S Van Buren St, IN 46565
Four generations have worked to bring top quality meat from our farm to your table. We specialize in locally raised…
E & S Sales
- 1265 N SR 5, IN 46565
At E & S Sales, you will find exceptional savings while shopping where the Amish shop! Bulk foods include cold-cut…
Fabulous Fall Fun
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Amish Cottage Shops - Off the Beaten Path
- IN 46565
Off the Beaten Path is where you will find hidden jewels like B Honey, Silver Star Leather, or Owl Toy Craft.
Art in the Heart Trail
- IN 46565
LaGrange County is home to over two dozen beautiful murals, most of which can be found in Shipshewana. The murals…
Barn Quilt Trail
- IN 46565
There’s no better way to experience the culture and history of rural Northern Indiana than by hitting the road to…
Outdoor Recreation
- IN 46565
With everything from a casual hike in a nature preserve to a 20-mile bike trail across 2 counties, we have something…
Quilt & Fiber Shops
- IN 46565
Shipshewana is a quilter's dream destination! Whether you're new to quilting or an old pro, we're sure you will love…
Family Fun
- IN 46565
Shipshewana is well known for Amish culture, delicious home-style cooking, amazing shows and events, and quality…
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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…