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Best Outdoor Things to Do
If you’re looking for a place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the simpler things in life, Shipshewana and LaGrange County, Indiana, are ready to welcome you. This area […]

Meet Andy Rohrer!
The Blue Gate is an integral part of Shipshewana. It’s a place for friends and families to sit down for a meal, catch a concert, and rest for another day […]

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana
Looking for something to do this weekend for the holiday? Grab the family and head to Indiana Amish Country! From Amish homestyle cooking and shopping off the beaten path to […]

Farms of Shipshewana
Shipshewana and LaGrange County boast a long, proud connection with agriculture. It brought the first settlers to the region and defines the region today. In fact, LaGrange County boasts more […]

Celebrate National Tourism Week
Grab your stretchy pants, suitcase, and a thirst for adventure, and join the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! Stop by the Visitors Center May […]

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture
Take a short walk from the Shipshewana Visitors Center to the Farmstead Inn and you’ll get the chance to be the “I” in the awarded Best IN Indiana Activation, the […]

Yoder Department Store
A trip to Yoder Department Store isn’t just about tracking down great deals. Sure, just like when the store first opened its doors in the 1940s, you can still find […]

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival
Plan to bundle up and get out of the house for some cool family fun! Here’s the official schedule: Fri. January 17th 10am: Ice Carvers begin creating their designs for […]

Experience the Wild at Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park
Shipshewana is well known for its shopping and dining opportunities — but what about glimpses of rare wildlife? Getting up close with wild animals can elevate any destination to legendary […]

Meet Aaron Stutzman & Family!
You can see the Aaron Stutzman Family perform on Sept. 5th at Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture’s Family Fun Night! The Aaron Stutzman Family play music as a family band, featuring […]

Riverwood Pottery Artist Jesse Woodworth
FROM HOBBY TO BUSINESS – MEET JESSE WOODWORTH In the heart of downtown Shipshewana, Riverwood Pottery stands a beacon of artistic perseverance and community harmony. Founded by Jesse Woodworth, whose […]

Shipshewana Named 2024 Destination of the Year.
Shipshewana Awarded Destination of the Year by the Midwest Travel Network During the Midwest Travel Network’s Conference, members voted for a variety of prestigious annual awards. For the first time, […]

Artisans Abound in Shipshewana.
Artisans & Craftsman Patience and craftmanship are prized in LaGrange County, which helps explain why these communities are known for well-crafted furniture, quilts, hand-loomed rugs, wood crafts, leather goods, and […]

Meet Brian Wilson!
Brian Wilson is the friendly and enthusiastic owner of Cariloha in Shipshewana, located at 133 Harrison St. Cariloha specializes in products made from bamboo, like incredibly soft mattresses and bedding, […]

Show Me Shipshewana Book Signing on June 15th!
MEET THE AUTHOR OF SHOW ME SHIPSHEWANA: A GUIDE TO INDIANA AMISH COUNTRY Meet Emmy-winning author Theresa L. Goodrich on Saturday, June 15 at Davis Mercantile. She will be there […]

Biking in Shipshewana Means a Wheelie Good Time
BIKE SHOP INFO NEW! You can now rent bikes from Otto’s Bike Shop at 2 Chicks & a Chair on Harrison St. Call 574-535-3233 or scan this QR Code: Otto’s […]

Are You Ready to Follow the Barn Quilt Trail?
Barn Quilt Trail Expansion Driving the scenic country backroads of Northern Indiana, you might see something called a Barn Quilt adorning historic barns, family homesteads, Amish farms, and public spaces. […]

7 Tips for Traveling to Amish Country
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 […]

Top 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Amish Culture!
Menno-Hof Museum The Menno-Hof Cultural Museum shares a narrated history of Anabaptism and how the religion eventually became the Amish and Mennonite cultures that we know today. See and hear […]

Meet Carrie Miller!
Carrie Miller is the Store Manager of Rise’n Roll Bakery located at 1065 N. 1150 W. (right on the corner of 1150 & SR 20.) The incredibly popular bakery is […]

Enjoy a Full Week of Quilt Events in June!
In Amish Country, fabric creations are an art form. In Shipshewana you can find: knitting, macrame, hand-sewn clothing, weavings, hand-loomed rugs, but this area is well-known for beautiful quilting. Amish […]

Blue Gate
How do you turn a leisure activity into an expansive hospitality group drawing millions to a town of under 700? Hard work. Craftsmanship. A welcoming spirit. For Blue Gate Hospitality […]

Group Bus Tours & Step-On Guides
Shipshewana is one of the most popular Group Tour destinations in the U.S. Visitors choose Group Bus Tours for a number of reasons! No driving, and no navigating. You […]

Meet Jessica Linder!
Meet Jess Linder! The hardworking business co-owner, wife and mom has made relaxation her business, literally! Read on to get to know her and her family a little better, and […]
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