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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 & 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]