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Best Outdoor Things to Do

in Shipshewana and LaGrange County, Indiana

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 […]

Best Outdoor Things to Do
Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery

Meet Andy Rohrer!

VP of Sales & Marketing for Blue Gate Hospitality

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 […]

Meet Andy Rohrer!
Arial view of Shipshewana

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana

Amish Country Getaway!

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 […]

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana

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 […]

Farms of Shipshewana
Shipshewana Amish Buggy

Celebrate National Tourism Week

May 5th through the 9th!

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 […]

Celebrate National Tourism Week

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture

Best IN Indiana Activation Award

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 […]

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture

Yoder Department Store

A Legacy of Service

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 […]

Yoder Department Store

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival

January 17-18, 2025

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 […]

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival
visitors petting zebras

Experience the Wild at Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park

Meet a Menagerie of Exotic Animals in Amish Country

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 […]

Experience the Wild at Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park

Meet Aaron Stutzman & Family!

Local Yodeler and his family form fantastic family band.

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 […]

Meet Aaron Stutzman & Family!

Riverwood Pottery Artist Jesse Woodworth

From a hobby to a business...

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 […]

Riverwood Pottery Artist Jesse Woodworth

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, […]

Shipshewana Named 2024 Destination of the Year.
Artist creating pottery, Riverwood Pottery.

Artisans Abound in Shipshewana.

Handmade and one-of-a kind items can be found around every corner!

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 […]

Artisans Abound in Shipshewana.
Cariloha entrance and American flag.

Meet Brian Wilson!

Find out more about Cariloha in downtown Shipshewana, and owner 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, […]

Meet Brian Wilson!
Screenshot of author online cover shot.

Show Me Shipshewana Book Signing on June 15th!

Theresa L. Goodrich will be at the Davis Mercantile signing copies of her most recent book.

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 […]

Show Me Shipshewana Book Signing on June 15th!
Pumpkinvine Mural close up.

Biking in Shipshewana Means a Wheelie Good Time

Bicyclists love it here, and you will too!

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 […]

Biking in Shipshewana Means a Wheelie Good Time
Barn Quilt at park.

Are You Ready to Follow the Barn Quilt Trail?

The newly expanded barn quilt trail now has over 80 barn quilts!

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. […]

Are You Ready to Follow the Barn Quilt Trail?
An Amish community gathered in a field

7 Tips for Traveling to Amish Country

Northern Indiana 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 […]

7 Tips for Traveling to Amish Country
Kid riding on the back of a buggy

Top 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Amish Culture!

The Amish of Shipshewana Welcome You

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 […]

Top 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Amish Culture!
store manager at rise n roll

Meet Carrie Miller!

Store Manager of Middlebury's Rise'n Roll Bakery

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 […]

Meet Carrie Miller!
quilt main photo

Enjoy a Full Week of Quilt Events in June!

Quilt Shows, Raffles, Prizes, Markets and more! Hop to It!

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 […]

Enjoy a Full Week of Quilt Events in June!
Blue Gate Restaurant with Horse and Wagon

Blue Gate

The Humble Beginning of a Hospitality Giant

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 […]

Blue Gate
Amish buggies down a road

Group Bus Tours & Step-On Guides

Shipshewana Loves Groups!

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 […]

Group Bus Tours & Step-On Guides

Meet Jessica Linder!

The hardworking co-owner of Trading Post Outfitters is a delight!

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 […]

Meet Jessica Linder!