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How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana

Indiana's Amish Country

Indiana’s Amish Country is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, drawing visitors from around the world who are eager to experience its peaceful landscapes, […]

How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana

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

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana

The season of renewal brings a whole new sense of wanderlust. Rising temperatures and revived greenery invite all to leave their winter lairs and venture into the sunshine. Shipshewana and […]

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana

Plan Fall Days Full of Family Fun

October is the perfect time for days of fall fun with the kids.

There’s nothing quite like October in the Midwest. Crisp fall air, the beauty of changing leaves, pumpkins, apple cider, the list goes on. If you’re a fan of fall, you’re […]

Plan Fall Days Full of Family Fun

Spend a Few Days Outdoors in Gorgeous Shipshewana

We've even put together a fun itinerary for you!

Enjoy a Fun 3-Day Outdoor Itinerary! Enjoy the Waterways For those seeking a day of adventure or relaxation on the water, the experienced people at Trading Post Outfitters and T&L […]

Spend a Few Days Outdoors in Gorgeous Shipshewana
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.
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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?
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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!
Flea Market Trails

Discover Shipshewana Flea Market Trails.

Explore & Shop the Easy Way with the Help of Curated Vendor Trails!

DISCOVER SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKET TRAILS People who love to shop and hunt for bargains obviously love the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market. Sometimes, because it is THE LARGEST, the sheer size […]

Discover Shipshewana Flea Market Trails.

Best of the Best: Shipshewana’s Sweet Eats & Salty Treats

A fun foodie challenge you can really sink your teeth into...

One of the best parts of any visit to the Heart of Amish Country is the delicious food! There are a bunch of tasty bites this area is known for, so […]

Best of the Best: Shipshewana’s Sweet Eats & Salty Treats

Group Bus Tours & Step-On Guides

Who better to give a tour of Amish country than a local?

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

National Agriculture Week

The importance of Farming in the Heart of Amish Country

National Agriculture Week is celebrated every year in March. National Agriculture Week is celebrated every year in March on dates announced by the Agriculture Council of America. This year the […]

National Agriculture Week
Barn Quilt - How to guide

A Barn Quilt How-To Guide

Driving the scenic country backroads of Northern Indiana, you’ll likely see Barn Quilts adorning historic barns, family homesteads, Amish farms, and public spaces. Similar in design to fabrics quilts, traditional […]

A Barn Quilt How-To Guide
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center

Shipshewana Spring Break STAYCATION Fun!

For when you need a break from your Break...

Sure, our kids love the carefree days of Spring Break! And we love having them home and spending time with them! But Spring Break can start to feel a little […]

Shipshewana Spring Break STAYCATION Fun!

Group Tour Make & Takes are Fun & Educational

Whether you're weaving a basket or pretzel dough, the results so satisfying!

Group Tours get to do some fun stuff: Shipshewana, Indiana is a beloved destination for a variety of travelers due to the kinds of attractions, events, and experiences available. It’s […]

Group Tour Make & Takes are Fun & Educational

Meet Barn Quilt Project Manager Karen Weiland

Karen Weiland is a local Artist and the Project Manager for the Expansion of the Barn Quilt Trail throughout LaGrange County in 2024. You can read more about the project […]

Meet Barn Quilt Project Manager Karen Weiland

Indiana Hannah Visits Shipshewana and Mongo

Check out her cool videos.

There’s one from Dutch Creek Animal Farm.   And there’s one from Trading Post outfitters in Mongo.  

Indiana Hannah Visits Shipshewana and Mongo

Shipshewana Featured Story Ideas

At the Heart of Amish Country

Need a great story idea? We’re here to help! Choose from the categories and suggestions below and contact us for the info and illustrative pieces you need. Need info on a […]

Shipshewana Featured Story Ideas

Top 15 Fall Selfie Spots in Shipshewana, Indiana

Can you find them all?

Every fall the town of Shipshewana decorates for the season, and no two years are ever exactly the same. If you’re looking for a fun fall activity for you and […]

Top 15 Fall Selfie Spots in Shipshewana, Indiana
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Scenic Fall Drive

AROUND LAGRANGE COUNTY, INDIANA

Typically when you roll into Shipshewana, you’re greeted by endless farms and open fields. The natural beauty here in Northern Indiana can often be underappreciated: many people aren’t aware of […]

Scenic Fall Drive
Arial view of Shipshewana

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Amish Country

Memorial day is always the last Monday in May, and its become the unofficial start of the summer season. The Shipshewana Flea Market is open every week (seasonally) on Tuesdays […]

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Amish Country
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9 Things History Buffs Should Do in Shipshewana

You know you’re a history buff when you love to know the story behind each destination you travel to. Shipshewana, Indiana has a rich Amish and Mennonite heritage that is […]

9 Things History Buffs Should Do in Shipshewana
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