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While it’s true that many of the local Amish close up shop at 5pm, it’s not a problem in Shipshewana, because there’s always more to do in the Heart of Amish County. We’ve compiled some lists and links below of things that are open or available past 5pm, to make your schedule planning easier!

State & Main

Dining & Drinks

Shipshewana

Blue Gate Restaurant
Open until 7pm
El Zorrito
Open until 8pm Closed on Sundays
East of Chicago Pizza
Open until 8pm, 9pm on Fri. & Sat. Closed on Monday
Wana Cup Restaurant
Open until 7pm Closed Sun. & Mon
Shipshe Pizza & Mini Golf
Open until 7pm, 8pm on Fri. & Sat.

LaGrange

Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews
Open until 9pm, 10pm on weekends
Linder’s Tavern
Open until 9pm Closed Sun. & Mon.
Destination 814
Open until 9pm Closed Sun. & Mon.
Detroit Street Bar & Grill
Open until 12am, 3am on Fri. & Sat.
Lucy’s Vedie Twist
Open until 8pm Closed winters
Turkey Lake Restaurant
Open until 8pm, 9pm on Fri. & Sat.

Topeka

Tiffany’s Restaurant
Open until 7pm Closed on Sunday
4 Way Cafe
Open until 7pm Closed on Sunday

Howe

Howe Restaurant
Open until 7:30pm
Golden Buddha
Open until 9pm, 10pm on Fri. & Sat. Closed on Monday
Snapper’s Sports Bar
Open until 9pm

Wolcottville

Twin Six Restaurant
Open until 8pm except Sunday
Coody Brown’s Lakeside Grill
Open until 9pm, 8pm on Sunday

Middlebury

West on Warren
Open until 8pm, 9pm on Fri. & Sat. Closed on Sunday & Mon.
State & Main Tap & Table
Open until 11pm
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Open until 7pm, 8pm on Fri. & Sat. Closed on Sunday
Wedgewood Brewing Company
Open until 9pm, 10pm Fri. & Sat.

Goshen

South Side Soda Shop
Open Thurs. & Fri. until 8pm

Outdoor Adventures

Canoeing & Kayaking

T & L Country Canoes, Shipshewana

Trading Post Outfitters, Mongo

Fluid Fun Canoe & Kayak, Bristol

Bike Rental

Shipshewana Bike Rental at Farmstead Inn

Mini Golf

Shipshe Pizza & Mini Golf

Hiking/Walking/Biking Trails

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Shipshewana Trailhead

Shipshewana Lake Park

Maple Wood Nature Center, LaGrange

Pine Knob Park, Howe

David Rogers Memorial Park, Topeka

Pigeon River Wildlife Preserve, Mongo

Dallas Lake Park, Wolcottville

Delt Church Park, Wolcottville

Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware

Shopping

Traditions Furniture Store

Shipshewana Furniture Company

Yoder’s Hardware

Shipshewana Craft Store

Shipshewana General Store

Our Front Porch

Country Yard Outlet

Yoder’s Rug Weaving (Amish in-home business)

hotel pool

Fun in the Sun

Go Swimming

Van Buren Hotel Pool

Blue Gate Garden Inn Pool

Farmstead Inn Pool

Cedar Lake

Wall Lake

Dallas Lake

Shipshewana Lake

 

Travel the Trails

Off the Beaten Path (contains Barn Quilt locations)

Art in the Heart Mural Trail

The Heritage Trail

The Quilt Gardens Trail

Attractions

Blue Gate Carriage Rides

The Michiana Event Center

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

Blue Gate Music Hall

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy (Seasonal)

Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Dining, Shopping, Bakery, Quilts)

Dixie Sternwheeler, North Webster (Seasonal)

The Barns at Nappanee (Theater, Dining, Events & Amish Tours)

Ruthmere Museum, Elkhart

Evening Events

Check out the Event Calendar to help plan an evening getaway in the Heart of Amish Country! Events vary by season, months and times. Click here to see the full calendar.

Planning a Trip?
Stop by the Visitor's Center for local tips, referrals, FREE coupon books and visitor's guides. We are located at 350 S Van Buren St.
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