Sundays in Amish Country, Indiana
Sunday is an excellent day to see the countryside as many Amish travel to church. However, any Amish-owned business or businesses reliant on Amish employees will be closed Sunday.
Outdoor Adventures
The outdoors never closes, making wandering nature a year-round activity. You can do like the Amish and rent a bike in town at one of several bike shops. Then take it and adventure the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail through scenic farmlands.
Hike or walk through forests at Maple Wood Nature Center, Pine Knob Park, David Rogers Memorial Park, Dallas Lake Park, and Delt Church Park.
Bring your bathing suit for a kayak trip down the Fawn River with T & L Country Canoe in Shipshewana or paddle the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area with Trading Post Outfitters in Mongo.
Looking for lunch or shopping?
Whether for lunch or an evening meal, you’ll enjoy local favorites like Wolcotville’s Coody Brown’s Lakeside Grill. Shipshewana’s Shawna Rae Eats & Treats, LaGrange’s Fireside Burgers & Brews, and sweet stops like Vanilla Bean Creamery.
While Polish Girl Collectibles includes antiques and glassware shopping all week long.
Outside the Neighberhood
30 minutes away in Elkhart, put on your superhero costume at the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum. Then walk the 36 acres at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens or explore the historic Ruthmere Campus.