Indulge in the Flavors of Amish Country, Indiana in Shipshewana

This Shipshewana Itinerary at a Glance

Taste your way through Shipshewana, Indiana, where Amish tradition meets irresistible flavors, hands-on experiences, and warm hospitality.

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Enjoy These Attractions and More:

E & S Sales Bulk Food Store
Cook’s Bison Ranch
Heritage Ridge Creamery
Off the Beaten Path Amish cottage shops

Day-to-Day Shipshewana Itinerary

Day 1 of Things To Do in Amish Country

Begin your trip in Shipshewana and meet your step-on guide through Visit Shipshewana. Shortly after, head over to Ben’s Pretzels to make your own delicious pretzel.

After you’ve had your fix on these delicacies, you’ll find yourself at E & S Sales Bulk Food Store. Here, you’ll shop where the Amish shop, with the area’s largest selection of bulk foods, spices, meats, cheeses and more.

Feeling snacky after shopping around all of these goodies? Your next stop is Yoder Popcorn, which was founded in 1936 by Rufus Yoder after he shared excess crop with neighbors.

Before an indulgent dinner, head over to Cook’s Bison Ranch, where you’ll embark on a covered wagon ride on the family’s farm. You’ll also be able to make some furry friends while petting and feeding the bison herd.

After a day packed with delicious treats, it’s only right to continue the mouth-watering meals into dinner at Chuckwagon Bison Buffet Dinner.

Day 2 of Shipshewana Attractions

The next morning, wake up bright and early and enjoy a hot breakfast at your hotel before meeting up with your guide.

First, you’ll visit Heritage Ridge Creamery, where you’ll watch the cheese crafting process from start to finish. In this creamery, the cheese-making process starts with local dairy-farm-fresh, high-quality milk.

Next, head over to the Amish Fried Pie Workshop. Here, you’ll meet the local Amish family who owns the store, and listen to their story of how a small family charitable fundraiser has turned into a thriving, full-time family business.

After you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, venture to the Stutzman Dairy Farm. Amish farmsteads and homesteads like the Stutzman Dairy Farm are an essential part of the local economy.

Find yourself at Shawna Rae’s Bakery and Cafe for a yummy lunch made of farm-to-table ingredients and a homemade cookie to decorate yourself for dessert. The next stop on your trip, the Dutch Country Market, is home to a beehive farm, honey products and Katie’s Homemade Noodles.

At the Dutch Country Market, find all-natural, unpasteurized local honey, fresh breads, a variety of glass-jar-canned food items and old-fashioned treats like jellybeans and saltwater taffy.

In the afternoon, the Millers welcome you into their Old Order Amish home Dawdy House where the family has been handweaving rugs for years. Next, you’ll visit another Amish home for even more treats.

Enjoy dinner in the Blue Gate Restaurant followed by the light-hearted musical theatre productions in the Blue Gate Music Hall or top-name concerts at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center. They are an ABA Best of the Best venue perfect for groups of all sizes.

Day 3 of Amish Country Activities

After your delicious breakfast, explore Off the Beaten Path Amish cottage shops suchas quilt shops, toy makers and basket weavers.

Contact the Shipshewana/La Grange County Visitors Center to customize your itinerary and assist you with trip planning suggestions, local hotels and timing.