A very large concentration of Amish and Mennonites is to be found in the tri-counties of Holmes, Wayne, and Tuscarawas of central Ohio. Some 80,000 of these Ohio sectarians (Amish and Mennonite communities are broken down into scores of different sects) make their homes here. One of the best places to find out about the […]
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A visit to Indiana’s Amish country is like going back in time when the way of life was simpler without the complications of technology and the fast pace of today’s world. If you are passing through the area, or if you are planning a vacation here, you will definitely want to visit some of these […]
Do you ever wonder what happened to the days when Sunday dinner was eagerly anticipated all week? It was a time when sitting on the front porch swing watching the sunset was more common than sitting in front of the television. Those days had a slower, relaxed pace and neighbors who could be called neighborly. […]
Ohio’s Amish Country encompasses Ashland, Coshocton, Holmes, Knox, Tuscarawas, Richland, Stark and Wayne Counties. It is a huge tourist destination in this part of Ohio. People from all over the country come to see Ohio’s Amish community, because it is unique among American sub-cultures and offers a glimpse of what life was like a century […]
The best sleigh rides in Ohio redeem the states reputation as a place that really experiences the joy of winter snow fall. No its not like what you might find in Vermont or Colorado and Ohio is not nationally sought out for its top level ski resorts. Still Ohioans know how to turn what they […]
Shipshewana, Indiana is located near the Michigan/Indiana border along Highway 5. To reach Shipshewana from the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) take Exit 107 or Exit 121, south to State Road 120, then continue to State Road 5. This peaceful community is small in size but big on attractions and is one of the Midwest’s hidden […]