Indiana has famously beautiful Amish communities in the Northeastern part of the state but there are several to explore in the Southern region as well! We’ve gathered together a list of can’t-miss places across the state where you can enjoy the laid-back lifestyle (and delicious baked goods!) of the Indiana Amish Country. Here are some of the gems to visit in the Amish towns in Indiana:
- Veni’s Sweet Shop, Nappanee
Facebook / Veni’s Sweet Shop It’s hard to beat handmade candy, and you haven’t truly lived until you’ve tasted the chocolates from Veni’s. The business first opened in Niles, Michigan in 1910 but it set up shop here in Nappanee and brought its centuries’ worth of sweet-making practice with them.
Facebook / Veni’s Sweet Shop You can find Veni’s Sweet Shop at 101 West Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.
Visit the Veni’s Sweet Shop website for more information. 101 W Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
- Dutch Village Market, Nappanee
Facebook / Dutch Village Market Editor’s Note: Dutch Village Market is permanently closed. This massive marketplace is impressive; there is so much to see! We love the laid-back pace here, and it’s fun to stroll past hundreds of different vendors selling their unique wares. From snacks to crafts, from vintage glassware to beautifully handcrafted furniture, the Dutch Village Market is one very relaxed adventure.
Facebook / Dutch Village Market You can find Dutch Village Market at 700 N Tomahawk Trail / CR 101, Nappanee, Indiana 46550. 700 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
- Nappanee Bakery and Treat Shoppe, Nappanee
Facebook / Napanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe You may not find baked goods this delicious anywhere else. Nappanee’s Bakery makes its sweet treats the traditional way and its deli specials are sure to fill you up. The bakery’s pies and cinnamon rolls are heavenly! It’s one of the best Amish places in Indiana.
Facebook / Napanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe You can find Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe at 401 E Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550.
Visit the Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe website for more information. 401 E Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
Facebook / Veni’s Sweet Shop
It’s hard to beat handmade candy, and you haven’t truly lived until you’ve tasted the chocolates from Veni’s. The business first opened in Niles, Michigan in 1910 but it set up shop here in Nappanee and brought its centuries’ worth of sweet-making practice with them.
You can find Veni’s Sweet Shop at 101 West Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.
Visit the Veni’s Sweet Shop website for more information.
101 W Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
Facebook / Dutch Village Market
Editor’s Note: Dutch Village Market is permanently closed. This massive marketplace is impressive; there is so much to see! We love the laid-back pace here, and it’s fun to stroll past hundreds of different vendors selling their unique wares. From snacks to crafts, from vintage glassware to beautifully handcrafted furniture, the Dutch Village Market is one very relaxed adventure.
You can find Dutch Village Market at 700 N Tomahawk Trail / CR 101, Nappanee, Indiana 46550.
700 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
Facebook / Napanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe
You may not find baked goods this delicious anywhere else. Nappanee’s Bakery makes its sweet treats the traditional way and its deli specials are sure to fill you up. The bakery’s pies and cinnamon rolls are heavenly! It’s one of the best Amish places in Indiana.
You can find Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe at 401 E Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550.
Visit the Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe website for more information.
401 E Market St, Nappanee, IN 46550, USA
- The Old Bag Factory, Goshen
Facebook / the Old Bag Factory The Old Bag Factory building has been around since 1896 and has become a cool spot to find all sorts of handmade goods from local artists and merchants. Inside, you will find Goertzen Pottery, selling one-of-a-kind hand glazed and fired ceramics, Quilt Designs, offering the beautiful work of Shirley Shenk, John Mishler Sculptures, and Carriage Barn Antiques — all definitely worth checking out!
Facebook / the Old Bag Factory You can find The Old Bag Factory at 1100 N Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528.
Visit the Old Bag Factory website for more information. 1100 Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528, USA
- Bonneyville Mill County Park, Bristol
Facebook / Visit Indiana This flour mill was built in the 1830s and has produced high-quality stone-ground flour since day one. There are visitor guides to lead groups through the history of the mill and allow you to see the massive grist stones in action. The Mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. You can pick up some of their delicious products at the nearby Barn Gift Shop. It’s one of the best places to visit in Indiana Amish Country.
Facebook / True Travels, LLC You can find the Bonneyville Mill at 53373 County Road 131, Bristol, IN 46507.
Visit the Elkhart County Parks website for more information. 53373 Co Rd 131, Bristol, IN 46507, USA
Facebook / the Old Bag Factory
The Old Bag Factory building has been around since 1896 and has become a cool spot to find all sorts of handmade goods from local artists and merchants. Inside, you will find Goertzen Pottery, selling one-of-a-kind hand glazed and fired ceramics, Quilt Designs, offering the beautiful work of Shirley Shenk, John Mishler Sculptures, and Carriage Barn Antiques — all definitely worth checking out!
You can find The Old Bag Factory at 1100 N Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528.
Visit the Old Bag Factory website for more information.
1100 Chicago Ave, Goshen, IN 46528, USA
Facebook / Visit Indiana
This flour mill was built in the 1830s and has produced high-quality stone-ground flour since day one. There are visitor guides to lead groups through the history of the mill and allow you to see the massive grist stones in action. The Mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. You can pick up some of their delicious products at the nearby Barn Gift Shop. It’s one of the best places to visit in Indiana Amish Country.
Facebook / True Travels, LLC
You can find the Bonneyville Mill at 53373 County Road 131, Bristol, IN 46507.
Visit the Elkhart County Parks website for more information.
53373 Co Rd 131, Bristol, IN 46507, USA
- Grandma’s Pantry, Wakarusa
Facebook / Amish Country Northern Indiana This cool little market has an awesome deli and bakery, as well as tons of specialty items - including gluten-free goods. Grandma’s Pantry is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat and pick up some homemade sweet treats.
Facebook / Grandma’s Pantry You can find Grandma’s Pantry at 201 Keystone Dr, Wakarusa, IN 46573.
Visit the Grandma’s Pantry website for more information. 201 Keystone Dr, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA
- Wakarusa Pro Hardware, Wakarusa
Facebook / Marilyn Ruth Current This 110-year-old hardware store is truly amazing—you must see their floor-to-ceiling “Wall of Drawers” (there are over 1000!). A hardware store might seem like an unusual stop, but it’s a sight you won’t see anywhere else! You can find Wakarusa Pro Hardware at 108 S. Elkhart St. Wakarusa, IN 46573.
Visit the Wakarusa Pro Hardware website for more information. 108 South Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA
Facebook / Amish Country Northern Indiana
This cool little market has an awesome deli and bakery, as well as tons of specialty items - including gluten-free goods. Grandma’s Pantry is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat and pick up some homemade sweet treats.
Facebook / Grandma’s Pantry
You can find Grandma’s Pantry at 201 Keystone Dr, Wakarusa, IN 46573.
Visit the Grandma’s Pantry website for more information.
201 Keystone Dr, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA
Facebook / Marilyn Ruth Current
This 110-year-old hardware store is truly amazing—you must see their floor-to-ceiling “Wall of Drawers” (there are over 1000!). A hardware store might seem like an unusual stop, but it’s a sight you won’t see anywhere else! You can find Wakarusa Pro Hardware at 108 S. Elkhart St. Wakarusa, IN 46573.
Visit the Wakarusa Pro Hardware website for more information.
108 South Elkhart Street, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA
- Dinky’s Auction Center, Montgomery
Dinky’s Auction Center/Facebook Dinky’s is a central piece of the local community and a truly fascinating event to watch, even if you aren’t shopping for anything specific. Auctions are held every weekend in the heart of the Amish communities in Indiana. 9084 E 550, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
Helen Lynch/Google You can find Dinky’s Auction Center at 9084 E 550 N, Montgomery, IN 47558.
Visit the Dinky’s Auction website for more information.
Dinky’s Auction Center/Facebook
Dinky’s is a central piece of the local community and a truly fascinating event to watch, even if you aren’t shopping for anything specific. Auctions are held every weekend in the heart of the Amish communities in Indiana.
9084 E 550, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
Helen Lynch/Google
You can find Dinky’s Auction Center at 9084 E 550 N, Montgomery, IN 47558.
Visit the Dinky’s Auction website for more information.
- Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company, Shipshewana
Facebook / Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company If you’ve only ever tasted meats and cheeses from your local supermarket, you really are missing out. Yoder’s has four generations of family history in both raising cattle and professional custom-cut meats — it really doesn’t get any fresher than this. And if you are a total cheese addict like me … they have more than 100 different varieties to choose from, all made by Amish Mennonites in the Indiana and Ohio area. Oh, and if you’ve never tried fresh, handmade butter, you’re in for a treat — it’s nothing like what you’ll find in stores! This is one of the best places you can visit in the Indiana Amish Country.
Facebook / Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company You can find Yoder’s Meat and Cheese at 435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Visit the Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company website for more information. 435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
- Shipshewana Flea Market, Shipshewana
Facebook / Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market Shipshewana’s Flea Market is the largest in the Midwest — with more than 700 vendors covering 100 acres — and has been offering farm-fresh foods and handmade artisan crafts since 1922.
Facebook / Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market Alongside the amazingly fresh produce, you will also find tons of unique antiques and tasty homemade treats … and the auctions are fascinating to watch, even if you aren’t in the market for livestock.
Facebook / Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market You can find the Shipshewana Flea Market at 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about the Shipshewana Flea Market. 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
- Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes, Shipshewana
Faebook / Steve Cain Yoder’s has so many cool shops that it should really be declared its own village. You can find traditional handcrafted Amish furniture, beautifully decorated gifts and collectibles, handmade body products, and more delicious treats than you can ever eat in one sitting. Prepare to stock up on the homemade pretzels, kettle corn, and tasty candies!
Visit the Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes Facebook page for more information. 435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
- The Carousel at Davis Mercantile, Shipshewana
Facebook / Davis Mercantile This beautiful carousel was built in 1906 and is still running over 100 years later! All of the animals were hand-carved by Al Bontrager and were styled after the animals you can find in the area: horses, cows, chickens, dogs, and more. The attention to detail is absolutely stunning. It’s one of the best places to visit in the Indiana Amish Country.
Davis Mercantile/Facebook You can find the Dentzel Carousel at Davis Mercantile at 255 E Main St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Visit the Davis Mercantile website for more information. 255 Main St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
Facebook / Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company
If you’ve only ever tasted meats and cheeses from your local supermarket, you really are missing out. Yoder’s has four generations of family history in both raising cattle and professional custom-cut meats — it really doesn’t get any fresher than this. And if you are a total cheese addict like me … they have more than 100 different varieties to choose from, all made by Amish Mennonites in the Indiana and Ohio area. Oh, and if you’ve never tried fresh, handmade butter, you’re in for a treat — it’s nothing like what you’ll find in stores! This is one of the best places you can visit in the Indiana Amish Country.
You can find Yoder’s Meat and Cheese at 435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Visit the Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Company website for more information.
435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
Facebook / Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market
Shipshewana’s Flea Market is the largest in the Midwest — with more than 700 vendors covering 100 acres — and has been offering farm-fresh foods and handmade artisan crafts since 1922.
Alongside the amazingly fresh produce, you will also find tons of unique antiques and tasty homemade treats … and the auctions are fascinating to watch, even if you aren’t in the market for livestock.
You can find the Shipshewana Flea Market at 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about the Shipshewana Flea Market.
345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
Faebook / Steve Cain
Yoder’s has so many cool shops that it should really be declared its own village. You can find traditional handcrafted Amish furniture, beautifully decorated gifts and collectibles, handmade body products, and more delicious treats than you can ever eat in one sitting. Prepare to stock up on the homemade pretzels, kettle corn, and tasty candies!
Visit the Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes Facebook page for more information.
435 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Facebook / Davis Mercantile
This beautiful carousel was built in 1906 and is still running over 100 years later! All of the animals were hand-carved by Al Bontrager and were styled after the animals you can find in the area: horses, cows, chickens, dogs, and more. The attention to detail is absolutely stunning. It’s one of the best places to visit in the Indiana Amish Country.
Davis Mercantile/Facebook
You can find the Dentzel Carousel at Davis Mercantile at 255 E Main St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Visit the Davis Mercantile website for more information.
255 Main St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
- The Blue Door, Montgomery
Image: Gasthof Amish Village Website The Blue Door has a huge collection of antiques, vintage glassware and jewelry, pottery, Amish rugs, and cast iron products. It’s easy to get lost among these awesome items that are packed with local and cultural history.
Visit the Village Shops website for more information. 6659 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
- The Pig & Fiddle, Montgomery
Facebook / The Pig & Fiddle Emporium Editor’s Note: The Pig & Fiddle is permanently closed. This Amish gift shop has beautiful home items including handmade candles, soaps, and lotions, natural baby products, children’s toys and books, and beautiful antiques. This is a great spot to spend an afternoon poking around the beautiful treasures!
Facebook / The Pig & Fiddle Emporium You can find The Pig and Fiddle at 6683 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558. Gasthof Amish Village, 6747 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
We love to pop into the Amish stops to poke around, and we’ve brought many treasures home with us on our visits. Whether it’s an Amish restaurant, general shop, or flea market, there is something really cool about taking a step back in history and slowing the pace of life down for an hour or two.
Image: Gasthof Amish Village Website
The Blue Door has a huge collection of antiques, vintage glassware and jewelry, pottery, Amish rugs, and cast iron products. It’s easy to get lost among these awesome items that are packed with local and cultural history.
Visit the Village Shops website for more information.
6659 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
Facebook / The Pig & Fiddle Emporium
Editor’s Note: The Pig & Fiddle is permanently closed. This Amish gift shop has beautiful home items including handmade candles, soaps, and lotions, natural baby products, children’s toys and books, and beautiful antiques. This is a great spot to spend an afternoon poking around the beautiful treasures!
You can find The Pig and Fiddle at 6683 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558.
Gasthof Amish Village, 6747 E Gasthof Village Rd, Montgomery, IN 47558, USA
Also, the baked goods. We really, really love the Mennonite baked goods.
Have you been to any of the Amish towns in Indiana or to any of the hidden gems in the Indiana Amish Country? Do you know some places that we should check out? Tell us about it in the comment section!
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Amish Towns In Indiana May 09, 2022 Melissa M. Can I take a horse and buggy tour in Indiana’s Amish Country? Why, yes you can! Head to Shipshewana where you can take a carriage ride with Buggy Lane Tours. You’ll get an inside look at life in Indiana’s Amish Country along the way. There’s truly no other tour quite like it! Where can I purchase Amish goods in Indiana? Located in southeastern Indiana, Knepp’s Amish Kountry Korner is where you’ll find plenty of homemade Amish goods. From soaps to furniture and from baked goods to canned goods, this is your one-stop-shop for Amish-made products. Is there a scenic drive through Indiana’s Amish Country? Yes, there is a scenic drive through the state’s Amish Country. Elkhart County’s Heritage Trail leads travelers through the landscape that’s at the heart of Amish Country. It’s a beautiful drive through backroads and you may encounter a horse and buggy along the way!
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Amish Towns In Indiana
May 09, 2022
Melissa M.
Can I take a horse and buggy tour in Indiana’s Amish Country? Why, yes you can! Head to Shipshewana where you can take a carriage ride with Buggy Lane Tours. You’ll get an inside look at life in Indiana’s Amish Country along the way. There’s truly no other tour quite like it! Where can I purchase Amish goods in Indiana? Located in southeastern Indiana, Knepp’s Amish Kountry Korner is where you’ll find plenty of homemade Amish goods. From soaps to furniture and from baked goods to canned goods, this is your one-stop-shop for Amish-made products. Is there a scenic drive through Indiana’s Amish Country? Yes, there is a scenic drive through the state’s Amish Country. Elkhart County’s Heritage Trail leads travelers through the landscape that’s at the heart of Amish Country. It’s a beautiful drive through backroads and you may encounter a horse and buggy along the way!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Why, yes you can! Head to Shipshewana where you can take a carriage ride with Buggy Lane Tours. You’ll get an inside look at life in Indiana’s Amish Country along the way. There’s truly no other tour quite like it!
Where can I purchase Amish goods in Indiana?
Located in southeastern Indiana, Knepp’s Amish Kountry Korner is where you’ll find plenty of homemade Amish goods. From soaps to furniture and from baked goods to canned goods, this is your one-stop-shop for Amish-made products.
Is there a scenic drive through Indiana’s Amish Country?
Yes, there is a scenic drive through the state’s Amish Country. Elkhart County’s Heritage Trail leads travelers through the landscape that’s at the heart of Amish Country. It’s a beautiful drive through backroads and you may encounter a horse and buggy along the way!
