100 Things to Do in Ohio's Amish Country Before You Die

by Brandy Gleason

Overview

Ohio’s Amish Country in the northeastern part of the state is America’s largest Amish community where visitors are treated to the best of the best comfort food, deep-rooted historical locations, and opportunities to shop till you drop. There are so many things to do here that visitors would miss without a detailed guide. Consider 100 Things to Do in Ohio’s Amish Country Before You Die your new guidebook to hand-picked locations curated from all the local favorites to hidden stops on the Amish Country backroads. Discover how the Amish came to this beautiful land of rolling hills, feed some animals on a wagon ride through a traditional farm, or have your taste buds burst with delight with some unique treats at one of the many bakeries.

Find ideas for exploring the outdoors, charming historic downtowns, and even some “hidden gems.” Don’t miss the insider tips on home-cooked food to gourmet dining in the woods, where to see Swiss cheese being made, or the finest furniture store to find that hand-crafted family heirloom to take home.

Whatever you are looking for in Amish Country, author Brandy Gleason provides a personal perspective into the community she has enjoyed visiting and exploring for over 35 years. She invites you to rejuvenate, slow down a little as you enjoy everything this peaceful-feeling community offers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681063713
Publisher:	Reedy press, LLC.
Publication date:	05/01/2022
Series:	100 Things to Do Before You Die Series
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	628,924
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Author Brandy Gleason, an Ohio native, blogger at Gleason Family Adventure, travel expert on Travel Awaits, and a friend of travel, brings her personal touch and perspective on her deep-rooted love of Amish country to life within these pages and shares all her favorites with you. It’s a gathering of everything she appreciates in one place. Also, as a co-author of Midwest Road Trip Adventures, Brandy has insight into all things Ohio and shares the best scenic road trips within her home state.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Food and Drink

1 Eat with the Locals at Boyd and Wurthmann 2

2 Serve Yourself a Plate at the Buffet 3

3 Get Brunch in a Log Cabin 4

4 Dress Up for Dinner in the Woods 5

5 Sip Your Way through Amish Country 6

6 Indulge in Sherbet like Never Before 8

7 Drink Craft Beer with the Wooly Pigs 10

8 Support Building Community 11

9 Sample Sweets from Local Authentic Bakeries 12

10 Step into a 1937 Barn for an All-You-Can-Eat Experience 14

11 Sample Farm-to-fork Specialty Flavors 15

12 See Panoramic Views from the Wall-to-Wall Windows 16

13 Recharge at Local Coffee Shops 18

14 Dine in a Historic Building on the Farm 20

15 Find the Spirit of Mohican for a Dinner Like No Other 21

16 Open the Door to a Meal You Won't Forget 22

17 Dine in the Basement of Kidron Town and Country 24

18 Try a Tasty Original Hot Trail Bologna Treat 25

19 Bundle Up and Eat Where You Buy Your Christmas Tree 26

20 Imbibe at Holmes County's Only Brewery 27

Music and Entertainment

21 Enjoy Life on the Farm at Hershberger's Farm and Bakery 30

22 Walk in the Footsteps of American Heroes 31

23 Laugh Until You Cry 32

24 Sing with an Auctioneer 34

25 Visit an "Amish Wal-Mart" 36

26 Watch Cheese Being Made 38

27 Feed the Animals by Hand on an Amish Horse-Drawn Wagon 39

28 Inhale the Good Stuff at a Chocolate Factory 40

29 Watch History Unfold in an Outdoor Theater 41

30 Pick Fruit Right off the Trees 42

31 Take a Drive Down Memory Lane 43

32 Catch a Family-Friendly Show at Dutch Valley 44

33 Throw an Axe in Amish Country 45

34 Live like the Amish for an Afternoon 46

35 Experience the Backroads on an Amish Tour 48

36 Fall in Love with a Castle in the Woods 49

37 Learn the Lessons Louis Bromfield Taught Us 50

38 Stay Tiny in a Tiny House 51

39 Vote for Winning Ribs and Barbecue 52

Sports and Recreation

40 Let Your Imagination Run Wild 56

41 Swim and Play at an Inland Lake 57

42 Horse Around through the Countryside 58

43 Get Your Golf Game On 59

44 Zip through the Trees 60

45 Immerse Yourself in Nature 61

46 Kayak and Play in the Canoe Capital of Ohio 62

47 Bike on an Amish Buggy Path 63

48 Explore One of Ohio's State Parks 64

49 Go Chasing Waterfalls 66

50 Putt-Putt a Hole in One 67

51 Walk in a Quiet Garden 68

52 Throw Some Clay Birds 69

53 Experience a Bit of Holly wood 70

54 Be a Birder at Miller Manor 71

55 Make a Splash on the Water 72

56 Bate Your Breath and Hold on Tight 73

57 Find Ohio's Second-Longest Covered Bridge 74

58 Fuel Your Football Passion 75

59 Build a Fire for an Evening of S'mores 76

Culture and History

60 Learn the Historic Roots of the Plain People 80

61 Listen for the Steam Whistle of Days Gone By 81

62 Whittle Me a Pair of Pliers 82

63 Experience Roscoe Village: America's Canal Town 83

64 Slide along the Ohio-Erie Canal on a Horse-Drawn Canal Boat 84

65 Check me Time at the World's Largest Cuckoo Clock 85

66 Walk the Streets of Yesteryear 86

67 Explore the Remains of a Revolutionary Fort 88

68 Pay Respects at Gnadenhutten 89

69 Visit Ohio's Settlement of Firsts 90

70 See the Flexible Flyer Side Car 91

71 Be Amazed at Exquisite Designs 92

72 Feast Your Eyes on Local Artifacts 93

73 View Stunning Craftsmanship in Metalwork at Wendall August Forge 94

74 Find All the History at Smithville 95

75 See a Victorian Home in Its Original State 96

76 Journey into Holmes County's German Past 97

77 Ring the Swiss Bells at the Alpine Hills Museum 98

Shopping and Fashion

78 Celebrate Christmas Any Time of the Year 102

79 Find Some Treasures at the Walnut Creek Flea Market 103

80 Sew to Your Heart's Content 104

81 Carve a Personalized Wooden Creation 106

82 Find Everything You Need to Make a House a Home 107

83 Take Home an Heirloom 108

84 Shop Where the Amish Shop 110

85 Experience One-Stop Shopping in a Mega Complex 112

86 Gather Fresh Produce from Roadside Stands 114

87 Uncover a Hidden Craft Gem 116

88 Procure a Piece of Art 117

89 Light Up Your Life with Heavenly Scents 118

90 Discover Something Beautiful at Sheiyah Market 119

91 Dig for Bargains and Help the World 120

92 Peer through Binoculars for Birding Supplies 122

93 Become a Homesteader at Lehman's 124

94 Discover Your Favorite Flavor at the J.M. Smucker Co. Store 126

95 Score a Valuable Find in One of the Antique Stores 128

96 Stop and Smell the Roses 130

97 Stroll the Historic Downtowns to Find Exceptional Buys 132

98 Indulge in the World of Polish Pottery at Old World Polish Pottery 134

99 Order Award-Winning Meats at Winesburg Meats 135

100 Renew Your Love of Reading 136

Suggested Itineraries 139

Activities by Season 141

Index 142