Location: Shipshewana
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Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Shipshewana, Indiana (IN)
Shipshewana is a town in Newbury Township, LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 658 at the 2010 census. It is the location of the Menno-Hof Amish & Mennonite Museum, which showcases the history of the Amish and Mennonite peoples.
Restaurants in Shipshewana
1. Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By OrganicMomma - Marietta, United States
We've been to quite a few animal parks and safaris and this was by far the best one we have been to. One of the things that made this a fantastic experience was the wagon ride to feed the animals was being pulled by beautiful horses instead of a noisy tractor with fumes. Since there was little noise, no speaker or bullhorn was needed for the driver to tell us about all the animals. Another unique feature was they have baby ducks and bunnies that the children can pick up and hold with adult supervision. There is also a large walk through / petting section that was different than anything I'd been to. You can let yourself in and out of all sorts of animal areas and feed most of them. There were some very unique animals and some of the most beautiful pheasants I have ever seen. My children (ages 4 & 8) absolutely loved this section, as did my husband and I. Everything was very reasonably priced compared to all the other places we have been. It is run by an Amish family that you could tell worked very hard at keeping all the animal areas very clean. You definitely want to opt for the full price and get the wagon ride and petting area.
2. Buggy Lane Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Tour Shipshewana in a relaxed atmosphere in a horse & buggy! Take in different tours & learn about the history & culture of Shipshewana, visit an operating Amish farm, and/or experience an in home Amish meal. A great way to experience Shipshewana!
3. Menno-Hof Mennonite - Amish Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
Amish and Mennonite museum and visitor center.
Reviewed By hstufforu - Lansing, United States
This is great lots of info and very nice tour guides. This is mostly a self guided tour with the guides meeting you a points to explain what you will be looking at.There are buttons at each display you can push and get info.You will enter the gift shop first and wpay and wait for the next guide.
4. Blue Gate Theatre
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4.5 based on 3,689 reviews
The Blue Gate is best place for evening entertainment in Shipshewana and is fast becoming a household name in the Midwest, featuring over 280 shows per year with 75 different performers, 3 hit musicals and much more. This year will feature the new musical "The Home Game" based on the new book by Martha Bolton. Also enjoy concerts by multiple Grammy winning performers, hilarious comedians, Southern Gospel favorites and other family-friendly entertainment.
Reviewed By 115monaa
Great room & service. Always great food(fried chicken our favorite) Great concert @ remodeled Center, Triumphant Quartet always a blessing & love the new layout of seats. Not the best theater play we've seen there but it was still good. Try to go at least once a year.
5. Davis Mercantile
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4.5 based on 206 reviews
21 Distinctive Shopping Experiences Under One Roof! Located in downtown Shipshewana, the Davis Mercantile has something to offer for everyone. Be sure to check out our 1906 Dentzel Carousel, located on the 3rd Floor.
Reviewed By 286dorothyh
Many of the shop owners are local - a huge variety of products are sold here from well known brand name products to locally handcrafted items. Local hand made quilts and other hand crafted fabric items, soft pretzels, Amish made lawn furniture and kitchen cabinets, locally designed ladies clothing, and a few locally made craft items mixed in with other good quality crafts. The building itself is a pleasure to see. Finish your visit with a pie on the 3rd floor baked by a local Amish lady.
6. E&S Sales
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By tuscansun2014 - Kalamazoo, United States
Always a stop when visiting Shipshewana!! Amazing soup and sandwich deli, baked goods, bulk items. Some boxed/canned/jarred items close to or expired dates. Just check the date and decide your comfort level. We've never experienced a problem. Prices are great and its fun finding new items to try. Great place for most everything!!!
7. Yoder's Shopping Center
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By MangoLove - Cebu City, Philippines
This is a small mall with a number of stores in it, the largest of which is Yoder's Department Store. There is also a large hardware store in it. The selection is great, and we come here to find hard to find items. The staff is always kind and pleasant. Yoder's is our go-to shoe store. The department store also has clothes for the entire family, and things for the house. The hardware store pretty has much has everything else. Be prepared for the Amish and their buggies. There are also rocking chairs to sit on in the hallway outside the stores (down the middle of the building) so you can pass time there while your loved one shops. The parking lot is large and is handicapped friendly (so are the stores). The whole building is clean. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Shipshewana.
8. Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market
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4.0 based on 587 reviews
Nearly 700 open-air booths on 40 acres await you at the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana. Find bargains on home décor, clothing, furniture, jewelry, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, accessories, and everything imaginable. Also shop the Farmer’s Market section for in-season local produce and plants. Food courts, restrooms, scooter rentals and rest areas are on site. Open rain or shine. Parking is $3 per vehicle. The Flea Market is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May through October 14, 2020 from 8am-4pm. Also open for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and new weekend markets the 3rd weekend of June and August. Antique Auctions are every Wednesday at 9am inside the Antique & Misc. building. Move from ring to ring catching the best deals on a wide variety of merchandise as six to ten auctioneers simultaneously sell inside the Shipshewana Antique Building every week, year-round.
Reviewed By 554desireec - Brisbane Region, Australia
The flea market is in Amish country, and yes did expect a lot of Amish Handcrafts. The. Ark etc was a combination of eclectic finds. There was beautiful lace doilies and place,arts, to fabric, craft finds, outdoor collections. There is over 700 stalls. Yes there is the common Asian stalls, but the rest are wonderful. Handmade signs, home decor, garden metal figurines. They are very welcoming people, if you have something specific you are looking for just ask, they are very willing to help you. Tuesday and Wednesday 8-4 opening hours. You can reserve scooters and wagons, but get in early because they run out.
9. Buggy Line Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
