Places to See

 

AMISH HEARTLAND TOURS:  Daily tours with meals in private Amish homes.  Choose from various tour packages.  Available year round.  330 893-3248  www.AmishToursOfOhio.com

BASKETS, JAMS:  The Swartzentruber home off of CR 52 (Kidron Road) left on Berg to Kohler.  Cash sales only.

BEHALT:  Make this your first stop in Amish country.  View the amazing 265-foot mural depicting Amish and Mennonite history.  Open year round.  CR 77, Berlin

BERLIN SHOPS:  Berlin Village, walking distance from The Lamplight Inn, is filled with gift shops, galleries, restaurants, antique and craft malls.  Shops in downtown Berlin typically close at 5pm.  In December, some shops observe later hours for Christmas shopping.

BLACK DIAMOND GOLF COURSE:  Rated one of the top 25 golf courses built to PGA specifications.  www.blackdiamondgolfcourse.com

BREITENBACH WINE CELLARS:  Sample over 35 varieties of wine.  www.breitenbachwine.com

COAST TO COAST CABINS AND COTTAGES:  Looking for a builder?  www.cabinstocottages.com

COBLENTZ CHOCOLATES:  Offers over 300 different types of candy and fudge.  Holmes County's finest chocolates.  Walnut Creek

FIRE RIDGE GOLF COURSE:  Beautiful 18-hole course located in the heart of Amish country.  www.fireridgegolf.com

GUGGISBERG CHEESE HOUSE:  Home of the original Baby Swiss Cheese.  Enjoy watching cheese being made, surrounded by the beauty of Swiss buildings and beautiful flowers.  SR 557, Charm

HEINI'S CHEESE CHALET & AMISH COUNTRY MALL:  Free samples of 50 different Amish cheeses.  Hand-dipped ice cream, bulk foods and a candy room.  www.heinis.com

HOLMES COUNTY FLEE MARKET:  Located in the heart of Amish country.  You'll find Holmes county's largest shopping experience.  Open Wednesday thru Saturday during the season.  www.amishfleamarket.com

LEHMAN'S HARDWARE:  Fine home furnishings from yesterday and today since 1955.  Located in Kidron.  www.lehmans.com

R.W. LEATHER:  A shop at an Amish home offering quality leather goods at remarkably low prices.  4415 CR 114

ROLLING RIDGE RANCH ANIMAL PARK:  Over 500 animals and birds from around the world.  Feed animals from a horse-drawn wagon.  Open mid-April through mid-October.  3961 CT 168

WALNUT CREEK CHEESE:  Offering a variety of jams, mustards, cheeses, smoked meats, bulk spices, ice cream, and much more.  www.walnutcreekcheese.com

WARTHER'S:  Priceless works of art, since 1902.  Carvings, button collections, knives, beautiful gardens.  www.warthers.com

WENDELL AUGUST FORGE & GIFT SHOP:  Since 1923, hand crafted aluminum, bronze, and pewter.  Free tours.  www.wendellaugust.com

YODER'S AMISH HOME:  Step back to the simple time and way of life.  Open May 1 thru Oct. 1  www.yodersamishhome.com