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story by GLENDA WINDERS Travelers come to Shipshewana to immerse themselves in Amish culture, especially the Amish-made food which includes their famous scratch-made pies. It’s all based around Amish themes…

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The Art of Travel

August 3, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS Sometimes it’s fun to just get in the car and drive to wherever fortune takes you, but most people start from an organizing principle: Will it…

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Family Fun

Fall Adventures in Shipshewana: Markets, Colors & Cozy Escapes

July 24, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS Summer might be over, but in Shipshewana the good times roll on with a wide selection of autumn activities. From the moment you drive into town…

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Authentic Indiana

Indiana’s ultimate kid-approved Road Trips

July 13, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS Discover Indiana’s ultimate kid-approved road trips! From caves and water parks to historic trains, let your children help plan the fun. Every parent and grandparent knows…

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Explore New Immersive Experiences in the Heart of Amish Country

March 25, 2026

Shipshewana might be steeped in a long tradition of Amish culture and handmade crafts, but it is always growing and changing, too. This year’s surprises include several new immersive experiences…

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Townsizing

March 2, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS While we love our big cities, “townsizing” is a term that was coined to reflect the “downsizing” of the destination, focusing on simple pleasures like leisurely…

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Family Fun

The Great Couples Escape

January 26, 2026

story by TAMMY TILLEY Spending quality time with your significant other means building memories and enriching your connection. With a little planning and creativity, couples can enjoy an Indiana getaway…

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Family Fun

Shipshewana Heartland Made Chocolate Trail

January 7, 2026

All February long, explore the Heartland Handmade Chocolate Trail where locally owned shops celebrate chocolate in all its deliciously sweet forms. From chocolate donuts, chocolate popcorn, chocolate sundaes, chocolate candles,…

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Family Fun

Take the Tour

December 1, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Fortunately, Indiana is filled with a variety of tour options from candy making to auto manufacturing. Some tours are led by guides with personal stories to…

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The Story Behind Shipshewana’s Name

October 27, 2025

Most visitors know Shipshewana for its Amish culture, but the town’s name holds a much older story—one that honors the Potawatomi people and their leader, Chief Shipshewana. The Potawatomi were…

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Easy as Pie in the Heart of Amish Country

The Art of Travel

Fall Adventures in Shipshewana: Markets, Colors & Cozy Escapes

Indiana’s ultimate kid-approved Road Trips

Explore New Immersive Experiences in the Heart of Amish Country

Townsizing

The Great Couples Escape

Shipshewana Heartland Made Chocolate Trail

Take the Tour

The Story Behind Shipshewana’s Name