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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

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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Historic Places

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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Shipshewana Attractions Win 2025 ABA Best of the Best Awards

October 21, 2025

Shipshewana’s most popular attractions top the list of the American Bus Association (ABA) Best of the Best awards. The Blue Gate Theatre is recognized for outstanding entertainment, the Shipshewana Trading…

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Family Fun

Experience a Shipshewana Christmas in the heart of Amish Country Indiana

October 3, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Shipshewana is a memorable place to visit, no matter what time of year. What with flea markets and auctions, Amish culture, shopping for unusual items and…

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Culinary

Culinary Luminaries

September 29, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Indiana is seldom mentioned in conversations about the best places in the world for culinary treasures. You’re more likely to hear names such as Paris, New…

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The Magazine

3-Day Amish Country Itinerary

July 3, 2025

Plan a relaxing romantic couples’ getaway in Shipshewana’s Amish Country. Perfect for couples looking to enjoy charming buggy rides, local shops with handcrafted goods, and peaceful countryside beauty.

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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

Shipshewana Attractions Win 2025 ABA Best of the Best Awards

Experience a Shipshewana Christmas in the heart of Amish Country Indiana

Culinary Luminaries

3-Day Amish Country Itinerary