Shipshewana Travel Guide

 Dabs Says:  The auction is held every Wednesday except Christmas and New Year's, the auction starts at 9 am until the auctioning is finished.If you want to inspect the merchandise before the auction starts, you can view it on Tuesday and Wednesday before the bidding starts. Check the... 

 Rich62 Says:  THE MENNO-HOF MUSEUM tells the story of the Amish and Mennonite people. It is a unique museum and well worth a visit.My brother-in-law, an artist, helped design the displays inside. He was the only non-Amish and non-Mennonite person employed in a design capacity for this... 

 Dabs Says:  Jo and I stopped by Mennohof for a few minutes to have a look around, unfortunately we didn't have time to do the tour which is the only way to visit Mennohof. I believe the clerk said it would take about 1 1/2 hours, admission for adults was $6. If you don't have time for a... 

 Dabs Says:  Jo and I only found one of these near Essenhaus but if you have a more leisurely visit, there are 16 flower beds planted in quilt designs and 16 murals that can be found throughout Amish Country along the Heritage Trail that takes you through Elkhart, Middlebury, Nappanee,... 

 Toughluck Says:  If you've wondered about the Amish people and their Mennonite kindred, Menno-Hof is the place to stop. You'll learn about their faith journey from the old world to Indiana. You'll discovered the meaning behind America's 'religious freedoms'. The museum ends with an... 

 Jackelyne Says:  Shipshewana's Flea market is the 10th biggest flea market in the united states. With over 100+ shops open all year 'round. Many open till 6. 

 Dabs Says:  Last visit August 2010Whenever we make the 2 hour trek out to Shipshewana, we head over to Essenhaus in nearby Middlebury for their Amish family style lunch. We recently also had visited Zehnder's in Frankenmuth Michigan which is the same style of food, Essenhaus is SO much... 

 mandelmr Says:  I just ate at this new restaurant Pizzeria Venturi. I didn't even know it exists, but we just happened to walk past it on our way to the Pampered Pet Boutique on Morton Street. They have wonderful outdoor seating: a deck with gorgeous flowers, tables with umbrellas, and a... 

 Dabs Says:  When I visit with my husband, he is never interested in going into any of the shops so this was the 1st time I had ever been into anything besides the shop next to the restaurant at Essenhaus. There are six additional shops selling items for the home, clothes, and gifts plus... 

 Toughluck Says:  Best described as a bit of everything from Amish Country. This modern 3-story building houses nearly a dozen different stores, each with it's own unique merchandise. The main floor includes a restaurant that is always busy and popcorn with carmel smells. 

 Dabs Says:  I've read a couple of different explanations as to why the Amish do not like to have their photo taken. The first explanation is based on the 2nd Commandment, "Thou shalt not make to thyself a graven image, nor the likeness of anything that is in heaven or in the earth... 

 Jackelyne Says:  Don't ever believe a vender when they say that there the only one that sell that item. When shopping at a flea market of this size don't ever set your eye's on an exact item. Shop around first and if you can't find any thing else that suits you then go ahead and buy it. But... 

 Toughluck Says:  Take a walk around town. Hostetler's is the largest of the remaining historic structures. Morton Street contains an eclectic grouping of stores, shops, and houses, catering to the visitors every interest. Arts, woodworking, sweets, baked goods, and a vew B&B's dot the...