Sharon's Guidebook
Entertainment and shopping
Michiana Event Center (MEC)
455 E Farver StCheck out their website for upcoming events and shows
Beautiful drive through light show located in Shipshewana
Shipshewana's Lights of Joy (Opens Nov 20, 2020)
345 S Van Buren StBeautiful drive through light show located in Shipshewana
Blue Gate Theatre
175 N Van Buren StCheck out the website for upcoming shows
Great shopping and cute stores with JoJos Pretzel shop, a coffee shop and carousel in downtown Shipshewana
19 locals recommend
Davis Mercantile
225 N Harrison StGreat shopping and cute stores with JoJos Pretzel shop, a coffee shop and carousel in downtown Shipshewana
Cherry Pickers
160 Morton StreetPickers delight in Downtown Shipshewana
The Barn Door, LLC
52886 Indiana 13Great home decor and antique shopping, a short drive west on State Road 120
Joyfully Said Signs
402 E Warren StHome decor store in downtown Middlebury
The Mustard Seed Marketplace
402 E Warren StFair trade Women’s accessory/jewelry store in downtown Middlebury
Yoder's Meat & Cheese Co
435 S Van Buren StState Road 5 in Shipshewana
Yoder Department Store
300 S Van Buren StState Road 5 in Shipshewana
E & S Sales
1265 IN-5Bulk food and discount grocery on State Road 5 in Shipshewana
Glow A Christian Bookstore
1055 South Van Buren StreetState Road 5 in Shipshewana
Yoder Popcorn
0920 Indiana 5
Shipshewana Auction Restaurant
345 S Van Buren StShipshewana Flea Market open May through September
Sightseeing and outdoor fun
Ice carving throughout town
January 19 and 20, 2024
Chili cook off
Shipshewana Ice Festival
345 N Morton StMenno-Hof
510 S Van Buren StThis museum shares the history of the Amish and Mennonites
Pine Knob County Park
2825E IN-120About 5 miles away with walking trails
Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
6255 N 1000 WCutest little zoo, your kids will love it!
Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
Pumpkinvine Nature TrailWalk or bike this scenic trail
Bonneyville Mill County Park
County Road 131Great place to picnic or tour the scenic mill
Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake JamesHiking trails, beach, toboggan run in the winter
Food scene
Great amish style home cooked food located in downtown Shipshewana
43 locals recommend
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery
195 N Van Buren StGreat amish style home cooked food located in downtown Shipshewana
Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US-20Great Amish style cooking located in Middlebury
West on Warren Gallery + Grill
200 W Warren StLocated in Middlebury
Five Lakes Coffee
Indiana 5Located at the corner of SR 5 and US 20, also has a drive through
Kitchen Cupboard
255 Main StLocated inside the Davis Mercantile
Ben's Soft Pretzels
100 Berkshire DrState Road 5 in Shipshewana
Das Kaffee Haus
250 Berkshire DriveHealthy minded coffee shop
Wedgewood Brewing Company
129 Orpha DriveLocated in Middlebury
The Legendary Grind
108 S Main StCute coffee shop with great food located in Middlebury
Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews
101 S Detroit StLocated in Lagrange
Destination 814
814 Detroit StreetLocated in Lagrange
Small restaurant 2 miles from the cottage. Great place to get home cooked food. Offers carry out and delivery
Howe restaurant
5389 IN-9Small restaurant 2 miles from the cottage. Great place to get home cooked food. Offers carry out and delivery
Less than 2 miles from the cottage, yummy ice cream with lots of flavors to choose from!
6 locals recommend
Happiness Is Ice Cream
401 Defiance StLess than 2 miles from the cottage, yummy ice cream with lots of flavors to choose from!
Another great place to get ice cream. Lots of great flavors, located in Lagrange
6 locals recommend
Lucy's Vedie Twist
955 S 00 EwAnother great place to get ice cream. Lots of great flavors, located in Lagrange
Best donuts and baked goods around! Located in Middlebury
25 locals recommend
Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli
1065 N 1150 WBest donuts and baked goods around! Located in Middlebury
Prairie Lake Tavern
64641 Michigan 66Located by the water with great views and food north of Sturgis
Vanilla Bean Creamery
100 South Van Buren StreetWonderful homemade ice cream shop located in downtown Shipshewana
Shipshewana Popcorn Store
Gourmet popcorn shop
Jojo's Pretzels
Located in the Davis Mercantile in downtown Shipshewana
Linder's Tavern On Main