Amish Country.org 2009 Visitors Guide - (Page 19) Population – 550 Shipshewana Retail Merchants 780 South Van Buren Street 800.254.8090 Shipshewana.com Voted “One of the Best Places to Buy a Unique Gift” by the readers of Midwest Living magazine The Shipshewana Flea Market— 40 Acres; 1,100 Vendors; Open Tuesday and Wednesday, May thru October Shopping Destination — More than 95 Specialty Shops Entertainment, Dining and People-Watching Year-round Special Events Shipshewana is a bustling village with shop-lined streets, specialty retailers and home-style dining establishments. Shoppers search for handcrafted items, baked goods and whatnot in picturesque turn-of-the-century storefronts. The Midwest’s largest flea market brims with serious shoppers and the simply curious. Horse-pulled buggy rides through town and into the countryside are a welcome diversion for weary feet. A strong Amish culture ensures a family-friendly atmosphere and closed shops on Sunday. Families will also find an abundance of fun entertainment — choices include the Mousetrap Puppet Theater, Blue Gate Theatre, the Hostetler Hudson Auto Museum and the area’s largest indoor water park resort. Lodging options range from full-service hotels and cozy bed and breakfasts to RV friendly campgrounds. : Visitors enjoy a parade, storytellers and music at MayFest (May 1 & 2); two Antique Markets feature 200+ dealers, food and fun (May 16 & August 1); The Fall Crafters Fair (Oct. 8, 9 & 10) honors old-fashioned culture, crafting and song. Don’t miss Shipshewana during the holidays — shopkeepers go all out with decorations and specialty gifts found “Only in Shipshewana.” Get an inside look at the ways and whys of the Amish and Mennonites from 14th century Switzerland to the present day at Menno-Hof. Classic car buffs will marvel at the expertly restored beauties at Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum, the largest display of its kind in the world. 800.517.9739 AmishCountry.org http://www.Shipshewana.com http://www.AmishCountry.org
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