Amish Country.org 2009 Visitors Guide - (Page 23) Population – 1,667 100 W. Waterford Street 574.862.4344 WakarusaChamber.com Jumbo Jelly Beans! The Wakarusa Dime Store orders more than 40 tons right before the annual Maple Syrup Festival and they disappear by year’s end. 102-year-old Wakarusa Dime Store Quintessential Small Town America – Historic Homes and Tidy Businesses Friendly, Family-Owned Stores and Restaurants Annual Maple Syrup Festival – A Celebration of Syrup Making Small town treasures await visitors in this friendly community. In the downtown district you’ll discover a 1,000-drawered hardware store with an old-fashioned tin ceiling. The Wakarusa Historical Museum (open by chance or appointment) offers interesting exhibits and collections for history buffs. Mouthwatering treats tempt you to stop in this familyfriendly town, from the hand-dipped ice cream cones at Cook’s Pizza to the grilled favorites at the baseball themed Shortstop Inn. The Wakarusa Dime Store offers an interesting variety of nostalgic candy, many you’ll remember from childhood. Don’t forget to pick up a bag of the famous jumbo jelly beans for your trip home! Celebrate the arrival of springtime at the annual Maple Syrup Festival, April 17 & 18. Learn about the art of maple syrup production with tours of the sugar camp. Enjoy live entertainment, games, activities and all-you-can-eat pancakes, then stock up on sweet maple syrup. 800.517.9739 AmishCountry.org http://www.WakarusaChamber.com http://www.AmishCountry.org
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