About this city
Also known as: The Heartland of Amish Country
Shipshewana is a globally celebrated, culturally distinct historic town located in LaGrange County, northeastern Indiana, deeply embedded in the heart of the Midwest's third-largest Amish and Mennonite heritage community. Formally incorporated in 1916 and named after a legendary local Potawatomi chief, the town has developed into a premier international destination for rural heritage agritourism and high-quality artisan craftsmanship. Shipshewana offers a completely unique, slow-paced countryside character where horse-drawn buggies share paved roads with visitors. The town boasts massive open-air traditional markets, spectacular performing arts theaters, and extensive networks of family-owned quilt and woodworking shops.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Browse thousands of outdoor vendor stalls at the legendary Shipshewana Flea Market, the largest of its kind in the Midwest. Experience spectacular family concerts and Broadway shows at the Blue Gate Theatre. Take an authentic horse-drawn buggy ride to learn about traditional Amish daily life. Savor homemade, farm-fresh traditional pies and hearty family-style meals at downtown heritage restaurants.
