Attractions

Lehman's. Enough said. Whether you're in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country or nearly anywhere else on the planet, Lehman's means the world's largest purveyor of historical technology. It means a place where you'll find a huge collection of old-fashioned, hand-crafted, hard-to-find tools, appliances, kitchenware, toys, books and much more. It also means you absolutely, positively must visit this store, and the sooner the better! A half-million people visit Lehman's every year, so don't be left out. Even if you're not looking for anything, you'll end up finding it at Lehman's.  Read Story. (1 comment)

Overlooking the magnificent Killbuck Valley, Quailcrest Farm has emerged from a century-old dairy farm to a family nursery with a modern approach. The Bruch family has owned Quailcrest Farm since 1957, and the business itself has been in existence for 32 years. Things have evolved over the years, but they have always maintained their core of quality products.  Read Story.

With more than 10,000 entries -- ranging from a single flower, judged on the perfection of its peteals, to half-ton beef bulls; from a lacy, hand-worked christening gown, to antique steam engines -- exhibitors proudly display their best work, hoping to earn ribbons and cash prizes.  Read Story.

Okay, some men do like to shop, but I'm betting most men would rather have a root canal than trudge in and out of stores, "just looking" with their wives. And then there are all those packages to carry. And the decision-making ("Should we get the blue or the red?" Chances are, if you say "blue," she'll get "red" anyway, right?). Sure, you can sit and wait for her, if you can find a bench, ... out in the hot sun. But I've found better things for you to do!  Read Story.

There are only two types of people who need to plan to visit the museum and ice cream parlor at Elm Farm: those who've been in the dairy business and those who haven't! Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool farmer who daily milks a herd, someone who used to milk, someone who knew someone who milked, or better yet, like many today, someone who thinks milk just magically appears at the grocery store, you simply must make a trip to Medina to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!  Read Story.

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Learn about the early history of Wayne County by visiting The Wayne County Historical Society and Museum campus in Wooster. Young and old alike will enjoy seeing the six buildings which make up the society's campus. This can be a great side trip to your visit to Amish Country.  Read Story.

You must fit a visit to the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home into your holiday plans. You just must. Why? Because it's all dressed up for Christmas, and it's a beautiful sight.  Read Story.

In 1850, the mill in Baltic began making flour and grinding other grain for area farmers. A fire leveled the mill in 1908, briefly haulting its operation, but in a period of 120 days, Amish craftsmen rebuilt the mill. The mill shut down in 1964, but 30 years later, Alvin and Esther Miller purchased it, and the grinding continued! Although the.  Read Story.

Imagine more than 500 acres of unspoiled wilderness -- forest, meadow, marsh, tree-ringed lake. Imagine that place, open to the public to discover, explore and enjoy. Now imagine it in the fall.  Read Story.

Driving around the Amish Heartland, you can't miss them: simple, handpainted signs advertising eggs, baskets, even puppies for sale at Amish farms. And as I recently discovered, these little "businesses" give new meaning to the term "home-based." For many Amish, especially those belonging to the conservative Swartzentruber order, selling items from home is an important way to supplement a farming income..  Read Story.

It's time for something a little different, perhaps even a little unexpected in Amish Country...time for a great glass of wine.  Read Story.

The moment I opened the kitchen window a few Saturdays ago, I was greeted by a gorgeous early summer morning. The sun poured into the house, filling every corner it could reach with light, and a tiny breeze - the kind that starts out deceptively cool and warms with the day - rustled the leaves of the old silver maple in.  Read Story.

I love roadtrips ... the adventure, the random stops along the way, the memories afterward. And it seems many people share my opinion, judging by the number of visitors to Ohios Amish Country each year! But sometimes I need a break from the confines of the car ...  Read Story.

An excursion along Route 83 through Medina, Wayne and Holmes counties is a tour of Americana, a slice of life embodying the spirit of the nation itself in its energetic farmers, its bold entrepreneurs, its monuments to experience and faith, and its historical treasures. From sightseeing to shopping, Route 83presents a gift to those who pass by - the fruit of the country's labors displayed in its villages, its metropolises and its vast farmlands, all of which touch the boundaries of this scenic highway.  Read Story.

This month's story is about a journey down Memory Lane. That's the trip my brothers and sisters and I took when we got together in Wayne County for a family reunion recently. My family had been looking forward for months with eager anticipation to their trip to "Amish Territory." From Kansas City, Missouri to Atlanta, Georgia, they had been reading and.  Read Story.

As any Ohioan knows, the weather in this state between Thanksgiving and Easter is unpredictable at best. And last years heavy snows may have done well to feed the myth that "Amish Country closes for the Winter." According to Paul Miller, executive director of the Amish Mennonite Heritage Center, many tourists have a "leaf peeper" mindset that "October is the all-time.  Read Story.

The Amish are not the only group of German Swiss descent to inhabit the Amish Heartland. This part of Ohio is also heavily populated by the Amish church's religious "cousins," the Mennonites. In fact, it might be more correct to refer to the Mennonite church as the "mother" of the Amish religion, as the two groups have common roots. The Mennonites were formed in the early to mid-1500's as part of a larger Anabaptist movement - a group of European reformers who rejected infant baptism and received baptism as adults upon profession of faith.  Read Story.

They can be found behind a lush fern, among carpets of moss or even by a road. And they tempt young and old alike to look near and far for them. They are mushrooms.  Read Story.