"SEPTEMBER IN THE AMISH HEARTLAND" Sugarcreek by LoriPori

Sugarcreek Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 28 photos

AMISH COUNTRY

September in the Amish Heartland means silos being filled with harvested crops, winter wheat being sown, firewood being split and the trees gently exhanging their green summer wardrobe for a brilliant red, yellow and orange one. This is a spectacular time to visit AMISH COUNTRY.

SUGARCREEK -- LITTLE SWITZERLAND

Alpine Hills Museum

One of the top destinations in Ohio and known far and wide as the "Little Switzerland", SUGARCREEK embraces its heritage with its Swiss-style architecture, especially the Swiss village-like dowtown area where Swiss music fills the air. Uniquely merging its Swill heritage with the surroundng Amish community, the charming village of Sugarcreek is one of Ohio's treasures. Nestled in the heart of the World's largest Amish community, Sugarcreek and the surrounding countryside is home to nearly 35,000 Amish.
Tourists and locals browse and shop Sugarcreek's many furniture stores, craft, quilts and specialty shops. With ten cheese factories located in the area, Sugarcreek is recognized as the center of the Swiss Cheese industry in Ohio.

Sugarcreek Township Hall

Last visit to Sugarcreek: Sep 2006
Intro Updated Sep 27, 2006
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SUGAR CREEK - LITTLE SWITZERLAND Favorites (1)

One of the top destinations in Ohio and known far and wide as the "Little Switzerland", SUGARCREEK embraces its heritage... more travel advice

AMISH COUNTRY BUS TOURS Things to Do (2)

See and learn about Amish Life. AMISH COUNTRY BUS TOURS is a one hour and 15 minute narrated tour into the heart of... more travel advice

ALPINE HILLS MUSEUM Things to Do (2)

The ALPINE HILLS MUSEUM offers three floors of audio-visual displays and exhibits of the Swiss and Amish cultures. Amish... more travel advice

AMISH COUNTRY QUILTS Shopping (2)

Some of Amish Country's finest Quilts, pillows, wall hangings, fabric, quality Oak, Pine & Cherry wood items and... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
SLOW- MOVING HORSE & BUGGY

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Written Sep 27, 2006

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Yaqui Nov 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM

These places are such a delight. Ohio has some of the neatest hidden gems. Excellent page!
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yumyum Feb 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM

Huch, so much Swissness here! Love the quilts, I'm always quite fascinated by them.
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JLBG Jan 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM

I am puzzled by the Amish. Next time I go to Alsace, I will try to look for their records in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, in Montbéliard and in Ohnenheim. I know that former french Amish are now Mennonites but will try to learn more.
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Nemorino Jul 20, 2008 at 4:20 AM

I never knew this was the World's largest Amish community.
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traveldave Sep 13, 2007 at 6:42 AM

What an odd combination--Amish and Swiss. Nevertheless, it looks like a fun place to visit with lots of neat things to see.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jul 16, 2007 at 4:33 AM

Glad to see you've discovered the Ohio Amish country. Karen and I love visiting there. Great tips!
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kevanrijn Feb 26, 2007 at 12:02 PM

Nice pictures and tips on Amish country--lovely photos. I think most people don't realize that Ohio and Indiana have large Amish communities--they mostly only know about the ones in PA.
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matcrazy1 Jan 11, 2007 at 12:15 AM

Wow, I was very surprised seeing Amish culture for the first time. Picturesque architecture of Sugarcreek suits perfectly to Amish buggies. Good idea with Amish Country bus tour.
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SLLiew Nov 23, 2006 at 8:02 AM

Surprise to know that so many Amish communities in Ohio. I though they were mainly in Pennsylvania. Thanks for sharing your trip. Cheers, SL
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kyoub Oct 14, 2006 at 4:32 AM

The Amish do indeed make beautiful quilts. Great page and the photos are excellent.