This Charming Little Farm Town In Ohio Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All
By April Dray|Published November 02, 2018
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
There’s so much to see in Ohio Amish Country, it can be hard to choose what town to start with. (If you only have a day’s worth of time to explore Ohio Amish Country, we recommend taking this trip.)
Millersburg, Ohio has a little bit of everything. Nestled in the heart of Ohio Amish Country, you’ll encounter beautiful countryside scenery, delicious restaurants, unique tour options and even some incredible cheese. It’s the perfect little place to get away from it all when you need to unplug or just want to experience a different side of Ohio you’re not used to. Take a look:
One of the most beautiful parts of Ohio Amish Country, this rural town is home to a little more than 3,000 people.
This gorgeous 116-acre Amish home and farm is open to the public from April 23 - October 22. Guided tours of the barn and houses will temporarily take you back to a simpler time. You'll also learn all about the history and customs of the Amish faith. Yoder's Amish Home is located at 6050 SR 515 Millersburg, OH 44654.
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Amish Heartland Tours also offers some great tour options, including bus tours and back road tours.
The heartwarming setting itself is enough to make you stop and stay while. But it's the goodies inside that make it really worth the trip. (The fry pies and the cinnamon rolls are simply irresistible.) You'll find it at 5452 State Route 557, Millersburg, Ohio 44654.
Enjoy authentic Swiss, Austrian and American cuisine in the heart of Holmes County at Guggisberg's Chalet in the Valley. It is located at 5060 OH-557, Millersburg, OH 44654.
And if you're a cheese lover, you simply can't leave town without visiting Heini's Cheese Chalet.
A cheese lover's dream come true, this charming store and factory is a must-stop. You'll learn all about the history of cheesemaking and enjoy free samples of cheese among more than 50 varieties of cheeses. Heini's Cheese Chalet is located at 6005 Co Hwy 77, Millersburg, OH 44654.
For overnight accommodations, The Inn at Honey Run features unique suite options, such as the earth-sheltered Club Level Honeycombs.
As an added bonus, the formerly Amish inn-keepers can give you firsthand insight into the culture and Amish faith. The Barn Inn is located at 6838 County Road 203 Millersburg, OH 44654.
Have you ever been to Millersburg before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
