We all know why ladies enjoy shopping in Ohio's Amish Country, but how do you convince your guy to go?
Let's talk about Lehman's. What started as a hardware store has expanded into an incredible space filled with antiques, garden tools, wood-burning cook stoves, and everything you need to know to live off the grid. If your guy is an outdoorsman, there's everything from beekeeping to camping to lawn care supplies. A trip to Lehman's in Kidron, Ohio will find you spending several hours wandering the store, marveling at all there is to offer.
For the mechanically inclined man or someone who appreciates quality workmanship, nothing compares with Homestead Furniture in Mt. Hope, Ohio. This is quite possibly the nicest showroom of custom-built Amish furniture you'll ever visit. From the live edge tables to the home accents, Homestead can provide furnishings for your entire home, inside and out!
Amish Country is rich with history but there's no better place to go to learn about the Amish and Mennonite cultures than the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center. There is a one-room public school on site or you can take a guided tour for an in-depth look at Amish and Mennonites from their origins to the present day. The best part is Behalt, the 10-foot by 265-foot cyclorama painted by Heinz Gaugel. If your man is a history buff, this is a must-see!
Now, most men would balk at the thought of going to a flea market, but the Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market will be right up his alley! Yes, there are the traditional vendors and booths that we all know and love, but there is plenty for him too! The Action Jackson booth in the Green Building is full of NASCAR and various other sports products, including our beloved Ohio State! The Cracklin' Pig boasts a variety of pork rinds and the Jerky Shack will take care of your midday snack attack while you shop!
If pork rinds and beef jerky aren't enough, swing by Heini's Cheese Chalet! If you visit during cheese-making hours, you can watch cheese being made through the observation windows at the back of the store. From some of the feedback we've seen, the Ohio-shaped cheese, summer sausage, and cheese fudge are a big hit with the guys!
Coblentz Chocolates will satisfy his sweet tooth! Stop by and pick up some handmade. chocolates to round out your shopping day. From seasonal treats to truffles, Coblentz has something for everyone. Even sugar-free selections for the more health-conscious sweet lovers. One of the most popular products is create your box...customize your box of chocolates from Coblentz's premier selection of goodies.
Finish out your day with dinner at Amish Door Restaurant in Wilmot. Amish Door is famous for its amazing buffet, broasted chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, and a large selection of Amish-made pies. Be sure to stop by the bakery after dinner and take home some of the best dinner rolls around and more Amish-baked goodies to remember your fun-filled day in Amish Country.
Ohio's Amish Country truly has something to appeal to everyone so grab your favorite guy and plan your day! We look forward to seeing you soon!