Noteworthy Nationally
Amish Communities, Automotive History, and Genealogy.
LaGrange
Home to the third-largest Amish community in the U.S., Shipshewana and LaGrange County invite you to experience the heart of Amish Country, Indiana. Shop the famous Shipshewana Flea Market, the Midwest’s largest, where hundreds of vendors fill the grounds each week with unique finds and local goods. or step inside the Menno-Hof Museum to learn the rich history of the Amish and Mennonites.
In town, enjoy dinner and a show at the Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre, known for hearty Amish-inspired meals and outstanding live entertainment. Ride the hand carved carousel and feast on jumbo soft pretzels from Jo Jo’s located inside the Davis Mercantile. Shop Morton Street for handcrafted pottery, baskets, Amish art, antiques and upcycled wood.
For a slower pace, explore Off the Beaten Path with a free audio driving tour and map. It winds through peaceful farmland and connects you to scenic small towns where you discover 120 countryside shops offering handmade quilts, furniture, and crafts plus 80 Barn Quilts.
Mural Fest mural location: 202 N Detroit St, LaGrange, IN 46761
DeKalb
What better place to discover the heritage of classic automobiles than in Auburn, Indiana. Discover classic cars including the Duesenberg #1, a GM Futurliner, and a 1936 Stainless Steel Ford at three must-see museums - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, the National Automotive Truck Museum, and the Early Ford V-8 Museum! Once home to the prestigious Auburn Automobile Company, DeKalb County offers unique automotive heritage.
Mural Fest mural location: City Hall, 130 S Randolph St, Garrett, IN 46738
Allen, Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne's Genealogy Center is the place to discover your family history. Home to the nation's second-largest genealogy collection and some of the best genealogists on staff, the Genealogy Center in the Allen County Public Library offers you all the tools you need to start researching or overcome barriers in your family history. Plus, their facility and resources are all FREE for you to use!
Mural Fest mural location: 217 W Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Fort Wayne and Allen County Adventures
