The Area

Indiana Amish Country

Our B&B in Bremen is ideally situated to access all the destinations in the third largest Amish region in North America. Over 20,000 Amish live in this area, making their culture a major tourist attraction. Beyond the Amish heritage, you’ll find plenty of shopping, dining, historic sites, popular tours, and more.

Nappanee, Indiana – Just 10 Minutes Away! Nappanee features a charming 19th-century downtown with unique antiques, dining, and home décor. Highlights include:

• Amish Acres: Learn about Amish history while enjoying recreational activities. Great for families, with a restaurant, gift shops, and farm tours.
• Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre: Attend theatrical productions in the famous Round Barn Theatre. Contact innkeeper Brenda for advance tickets.

Elkhart, Indiana – Just 20 Minutes Away! Elkhart is a vibrant riverside town blending 19th-century architecture with modern shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Enjoy a scenic stroll along the City of Elkhart RiverWalk.

Wakarusa, Indiana – Just 25 Minutes Away! Wakarusa is home to the Wakarusa Dime Store, famous for Jumbo Jelly Beans and 1950s candies. This charming town features antique stores, small shops, unique restaurants, and more.

Goshen, Indiana – Just 35 Minutes Away! Goshen is home to the Old Bag Factory and South Side Diner, famously featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Explore guided Amish farm and home tours, shopping, dining, historic sites, and museums.

Middlebury, Indiana – Just 35 Minutes Away! Middlebury boasts the Rise and Roll Bakery and Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant and Bakery. Enjoy unique shops, locally made baked goods, cheese, honey, ice cream, smoked meats, and more.

Shipshewana, Indiana – Just 40 Minutes Away! Shipshewana offers charming, turn-of-the-century storefronts, horse-drawn buggy rides, and:

• Shipshewana Flea Market: The largest flea market in the Midwest, open every Tuesday and Wednesday from May through October.
• Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes: Adjacent to the flea market, offering clothing, collectibles, furniture, and more.
• Riegsecker Marketplace Blue Gate Theater: Enjoy bluegrass, comedy, country, and Southern gospel performances in a family-friendly setting.
• Menno-Hof: Dive into Amish and Mennonite culture through multimedia displays at the Menno-Hof museum.

Bristol, Indiana – Just 45 Minutes Away! Bristol, along the Elkhart River, offers quaint shopping and dining, river access for fishing and boating, and hiking and biking trails. Attractions include:

• Bonneyville Mill: This historic grist mill has been producing quality stoneground flour since the mid-1830s. Take a tour and browse The Barn Gift Shop.

Indiana Amish Country Tours

• Indiana Amish Country Heritage Trail: Pick up a CD from Scottish B&B and take the Heritage Trail self-guided driving tour to learn about the Amish and the area’s history.
• Quilt Garden Tour: From Memorial Day through early October, explore the Quilt Garden Tour featuring colorful quilt gardens and hand-painted quilt murals.