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The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Atwood, Beach City, Charles Mill, Clendening, Leesville, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill, Seneca, Tappan and Wills Creek Lakes

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) offers outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, cabin rentals, boating, boat rentals, fishing, hiking and hunting on more than 54,000 acres of land in Ohio.

Where to Shop

Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Ltd.

Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Ltd.

4818 OH-39, Berlin, OH 44610

Berlin’s original quilt shop, founded in 1974, Helping Hands quilt shop features over 3,000 bolts of fabric, notions, and other quilting tools. Visitors can browse over 100 locally made finished quilts, pillows, wall hangings, crib quilts, table runners and more! Shop for patterns and fabrics perfect for your next quilting project.

Where to Eat

Berlin Farmstead Restaurant

Berlin Farmstead Restaurant

4757 Township Rd. 366, Berlin, OH 44610

Near downtown Berlin, Farmstead Restaurant is a short distance from most shops or hotels in the village and a convenient gathering spot for both locals and visitors. Your Amish Country favorites are here, such as fried chicken and real mashed potatoes, as well as fresh salads, wraps and seasonal desserts.

Where to Stay

Berlin Resort

5330 CR 201, Berlin, OH 44654

Berlin Resort is a quiet, peaceful and pleasurable experience. Berlin Resort offers a total of 68 guest rooms which includes 20 suites. The hotel has many amenities including an indoor saltwater swimming pool with whirlpool, sauna, and steam room, 24-hour fitness facility, 26-seat private movie theater, scenic pond with illuminated waterfalls and patio with gas-lit fire pits.

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Where to Shop in Amish Country

Plaid Sheep Company

Plaid Sheep Company

Plaid Sheep Company

Plaid Sheep Company

Amish Quilts, Sewing & Needlework

Friendly and helpful service is the cornerstone of this charming shop that caters to artisans and crafters of all skill levels. Specializing in homespun and wools as well as supplies for rug hooking...

Berlin Main Street Merchants

Berlin Main Street Merchants

Berlin Main Street Merchants

Berlin is voted as Ohio's #1 tourist attraction and it's easy to see why when you visit this family-friendly destination. Shopping, dining, lodging and everything in between is waiting for you to...

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Ohio's Amish Country Magazine

Plan your visit to Ohio’s Amish Country, home of the world’s largest Amish/Mennonite settlement.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co.

At Main Street Fudge & Popcorn Co. the Miller Family will bring a smile to your face with their fun atmosphere and unique high quality treats! Find out why we are known as "The Sweetest Place In...

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Things to Do in Amish Country

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) offers outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, cabin rentals, boating, boat rentals, fishing, hiking and hunting on more than 54,000...

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

Specialty Foods

With a name like Smucker’s® , it has to be good. It is even better when you visit the store and café where you can shop, dine and purchase gift baskets with a wide array of familiar products. All the...

Toland-Herzig Famous Endings Museum

Toland-Herzig Famous Endings Museum

It all started back in 1996 when John Herzig's hobby was collecting autographs. John had requested the autographed photo of legendary boxer Joe Louis and received a package containing more than just...

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Broad Run Cheesehouse

Wine & Wineries

More than 70 years of cheesemaking and Grand Champion Cheesemaker awards equals perfection for this family-owned business that’s married cheese and wine. With tours and tastings available, as well as...

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Where to Stay in Amish Country

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Berlin Main Street Lodging

Cabin & Cottages

Location, location, location! Just footsteps away from all the food, fun and shopping that await you in the heart of downtown Berlin, Berlin Main Street Lodging features two new luxury suites and the...

Evergreen Park RV Resort

Evergreen Park RV Resort

Evergreen Park RV Resort

Evergreen Park RV Resort

Evergreen Park RV Resort

Campgrounds/RV Park

The best of indoor luxuries are brought to those who love to camp with extra amenities, such as a hot tub, game room, laundromat and indoor pool. This 87-site campground is open every day with paved...

Comfort Suites

Hotels & Motels

At the Comfort Suites® hotel in Wooster, our caring staff will keep you connected with our fast and free WiFi. Each morning begins with our free hot breakfast with healthy options, and each day ends...

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) offers outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, cabin rentals, boating, boat rentals, fishing, hiking and hunting on more than 54,000...

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Places to Eat in Amish Country

Guggisberg Cheese

Guggisberg Cheese

Guggisberg Cheese

Guggisberg Cheese

Guggisberg Cheese

In 1947, Alfred Guggisberg ventured to the U.S. from Switzerland to pursue his cheesemaking dream, arriving in Holmes County, Ohio. He created Baby Swiss cheese, known for its smaller holes and...

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

J.M. Smucker Company Store and Cafe

Specialty Foods

With a name like Smucker’s® , it has to be good. It is even better when you visit the store and café where you can shop, dine and purchase gift baskets with a wide array of familiar products. All the...

Amish Door Village

Amish Door Village

Amish Door Village

Amish Door Village

Amish Door Village

Selected by USA Today as one of the best meals of 2006, the Amish Door serves excellence. From hearty breakfasts to dinners, diners are more than customers, while enjoying the hospitality. A bakery,...

Der Dutchman Restaurant and Bakery

Der Dutchman Restaurant and Bakery

Der Dutchman Restaurant and Bakery

For the hard-working people of Holmes County, Ohio, eating is a simple pleasure, shared at family meals, times of fellowship, and celebrations. Der Dutchman Restaurant has been at the heart of this...

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Locally Handcrafted Furniture in Amish Country

Pleasant View Furniture

Pleasant View Furniture

Pleasant View Furniture

Pleasant View Furniture

Pleasant View Furniture

Pleasant View Furniture

Custom Handcrafted

Locally made furniture custom built to customer specifications makes Pleasant View Furniture stand out in the region. This family owned business has been providing quality products and great service...

Alpine Cabinets

Alpine Cabinets

Alpine Cabinets

Alpine Cabinets

Alpine Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinetry

Custom cabinetry for every room in your home is offered in a variety of styles, species and finishes that add value to your home at this family-owned shop that has served the region since 1987 with...

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts

A colorful row of Adirondack chairs draw visitors in to the shop that once inside, features much more than outdoor furniture. Clocks, home décor and candles are just some of the things you’ll find at...

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Miller's Rustic Furniture

Furniture Repair

Bedroom sets, rockers, tables and chairs fill in the showroom among the owner’s trophy mounts from hunting trips, and original metal art mixes wood with wrought iron to create an original piece of...

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Authentic Recipes from Ohio's Amish Country

Homemade Amish Style Baked Beans

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Homemade Amish Style Baked Beans

These homemade baked beans from scratch are so easy to make and have great flavor with the brown sugar, molasses and bacon.

Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Chutney

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Turkey Roulade with Cranberry Chutney

Try a different take on turkey this holiday season.

Amish Style Smothered Chicken

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Amish Style Smothered Chicken

This hearty main dish is great with buttered mashed potatoes.

Smoked Chicken Wings With Blue Cheese Dip

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Smoked Chicken Wings With Blue Cheese Dip

Wings to make any barbecue fan blush.

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Amish 101

Amish food

By: Bruce Stambaugh

Food is one of the methods of celebration among the Amish. Sharing a meal or a snack is a great way to fellowship.

Digging up the dirt

By: LaVonne DeBois

Digging up the dirt

Working in the field does not come easy. As Spring arrives, so does the need to prepare for planting of crops.

Amish family life

Amish family life

The family is the most important social unit in the Amish culture. Large families with seven to ten children are common. Chores are clearly divided by sexual role in the Amish home - the man usually...

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