Batteries and the Amish

Today is National Battery Day, of all things, but here in Ohio's Amish Country batteries play a huge role in local Amish life. From powering sewing machines and tools to tails lights on their buggies the use of batteries allow many Amish families a taste of the luxury of electricity.

Swartzentruber Quilts

Amish home-based quilt shop. In addition to viewing some beautiful handmade quilts, you'll have an opportunity to step inside a true Amish home. Everything on display is either made by the owners or other local Amish women. Cash Only. Located at 7971 TR 654

World's Largest Cookoo Clock

Located in the Village of Sugarcreek, The larger than life timepiece was built in 1972, and stood for decades until being moved to its new, permanent location on Sugarcreek's Main St. when it was restored in 2012. This idyllic clock comes to life every 30 minutes, with a three-foot-tall couple on tracks dancing the polka to Bavarian music played by a five-piece robot oompa band.

Yoder's Amish Home

Located on SR 515, just north of Walnut Creek, Yoder's Amish home lets you step back in time and enjoy a  more simple life.  Tour our authentic 116-acre Amish farm. Local, friendly and knowledgeable guides will take you on conducted tours through the two houses and a bar. Tour an Amish School house. Buggy rides. Apple butter and pumpkin butter stirring in October. Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm, April through October | 330-893-2541

Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center

Behalt, meaning "to remember,” is a 10 ft tall x 265 ft round, one-of-a-kind, cyclorama, or "mural-in-the-round". Experience history like never before as a local historian walks you through the mural that depicts the heritage of the Amish and Mennonites from their Anabaptist beginnings in Switzerland in 1525 to the present day.  Perfect for first time visitors to Amish Country! Mon– Sat, 9 am – 5 pm | 877-858-4634