Drive twisty roads, visit antique shops, taste Amish food, see handmade quilts, Amish furniture, a great old general store, and homemade pies.
Twisty roads, lots of antique shops, Amish food, Amish furniture, and handmade quilts will hold your attention on this route. It will take you several hours to drive through the biggest Amish settlement in the entire United States, nestled among the rolling hills of this part of Ohio.
The drive starts in Coshocton, Ohio, where on the west side of Route 16 is the must see ancient restored Roscoe Village. It is full of quaint houses, great candy, shops, and an ice cream parlor. Leave Roscoe Village and go east on Route 16. In less than a mile, head north on Route 83 to Millersburg, the county heart of Holmes County, the center of the Amish farms and communities. Out of Millersburg, trace Route 39 east as you wind past Amish farms and horse-drawn farm equipment and buggies. In the Amish community of Walnut Creek, head north on Route 575 to Winesburg, which is filled with shops selling Amish food and wares.
Once you’ve taken in the sights at Winesburg, proceed east to Wilmot where you pick up Route 250 and change course to a northwesterly route. You may want to taste some of the fine Amish food in Wilmot at the Amish Door Restaurant before you depart. From here, your Amish drive takes you to County Road 52 and the Mt. Eaton area which will take you to Kidron, the home of Lehman’s Hardware. This store is like none other anywhere in the nation because it sells everything from kerosene appliances to horseshoes that the Amish need for day-to-day life without electricity. This drive through the Amish country of Ohio provides scenery and points of interest for all ages, along with the best home cooking (especially pies) that you have never eaten before.
Starting Point:
Coshocton, OH
Distance of Drive:
57 Miles
Must Eat:
Amish Door Restaurant
SR 250, Wilmot, OH 44684
Phone: 330-369-5464
Call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Good Stop For: Amish Home Cooking
Best Time of Year for Drive:
Spring to Fall
Points of Interest on Drive:
Amish Buggies
Amish Farms
Lehman’s Hardware
Roscoe Village
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