Many people take long weekends when they want a quick getaway. Have you ever considered taking a long “weekend” in the middle of the week? A midweek Ohio Amish Country getaway can be the perfect vacation. Arrive at Donna’s Premier Lodging on a Monday. Spend Tuesday and Wednesday exploring the sites. Head home on a Thursday before the crowds arrive. Of course, that is just a rough suggested itinerary. You can plan your trip however it works best for you. Here are five reasons you should plan your midweek getaway now.
- Sunday is a day of rest for the Amish.
The Amish spend Sundays in church and with their families. That means the shops, markets, and roadside stands will be closed. In other words, if you arrive on a Friday evening and depart on a Monday morning, you will only have one full day to experience Amish culture. If you plan the same length vacation but start on a Monday, you will have two full days of Amish culture. This is opposite of many cities where certain restaurants and shops are typically closed on Mondays and/or Tuesdays. Come to Ohio Amish Country during the middle of week to make the most of your trip. - Spending time together during the week is romantic.
When was the last time you “played hooky?” We are not suggesting that you skip work without telling anyone, but taking time off in the middle of the week for a quick getaway still has a sense of getting away with something. Add your significant other to the equation and it adds an extra spark to your trip and your relationship. Picture it, everyone else you know is sitting at work while you and your partner are laughing together, eating all the food, and exploring Ohio Amish Country. Make midweek vacations your special thing together. An extra perk to a midweek getaway is that you will still have the two adjoining weekends to relax at home or get chores done. - There tend to be fewer crowds.
Again, since more people take these getaways on the weekends, there will be fewer people to contend with on a Monday or Tuesday. For example, the line for a hearty Amish meal at Boyd & Wurthmann can get quite long. The line is understandable because this restaurant has been serving up quality meals since 1938. When you visit Ohio Amish Country during the middle of the week there is a higher chance of a shorter line at many restaurants. Keep in mind that Boyd & Wurthmann only serves dinner on Friday and Saturday but they are open for breakfast and lunch six days a week. Do not miss the meatloaf special on Wednesdays.
Do you love taking photos together at quaint, romantic places? Do you dislike waiting your turn while every other tourist takes their photos? Imagine pulling up to a covered bridge and seeing no one else around. You can take all the time you want to enjoy the scenery and take pictures of each other. Most cell phones have a timer option so you can get a photo together without having to ask a bystander. Two of the largest covered bridges in the United States are both approximately 30 minutes from Donna’s Premier Lodging. The Spellacy Bridge near Loudonville is 300 feet long. The Bridge of Dreams near Brinkhaven is 370 feet long. - Reservations are more readily available during the week.
Reservations at Donna’s Premier Lodging on a weekend can fill up months in advance. If you want to surprise your wife with a spur of the moment getaway, book a room mid-week. As an added bonus, room prices are often cheaper during the week. Rooms booked for a Monday through Wednesday can be $50 cheaper per night than a room booked Friday through Sunday. Those savings make your getaway more affordable or could go towards a special excursion or dinner. - Some attractions are only available during the work week.
Guggisberg Cheese Company is a favorite stop for visitors to Ohio Amish Country. When you visit the factory store, you can shop for more than 60 types of cheese as well as browse for an authentic cuckoo clock, beer stein, and local goods. A special treat at Guggisberg is the opportunity to watch the cheese being made. The cheese making hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am until noon. You will miss half of the fun if you go on the weekend.






