Things To Do In Amish Country

Visit Berlin, Ohio, to experience the best that Ohio’s Amish Country has to offer. Located in the northeast part of Ohio, Berlin is the perfect destination for those seeking small-town charm and rural beauty. This tranquil and serene town offers an array of family-friendly activities and adventures as well as local shops and eateries you’re sure to love.


Discover the many things to do in Berlin, Ohio, below to get started. Home to the world’s largest Amish settlement, see why over four million people visit this gorgeous city each year. Whether you prefer a day filled with historic tours and excursions or a day shopping and tasting the local cuisine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Dining

Enjoy the tastes of Amish-style cooking and family-style dining right here in Berlin, Ohio. With plenty of restaurants and dining establishments that are corporately owned or family run, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From cafés, family-style dinner restaurants, and buffets to wineries, ice cream shops, and bakeries, Berlin has it all and so much more! Some of the dining options available in the Holmes and Tuscarawas area include:

Boyd and Wurthmann, Berlin

Our Amish cooks make home-style specials daily, plus a large variety of homemade pies.

Rebecca’s Bistro, Walnut Creek

Our quaint, community feel and simple, quality ingredients draw in visitors from all walks of life. 

Raven’s Glenn Winery, West Lafayette

Ohio’s Crown Jewel of Wineries, also featuring a full-service Italian Restaurant. Enjoy your wine or dinner on the deck overlooking the beautiful Tuscarawas River.

Der Bake Oven, Berlin

Boutique style with soup, salads and entrées and in-house bakery. Located just steps away from Donna’s Premier Lodging’s office.

table rock pizza, berlin

Enjoy delicious brick oven pizza from Table Rock Pizza, located in Berlin, OH. New York-style pies, leafy green salads, and more for all your friends and the whole family to enjoy!

Farmstead Restaurant, Berlin

Dine light or eat hearty here at the Farmstead, where everything’s fresh, homemade or regionally inspired. Our Barn Raising Buffet is a particular favorite and features a variety of homestyle meats, dressings, noodles and more. Located 1/4 mile from Donna’s Premier Lodging’s office.

East Main Kitchen, Baltic

Comfort food with a twist! 

Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen, Mt. Hope

Delicious Amish cooking! Voted best fried chicken.

The colorful cookery, berlin

Your Pizza Favorites, located in the oldest building in Berlin! In the Heart of Amish Country!

BLUE MOON BISTRO, HOLMESVILLE

Great option when in Amish country! Full espresso bar along with a full kitchen. Amazing burgers, fresh delicious salads, and more great food!

If you’re considering a visit to Ohio’s Amish Country and are not sure where to begin, contact us. No matter what you like to do, our staff is more than happy to provide advice and help you plan your adventure. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Shopping

From the city streets of “downtown” Berlin to small town plazas, local shops and merchants are everywhere you turn in Amish Country. Looking for furniture? Maybe some homemade baked goods or fresh produce? A gift for that special someone? You’ll find it all and more when shopping in Berlin, Ohio. A small sampling of shopping in Amish Country:

Lehman’s Hardware, Kidron

Family owned and operated since 1955, Lehman's is here to help you live a simpler life. City or country, rural or urban, we can help you build a better future, one that values personal connections, integrity and tradition.

Sheiyah Market, Berlin

Nestled in the rolling hills of Holmes County, we invite you to step back in time at Country Gatherings with our primitive, vintage, and handmade home decor.

White Raven Native Elements, Berlin

Purveyors of the finest Native American jewelry, handmade pottery, Zuni fetishes & collector knives. 

Studio 4 Designs, Berlin

Located across from Donna’s Premier Lodging’s office, walk into the doors of Studio 4 Designs to find one of a kind home furnishings. Our furniture is crafted by our owner, John, who loves to combine the warm tone of reclaimed wood with metal.

Roscoe Village, Coshocton

Roscoe Village transports you back to a time when the Ohio and Erie Canal was bustling with canal boats. Visit the restored 1830's canal town and follow in the footsteps of living history, stroll through the gardens, tour the museums and exhibits and experience a horse-drawn canal boat ride on a section of the Ohio Erie Canal. Open seven days a week. 

Sol’s in Berlin, Berlin

Sol's, 'an arts and crafts extravaganza' , is located in the heart of Amish Country, Berlin, Ohio. Our three stores: Sol's Palace, Sol's Exchange, and Sol's Kit-N-Kaboodle, are brimming with an exciting assortment of crafts. 

Antiques Trading Post, Berlin

Antiques Trading Post has 30 dealers and a great variety of antiques and collectibles. Stop by and enjoy a unique shopping experience in Amish Country.

Berlin Creek and Blue River Art Gallery, Berlin

The gallery features P. Buckley Moss, Thomas Kinkade, Terry Redlin, Cheryl Summers and many others! Also, out-of-this-world custom framing and handblown glass pieces, as well as handmade pottery, exotic jewelry and bronze sculptures!

Tis the Season, Berlin

Tis the Season really is a must see! Here you can do all of your Christmas shopping and find everything you need to create the Christmas of your dreams.

Warther’s Museum and Gardens, Dover

Plan your visit to Dover, Ohio, home of the World’s Master Carver, to view Ernest Warther’s carving collection, button collection, Swiss gardens, family home and original workshop, and arrowhead collection. Museum hours are 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. Winter hours (January/February) are 10am to 4pm, seven days a week.

Attractions

Located in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, Berlin offers several area attractions that may catch your eye. Get a glimpse of a day in the life of the Amish and check out tours, such as the Amish Farm and Village Walking Tour, or visit Schrock’s Amish Farm Village and take a horse and buggy ride for the full experience.

If you love the great outdoors, take a guided horseback ride through the beautiful Holmes County countryside or check out the local golf courses nearby–there are plenty of things to do in Berlin that your whole family will enjoy! Just a few of the spectacular outdoor attractions are listed below:

Wilderness Center, Wilmot

This 619-acre site has 10 miles of hiking trails with several connecting routes. On the trails, you can see old growth forest, meadows, prairie, wetlands, Fox and Sugar Creeks, Wilderness Lake and a pond. You can wander through nature for hours. The headquarters includes the Center’s Interpretive Building, Astronomy Education Building, Picnic Shelters, Viewing Tower and much more. The Wilderness Center is located only 15 minutes from Donna’s Premier Lodging.

Beach City Wildlife Area-Dundee Falls

If you’re a fan of public hunting and fishing, this is the perfect attraction for you. Located only 15 minutes from Donna’s Premier Lodging, it’s the ideal spot to hike along the rocks to the Falls.

Rails to Trails, Millersburg

Located only 6 miles from Donna’s, this cycling and hiking trail is a great favorite of local residents and tourists, no matter the season.

Mohican State Park

Hiking, walking, fishing, views and Falls—the opportunities are endless! Located approximately 30 miles from Donna’

Memory Park, Millersburg

Address: 7069 Co Hwy 77, Millersburg, OH 44654.

Phone: (330) 674-9037.

Amish Country Riding Stables, Charm

Take a guided horseback trail ride through some of Ohio’s beautiful countryside! Located only 3 miles from Donna’s

Cabin Creek Golf, Sugarcreek

Approx 20 minutes from Donna's, this mini-golf course is a wonderful way to spend an evening with your sweetie! Their unique putt-putt is a fun challenge for all ages! 

Amish Country Theater, Berlin

This award-winning live theater is just a hop-and-a-skip from Donna's. Laughs are guaranteed! 

The Ohio Star Theater, Sugarcreek

The Ohio Star Theater is known for its wholesome, family-friendly entertainment options and the diversity of their engaging productions. Located approx 20 minutes from Donna's.

Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Berlin

This is a very unique attraction in Berlin, Ohio. It features a 10 foot by 265 circular mural, called Behalt, that shows the history and traditions of the Amish and Mennonite people. Located less than 2 miles from Donna's.

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