We want to take the MIL to the Amish Country in Ohio. Where is the best place to go and what campgrounds do you recomend. Planing to stay 5 days so need a lot to see. Thanks
Ohio Amish country, primarily located in Holmes County is a great experience. My parents were born, raised and buried there and we have been back often throughout my childhood and adult life. More Amish live there (over 40K)than Lancaster County, PA. Berlin is a little touristy but not ruined. Visit Boyd & Worthmans Restaurant in Berlin (pronounced BURR lin, not to be confused with that city in Germany) for a roast beef sandwich with gravy. Go to the town of Mt. Hope on Wednesday when the Amish have a big livestock and hay auction and farmers market. There is also a flea market there. Hundreds of Amish buggys and horse drawn wagons lined up. Across the street is Lehman's Hardware with a large assortment of farm stuff ie white gas powered irons and hundreds of various gas and oil lanterns and lamps for Amish clientele. Just ride around and sight see. Charm Valley is filled with Amish farms. You can see for miles and not one telephone pole in sight. Keim Lumber in Charm carries amazing and interesting wood working tools for the Amish. The little towns around are nice too, Millersburg, Glenmont, Killbuck. They are mostly like they were 30-50 years ago. I recommend Scenic Hills RV Park; not many trees but nice people and usually have free firewood. Free wifi last time we stayed there. We haven't stayed at Evergreen, but hear it is nice. More money than Scenic Hills. We don't care about the pool, but your family might. Also, no bath house; its for RV's. The butcher shop in Winesburg, near Berlin, has lots of specialty sausages, smoked hams and bologna and the prices are reasonable. The county is famous for its Swiss cheese and whole cow bologna. Trail Bologna (from nearby Trail, Oh) is best known but I think think Winesburgs Meats version is better. Amish made furniture is a big industry there and there are lots of furniture places. If you do go a MUST SEE is Warthers Carvings about 25 miles away in Dover on I-77. You won't believe it unless you see it. I have never taken anyone there that wasn't amazed. Nothing to do with the Amish, but fascinating. Do a Google on the Amish for a quick education to learn the difference between Mennonites and Old Order. Hint; the Mennonites have been around longer
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I spent 5 days at evergreen park rv resort in mt. eaton,ohio this past may. very nice campground. close to the amish country, in fact its an amish town. also close to canton and ro football hall of fame and akron.
You will enjoy this place.
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Arrived today,first time here. Facility is only 4 years old and pristine! $45 per night, includes Wifi, cable, ews, paved lots. Only thing missing is shade..but that will come in time. Yes it is in the hub of Ohio's Amish area. Dependng on your camping dates you may wish book ahead as it can get booked up.
As others have said...lots to do and "eat". We love driving the back roads. Lots of Amish farm activity now.
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We stayed at Baylor Beach Park for a few days in August. Great RV park, good price ($27/night Full Service), and lots of water activities if you have children. While we were there an Amish family actually set up a vegetable and baking stand alongside their horse and buggy.
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Scenic Hills for a week. Ahhh! Holmes Co. is one of my favorite places in the U.S. As mentioned, the auction in Mt. Hope is a wonderful experience. Enjoy. Betsy.
Big Katuna in right on with everything. Scenic Hills is great. I believe the last time we where there we had to pay for the wifi. Go and enjoy.
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