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Shipshewana Indiana
may take some getting used to if you’re from the city. As you settle in for the night, you might find yourself thinking…what is that? Ah, yes, you realize as you lay back down – it’s the quiet sounds of a night in the country. This is Shipshewana - one of the most popular destinations in the Midwest, which many consider ideal for a weekend retreat, vacation, weekday meeting or convention. The town of Shipshewana is definitely hospitality oriented, and after a full day of activities, visiting the town’s attractions, you’ll want a quiet place to relax. Visitors find a wide range of lodging available in the area, from national hotel chains, historic bed & breakfasts to country inns and cabins. Accommodations in Shipshewana are spacious, reasonably priced, clean and beautifully decorated. Some feature handmade Amish furnishings and fireplaces for the colder winter months. You’ll find friendly service and great food in country restaurants with Amish-style cooking. Special accommodations may include things such as a gazebo in the garden, hammocks to swing in and daydream, or quaint cabins complete with Amish quilts. Bed & breakfasts are housed in charming farmsteads, with antiques throughout and large front porches where you can sit and watch the sunset. This is definitely Midwest country living at its finest – a stress-free environment away from the noise and crowds of the cities. Staying in an authentic Amish log cabin is an ideal setting for a honeymoon, romantic weekend or for anyone looking for a secluded, quiet get-a-way. Many hotels, motels and other lodging facilities are within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and craft shops in Shipshewana. There are also facilities located directly across from the flea market. Activities such as golf, swimming, canoeing, boating and fishing are nearby. Meeting room facilities are available in many of Shipshewana’s hotels and inns.
If camping is your thing – you will love visiting Shipshewana. A half dozen campgrounds are located within 3 – 15 miles of town, with many more in the nearby vicinity. Enjoy family camping on a lake with shady campsites and cabins nestled in the pines. Or choose family campgrounds on 75 wooded acres, with over 300 sites, a full activities schedule and no reservations needed. You’ll find camping facilities that offer full hook-up, miniature golf, playgrounds, boat ramps, showers, heated swimming pools, planned activities, basketball courts and campfire wood sales. Still others are primitive sites where it’s just you and nature. Some campgrounds in the Shipshewana area offer special rates for Scouts, reunions, and youth and church groups. Whether you’re looking for a spot to park your RV or pitch a tent, Shipshewana has what you need.
In Shipshewana, the only thing you’ll hear as you drift off to sleep are the crickets and bullfrogs and other creatures of the night – and, oh yes, perhaps the clip-clop of a horse trotting by.
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