Ohio Amish Country Byway Self Guided Audio Driving Tour App

About this activity

Explore the heart of Ohio's Amish Country with a self-guided driving tour along the scenic Byway. This unique experience allows you to visit charming stops at Lehman's hardware store, Miller's Bakery for delicious treats, and Guggisberg Cheese for a taste of Baby Swiss. Discover history at the Age of Steam Roundhouse and witness craftsmanship at David Warther Carvings. End your adventure with a buggy ride at Yoder's Amish Home. Perfect for history lovers and those seeking a private experience, this tour offers the freedom to explore at your own pace.

- Self-guided driving tour through Ohio's picturesque Amish Country

- Visit historical sites and local businesses at your leisure

- Family-friendly with activities suitable for all ages

- Downloadable tour for offline navigation, ensuring a smooth journey.

Itinerary

1. Lehman's · 10 min

   Begin your adventure at Lehman's, the famous store founded in 1955 to supply Amish families with practical, non-electric tools and household goods. Explore old-fashioned merchandise, learn about the Swiss settlers who founded Kidron, and discover the nearby Kidron Auction.

2. Ashery Country Store · 10 min

   Discover a traditional country store whose name recalls the early pioneer practice of turning wood ashes into useful products like soap and potash. It's a charming opportunity to browse while enjoying the rolling hills of Ohio's Amish Country.

3. Stop 3 · 10 min

   Experience one of Amish Country's most authentic traditions at the Mount Hope Auction. On auction days, watch farmers, horse-drawn buggies, and local families gather to buy, sell, and socialize. Wednesday is particularly popular for the livestock auction and market.

4. Heini's Cheese Chalet · 10 min

   Discover generations of Swiss cheesemaking at this family-owned destination. Hear how Hans Dauwalder brought his cheesemaking skills to Ohio in the 1930s and helped establish a business that became a favorite stop for visitors exploring Amish Country.

5. Berlin · 10 min

   Explore one of the most popular villages in Ohio's Amish Country. Enjoy country shopping, locally made foods, and the welcoming atmosphere of a community rooted in Amish and Mennonite traditions. Stop at Walnut Creek Cheese or Berlin Farmstead for a taste of the region.

6. Stop 6 · 10 min

   Visit a beloved Amish Country restaurant that began as a grocery store in 1938 before becoming famous for traditional home-style cooking. It's an excellent place to take a break and enjoy a slice of homemade pie—especially the peanut butter cream pie recommended in the tour.

7. Hershberger's Farm & Bakery · 10 min

   Enjoy one of the area's favorite family attractions, with freshly baked treats, a farm store, animals, and optional buggy rides. Hear how Emma Hershberger's home baking grew into a popular Amish Country destination.

8. Stop 8 · 10 min

   Discover a delicious family success story that began with homemade egg noodles and a surprising problem: too many leftover egg whites. The solution was angel food cake, helping inspire a bakery known for traditional homemade treats.

9. Guggisberg Cheese Factory · 10 min

   Visit the home of Baby Swiss cheese! Learn how Swiss cheesemaker Alfred Guggisberg created a milder version of traditional Swiss cheese that became a regional favorite. Visitors can browse the cheese shop and may have the opportunity to watch cheesemaking on weekday mornings.

10. Charm · 10 min

    Travel through the appropriately named village of Charm and discover the story behind a family lumber business that began in 1911. The impressive Keim Home Center showcases the area's tradition of craftsmanship, woodworking, and family entrepreneurship.

11. Stop 11 · 10 min

    Welcome to the Little Switzerland of Ohio! See the enormous cuckoo clock, famous for its mechanical figures, and discover the region's Swiss heritage at the nearby historical museum. It's one of the tour's most memorable photo opportunities.

12. Walnut Creek · 10 min

    Explore a picturesque hilltop village known for its local food traditions. Browse Walnut Creek Cheese, discover Coblentz Chocolate, see the nearby covered bridge, and enjoy the option of dining at Der Dutchman. Learn how a young entrepreneur transformed a cheese delivery business into a local success story.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Finish your adventure with an opportunity to experience Amish farm life firsthand. Explore traditional homes, a barn, a one-room schoolhouse, and farm animals, or take an optional horse-drawn buggy ride.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.