LaGrange County
Around LaGrange County
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LaGrange County
Where the pace is slow and the pies are sweet.
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Welcome to LaGrange County, where the clip-clop of buggies and the smell of fresh-baked pie greet you. Take a slow drive down the back roads, chat with neighbors at the feed store, and don't leave without a jar of local apple butter. We're glad you're here.
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The room
One room for everyone around LaGrange County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market One of the largest flea markets in the Midwest, drawing thousands weekly
- Menno-Hof Interactive museum telling the story of the Amish and Mennonite faith and culture
- Pumpkinvine Nature Trail 16-mile rail-trail connecting Shipshewana, Middlebury, and Goshen
- Heritage Trail 12-mile trail connecting Lagrange, Howe, and Wolcottville
- Howe Military School (historic) Historic military school campus, now closed but an iconic landmark
- Shipshewana Lake Popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking
- Outdoors Bike or hike the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
- Outdoors Fish at Shipshewana Lake
- With kids Visit the Shipshewana Flea Market
- With kids Take a buggy ride
- Evenings Catch a show at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
- Evenings Evening hayrides
- Locals love Farm stands and roadside markets
- Locals love Quilt and craft shops
Through the year
- LaGrange County 4-H Fair July County fair with livestock shows, rides, and local food
- Shipshewana Flea Market May–October One of the largest flea markets in the Midwest, open every Tuesday and Wednesday from May through October
- Shipshewana Quilt Show June Showcase of local and regional quilts, often with demonstrations and vendors
- Amish Country Bike Tour September Guided bike ride through Amish farmlands and towns
- Shipshewana Christmas Walk December Holiday stroll through downtown with lights, carolers, and special shops
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons; winters can be cold with snow, summers warm and humid. Best to be outdoors in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “English”
- Non-Amish person
- “Buggy”
- Horse-drawn carriage
- “Plain folks”
- Amish or Mennonite people
- “Shoofly pie”
- A sweet, molasses-based pie
Getaways
- Sturgis, MI Small town with historic charm and the Sturgis Dam
- Kendallville, IN Home to Glacial Lakes and the Kendallville Farmers Market
- Angola, IN Gateway to the many lakes of Steuben County, perfect for boating and fishing
- Auburn, IN Visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Local flavour
Teams
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Division I
Also rooting for Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA, South Bend, IN)
Eat and drink
- Amish-style fried chicken Often served with homemade noodles and mashed potatoes
- Shoofly pie A molasses-based pie, a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
- Homemade noodles Wide, eggy noodles served with chicken or beef
- Apple butter Slow-cooked and spread on fresh bread
- Farm-fresh cheese From local dairies, often sold at markets
Where people go
- Amish farms and homesteads Working farms with traditional methods
- Quilt and craft shops Handcrafted quilts, furniture, and goods
- Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market One of the largest flea markets in the Midwest
- Horse-and-buggy routes Scenic roads shared with buggies
- Family-run diners and bakeries Serving home-style meals and fresh pies
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Nearby
Every areaSturgisMichiganWhere country roads meet small-town charm.KendallvilleIndianaLocal rooms for Kendallville.AngolaIndianaWhere the lakes are many and the pace is slow.AuburnIndianaA small town with a big love for the classics.Elkhart–GoshenIndianaWhere the road meets the heartland.ColdwaterMichiganSmall-town charm on the waterWarsawIndianaWhere lake life and healing hands come together.Fort WayneIndianaThree rivers, one home
LaGrange County, IN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.