Holmes County
Around Holmes County
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Holmes County
Locals say Amish Country
Where the buggies roll and the heart slows.
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Welcome to Holmes County, where the pace is slower and the countryside is full of character. Whether you're here for the cheese, the quilts, or just a quiet drive, you'll find a community that takes pride in its heritage. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Holmes County
No clubs for Holmes County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Holmes 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
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Holmes County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Holmes County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Millersburg with a distinctive clock tower.
- Holmes County Trail 14-mile rail trail for biking and walking connecting Millersburg to Fredericksburg.
- Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center Tells the story of Amish and Mennonite faith and culture.
- Behalt Cyclorama 360-degree painting depicting Amish and Mennonite history.
- Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area Large wetland area for birdwatching, fishing, and hunting.
- Holmes County Fairgrounds Hosts the annual Holmes County Fair and other community events.
- Outdoors Bike or walk the Holmes County Trail
- Outdoors Birdwatch at Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area
- With kids Visit the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center
- With kids Take a buggy ride through the countryside
- Evenings High school football games under the lights
- Evenings Evening bonfires at local campgrounds
- Locals love Farm markets
- Locals love Antique shops
Through the year
- Holmes County Fair August The county's biggest annual gathering with livestock, rides, and food.
- Millersburg Antique Festival October Street festival with antiques, crafts, and live music.
- Swiss Festival in Walnut Creek September Celebrates Swiss heritage with food, music, and dancing.
- Amish Country Bike Tour Summer Scenic bike ride through the countryside.
- Christmas in Amish Country December Holiday lights, shopping, and community events.
Holmes County has four distinct seasons with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and colorful foliage.
Talk like a local
- “English”
- Non-Amish person
- “Plain”
- Amish or conservative lifestyle
- “Buggy”
- Horse-drawn carriage
- “Shoo-fly”
- Molasses pie
Getaways
- Wooster College town with shopping, dining, and the Wayne County Fair.
- Coshocton Historic Roscoe Village on the Ohio & Erie Canal.
- New Philadelphia Schoenbrunn Village, Ohio's first settlement.
- Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame and the McKinley Presidential Library.
Local flavour
Teams
- West Holmes Knights OHSAA
- Hiland Hawks OHSAA
Also rooting for Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Guardians (MLB), Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Amish-style fried chicken Often served with mashed potatoes and gravy
- Homemade noodles Typically served with beef or chicken
- Apple butter A staple spread, often made in large copper kettles
- Shoofly pie A molasses-based pie with a crumb topping
- Swiss cheese Reflecting the area's Swiss heritage
Where people go
- Amish farms Working farms with horse-drawn equipment and neat fields
- Cheese factories Family-run operations offering samples and tours
- Quilt shops Showcasing handcrafted quilts and fabric
- Buggy shops Where traditional horse-drawn buggies are built and repaired
- Holmes County Trail A scenic rail-trail for walking and cycling
- Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges nestled in the countryside
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Holmes County, OH. 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.