RVing to Amish Shipshewana, Indiana

Our RV adventure in Shipshewana, Indiana began with a drive through the beautiful countryside where we encountered white Amish farmhouses and barns, gardens with blooming flowers, colorful laundry hung out to dry and Amish horse drawn buggies.Once in town you will find plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. Don’t miss the good sized flea market which has several Amish vendors selling clothing, furniture and crafts. The auction is held inside the auction house and has six or more auctioneers hawking merchandise all at once. It’s a noisy cacophony that will stimulate your interest and curiosity. If you like antiques you can pick up some nice things at this auction.

After a morning looking around the flea market we went to lunch at the Blue Gate where authentic Amish food is served. You can eat family style on the lower level where it’s “all you can eat” or you can eat on the main level where you choose your selections off a menu. I ordered the “Amish Sampler” and couldn’t finish it all. I particularly enjoyed the Amish peanut butter and apple butter which are provided as condiments at each table.

There are several RV parks in the area and a newly completed park is located next to the flea market and currently charges $25 per night for full hook-ups. Watch the video to get a sense of what you will experience in Amish Shipshewana, Indiana. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing