Listed below are some of the fascinating things to explore while you're visiting the Middlebury and Shipshewana area. Call us at That Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast for more information (800-418-9487) about any of these local attractions or activities. Have fun exploring!

Town of Middlebury

Town of Shipshewana

Notre Dame University

Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury, Indiana

A pleasant surprise awaits you in Amish Country. Enjoy family or menu style dining in the large dining facility. A variety of gift shops, horse-drawn carriage rides, or miniature golf. And don't forget a stop at the delicious bakery just before you leave.

Spring Meadow Farm Golf Club, Middlebury, Indiana

Less than a mile from That Pretty Place, enjoy Bentgrass tees, fairways and greens. New weekday and weekend specials.

Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market

Midwest's largest Flea Market , every Tuesday and Wednesday, May through the end of October. Be sure to check out our Shipshewana Flea Market package!

Shipshewana Downtown Shopping

Boasting over 100 interesting shops of unique gifts, right in the heart of Amish country.

Shipshewana's Antique Gallery

Your experience in Amish Country wouldn't be complete without a treasure hunt at the Antique Gallery. The 31,000-sq.ft. Facility, with more than 100 dealers, offers a wide variety of antiques-from easy to hard to find.

The Blue Gate Theater and Restaurant, Shipshewana, Indiana

Outstanding entertainment and Amish homecooking. Southern gospel, comedy, and Christian entertainment. Evenings and matinees.

Menno-Hof, Shipshewana, Indiana

A story rather than a museum. Step inside Menno-Hof and begin a journey with Mennonites and Amish as their age-old story unfolds. Located in Shipshewana.

Deutsch Kase Haus, Shipshewana, Indiana

Cheese and gift shoppe. Watch award winning cheeses being made in the Amish tradition. Sample many different cheeses and take some home.

The Davis Mercantile, Shipshewana, Indiana

Enjoy 4 floors of 22 shops where retailers showcase their wares. Ride the 100 year-old carousel where you can experience and observe the craftsmanship of the wood carver. The massive beams, stairway and the 370 year-old Douglas fir tree are all points of interest for your pleasure.

Goshen, Indiana

Located along the Elkhart River, Goshen is a picturesque county seat with a delightful, inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the Elkhart County Courthouse, a magnificent example of Greek revival-style architecture. Antique shops line Main Street, then head over to The Old Bag Factory where you'll find many gift shops and artisans at work. Look for Dick Lehman Pottery, Swartzendruber Hardwood Furniture, original quilt designs, and several others.

Elkhart Jazz Festival--Elkhart, Indiana

Every year in June, jazz legends and jazz lovers perform in seven unique venues throughout the downtown and on Main St.

Ruthmere Museum, Elkhart, Indiana

Art lovers, history buffs, and antique enthusiasts won't want to miss a visit to Ruthmere, Elkhart's elegant Beaux Arts mansion. This jewel of a house sits above the confluence of the St. Joseph and Elkhart rivers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the three-story brick and limestone home is accented with Italian marble, carved stone, and eclectic Prairie School elements, including stained glass. Hourly guided tours interpret life in the house during a bygone era.

Elkhart Civic Theatre in the historic Bristol Opera House, Bristol, IN

Join the award-winning theatre for plays, musicals and youth theatre activities year-round.

Elkhart County Parks

Elkhart County boasts several county parks such as, Ox-Bow County Park and Bonneyville Mill County Park. At Ox-bow, situated on the Elkhart River, you can enjoy acres and acres of natural beauty as you walk the marked trails. Picnic at the many shelters provided, or enjoy an afternoon all to yourself. At Bonneyville, experience a water-powered grist mill. Purchase fresh ground flour, visit the gift shop and enjoy the natural beauty of the 223 acre park. May-October.

Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana

The complex includes Amish Acres historic farm, with 18 restored and historical buildings, two restaurants, the Round Barn Theatre with a nine-month professional, musical, repertory season. Open March through December, the Midwest's seasons contribute to a wide array of activities and packages like Maple Syrup Tours, Labor Day Weekend Family Farm Day Camp, Fall Harvest Celebration, and the Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival. Enjoy a Threshers Dinner in the century old barn restaurant and then take in a professional live musical theatre in the Round Barn Theatre. Guided house and farm tours are available.