Shopping in Ohio's Amish Country: Part Two

More Great Shopping Opportunities in the Amish Country of Ohio

Thomas West
It's a well-known fact that a trip to Ohio's Amish Country is also an excellent shopping opportunity, since the area is filled with everything from quaint hardware stores (lighted by propane) to large furniture stores filled with the beautiful and well-made furniture for which the Amish or famous. If you happen to be planning a trip to any of the places in Ohio's Amish Country, be sure to visit one of these shopping opportunities, where you can pick up anything from tools to furniture to cloth.

Dutch Valley Furniture
Dutch Valley Furniture, located near the town of Sugarcreek, is an ideal place to start your shopping experience. At this genuine Amish furniture store, you can explore two floors of beautiful, hand-carved furniture that only the Amish can provide. They produce over 50 lines of furniture, so you'er sure to find something to take with you to decorate your own home. Even if you don't, you'll still emerge with a fuller and deeper understanding of the loving care and craftsmanship that goes into making this fine furniture.

Keim Lumber Company
Keim Lumber Company, located in the quaint Amish town of Charm, is worth visiting even if you have no interest in buying lumber, since they have some of the most beautiful showrooms in Ohio's Amish Country. If you are interested in lumber, however, you will certainly be in the right place, as they are one of the best sources of wood you're likely to find. In order to the standard types of lumber, they also offer over 60 varieties of exotic wood, including beautiful ebony. When you're done shopping, you can also stop in for a bite in the cafe housed in the store.

Miller's Dry Goods
If your interests run more to crafts, then Miller's Dry Goods, located in the town of Millersburg, might be just the shopping opportunity that you're looking for, since they are a crafter's delight. They offer thousands of bolts of cloth for sale, in addition to numerous other items including notions, battings, books, quilts, and almost anything else imaginable. If you love quilting and crafting, then you're sure to find something in this high-quality store to take home with you.

Homestead Furniture
Located in the lovely town of Mount Hope, Homestead Furniture is another must-stop shopping opportunity located in Ohio's Amish Country. Their manufacturing processes are widely recognized as being "green," so they're a great choice for anyone who is concerned about their impact on the environment. They also offer a number of custom-made furniture pieces, so you can decide what will look best in your home.

No matter whether you have a big budget or a small, you're to find something to take home with you from Ohio's Amish Country. No visit to this little haven in Ohio would be complete without buying at least something that you you can cherish in the comfort of your own home.

Published by Thomas West - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment

Thomas grew up in West Virginia, where he earned a B.A. in English, History, and Classics from Marshall University. He went on to earn an M.A. in English (with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Women s and...  View profile

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