Ohio Amish Country Byway Self Guided Audio Driving Tour App

Begin your adventure at Lehman's, the famous store founded in 1955 to supply Amish families with practical, non-electric tools and household goods. Explore old-fashioned merchandise, learn about the Swiss settlers who founded Kidron, and discover the nearby Kidron Auction.

Discover a traditional country store whose name recalls the early pioneer practice of turning wood ashes into useful products like soap and potash. It's a charming opportunity to browse while enjoying the rolling hills of Ohio's Amish Country.

On auction days, watch farmers, horse-drawn buggies, and local families gather to buy, sell, and socialize. Wednesday is particularly popular for the livestock auction and market.

Discover generations of Swiss cheesemaking at this family-owned destination. Hear how Hans Dauwalder brought his cheesemaking skills to Ohio in the 1930s and helped establish a business that became a favorite stop for visitors exploring Amish Country.

Explore one of the most popular villages in Ohio's Amish Country. Enjoy country shopping, locally made foods, and the welcoming atmosphere of a community rooted in Amish and Mennonite traditions. Stop at Walnut Creek Cheese or Berlin Farmstead for a taste of the region.

efore becoming famous for traditional home-style cooking. It's an excellent place to take a break and enjoy a slice of homemade pie—especially the peanut butter cream pie recommended in the tour.

Enjoy one of the area's favorite family attractions, with freshly baked treats, a farm store, animals, and optional buggy rides. Hear how Emma Hershberger's home baking grew into a popular Amish Country destination.

nd a surprising problem: too many leftover egg whites. The solution was angel food cake, helping inspire a bakery known for traditional homemade treats.

Visit the home of Baby Swiss cheese! Learn how Swiss cheesemaker Alfred Guggisberg created a milder version of traditional Swiss cheese that became a regional favorite. Visitors can browse the cheese shop and may have the opportunity to watch cheesemaking on weekday mornings.

Travel through the appropriately named village of Charm and discover the story behind a family lumber business that began in 1911. The impressive Keim Home Center showcases the area's tradition of craftsmanship, woodworking, and family entrepreneurship.

See the enormous cuckoo clock, famous for its mechanical figures, and discover the region's Swiss heritage at the nearby historical museum. It's one of the tour's most memorable photo opportunities.

Explore a picturesque hilltop village known for its local food traditions. Browse Walnut Creek Cheese, discover Coblentz Chocolate, see the nearby covered bridge, and enjoy the option of dining at Der Dutchman. Learn how a young entrepreneur transformed a cheese delivery business into a local success story.