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Experience Holmes County
Holmes County in Ohio, our personal favorite, has the largest Amish population in the world. Of the county's 40,000 people, almost 18,000 of them are Amish! Drink in the scenery, enjoy the relaxing pace, drive down the roads and lanes of yesteryear, where every major road is a designated scenic byway.
But don't just take our word for it, join those who have discovered one of Ohio's best kept secrects - until now that is! It is one of the more prosperous and yet distinctly rural counties in Ohio. There is constant growth, but the beautiful countryside remains pleasantly unspoiled.
The Amish farms and businesses are so meticulously kept that they actually add to the scenery. Experience the uniqueness of Charm. Get the real bologna from Trail. Shop at over 500 booths at Holmes' Amish Flea Market. Tour the county seat of Millersburg. Stroll around the quaint shops of Berlin. Catch the view from Walnut Creek.
Partake of a dinning experience unique to the Amish way of life with generous portions and great tasting family-style meals. Guaranteed if you go away hungry it's your own fault! The beauty and grandeur of rolling hills, trees and farmland make this area a must see every season of the year. Enjoy the freshness of spring, the bustle of summer, the beauty of the fall & harvest time and the serenity of winter.
Step back in time as you see farms worked by teams of horses and pass horse-drawn buggies along the way. Roadside stands, produce markets and Amish homes offering homemade goods are everywhere. A virtual kaleidoscope of opportunities await you here. And one day will not afford you the time to even scratch the surface of the many attractions to visit and sights to see. Rails to Trails
If you're into fitness, love to hike, bike - or just want to take a stroll, be sure to check out the Holmes County trail. It's a scenic trail that travels south from Fredericksburg to Holmesville then along the Killbuck Creek and on through the County Seat. The plan some day is to go all the way through Killbuck and on west till it connects with the Mohican Valley Trail in Brinkhaven. It will cover approximately 29 miles.
The trail utilizes part of an old railroad bed that has been converted to use as a trail. It's great for getting out into nature for exercise, liesure or some great scenic pictures. The Rails to Trails office is located just south of Holmesville. There's even a restaurant near the office called Skip's Trail Depot Restaurant.
You must plan to spend a night or two in one of Holmes County's many great lodging accommodations to fully experience this part of Amish Country. The heart of Ohio Amish Country has something for everyone. In the 20 years we've been traveling this county we continually discover new places of interest!
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