15 Scenic Amish Towns In Ohio Ideal For A Slow And Peaceful Weekend Drive
Picture yourself rolling down a two-lane road where the only traffic jam involves a horse-drawn buggy and the speed limit feels like a suggestion to slow down even more.
Ohio’s Amish Country spreads across several counties, offering travelers a chance to trade honking horns for clip-clopping hooves and endless scrolling for endless fields.
These towns do not compete for your attention with billboards or flashing lights. Instead, they win you over with handmade quilts drying on porches, farm stands selling fresh produce, and roads that seem designed for wandering rather than rushing.
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves gentle curves, rolling hills, and the kind of peace that only comes when you turn off the playlist and listen to the wind, then these fifteen towns will feel like they were built just for you.
1. Berlin
Some towns make me slow the car without even touching the brakes, and Berlin is at the top of that list.
Set in the heart of Holmes County, Berlin is considered the hub of Ohio’s Amish Country, with a dense concentration of buggies, farms, shops, and places to stay. Strolling along State Routes 39 and 62, I usually end up drifting between quilt stores, bakeries, and handmade furniture shops without any real sense of urgency.
Side roads peel away into rolling farmland where laundry flaps on long lines and fields stretch toward the horizon, which makes even the short drives feel like part of the attraction. I like to start early, watch the town wake up, then follow the two-lane roads out to farm stands and quiet overlooks.
If I only have one day to introduce someone to Amish Country, I usually begin with a gentle loop through Berlin.
2. Millersburg
Whenever I want a weekend that blends history with slow countryside drives, I aim the car toward Millersburg.
The historic downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it feels that way the moment you hit the brick lined streets and see the old storefronts.
One of Ohio’s oldest continually operating hotels anchors the main drag, and the town is often described as the gateway to Amish Country, which fits the mood perfectly.
I like to wander between antique shops, small museums, and local eateries before slipping onto the Holmes County Trail, where a companion path lets bikes and buggies travel side by side at a gentle pace. The surrounding hills are full of small farms, so every side road turns into a mini scenic drive.
Millersburg works beautifully as a base, because every route out of town feels like the opening chapter of another countryside story.
3. Walnut Creek
On days when I crave ridge-top views and slow curves through farmland, Walnut Creek always comes to mind.
This little village sits near the center of Ohio’s Amish Country, surrounded by farms, country inns, and stores that lean heavily into local cheeses, bulk foods, and handcrafted goods. The town connects easily to the rest of the region, yet it still feels tucked into its own pocket of hills and valleys.
My favorite ritual is parking near the center of town and just watching the rhythm of buggies, pickups, and visitors rolling past the overlooks. On clear evenings, the light slides over red barns and gardens in a way that makes every photo look suspiciously like a postcard.
If someone tells me they want a peaceful vantage point on Amish life, Walnut Creek is usually where I steer them first.
4. Sugarcreek
When I want my weekend drive to feel a little bit Swiss and very Amish, I follow the signs to Sugarcreek.
Known as the Little Switzerland of Ohio, this Tuscarawas County village pairs Swiss-style architecture and a giant cuckoo clock with its location in the broader Amish Country tourism region.
Amish, Swiss, and German families helped shape the town, and that mix shows up in the cheese shops, seasonal events, and tidy streets around the central square.
I like to wander past the clock, then ease the car onto the rural roads just outside town, where the scenery shifts from murals to cornfields in a matter of minutes. It is the kind of place where you can spend a slow afternoon browsing shops, then end the day with a quiet drive past farms and grazing horses.
For me, Sugarcreek works best when I let the day stretch and avoid planning anything more complicated than which back road to try next.
5. Charm
There are days when I feel like shrinking my world to one relaxed village, and that is when Charm really lives up to its name.
Set along State Route 557 amid the hills of eastern Holmes County, Charm sits right in the thick of Amish farms, quilt shops, hardware stores, and everyday businesses that quietly cater to local life. Small merchants sit within a short drive, from fabric and outdoor gear to cozy lodging that keeps the evenings as peaceful as the mornings.
I like to park once, walk between shops, then drift out on the country roads where fields stack up in gentle folds and buggies share the pavement. It never feels rushed here; even errands take on a slow, companionable rhythm as locals and visitors trade a few words under porch roofs.
If my goal is to breathe a little deeper and keep the speedometer low, Charm is always an easy yes.
6. Mount Hope
Whenever I want to pair a quiet drive with a deep dive into farm life, I circle Mount Hope on the map.
The village sits along Route 241 in northeast Holmes County, where buggies, tractors, and trucks all roll past a short stretch of local businesses. It looks small at first glance, but it is very much a village with big appeal, especially if you are curious about the working side of Amish Country.
The heartbeat of the place is Mt. Hope Auction, a large campus that hosts weekly livestock and hay auctions, a flea market, and seasonal produce and flower sales that pack the grounds with local growers.
I like to wander the aisles, then retreat to the surrounding back roads where farms line the hillsides and the pace drops back to a comfortable hum.
Mount Hope turns a weekend drive into something quieter and more grounded, especially if you time your visit for auction day.
7. Kidron
On the days when I want Amish Country to feel particularly low-key, I find myself drifting toward Kidron.
Technically, it was never incorporated, and one local joke says the village does not even exist on paper, but the surrounding Amish and Mennonite families would happily prove otherwise.
Set in Wayne County farm country, Kidron sits within one of the largest Amish settlements in the region, and you feel that the moment you roll into town.
The big draw for many visitors is Lehman’s, a sprawling store that built its reputation serving Amish customers with non-electric tools before becoming a destination for anyone curious about simpler living.
I like to browse hand tools and lanterns, then roll out onto the side roads, where fields and tidy farmsteads stretch in every direction.
Kidron is not flashy, and that is exactly why it feels tailor-made for an unhurried Saturday in the car.
8. Winesburg
Some towns feel like they were built for strolling, and Winesburg fits neatly into that category for me.
Perched on a hill in northeastern Holmes County along Route 62, this little community sits right in Amish Country and watches buggies glide past old homes and small shops.
The census may count only a few hundred residents, but it still feels like one of the cutest stops in the region, with stone buildings and brick walkways that invite slow wandering.
I like to park near the center, grab a snack at the general store, and just watch everyday life unfold, from children heading to school to farmers rolling into town. The surrounding roads drop off the ridge into farmland, so even a short loop feels like a scenic tour.
Whenever I want Americana and Amish culture in one gentle package, Winesburg is an easy choice.
9. Apple Creek
When I am craving a drive that feels rural but still connected, Apple Creek offers a sweet middle ground.
This Wayne County village sits within a broad Amish region and has been linked to Amish families since the mid 1800s, with local writers happily calling it a hidden gem in the heart of Amish Country. The mix of village streets and surrounding farmland keeps it feeling both lived in and spacious.
I like to roll slowly through town, then slide out toward the farms and woodworking shops that draw on Amish craftsmanship. Depending on the season, the landscape can shift from snow-covered fields to bright green corn in what feels like the blink of an eye.
Apple Creek is the kind of place where a simple loop on country roads can quietly reset an entire weekend.
10. Middlefield
If I want to understand how big Amish life can feel outside Holmes County, I point the car toward Middlefield.
This village in Geauga County is recognized as the center of the fourth-largest Amish settlement in the world, with thousands of Amish residents living in the surrounding countryside. It is also considered a hub community for nearby townships, which means you get both rural scenery and a surprising amount of everyday activity.
I like to browse local markets and bulk food stores, then wander out to the back roads where white farmhouses and long clotheslines dot the rolling landscape. The drives here feel wide open, with big sky views and a steady rhythm of buggies sharing the lanes.
Middlefield works especially well as a slow weekend base when I want to explore the northern Amish communities at an easy, unhurried pace.
11. Baltic
Sometimes I crave a village that feels like a quiet crossroads, and Baltic fills that role beautifully.
This small village stretches across Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties, planting it squarely within the Amish Country region. It may only cover about three-quarters of a square mile, yet its ties to Amish life run deep enough that an Amish almanac is published from here.
I enjoy easing the car through town, then heading out to the patchwork of farms that spreads in every direction. Roads here invite wandering without much traffic, so I can linger at hilltops, watch buggies crest the rises, and stop whenever a barn or view catches my eye.
Baltic feels less like a tourist target and more like a lived-in community that just happens to sit in especially pretty countryside, which suits a slow weekend drive perfectly.
12. Farmerstown
On mornings when fog hangs low over the hills, I love steering toward Farmerstown and watching the farms emerge one by one.
This tiny community sits near Walnut Creek, Charm, and Berlin, surrounded by Amish farms and a steady flow of wagons and buggies heading to market. It is the kind of place where you can immerse yourself in everyday Amish routines, from auctions to general stores stocked with bulk foods and farm supplies.
I like to pair a stop here with a visit to produce or livestock auctions, then wander the roads south of town where photographers rave about the layered views of barns and fields. The hills seem to fold over each other, and the only decision I really need to make is which narrow lane to follow next.
Farmerstown turns even a simple loop into a full day of quiet, scenic wandering.
13. Mount Eaton
When I want a village that feels like a time capsule framed by open fields, I head for Mount Eaton.
Recognized as the oldest village in Wayne County, Mount Eaton sits within Amish Country and keeps its footprint small, just a handful of streets surrounded by farms. A portion of residents speak Pennsylvania Dutch as a first language, a reminder of how close Amish life sits to the center of things here.
I like to cruise slowly through the compact downtown, then ease out toward historic farms and the quiet county roads that branch from town. The small scale makes it easy to relax; it feels less like I am visiting an attraction and more like I have drifted into someone’s very peaceful neighborhood.
Mount Eaton is perfect when I want my weekend drive to feel calm, simple, and pleasantly uncluttered.
14. Mesopotamia
Anytime I feel like combining Amish life with a strong dose of architectural history, Mesopotamia wins the coin toss.
This historic village in Trumbull County sits in the heart of Amish Country and preserves one of the state’s most distinctive town squares, with nearly thirty buildings surrounding the green, many of them from the nineteenth century.
It is the kind of place where you can take a self-guided tour of the district and still see horse-drawn traffic clip past the old storefronts.
I like to park near the square, wander the shaded sidewalks, then use the village as a jumping-off point for drives into the surrounding countryside. The mix of historic architecture and working farms gives the whole area a layered, quietly memorable feel.
Mesopotamia rewards the traveler who enjoys lingering far more than rushing.
15. Holmesville
When I want my weekend to feel like it flows along a river and a trail at the same time, I steer toward Holmesville.
This village sits along Killbuck Creek in Holmes County, with the Holmes County Rails to Trails route running right through town as a shared path for bikes, walkers, and occasionally buggies.
It works as a small base for exploring Amish Country, combining local crafts and foods with scenic drives through the surrounding countryside.
I like to combine a short walk or ride on the trail with a slow loop on the nearby roads, where farms, wetlands, and wooded stretches trade places with almost hypnotic regularity. The village itself stays quiet, which only adds to the restful feeling of the day.
Holmesville may not shout for attention, but that is precisely what makes it such a comfortable stop on a peaceful weekend drive.