Amish Scenic Byway

Length: 76.2 miles / 122.6 km
Time to Allow: Allow 1-2 days to enjoy the byway, or 3-4 hours to drive it.

Holmes County is home to the world’s largest Amish Community. There are no interstate freeways in the county.

Take a break and step back in time to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures. The Amish culture, traditions and simple way of life is thriving- giving us a chance to leave today’s techno gadgets behind. Get in touch with nature’s bounty from the fields and with the wholesome products made from scratch. Drive alongside the horse drawn buggies and soak in the beautiful serene countryside.

Other Attractions in the Area

*Guiggesberg Cheese Factory *Killbuck Valley Museum *The Boyd School House *Helping Hands Quilt Museum *Victorian House & Museum *Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center *Winesberg Carriage Museum *Rastetter’s Woolen Mill *Yoder’s Amish Home & Farm

Amish Scenic Byway Route

• It is suggested that you enter the Amish Country Byway along the same corridor as the first Amish settlers did in 1808.
• Coming from Interstate 77, the Dover exit, travel west along SR 39 where the Byway begins just past Sugarcreek/Shanesville.
• Continue along 39 West, 21 miles through Berlin, and Millersburg to the intersection of SR 60 South, just past West Holmes High School on the north side of SR 39.
• Turn south for 7 miles through the Village of Killbuck to US 62.
• Turn left onto US 62 to Millersburg and Berlin headed east.
• In Berlin continue east on US 62 approximately 7 miles to the junction of SR 515.
• Turn south onto SR 515, a 5 mile drive to the Village of Walnut Creek.