Experience Sugarcreek – Things To Do
Alpine Hills Museum
Alpine Hills Museum
Monday through Saturday | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | April through Nov.| 106 W. Main St
Located at the heart of the Swiss Village Corridor, the Alpine Hills Museum and Information Center is a must see on your trip to Amish Country. Featuring everything from a trip into the Sugarcreek Firehouse of 1895, a stop at the gun smith, an original cheese house and numerous other period-authentic experiences, you will find the history of Sugarcreek and its surrounding area alive and well within the friendly confines of the Alpine Hills Museum. You’ll also find the curators and volunteer staff friendly and capable of answering nearly any of the questions that come their way. For more information call 1-888-609-7592 or (330) 852-4113
Alpine Hills Museum Brochure
John S. Yoder Home
This is the home of the first Amish Settler to grace the Sugarcreek area. His home has been moved from its original location and is located behind Beachy’s Country Chalet and the Sugarcreek Fitness & Tan on Andreas Dr.
Tour guides can give visitors an exemplary glimpse into what much of traditional Amish life was and in many ways continues to be like today. The home is open 12-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from April through October.
The Swiss Village Trolley
Thursday – Saturday | 10 to 4 p.m. | Swiss Village Corridor
Beginning in May and ending the last weekend in October. Visitors can step onto this horse-drawn trolley at any stop and will find the driver is knowledgeable about local businesses, area destinations and the Amish.
Collectors Decanters & Steins
Monday-Saturday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 119 E. Main St
Curios abound as creativity, themes, brands and craftsmanship are on display in the more than 3,000 figural decanters on display. As bottles represent the third largest hobby in the U.S., decanters originally gave marketers a way to reach their target audience and become a display piece in many homes. Today, they are meant to be celebrated, gifted, collected and enjoyed. Be sure to ask about the Decanter Museum, housed in a hidden 1930s speak easy at the rear of the display area. For more information, visit www.skicountrydecanters.com or e-mail skicountrydecanters@yahoo.com.
Swiss Valley Tours
Choose from one of several tour packages to get a full experience of all the culture, heritage and wonders that Sugarcreek & Ohio’s Amish Country have to offer. You can count on the experienced and friendly folks at Swiss Valley Tours to make your trip a great one. To see what tours they offer click here.
For a full directory of businesses, please visit the Sugarcreek Business Association’s member business directory. For more information, contact the information center at 1-888-609-7592.
