Things to do near Berlin, Ohio
Where we send friends who stay in our tiny homes: food, shopping, and slow afternoons in Holmes County.
Holmes County is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the world, and it rewards a slow pace. Here are the places we actually recommend, almost all within fifteen minutes of the tiny homes. Your digital guidebook has the full list when you book.
Amish Country Theater
A two-hour variety show of clean comedy and live music in Walnut Creek, and the easiest way to fill an evening in Holmes County. About 10 minutes from the tiny homes.
Get tickets at amishcountrytheater.comEat and drink
East Main Kitchen
BalticSteaks off a Big Green Egg, scratch-made sides, and an espresso bar in a small-town storefront. Our pick for a date-night dinner.
Baltic Mill Winery
BalticWine by the fire in a restored historic flour mill, with the old milling machinery still in place.
The City Square Steakhouse
WoosterRelaxed fine dining in downtown Wooster, about 30 minutes north. Steaks, chops, cocktails, and Sunday brunch. Reserve ahead.
The Red Mug Coffee Co.
Mt. HopeThe roaster behind the beans in your coffee bar. Worth a morning drive for breakfast and a refill bag.
Der Dutchman
Walnut CreekThe classic Amish family-style dinner: broasted chicken, real mashed potatoes, and pie, with a valley view.
Cheese, chocolate, and bakeries
Shop
Downtown Berlin
BerlinLess than a mile away: a walkable main street of antiques, quilts, furniture, and gift shops.
Sol’s in Berlin
BerlinOne of Ohio’s largest craft and gift malls, with work from hundreds of makers.
Main Street, Baltic
BalticA quiet village main street with small shops across from the winery and East Main Kitchen.
Get outside
Holmes County Trail
MillersburgA paved rail-trail for walking and biking, shared with Amish buggies.
The Farm at Walnut Creek
Walnut CreekA drive-through farm park where you can hand-feed giraffes, zebras, and camels.
Back-road drives
Holmes CountyPick a county road and go slow: farm stands, covered bridges, and buggies on the shoulder.
