Ohio Amish Country — Attraction in Dover

We have been coming to Amish country in and around Berlin for last two decades, plus. Make it a once a year trip, with Covid we did not go last year. We made the trip last week. Disappointing is an understatement. It has become a tourist trap for the unsuspecting. Commercialization has moved in, many of the crafts are manufactured and way over priced, went to several antique shops, was disappointed at what was passing for antique. The Christmas shop had more plastic, mass produced, ornaments, than not, what wasn’t, you would need a bank loan. We live in southeast Ohio and have seen a increase in the Amish moving to our area. Still beautiful country, rolling hills, however, saw less and less of the buggy’s on the road, less of the Amish on the streets and working in restaurants and shops. If you like it, then go for it, not saying you shouldn’t. We, however, will be in no...

What a wonderful place! Definitely a place to bring the whole family including the kids, especially the kids! We will definitely be back. Oh, and a mandate is not a law. Not to mention do some research on Amish reactions to this virus insanity. They take care of their own and they don't have anywhere close to the health issues that everyone outside their community does. Perhaps people from outside the community should take an example. I...

What a great relaxing place to visit. There are many great restaurants with wonderful meals. Take a nice ride along the country side and soak in the beautiful views. There are plenty of shops to visit from antique shops to craft shops. This is a great place to find quality hand crafted furniture. The fall is a great time to go to see all the wonderful...