Food scene
The Howe Restaurant is a quaint little cafe right on highway 9 by the light. The food is always good and they will even deliver!
Howe restaurant
5389 IN-9The Howe Restaurant is a quaint little cafe right on highway 9 by the light. The food is always good and they will even deliver!
Maria's is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Sturgis. Their food is excellent!!
Maria's Mexican Restaurant
26623 U.S. 12Maria's is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Sturgis. Their food is excellent!!
El Taco Loco is one of our favorite places to eat. They have great authentic Mexican food!
El Taco Loco Mexican Taqueria
105 S Maple StEl Taco Loco is one of our favorite places to eat. They have great authentic Mexican food!
The Blue Gate has great Amish-style food. The atmosphere is lovely and it is right downtown Shipshewana. They also have great shows there!
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Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery
195 N Van Buren StThe Blue Gate has great Amish-style food. The atmosphere is lovely and it is right downtown Shipshewana. They also have great shows there!
This is our favorite pizza place! They will even deliver to the Cozy Nest! We think their barbecue chicken pizza is the best we have ever had!
Cottage Inn Pizza
116 N Centerville StThis is our favorite pizza place! They will even deliver to the Cozy Nest! We think their barbecue chicken pizza is the best we have ever had!
Dragon Express
805 South Centerville RoadIf you want Chinese takeout then this is the place we would recommend!
This is our favorite ice cream shop! The ice cream is scrumptious and there is a park for the kiddos right across the street. This is a must-have afternoon treat!!
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Happiness Is Ice Cream
401 Defiance StThis is our favorite ice cream shop! The ice cream is scrumptious and there is a park for the kiddos right across the street. This is a must-have afternoon treat!!
Sometimes you just want to go to a chain restaurant where you know what you will get.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
787 E Chicago StSometimes you just want to go to a chain restaurant where you know what you will get.
Sightseeing
Delt Church Park is a bit of a drive but it is a beautiful drive through Amish country. Just be sure to take your time and watch out for buggies.
This is our favorite park. There are great trails, an awesome play area for kids, and even a disc golf course!
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Delt Church Park
6455 S 200 WDelt Church Park is a bit of a drive but it is a beautiful drive through Amish country. Just be sure to take your time and watch out for buggies.
This is our favorite park. There are great trails, an awesome play area for kids, and even a disc golf course!
Pine Knob is just a couple of miles from the Cozy Nest. It has some great walking trails you can use!!
Pine Knob County Park
2825E IN-120Pine Knob is just a couple of miles from the Cozy Nest. It has some great walking trails you can use!!
Pokehagen is a state park about 30 minutes away. They have trails, a swimming beach, guided horse rides, and a cooled toboggan run that is open from Thanksgiving to the end of February on weekends. They do have extended hours during holidays.
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I-Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake JamesPokehagen is a state park about 30 minutes away. They have trails, a swimming beach, guided horse rides, and a cooled toboggan run that is open from Thanksgiving to the end of February on weekends. They do have extended hours during holidays.
Family Fun
Places that the whole family can enjoy!
LaGrange Splash Park
North Mountain StreetA great place for the kids to have a good time!!
I personally have never been but our guests have raved about this place. They are open from May to October.
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Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
6255 N 1000 WI personally have never been but our guests have raved about this place. They are open from May to October.
This is a great place to catch some sun while the kiddos get wet!
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Dallas Lake Park
505 W 700 SThis is a great place to catch some sun while the kiddos get wet!
Andy and Jessica are ready to set you up for a day on the river. This is a great way to get outdoors and see the world from a different point of view.
Trading Post Canoe Kayak & Campground
7525 E 300 NAndy and Jessica are ready to set you up for a day on the river. This is a great way to get outdoors and see the world from a different point of view.
Cade Lake County Park & Campground
There is a great disc golf course here!
City/town information
Shipshewana is everything Amish. They have great Amish food and lots of shops.
https://www.visitelkhartcounty.com/cities-towns/shipshewana/attractions-in-shipshewana/
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Shipshewana
Shipshewana is everything Amish. They have great Amish food and lots of shops.
https://www.visitelkhartcounty.com/cities-towns/shipshewana/attractions-in-shipshewana/
Church
If you would like a place to worship on Sunday you are welcome at Gracepoint. My husband is actually the pastor. We are a small congregation but we love Jesus and have a wonderful family atmosphere. We'd love to meet you there!
Gracepoint Baptist Church
26268 U.S. 12If you would like a place to worship on Sunday you are welcome at Gracepoint. My husband is actually the pastor. We are a small congregation but we love Jesus and have a wonderful family atmosphere. We'd love to meet you there!
Activities
Cedar Lake Golf Course
This golf course is just up the road. It is close and easy.