Hotels in Shipshewana, IN

Browse through antique shops and handcrafted furniture stores while on vacation.An old abandoned windmill in the field in rural Indiana image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.com

A town in Newbury Township, Shipshewana is on author Patricia Schulz's list of "10,000 Places to See Before You Die." The area is known for its exceptional handcrafted furniture, including work produced by Yoder's Dutch Country Store and Weaver Furniture Sales. Local attractions include the Menno-Hof Amish & Mennonite Museum, the annual Shipshewana Antique festival and the Shipshewana Aunction and Flea Market. While in town, tourists also discover a range of well-maintained, historic hoteling options.

Country Inn and Suites

Located to the northeast of Shipshewana Lake, the Country Inn and Suites (countryinns.com) is an 84-room hotel. The room decor features ornate bedding patterns, a blue-heavy color scheme and wood-paneled furniture. Each room has a microwave, recliner, mini-fridge, work desk and coffee maker. Hotel amenities include wireless Internet service, fitness facility, satellite television, indoor swimming pool, laundry service and continental breakfast. Pets are allowed.

Adjacent to the Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market, the Farmstead Inn (tradingplaceamerica.com) is a budget hoteling option. The decor of the average-size rooms feature heavy brown colors and basic furnishings. Included in the rate are wireless Internet service, cable television and continental breakfast. This 154-room hotel has an indoor swimming pool, game room, Jacuzzi, fitness facility and business center. Pets are not welcome. The Blue Gate Theater, North Park and Riegsecker's Restaurant are all within walking distance.

The Old Carriage Inn (oldcarriageinn.com) combines a cozy, bed-and-breakfast atmosphere and modern amenities. All the rooms have a unique design, with hand-quilted bedding and a basic color scheme. The amenities are wireless Internet service, to-order hot breakfast, cable television and climate control. Pets are not allowed. This hotel provides a central location for tourists that want to survey the area's arts and crafts scenes, and is a short drive from the Blue Gate Restaurant and the Wana-Cup Restaurant.