Exploring Ohio’s small towns is a great way to capture the heart and culture of our beautiful state. If you’ve yet to visit “The Little Switzerland of Ohio,” then you’re missing out on an important piece of small town Ohio. The village of Sugarcreek is a popular stop when visiting Ohio Amish Country and it features some truly unique architecture, murals and other attractions that can make you feel like you’re walking through a living, breathing storybook.
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Tucked away in the heart of Ohio Amish Country, this Tuscarawas County village is home to approximately 2,220 people.
Mike Sharp/Flickr In addition to being “The Little Switzerland of Ohio,” Sugarcreek is one of the most popular Ohio Amish Country destinations.
You’ll find unique architecture and a charming atmosphere in this unique town. It prides itself in its German and Swiss heritage, and you can’t leave without bringing purchasing some homemade Swiss cheese while you’re in town.
Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr Every September the annual Ohio Swiss Festival takes place in Sugarcreek. People come from all over the state to experience this classic Ohio festival. It definitely belongs on your bucket list.
Sugarcreek is also famously known for being the home of the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock.
R. A. Killmer/Flickr It’s a bizarre (yet charming) roadside attraction everyone in Ohio needs to see at least once.
With a rich railroad history, Sugarcreek was actually called “Shanesville” once upon a time. Towns emerged around the train depot, changing the name to “Sugar Creek.”
Mike Sharp/Flickr With time, the two towns merged together and “Sugarcreek” was officially established in the late 60s.
Today, the town is an unbelievably charming stop to make while you’re exploring the countryside.
Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr Many of the local shops and buildings make you feel as if you’ve taken a trip to Disney’s Epcot or stepped foot into a new Disney film.
While you’re in town, be sure to stop by the Alpine Hills Historical Museum on Main Street. It features displays that depict the early years of the community and surrounding area.
Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr The Old World charm of Sugarcreek, Ohio is must-experience if you’ve yet to visit this unique gem. <3
Have you ever been to Sugarcreek, Ohio? If so, share your photos and experiences with us!
Mike Sharp/Flickr
In addition to being “The Little Switzerland of Ohio,” Sugarcreek is one of the most popular Ohio Amish Country destinations.
Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr
Every September the annual Ohio Swiss Festival takes place in Sugarcreek. People come from all over the state to experience this classic Ohio festival. It definitely belongs on your bucket list.
R. A. Killmer/Flickr
It’s a bizarre (yet charming) roadside attraction everyone in Ohio needs to see at least once.
With time, the two towns merged together and “Sugarcreek” was officially established in the late 60s.
Many of the local shops and buildings make you feel as if you’ve taken a trip to Disney’s Epcot or stepped foot into a new Disney film.
The Old World charm of Sugarcreek, Ohio is must-experience if you’ve yet to visit this unique gem. <3
And for more unique towns in Ohio to explore, check out our previous article, The 12 Towns You Need To Visit In Ohio In 2017.
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