AMISH COUNTRY

artist Paul Weaver.

“We usually recommend going through twice,” says Glenda Lehman Ervin, the daughter of the store’s founder, the late Jay Lehman. “Once to look at the antiques and the next time to look at the products. If you can’t reach it or it doesn’t have a price tag, it’s an antique.”

Kids won’t want to miss the Toy Barn, a two-story, hand-hewn structure full of plush stu es, strategy games and a wide array of handcra ed Amish toys. is section o ers a nostalgic glimpse into the past, reminding us of the simple joys that can be found in traditional play. ey can also load up on throwback treats, such as rock candy, gumballs, fudge and other candy to satisfy any sweet tooth. Also be sure to check out the array of fun and unusual avors of bo led sodas. Your li le ones will leave Lehman’s fully enriched by the delights of a bygone era. 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron 44618, 800/438-5346, lehmans.com

Play a Round of Mini Golf

Miniature golf is a favorite pastime in Amish Country, especially in the evening when most of the other area a ractions have closed for the day. You’ll likely be sharing the course with local Amish families, who, like you, want some good clean fun that caters to all ages and abilities. e Berlin Encore Hotel & Suites and Amish Country eater are just across the parking lot. Once you pick your favorite color of ball and get a pu er, two 18-hole courses are just down a set of stairs o the deck. On the le , the Barn Course is hilly with lots of inclines and descents. To the right, the Bridge Course has several water features, including waterfalls, rivers and a covered bridge. Depending on your skill, the ball could end up in the manmade river owing through the course. e kids will have fun shing them out with one of the provided skimmers.

In Berlin, Country Acres Mini Golf is part of Schrocks’ Heritage Village, which includes an antique mall, cra mall, Christmas shop, sewing shop and a tasty bistro.

If you’re looking for more than just miniature golf, Cabin Creek Golf in Sugarcreek is home to an entire sports complex that also o ers shu eboard, sand volleyball, batting cages and a driving range. e two neatly manicured miniature golf courses have several challenging holes that the owners designed themselves. Each has an o -track feature in which the golf ball gets some air and leaps over a patch of grass before, hopefully, landing on the green and sinking into the hole. Cabin Creek Golf, 1361 County Road 108, Sugarcreek, 330/852-4879, cabincreekgolf.com; Country Acres Mini Golf, 4367 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg 44654, 330/449-9986, countryacresminigolf.com