Shipshewana and LaGrange County are home to the "plain people": Mennonite and Amish. Their influence contributes to Shipshewana's unique small town atmosphere, which is also characterized by quaint downtown buildings, quality schools, a gracious park, a library of distinction, and a respect for people of faith, all of which are highly valued by its many long time residents.
Thre are many shops and a great place to eat. A Little Bit of Lolly's is a little store where everything's on sale! Fabric, books, patterns, quilt tops, collectibles and gifts are available. We had terffic lunches at the Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery. As one of Indiana's largest restaurants, the Blue Gate comfortably seats 600 (more than the town's population). Built to reflect the surrounding community, the Blue Gate resembles a rambling white farmhouse, similar to those that dot the surrounding Amish coutnryside.
An award winning restaurant serving a world famous Family-style meal that features pressure fried chicken and 3 other meats, real mashed potatoes, Amish noodles, plus lots of other sides and 25 varieties of pies to choose from. Browse our menu, read where the Blue Gate got its name, and more below.
Nearby is the Hudson Car Museum and then on the way home in South Bend is the Studebaker Museum.
