WALNUT CREEK ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO
Walnut Creek Attractions
Walnut Creek is located in eastern Holmes County in the heart of Ohio Amish Country. The town and the surrounding area feature many Ohio Amish Country attractions, and with its close proximity to other popular Amish tourist areas, such as Millersburg, Berlin, and Sugarcreek, it is one of the premier destinations for those touring Amish Country in Ohio.
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Tourist activities in Walnut Creek include visiting Amish shops and stores, enjoying Amish food and restaurants, exploring Amish cultural sites, numerous recreational activities, and staying in various forms of comfortable lodging, including inns, hotels, and bed & breakfasts.
Many Walnut Creek attractions are among the best in all of Ohio Amish Country. Regardless of what visitors choose to do, they will be met at every turn with intriguing scenes of daily life in Amish Country amongst the stunning beauty of the Holmes County countryside.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
The Best of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek features everything Ohio Amish Country has to offer, including food, shopping, lodging, and Amish cultural sites. Listed below in alphabetical order are the most popular attractions in Walnut Creek, Ohio.
Carlisle Gifts
4962 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Carlisle Gifts is a three story gift shop located in a beautiful Victorian house in downtown Walnut Creek. The shop offers a vast array of merchandise and inspiring ideas in various colors, textures, and styles for home and garden. The house features both an elevator and large winding staircases for those who wish to explore all three floors of the gift shop.
Carlisle Inn
4949 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Carlisle Inn offers 52 well-furnished guest rooms, most featuring a private porch or balcony featuring stunning views of the surrounding countryside. A deluxe continental breakfast is included for all guests. This spacious inn offers a relaxing stay in a pleasant environment and is located within walking distance of some of the best attractions in Walnut Creek.
Coblentz Chocolate Company
4917 OH-515, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Coblentz Chocolate Company has been artfully creating gourmet chocolates for over 30 years including buckeyes, creamfills, truffles, and snappers. The store features a special viewing gallery where customers can watch them hand dip chocolate. This beautiful candy shop is located in downtown Walnut Creek.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
4967 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery offers Amish-style comfort food and features a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a buffet complete with a salad bar. The building features a long front porch for lounging and an area behind the restaurant featuring gorgeous views of the Holmes County countryside.
The Farm at Walnut Creek
4147 Co Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
The Farm at Walnut Creek is a working farm and animal park featuring a horse-drawn wagon ride or drive-through tour to see and hand-feed over 600 domestic and exotic animals, including giraffes. Guests can visit their non-electric Amish farm houses where staff members demonstrate baking, canning, and sewing.
Hillcrest Orchard
2474 Twp Rd 444, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Hillcrest Orchard sits on 75 acres filled with peach, plum, and apple trees and features stunning views of the Holmes County countryside. The on-site store offers local produce, southern citrus, apple butter, meat, cheese, candies, nuts, and fall decor. Open August through March. Closed on Sunday.
Mudd Valley Cafe & Creamery
2641 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Mudd Valley Cafe and Creamery is a full service eatery serving brunch, lunch, and desserts, including meat and cheese sandwiches, haystacks, fresh burgers, homemade custard, and much more. The cafe is located within Walnut Creek Cheese and is truly a dining attraction that visitors to Walnut Creek will not want to miss.
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market
1900 OH-39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market offers over 60,000 square feet of air conditioned, pet-friendly indoor shopping all on one level. Their large selection of vendors with ever-changing merchandise makes every visit a unique shopping experience. Open March through mid December on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Creek Cheese is a 55,000-square-foot fresh food market offering meats, cheese, scratch bakery, cannery, kitchenwares, gift shop, and seasonal decor. The store emphasizes local products, including Gerber’s chicken, fresh produce from Mt. Hope Auction, and beef jerky and beef sticks from Walnut Creek Foods’ own Uncle Mike’s Meat Snacks.
Walnut Creek Country Store
4972 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Creek Country Store is a gift shop offering a variety of decor, unique gifts, and homemade local goods. Merchandise is updated frequently, based on seasonal items and new vendors. This gift shop is located in downtown Walnut Creek, within walking distance of many popular attractions in Walnut Creek.
SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS
Where To Shop In Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Cheese
Shopping is a major attraction in Ohio Amish Country and one of the most popular things to do in Walnut Creek. There are many shopping attractions in the town and surrounding area offering food, gifts, home decor, furniture, flea markets, antiques, and more, many of which are owned and operated by Amish and Mennonite families. Listed below are the best shopping attractions in the Walnut Creek area.
bfearless
3147 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Bfearless is a women’s apparel boutique offering high-quality clothing at affordable prices. Fabulous selection of accessories, including jewelry and Fossil handbags. Great selection of name-brand footwear. Locally and family owned with an emphasis on excellent customer service, including assistance from their personal stylists.
bfearless. at HOME
3239 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654
The Peddler offers a fantastic selection of farmhouse, vintage, and primitive-inspired home goods to meet all home decorating needs, including quality lines of rugs, curtains, ironware, candles, signage, tableware and many unique items. Decorators are on staff to assist guests in creating their own special decor.
Carlisle Gifts
4962 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Carlisle Gifts is a three story gift shop offering a vast array of merchandise and inspiring ideas in various colors, textures, and styles for home and garden. The house features both an elevator and large winding staircases for those who wish to explore all three floors of the gift shop. This gift shop is located in a beautiful Victorian house in downtown Walnut Creek.
Chestnut Ridge Sewing
5079 Township Road 401 Millersburg, 44654
Chestnut Ridge Sewing offers the full line Bernina sewing machines, embroidery machines, sewing cabinets and furniture, sewing chairs, fabrics, sergers, and parts and accessories, as well as services and repairs for all makes and models of sewing machines.
Coblentz Chocolate Company
4917 OH-515, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
For over 30 years, Coblentz Chocolate Company has carried on local traditions of doing things the old-fashioned way to offer the finest handcrafted chocolates, including buckeyes, creamfills, truffles, and snappers. The store features a special viewing gallery where customers can watch them hand dip chocolate. Potentially the sweetest of all Walnut Creek attractions.
Hillcrest Orchard
2474 Twp Rd 444, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Hillcrest Orchard of Walnut Creek features 75 acres of apple, peach, and plum trees and is fourth generation family-owned and operated. Their on-site store offers local produce, southern citrus, nuts, candy, honey, fall decor, and more. The orchard is open August through March. Closed on Sunday.
Schrocks of Walnut Creek
3360 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Schrocks of Walnut Creek offers custom cabinetry and handcrafted furniture for every room in the house. This family-owned-and-operated business specializes in custom kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities in various designs and styles, including traditional, modern, or craftsman design.
Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts
2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts offers everything for classic lawn and home decor, including a great selection of indoor and outdoor gifts, outdoor patio furniture, poly/wooden swing sets, gazebos, clocks, candles, and more. Closed on Sunday.
Swiss Valley Furniture
2431 OH-39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Swiss Valley Furniture features a 24,000 square foot showroom offering furniture for the entire home, including handcrafted hardwood furniture with unique and original designs in the latest colors and styles, including woods such as oak, cherry, brown maple, and elm. The store also offers a great selection of in-stock furniture.
Troyer's Genuine Trail Bologna
6552 OH-515, Dundee, OH 44624
Troyer's Genuine Trail Bologna has been the home of “genuine trail bologna” quality since 1912. This old-fashioned general store offers meats, cheese, jams, jellies, and much more. This store is located a few miles south of Winesburg, along the Amish Country Byway.
Unique Treasures Unlimited
4952 OH-515, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Unique Treasures Unlimited offers gifts, souvenirs, custom merchandise for any occasion, color flatbed printing, and laser engraving. This Walnut Creek gift shop is located next to Carlisle Gifts in downtown Walnut Creek, despite its Sugarcreek address.
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market
1900 OH-39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market offers over 60,000 square feet of air conditioned, pet-friendly indoor shopping all on one level. Their large network of vendors with ever-changing merchandise makes every visit a unique shopping experience. Open March through mid December on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Walnut Creek Antique Mall
4872 McKinley PI DR, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Creek Antique Mall features an 11,000 square foot building with over 45 vendors offering great prices on antiques and collectibles. This Walnut Creek antique mall is located in downtown Walnut Creek within walking distance of many other attractions.
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Creek Cheese is a fresh food market offering meats, cheese, scratch bakery, cannery, kitchenwares, gift shop, and seasonal decor. The store carries local products, such as Gerber’s chicken and fresh produce from Mt. Hope Auction, and beef jerky products from Walnut Creek Foods’ own Uncle Mike’s Meat Snacks.
Walnut Creek Country Store
4972 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Creek Country Store is a gift shop offering a variety of decor, unique gifts, and homemade local goods. Merchandise is updated frequently, based on seasonal items and new vendors.
Walnut Creek Glass
2680 Twp Rd 421, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Walnut Creek Glass is a family-owned business offering fabrication and installation of custom designed glass pieces, as well as beveling, polishing, mirrors, art and industrial glass and much more. They have been known for high quality work since 1990.
Yoder’s Home and Hardware
2760 Carlisle Ct, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Yoder’s Home and Hardware is an old fashioned hardware store providing useful necessities and more, including a display of handmade log furniture with custom-made or ready-to-buy options.
DINING ATTRACTIONS
Where To Eat In Walnut Creek
Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery
Dining in Walnut Creek is a major attraction, largely due to Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery which is considered to be one of the best restaurants in all of Ohio Amish Country. Walnut Creek also features some unique dining establishments in and around the town. Listed below are the best dining attractions in Walnut Creek.
Cafe Chrysalis
3169 OH-39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Cafe Chrysalis is a small, unique coffee shop offering breakfast and lunch with a menu that features weekly changes as well as consistent items. The cafe started as a coffee truck and became a coffee shop in March of 2022.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
4967 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery has been offering Amish-style comfort food to locals and tourists since 1969. The restaurant features a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a buffet complete with a salad bar. Banquet, catering, carry-out, and online ordering options are available. The most popular of all Walnut Creek attractions.
Mudd Valley Cafe & Creamery
2641 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Mudd Valley Cafe & Creamery is a full service eatery serving brunch, lunch, and desserts, including meat and cheese sandwiches, haystacks, fresh burgers, homemade custard, and much more. This dining attraction is located on the upper level of Walnut Creek Cheese.
Rebecca’s Bistro
4986 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Rebecca’s Bistro is a family-owned and operated cafe located in a renovated log cabin from the early 20th century. The menu at Rebecca’s changes biweekly to incorporate fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables into the meals making the cuisine as unique as the building that houses the restaurant.
RECREATION
Things To Do In Walnut Creek
The Farm at Walnut Creek
For those seeking things to do in Walnut Creek outside of dining, shopping, and lounging, the town features The Farm at Walnut Creek, one of the biggest attractions in Ohio Amish Country. Listed below are the best attractions for recreation in the Walnut Creek area.
Amish Country Byway
8955 County Rd 393, Millerburg, OH 44654
The Amish Country Byway features 164 miles of national and state scenic byways traveling through the rolling hills of Holmes County, Ohio. Countless must-see Ohio Amish Country attractions are located on the byway as well as popular Ohio Amish Country towns. This scenic drive passes through Walnut Creek on SR 515 and SR 39.
Cabin Creek Golf
1361 Co Rd 108, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Cabin Creek Golf is one of Ohio’s most entertaining mini-golf courses featuring 36 unique holes of mini-golf as well as a driving range, sand volleyball, and batting cages. Beverages and snacks can be purchased on-site. Open Sunday.
The Farm at Walnut Creek
4147 Co Rd 114, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
The Farm at Walnut Creek features an animal park with over 600 domestic and exotic animals, including giraffes, zebras, and lemurs. Guests can hand-feed many of the animals from a horse drawn wagon ride or from their own vehicle. Guests can also tour Amish farm houses where staff members demonstrate baking, canning, and sewing.
Troyer’s Amish Tours
Holmes County, Ohio
Troyer’s Amish Tours offers informational tours covering everything from agriculture and history to wine and shopping. Some tours even include organizing private dinners with Amish families in their homes to give guests a one-of-a-kind experience in Ohio Amish Country.
Yoder’s Amish Home
6050 OH-515, Millersburg, OH 44654
Yoder’s Amish Home is a 116-acre farm featuring guided tours, barn tours with an animal petting area, buggy rides, field trips, a schoolhouse, a gift shop, bakery and covered picnic area.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Things To See In Walnut Creek
German Culture Museum
Listed below are the main Walnut Creek points of interest, including museums and historical sites.
German Culture Museum
4877 Olde Pump St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
The German Culture Museum features hundreds of displays about local and Amish history and special tours by reservation. The museum is located on the lower level of the Walnut Creek Community Center on Olde Pump Street in Walnut Creek. Closed Sunday.
Stutzman’s Crossing Covered Bridge
4645 County Rd 144, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Stutzman’s Crossing Covered Bridge is 55 feet long and was completed in the fall of 2009. This Walnut Creek landmark is located on County Road 145 where it crosses Walnut Creek near the historic Walnut Creek Mennonite Church. The bridge is considered one of the more important Holmes County, Ohio, points of interest.
LODGING ATTRACTIONS
Where To Stay In Walnut Creek
Carlisle Inn in Walnut Creek
Listed below in alphabetical order are the most popular Walnut Creek attractions for lodging.
Briarwood Cabins
3451 Twp Rd 157, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Briarwood Cabins are luxurious cabins perfect for rest and relaxation in the heart of Amish Country, featuring all necessary amenities and more, including fully equipped kitchens, central air and heat, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, laundry, internet, gas grill, fire pit, fishing pond, and a hot tub on the deck. Open Sunday.
Carlisle Inn
4949 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Carlisle Inn offers 52 well-appointed guest rooms, most featuring a private porch or balcony with gorgeous views of the rolling hills and valleys of the Holmes County countryside. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is offered for all guests.
The Dotty Haus
4783 Twp Rd 403, Millersburg, OH 44654
The Dotty Haus is a beautifully renovated house featuring a large living room, spacious kitchen, three bedrooms, and a sizable backyard.
The Dwell House
2425 Twp Rd 444, Millersburg, OH 44654
The Dwell House is one of the most unique stays in the Walnut Creek area. Nestled amongst the trees, the Dwell House offers a natural lodging experience with its two story treehouse-like feel and a rooftop terrace featuring a beautiful view of the valley below.
Floret Hill
3311 Twp Rd 157, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
Floret Hill is a countryside retreat featuring deluxe cottages and maisonettes offering simple luxury and seclusion in the natural setting of the Holmes County countryside. Just 7 miles from Sugarcreek.
The Inn at Walnut Creek
4869 Olde Pump St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
The Inn at Walnut Creek features 22 comfortable rooms at the inn, cozy suites in its on-site century home, stunning views of Walnut Creek Valley from its balconies and decks, and the necessary amenities to ensure comfort and relaxation for guests visiting Walnut Creek.
Miller Haus Bed & Breakfast
3135 Co Rd 135, Millersburg, OH 44654
Miller Haus Bed & Breakfast sits on over 10 acres of land in the gorgeous countryside of Holmes County, Ohio. The inn serves a country-style breakfast Tuesday through Saturday and a breakfast buffet on Sunday morning. Homemade dessert with tea and coffee is served every evening.
Oak Ridge Inn
4845 Milo Drive, Twp Rd 403, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Oak Ridge Inn boasts the most awesome view guests will ever experience along with a very peaceful setting with the best rooms in Holmes County featuring two-person jacuzzis, fireplaces, and private patios. Open Sunday.
The Wallhouse Hotel
2870 Cove Ln, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
The Wallhouse Hotel is an upscale, modern-style, hotel with a crisp, refreshing decor situated amongst the scenic backdrop of Holmes County, Ohio. Amenities include Wi-Fi, complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room, and more.
Walnut Street Lodging
2596 Walnut St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Walnut Street Lodging is a privately owned facility featuring two queen beds, a bathroom, a large living room, and all essential amenities, including refrigerator and microwave. Outside there is a patio with more than enough seating and a swing bed. This is the perfect place to stay for those enjoying Walnut Creek, with it being only a short 5 minute walk into downtown. Call:
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Photos of Walnut Creek
Looking north on Olde Pump Street from near Walnut Creek Elementary School.
View of Walnut Creek from the west side of town.
House on the corner of Olde Pump Street and McKinley Place Dr.
The Walnut Creek water tower looking over Yoder's Home and Hardware and Walnut Creek Antique Mall.
A red barn on Carlisle Court near downtown Walnut Creek.
Stutzman’s Crossing Covered Bridge on County Road 144 is a significant landmark in Walnut Creek.
View looking south from The Inn at Walnut Creek.
View looking south from Hillcrest Orchard of Walnut Creek.
View looking north from Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery.
View looking south from Walnut Street near the center of town.
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Walnut Creek Attractions & Things To Do
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