The Tiny Amish Town In Minnesota That’s The Perfect Day Trip Destination
Did you know that Minnesota has a thriving Amish community? With about 100 families, the Amish community near Harmony, Minnesota, is the largest in the state. If you visit Harmony, Minnesota, you can catch a tiny glimpse of how the Amish of Minnesota live their lives. Tours of this tiny Amish town will take you through the beautiful countryside as you explore shops and farms. If that sounds good to you, read on below to learn about Harmony, Minnesota, and all that makes it a fantastic day trip destination.
Harmony is a tiny town in southern Minnesota. It's about 130 miles south of the Twin Cities, not far from Minnesota's southern border with Iowa.
The town is full of rural beauty. Rolling hills and farmland stretch in every direction. The beauty of this area alone makes it well worth a visit. But there are some other interesting attractions in Harmony as well.
Harmony's most famous attraction is Niagara Cave, a uniquely beautiful underground cave complete with a waterfall. They offer cave tours throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Other than Niagara Cave, another great reason to visit Harmony is to take interest in its Amish population. With around 1,000 Amish people in the surrounding area, you are likely to see them as they go about their daily lives.
Within the town, there are some Amish attractions, including the Village School, a store that sells beautiful handmade Amish quilts and other great hand-crafted items.
There are even Amish tours you can take. On these, you'll board a bus with a knowledgeable tour guide who will drive you across the Harmony countryside.
You'll get to catch glimpses of real Amish farms, horses and buggies, and more. It's a beautiful ride through one of Minnesota's most scenic areas, and that alone makes it worth the trip.
But in addition to lovely landscapes, you'll also have the chance to shop for Amish-made goods. Anything from farm goods to woven rugs to handmade Amish quilts and baskets is up for sale. This is a great opportunity to support the Amish community while shopping for beautifully made home goods. If you're ever looking for an interesting day trip to rural Minnesota, a trip to tiny Harmony's Amish community could be the ticket!
For more information about taking an Amish tour of Harmony, visit the Amish Tours of Harmony website and Facebook page. And if you know of any other unique towns in Minnesota, be sure to let us know by nominating them.
Address: Harmony, MN 55939, USA
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
