The Tiny Amish Town In Minnesota That’s The Perfect Day Trip Destination

Did you know there's a thriving Minnesota Amish community? With about 100 families, the Amish community near Harmony, Minnesota, is the largest in the state. If you visit, you can catch a tiny glimpse of how the Amish of Minnesota live their lives. The tours offered here will take you through the beautiful countryside as you explore unique shops and busy, productive farms. If that sounds good to you, read on below to learn about this tour and other fun things to do in Harmony, Minnesota. All told, it makes for a fantastic day trip destination.

Harmony is one of the charming small towns in Minnesota's Bluff Country.

It's about 130 miles south of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, not far from Minnesota's southern border with Iowa.

The town is full of rural beauty with acres of 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.

Niagara Cave is 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.

Harmony is considered the "most" Amish" town in Minnesota. With around 1,000 Amish people living in the surrounding area, you are likely to see folks as they go about their daily lives.

Within the town, there are some Amish attractions, including the Village School.

It is a specialty 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.

The tour is a fantastic way to enjoy a beautiful ride through one of the state's most scenic areas, as well as one of the most charming small towns in Minnesota. And that alone, dear readers, makes it more than well 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 are 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! If you ask us, it makes for one of the best day trips in Minnesota.

For more information about taking an Amish tour of Harmony, visit the  Amish Tours of Harmony website and the Amish Tours of Harmony facebook page. Why not make a weekend of it by booking a charming farmstay at a nearby acreage?

And if you know of any other unique towns in Minnesota, be sure to let us know by nominating them.

Have you ever been to a Minnesota Amish community? If so, which were your favorites? We'd love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

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