Byway Description

"Wilkum" to the Amish Country Byway from the hundreds of hospitality sites along our beckoning byway. Discover the cultural and historic treasures of the Amish and northern Appalachian people around the winding curves and over the hills along our scenic countrysides. Travel our charming country byway and experience simple living and the interaction of Amish and English community life - a bygone era still present. Find peace in our spectacular bucolic and natural vistas along our 160-mile Ohio Byway, located in Holmes County, in all four seasons of the year. 

While there are numerous entry portals to the Amish Country Byway we suggest entering the byway along the same corridor as our first Amish settlers in 1808. Coming from Interstate 77, the Dover exit, travel west along SR 39 where the Byway begins just past Sugarcreek/Shanesville.  From there, continue along 39 West, 21 miles through Berlin, and Millersburg to the intersection of SR 60 South, just past West Holmes High School on the north side of SR 39. 

Turn south for 7 miles through the Village of Killbuck to US 62. Turn left onto US 62, traveling along this naturally magnificent route, past marshland and rock shelters, to Millersburg and Berlin headed east. In Berlin continue east on US 62 approximately 7 miles to the junction of SR 515. Turn south onto SR 515, a 5 mile drive to the Village of Walnut Creek. 

 The culmination of your double loop experience brings you to the junction of the territory's original buffalo path, then Indian trail, turned white-man's public road, back onto State Route 39.  This double loop experience comprises our 76-mile National Scenic Byway designation and has an approximate touring time of 4 – 6 hours.