GIFT SHOPS & AMISH TOURS
While on your tour of the Amish countryside south of Tomah , please be sure to watch out for horse-drawn buggies , wagons , and pedestrians . They travel slowly and should be approached with care . Sundays are especially heavily trafficked due to Amish families attending religious services , visiting relatives , etc .
Amish homes are easily identified by their lack of modern machinery . They are usually painted white . The majority of the Amish farms also have windmills . Be sure to take note of “ additions ” to their homes ; an addition generally means a son has married , and the family now needs an additional room for a new couple .
To begin your tour , travel south down Superior Ave / Hwy 12 . Leaving Tomah , this road not only speeds up , but changes to Hwy 131 . You will know when you are entering the Amish community by the yellow caution sign with an Amish buggy on it . At the top of the hill you will need to turn left onto County Hwy A .
Travel 2.3 miles down County Hwy A before taking a right on to King Road . King Road is where you will find the majority of the Amish families ’ homes in our area . Your trek on King Road is only about 8 miles , so be sure to drive slow and take it all in . Be aware of the sharp turns and pedestrians .
At the end of King Road you will be taking a right onto Hwy 71 . Since this is a Highway you will need to increase your speed here . You can travel about 3 miles before turning right , back on to Hwy 131 north to Tomah or you can continue on the trip to Down a Country Road Amish Gift Shops & Tours .
If you choose to go further , continue on Hwy 131 ( which turns into Hwy 71 / 131 ) through the communities of Wilton and Ontario . After about 11 miles ( in the village of Ontario ) turn right onto Hwy 33 . Follow Hwy 33 for around 8 miles , this will lead you to Down a Country Road Amish Gift Shops & Tours ( on your left hand side ).
On the next page you will find a map to guide you on your way . It ’ s an Amish Area Woodworking , Craft and Greenhouse Map ( last updated in 2012 )!
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GIFT SHOPS & AMISH TOURS
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