If you’re looking for a completely unique day-trip destination, look no further than the Village Shops at Down A Country Road. Just as the name implies, it’s a group of shops in a remote locale. But what the name doesn’t tell you is how incredibly charming the shops are. Or that they carry a great mix of merchandise, which includes Amish goods, locally-made items, and unique wares from national markets. Take a look:
A true hidden gem, the Village Shops At Down A Country Road is tucked away in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest Amish community.
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More specifically, it’s located along Highway 33 near the small town of Cashton.
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Offering a unique shopping experience, “the village” includes a mix of colorful shops.
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There are seven stores altogether, and they carry an assortment of merchandise as colorful as the stores themselves.
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Just as you’d expect, there’s an Amish store, where you’ll find a wide variety of handcrafted treasures made by local Amish families.
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If it’s great eats you’re after, you won’t be disappointed with Emma’s Kitchen.
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Step inside, and you’ll find a wide variety of goodies, like jams and jellies, noodles, home-made candies, honey products, maple syrup, pancake and bread mixes, and other food products.
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Younger visitors will surely appreciate Country Corner Ice Cream Shoppe and Kinner Korner Children’s Shop, which carries an array of furniture, toys, and gifts for the wee ones.
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The village also includes several gift shops, where you’ll find all sorts of unique wares and one-of-a-kind items - some of which are sourced from markets around the country.
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So, are you ready to pay a visit to this charming group of shops? The Village Shops at Down a Country Road is open May through October. For more information, call (608) 654-5318. You can also visit the Village Shops website or Facebook page.
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Address: 12651 WI-33, Cashton, WI 54619, USA