Do Hauntings Really Happen During Millersburg’s Boo in the ‘Burg?
Strange things happen in some of Downtown Millersburg’s old buildings. An address once occupied by the old Maxwell Brothers & Co. clothing store, established around 1866, may still be inhabited by one of its former owners. But old Maxwell has been known to show up in his old office from time to time. Visitors have […]
Thunder Over Holmes County
A summer visit to Historic Downtown Millersburg is reminiscent of simpler days in America. The annual Thunder Over Holmes County, for example, is an exciting, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The popular festival, which takes place each year around the Fourth of July, will include a pie-eating contest, a lot of old-fashioned games, and plenty […]
Shop Historic Downtown Millersburg for Out-of-the-Ordinary Finds
Perusing quaint shops for unique items is one of the staples of your visit to Historic Downtown Millersburg. You might scout any national retail chain to fill your cart with made-in-China merchandise, but the locally-owned shops of Millersburg are sure to delight you with handmade, refurbished, and repurposed goods that you’re unlikely to find anywhere […]
Antiques in the Alley
Millersburg is famous for its quaint antique and collectible shops and its homey handcrafted items. This is particularly true during Historic Downtown Millersburg’s ever-growing Antiques in the Alley, held each year on the day before Mother’s Day. On that day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all of Downtown — from the alleys to the […]
Where to Stay in Millersburg
There is so much to see and do in Millersburg that you’ll probably want make a weekend — or even a week — of it. And a big part of the fun is likely to be your hotel stay. The Millersburg area offers a variety of lodging options geared toward just about every taste and […]
Think Millersburg for Eclectic Holiday Shopping
A visit to Millersburg just might change your holiday shopping plans forever. With a strong emphasis on antiques and locally-made items, Millersburg offers unique gift ideas you’re unlikely to find anywhere else — certainly not at a mall or national big box retailer. Five antique and collectibles shops in Downtown Millersburg feature an ever-changing eclectic […]
Millersburg’s Victorian House and Museum
Few homes spark as much curiosity and fascination for so many different reasons as Millersburg’s Victorian House and Museum, located right in the heart of Ohio’s largest Amish settlement. The 28-room restored Queen Anne-style mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places, demonstrates startling architectural beauty while containing intriguing historical items that […]
Holmes County is the Place To See Autumn Leaves in Ohio
Jiuzhaigou Valley, China; Moscow, Russia; Kyoto, Japan; Transylvania, Romania; and Holmes County, Ohio. These vastly different global destinations share something in common: They are all among the world’s Top 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves, according to the National Geographic book, Four Seasons of Travel. That’s why thousands of tourists set their sights on Holmes […]
Boo in the ‘Burg: Millersburg Scares Up Halloween Fun
Millersburg will be a spooky place to be during Halloween weekend. Around Halloween, victims, er, visitors will descend on downtown Millersburg to take eerie tours into creepy buildings and venues of the paranormal. And, of course, there will be plenty of local wine and cheese to enjoy. On Saturday evening, Boo in the Burg, one […]
