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2.The Kitchen CupboardEveryone’s ideal idea of a small-town coffee shop with big scents, great personalities and your small-town atmosphere. Here you can find it all: coffee, lattes, tea, smoothies, and so much more, and a loving staff. As their motto says, “Enjoy Life Sip by Sip.” In the mercantile you can enjoy a pretzel and the coffee atmosphere you most “crave.”  |  |
3.WEAVER FURNITURE
This company makes your “house” feel like a “home” with specially made furniture that is hand crafted. These Amish “handymen” generate each individual piece specially for the individual, making their customers magazine dream home become a reality. Following their Instagram will allow all visitors to preview what their capable off and just how much they can create for your dream house.
4.BLUEGATE MUSCIALS & RESTaurant
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From freshly prepared Amish cuisine to pure entertainment, the Blue Gate’s got all you’ve been looking for. From homemade mashed potatoes, noodles and amazing dessert, that’s just the start of the food-coma you can put yourself into, with lots of full belly laughs and warm smiles this is definitely something that you should “follow” up on. Once you follow the “bluegateoffical” you will be able to preview all upcoming acts and potentially schedule your next dream vacation, or even regular outing.
5.TEABERRY WOOD PRODUCTS
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We’re really “loving” this company and all that they’re doing for gifts, home décor, and home “supplies.” They have successfully created a business which portrays all the Amish culture stands for with nativity sets, “quilted” heart boards and wood products displaying love, faith and hope; to state minimally what this company has to offer. We’ve been drooling over their work, business and even social media pages as we are wilting to see what they come up with next.
6.Shipshewana Trading Place
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The flea market, is a place for all family fun where you can find everything you need, or potentially think you might need, or plainly just want. From walking the sunny paths, searching local booths, refreshing with water and indulging in family quality time, the flea market is truly a place for all. There will be many booths for kids, teenagers and adults, it can be a one stop shop for all occasions! We recommend following their Instagram, so you can catch a glimpse at the merchandise located at one of the largest Shipshewana attractions.
7.SHIPSHEWANA AMISH BACKROADS
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Follow this Instagram page to see the latest happenings in Shipshewana, they feature people, scenery and even event pictures! All you have to do is use the hashtag “visitshipshewana” or “shipshewana” and you run the chance of being featured and posing as advertising for LaGrange County to almost 700 other people!
8. SHIPSHEWANA MERCHANTS
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This Instagram highlights everything from old to new, you can preview all the old treasures, or new finds that strike you as a “must have” this page gives dates and allows you to preview what will be with each show; as far as flowers and antiques and whisky with wildflowers. Its apparent they’re attracted to the beauty of flowers, just like were attracted to their must-see Instagram page.
9.HEAD OVER HEELS
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Life is Good when you’re shopping here! Follow this page to see all their new products sales or fun days where you can shop in your pajamas such as the pajama day sale! They carry big brands for reasonable prices such as: North face, Columbia, Life is Good, CamelBak and Smart Wool. Our favorite socks come from Head over Heels and we highly recommend you get “smart” and head on over to pick up a pair for yourself after following this page!
10. JOJO’S PRETZELS
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After a long day shopping, Pedicab riding, walking and more shopping we’re confident you will be craving a pretzel of your choice, one for all taste buds; both sweet and salty. Take your family to this small, busy and amazing Amish restaurant/cafe where you can watch them make a pretzel through while you enjoy an authentic old Coke out of the bottle. BUT you aren’t done shopping yet, the décor on the walls is for sale, so sit down, enjoy your pretzel or maybe even pretzels and think about all the things you love about this place that you need in your home. After a long day this is one of our favorite places to grab a snack, sit down and enjoy good ol LaGrange County. Follow their page to get your mouth watering and prepare yourself for a trip for both you and your taste buds!
Hope you learned more about some of the local Shipshewana Instagrams! Give them a follow!
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In 2017 Josh Grogg, Isaiah Lehman, and I (Erik Mellinger) won the Launch LaGrange Entrepreneurship Challenge. The Shark Tank style competition was judged by college professors from the surrounding area and executives of local businesses. The journey from the original idea to the competition was a period of huge personal growth for me as an individual. I'd like to share three things I've learned since taking on the challenge of being a young business owner.
1. Owning a business has taught me skills a college setting cannot
I learned several skills that are continuously helping me in college as I study Finance and Spanish. Through this process I learned how to be proactive in my work, work independently, and how to make time for family while managing many aspects of life. These skills have continued to grow as the business improves and I progress in my academic career.
This is my graduation day from Lakeland High School. I am now attending IUPUI Kelley School of Business and am working to acquire a bachelors degree.
2. Business is in my dna
As I have grown as an entrepreneur, I have heard stories from my family about how my relatives have started businesses in the past. It has been interesting to me to find out my family history is full of entrepreneurs. Some of the businesses my family has been involved with are: FAN Coach, Monitor Coach, Franklin Coach, multiple family farms, Spring Fresh Carwash, SeeMORE INC, a gas service company, and a Paint & Fix it Shop. As a business entrepreneur, I find it reassuring that my family has a history of starting things from scratch and finding success within these start-ups.
A very sunny day in May! This was taken during the Mayfest Parade. This was the first day we took the Pedicabs to the Shipshewana Public. Right along my side was my mom supporting me all the way through.
3. You learn best by doing
My favorite thing about being an entrepreneur is that I’ve learned so much outside of a classroom setting; often I’ll be in class hearing a lecture about something I’ve learned from having my own business. (Often I learned from mistakes I’ve made but this too is part of being an entrepreneur). Overall I wouldn’t trade the journey for anything including all of the tiny heart attacks, late nights, and early mornings. All of these things have been a great learning experience that have shaped me as both an individual and business professional.
 One of my first rides given as a Pedicabber! |  My trip to New York where I visited the New York stock exchange! |
Thank you for learning more about me and the knowledge I've obtained as well as experienced I gained as a business owner of Shipshewana Pedicabs!
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1. Tour State Road 5 on the “5 and 20 Loop”
- Take a 30 minute ride with a friendly Shipshewana Pedicab driver and learn all about the early history of Shipshewana and today. Did you know Shipshewana is named after a Potawatomi Indian chief? The tour offers a 30-45 minute ride, seating for two, and a fun audio guide.
2. Find a quick ride
- You will be able to call for a pedicab ride in downtown Shipshewana every flea market day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rides are a $10-$5 based on distance. You can call 260-336-1718 for a pickup or just wave down the nearest cab in sight!
3. Save money and skip flea market parking
- Ride on our pedicabs and skip out on the flea market parking costs! Our Pedicabs have a storage space within the seats for all your shopping bags!
4. Snap a Polaroid picture
- Shipshewana Pedicab drivers take fun novelty pictures with the pedicab in your favorite Shipshewana location.
5. Skip flea market traffic!
- Pedicabs travel in the buggy lane and can bypass all the car traffic during those busy Shipshewana summers.
6. Make seamless debit transactions
- Our bikers and pedicabs are equipped with Square readers that allow for easy debit transactions.
6. Travel eco-friendly
- Our bikes have no carbon emissions!
7. Enjoy a relaxing trip
- Shipshewana Pedicabs offers rides from the Shipshewana area hotels to the flea market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Enjoy a no-fuss shopping day with your own personal chauffeur and quick transportation.
8. Rent a pedicab
- Where else can you rent a pedicab other than Shipshewana? Enjoy our pedicabs for personal use, events or weddings. Take a few friends for a spin down the Pumpkinvine Trail, a 26-mile bike trail that runs from Shipshewana to Goshen.
9. Learn from the locals
- Where's a good place to eat? Where can you grab a quick bite to eat? Our pedicabs drivers will help you enjoy your trip to Shipshewana and give you the inside scoop.
10. Relax
- After a long day, sometimes all you need to do is put your feet up and let someone else do all the work. Enjoy a stroll around town with a pretzel from Jojo’s or Kukui’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice, while listening to the sight and sounds of Amish country.
 | Shipshewana Pedicabs is a fun, entertaining, and eco-friendly transportation service in downtown Shipshewana. We offer rides, tours, rentals, and do large events! Look for one of our Pedicab operators in downtown Shipshewana on flea market days! |
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