Some of the best Wisconsin shopping adventures will take you into the countryside, and one country store will feel a little like time travel. Mishler’s Country Store is located in the heart of a true Wisconsin Amish community, and it offers a shopping experience like no other. You can find what you need to bake a special pie, get some farm-fresh apples, or stock up on some bulk supplies without breaking the bank. Just don’t bother trying to pay with your phone. The friendly store welcomes visitors and offers the kind of service and experience you will never find online.
Wisconsin is home to many Amish settlements. It has the fourth largest Amish population in the United States, behind the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
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In the southwest corner of Green Lake County, you’ll find one of Wisconsin’s well-established Amish settlements. It’s located around the unincorporated community of Dalton.
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The scenic backroads around Dalton are worth the drive alone, but Mishler’s Country Store is a must-visit spot in the area. It’s a very simple store, and that’s the charm of the place.
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The store has Amish items as well as other items for sale. You may find some things you didn’t realize you needed.
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Don’t bother looking for a phone number or a website for this place. It’s a true Amish store. It sells everything from bulk spices to canned items to doilies. It’s like an old-time general store, and you may be inspired to do some baking after visiting the expansive bulk food selection.
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If you can make it out to Mishler’s, you’ll also find Lilac Wood Shop, an Amish furniture store that has some beautiful offerings.
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Mishler’s Country Store and the surrounding community is a short drive northeast of Madison, so it makes a good day trip. Lean more about Lilac Wood Shop here. While you’re in town, go ahead and buy a sack of flour, some apples, a rocking chair, or some old-fashioned hard candy, and get a glimpse of what life is like for those who choose not to use modern conveniences like electricity, cell phones, computers, and cars. If you like old-fashioned general stores, here are some more timeless places you should consider exploring.
Lafayette County
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Address: Mishler’s Country Store, W5115 Barry Rd, Dalton, WI 53926, USA
