Experience the Simple Life at the Michigan-Indiana Border

Fuel up for the day with coffee or breakfast at home or in the Detroit area before heading out west towards Indiana.

On the first stop of your day, pop into the outskirts of Ann Arbor in Dixboro, a 198-year-old historic village set amongst rolling farmland, an old schoolhouse, and a quaint general store. Drive around the small village and stop off to view the one-room schoolhouse located at this spot, complete with an old-fashioned merry-go-round out front. Constructed in 1888, the schoolhouse functioned as an active school until 1958.
Read more about the schoolhouse here.

Situated across from the old schoolhouse sits the Dixboro General Store. Stop in to peruse the old-fashioned candy, home goods, trinkets, and goodies. Built in the 1840s, the general store's structure has served as a landmark for the village for more than a century. The building once served as a resting and refill stop for the horse-and-buggies traveling from Detroit to Ann Arbor.
Note the store opens at noon on Sundays.

While you stop for lunch, you can charge your car here:
Type: CCS 2 stations, 2 plugs Power: 62.5 kW

While you stop to charge your car, enjoy brunch at Free Range Pancake House for a farm-fresh breakfast or lunch—take your pick! You can choose from omelets, skillets, pancakes, classic sandwiches, and many more delicious options to fill you up before your next drive.

Before starting your afternoon in Shipshewana, visit the Menno-Hof Information Center to appreciate the town in which you will be exploring and learn about the faith and life of the Amish and Mennonite people. You will see a 17th-century sailing ship and replicas of a 19th-century print shop and Amish home.

Step back in time with a traditional horse-and-buggy ride through farmland and the back hills of Shipshewana. You can take a hands-on tour where you have the opportunity to milk a cow yourself and help feed the calves. If you'd prefer to keep your hands dry, you can also just book the buggy tour.
Visit the official website to reserve.

Enjoy a famous Amish-style meal for dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery, complete with roasted meat, fresh vegetables, and your choice of classic Amish sides. Take an evening short stroll on the property's gardens after dinner or wind down on the wrap-around porch.
Note the restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Take a pit stop to charge your vehicle at the charging stations within the University Park Mall in South Bend, Indiana. You can roam the mall for snacks and shopping while you charge.
Type: CCS 4 stations, 7 plugs Power: 50 – 350 kW
Plugshare link

Park your car here to walk out onto the shores of Lake Michigan to watch the sunset. Enjoy the calm shores, dimming sun, and you might even catch the Chicago skyline in the distance.

Drive a bit farther to catch some Zs at a trusting hotel before continuing your journey tomorrow.