Gateway to Ohio's Amish Country: Brewster, Navarre, Wilmot

Deemed the "Gateway to Ohio's Amish Country," the southwest tip of Stark County includes the charming villages of Brewster, Navarre and Wilmot bordering Holmes, Wayne and Tuscarawas counties. The beautiful countryside and the gently rolling farmlands between Brewster, Navarre and Wilmot make for a truly rewarding adventure.

Brewster is home to Shearer's Snacks including their fabulous outlet store with video tour. Also, don't miss the Big Cheese Shop which is the outlet store for Brewster Cheese, the largest producer of Swiss Cheese in the U.S.! Located between Brewster and Navarre is Perennial Vineyards, stop in for one of their special events or for wine tasting. Navarre features many quaint shops as well as being located along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Wilmot is home to the Amish Door Restaurant & Village and many furniture and gift shops, as well as several antique shops. The Wilderness Center also calls Wilmot home. Consisting of 1,700 acres of land, streams and prairies, the Wilderness Center welcomes more than 16,000 school children annually.

Community Resources

• Massillon Public Library Brewster & Navarre Branches
• Ohio's Amish Country
• Ohio Amish Country Guide