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SugarcreekSugarcreek, Ohio
Give Sugarcreek half a day plus one night: museum, cheese shops and a trolley ride, then drive on. Two nights only if you want the Amish back roads.
Sugarcreek is a small Ohio village in Tuscarawas County, about 18 miles east of Millersburg on State Route 39, in the hills first settled by the Amish in Ohio. It calls itself the centre of Ohio's Swiss cheese industry, with several cheese factories nearby, and the sights are a museum, a few shops and a horse-drawn trolley. Most travellers see it in an afternoon and sleep one night, using it as a base for the Amish Country loop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some sights closed)
- Airports
- CAK · CLE · CMH
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sugarcreek, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySugarcreek is a small, low-crime village and feels safe on foot in daylight.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAK Akron-Canton (Closest larger airport; about 1 h by car via I-77 and SR 39).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: SR 39 runs through the village and I-77 is the main link from the north and south.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer at Bags Sports Pub$5–8
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Alpine Hills)No fee; donation requested
- Budget bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$85
- High-end bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAK Akron-Canton (Closest larger airport; about 1 h by car via I-77 and SR 39) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins (About 1 h 45 min by car) · CMH Columbus (About 2 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sugarcreek: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: SR 39 runs through the village and I-77 is the main link from the north and south. The centre itself is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end, and the Swiss Valley Trolley covers the village and Amish countryside on a horse-drawn loop. There is no useful local bus network for visitors.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
SR 39 east, about 20 min by car
Closest town with a full bar and restaurant strip.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-77 south, about 45 min by car
Glass and pottery stops; pairs well with a half-day in Sugarcreek.
Door to door: About 2 h
I-77 south then SR 32/33, about 1 h 45 min by car
Better as an overnight than a return day trip.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
I-77 south then I-70 east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Y-bridge and pottery museums; a full day out.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
I-77 south then SR 7/32, about 2 h 15 min by car
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Door to door: About 1.75 h
I-77 south then SR 800, about 1 h 30 min by car
Small-town stop; combine with something else on the route.
Door to door: About 2.25 h
SR 39 west then SR 93 south, about 2 h by car
Long drive for a day; plan it as part of a southern Ohio loop.
Door to door: About 2.25 h
I-77 east then SR 7 north, about 2 h by car
Ohio River town; not a day trip from here.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street / village centre
Walk to the museum, shops and Bags Sports Pub; Edelweiss Inn sits on East Main.
Old Route 39 NE (north edge)
Motel and inn cluster with parking; Dutch Valley Restaurant is on the same road.
Dover Road NW / NE
Highway-side beds a short drive from the centre; best if you arrive late by car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–190 excl. bed
- High
- $190+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Country B&B room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Alpine Hills Museum donation2 × US$5 · No admission fee; donations requested | US$10 |
| Swiss Valley Trolley ride2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$237 per person per day, bed included | US$473 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Home-style Amish plate (Dutch Valley Restaurant) | $12–20 |
| Beer at Bags Sports Pub | $5–8 |
| Cheese from a local factory | $6–15 per block |
| Museum entry (Alpine Hills) | No fee; donation requested |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many Amish-run shops and stands close on Sundays and do not follow daylight saving time, so opening hours can shift by an hour in summer.
- Bars are few; for a proper bar evening most people drive to New Philadelphia or Dover.
- Country roads have slow-moving buggies and bicycles: pass only when you can see clear road.
- Some businesses are cash-first; carry small bills even if cards are accepted in the bigger shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Sugarcreek; consulates and embassies are in Washington, DC, New York or Chicago. US visitors: 911 for anything urgent.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Drive CAK → Sugarcreek: about 1 h via I-77 and SR 39
- Drive Cleveland → Sugarcreek: about 1 h 45 min
- Swiss Valley Trolley ride: about $10, May–Oct, Thu–Sat 10:00–16:00about $10, May–Oct, Thu–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the Alpine Hills Museum? — Where is the museum?
- How much does this cost? — How much is it?
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- Are you open on Sunday? — Is it open on Sunday?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Amish-run shops often close Sundays and may not follow daylight saving time — hours can shift by an hour in summer.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sugarcreek. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some sights closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: drive times field-checked, late-arrival parking, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street museum and shops, Old Route 39 motel strip, Dover Road beds.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Alpine Hills Museum, John S. Yoder Home, Swiss Valley Trolley) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.