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Discover why this small Ohio village - home to one of the world's largest Amish settlements - is worth more than a passing glance.

If you've never heard of Middlefield, Ohio, you're missing one of the Midwest's most quietly remarkable communities. Tucked into the rolling hills of Geauga County (zip code 44062), Middlefield is where tradition meets tenacity - and where the smell of fresh Swiss cheese drifts past horse-drawn buggies on a Tuesday afternoon.

What Makes Middlefield Unique?

Middlefield is home to one of the largest Amish settlements in the world. That identity shapes everything - from hand-built structures to the community's deep respect for quality materials and honest work.

Top Things to Do

Middlefield Cheese House - Famous for world-class Swiss cheese and a regional institution worth visiting.

Rothenbühler Cheesemakers - Another local dairy staple showcasing Geauga County's agricultural excellence.

Headwaters Park and Swine Creek Reservation - Miles of hiking trails through stunning Northeast Ohio landscape, managed by the Geauga County Park District.

Geauga County Maple Festival - A beloved annual tradition celebrating the region's sugar maple trees and the people who tap them.

Living Here: What to Know

Middlefield's Great Lakes climate means heavy lake-effect snow, high winds, and humid summers. Locals know that property maintenance is not optional - it's essential. That's why skilled local craftsmanship is so deeply valued here.

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Amtrak’s Lake Shore in 2003

I’ve been reviewing 40 years worth of Amtrak photos for an article I’m writing for a German magazine. In the mix of old chromes was this 2003 view of the eastward Lake Shore Limited east of milepost 129 between Chester and Middlefield, Massachusetts on CSX’s old Boston & Albany mainline. Relatively few of Amtrak’s P42 Genesis diesels were painted in the short-lived Northeast Direct livery,…