
Shopping in Daviess County yields both bargains and treasures.
Visitors delight in the cornucopia of specialty crafts and arts throughout the county and the many antique stores and Amish shops with one-of-a-kind fare. The Stitching Post in downtown Washington is a quilter’s paradise, selling specialty products to customers all over the globe. Entering The Old Tin Lantern, also in downtown Washington, is like walking back into another era with hard-to-find antiques on three floors.
Hand-built Amish furniture and meticulously sewn quilts can be found in several small shops throughout the county. A stunning variety of Amish goods can be found both at the Black Buggy General Store in Washington and at the Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery.
For the adventurous bidder, Dinky’s Auction Center offers a special treat on Friday evenings. Anything you can think of is likely being auctioned off on any given night including produce, homemade goods, farm machinery, livestock, hand tools—you name it. If bidding makes you hungry, plenty of homemade Daviess County fare and desserts are yours for the sampling.
Numerous major brand retail outlets, including a Wal-Mart Supercenter, are available for general shopping in Daviess County.