Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Sauder Village in Archbold
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Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio, US
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Phone: +1 419-446-2541
Site: http://www.saudervillage.org/
Site: http://www.saudervillage.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
It was hard to see stuff to to many people there couldnt enjoy some off there stuff but hope come back god bless ty From Michigan
What a pleasure. If you have time you should most definitely stop by and take in the sights. Make sure to look for the Speak Easy....
Hardly anyone there on a bitter cold Saturday, Pie Day. Delicious food, super great helpful staff. They were very warm and had awesome information to share. Very welcoming even in the middle of winter. Homespun atmosphere! Cant wait to go back!♥️⛄❄️☕🎉♥️
We liked it a lot better than we thought we would. Lots of antique & historical stuff to do, see and buy if we wanted to. Loved the womens movement march!
A beautiful living history village where we had an excellent family time. There are costumed guided tours around historic homes and artifacts from the 1800s.
Great experience of a step back in time. Every employee we came in contact was exceptional. I was with my grandchildren and the staff treated them with respect and kindness. Highly recommend a visit to place to for everyone.
1000 school kids there, tough to see any displays. Wait half an hour to ride the train and they closed it just as we got to the front of the line. Nothing posted, they needed lunch. Museum was fantastic.
A classic place the can be a 2 day event if you listen and learn. Wonderful staff and volunteers. As a person who has gone since childhood, it is always growing and new.
We LOVE Sauder Village! There is so much to see and learn. Usually it is a pretty hands-on learning experience too, but due to Covid, it is less so right now. Hopefully things can go back to normal some day. It was still a WONDERFUL place to take the kids and enjoy a day together learning about the past and appreciating what we have now. ❤️ Highly recommend! You can pack a lunch or eat at one of the several delicious food options there.
It was a really good time. Everyone was friendly. Great place to take your family to show them how far we have come.
Great experience for the whole family. Historical Village is just awesome as well as the gift shops and bakery and restaurant.
We just visited here for the first time for my sons field trip, but it wont be our last visit. There was so much to see and do, we didnt have time to experience the half of it. Everything is so well taken care of, and theres so much to learn. If you have the chance, make sure you leave plenty of time to visit the pottery barn, it was definitely the highlight of our day. ☺
What a great place to take your family. They have very educated staff that both perform work as done in their time period and provide extensive information. They are able to answer most if not all your questions.So many activities for kids of all ages. Play cricket, sing songs at church, write with ink and feathers, play in cabins, paint rocks, milk a simulated cow, observe the animals, and be volunteers.Everything the staff make is available for sale. So many stations to visit (44ish) to learn and see how things were done back in the day.If you listen to the staff and take your time you can easily spend 5 hours there.There are shops with ice cream, snacks, coffee etc.There is also a restaurant available with a decent buffet.
This is an incredible place that show a lot of early American history and life from early settlers up to the 1920s. There is a ton of stuff to see and do throughout the entire village experience. There is even a train ride and buggy ride.I strongly encourge people of all ages to check it out. If the village isnt your thing, you can still book a vacation package at the Sauder Village Heritage Inn and enjoy a nice, relaxing time by the pool and/or hot tub. The Inn itself is an amazing place that is worth seeing.The pricing for entry to the Village is very reasonable, and most of the crafted items are for sale. From pottery to glassworks to candy and soap in the general store. Even if you dont buy a single item, the memories will last a lifetime.
My friend & I thoroughly enjoyed our day at Sauder Village. We stepped back into time three times while visiting the different areas of the village: Frontier, 1860s & 1920s. The actors who worked there were all very pleasant, knowledgeable & gracious answering all our questions. It is affordable & very clean. We got lost in the museum for over 2 hours because it is so comprehensive. We need to go back because one day just wasnt enough. Afterwards we ate dinner at The Barn (right there in Sauder Village). We totally enjoyed the buffet. The fried chicken, Sheppards pie & beef were our favorites. Its an easy drive from the Cleveland area. We liked it so much, weve been telling everyone about Sauder Village.
Been coming here since I was a kid. Brought my kids. Its a great place to view living history.
A beautiful day of historic pleasure. There are so many buildings to visit, we didnt get through it in the 3 hours we allotted. My 4-year-old was particularly fond of the animals and the train, but not engaged with the other activities at all. My 9-year-old was amazed by it all. My teenagers enjoyed it, too. Most of the guides were exceptionally friendly and eager to share a wealth of information about their space. Overall, an excellent day to spend in NW Ohio, and I look forward to returning when the little kids are bigger.
Loved the historical village and presentations for each of the places in the village. The presenters were knowledgeable and passionate about their specific area. Enjoyed watching the glass making workshop and the blacksmith, they are truly skilled artists. Great place for families, especially for younger children to learn about Ohio history. Also if visiting I highly recommend stopping by the cafe inside the village, loved the service and the chocolate was delicious.
Lots to do and nice clean grounds nice walking paths and displays great educational and hands on stuff too
The 1920s exhibit is awesome. Really recommend the speak easy experience. If your old enough.
Sauder village is a nice place to visit learn about local history from the last 150-200yrs. Just recently visited to check out the new 1920s main street. Very nice. All the costumed commentators are very interesting to listen to and are happy to answer any questions. Would highly recommend for those interested in learning about the history of northwest Ohio.
We visited because of the Smithsonian Maganize free museum day promotion. The atmosphere catered toward the younger audience (up to 12yrs), or those over 50. If you didnt bring a family, there is not much to keep your interest if the subject matter does not appeal to you.We had planned on spending six hours at the village, and were done in just under three. It is a nice tranquil place and the staff, volunteers and youth historians are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Some of the people you encountered acted out a part, and then broke character to answer questions...seemed a little off.Overall, a nice stroll to get your walking in for the day.
Lots of interesting historical information about life in the 1800s. Docents do a terrific job of demonstrating, explaining, and answering questions. Great for all ages.
Went on a field trip with my daughter here. Cute little town that has captured the good ole days..
Alot to see and learn about our past here. Highly recommend visiting here. 1 day is not enough.
We went for the Christmas experience so most buildings were closed except for what was the town experience. Having done several of these history based experiences in the past it was basically more of the same. They certainly have the money to showcase very nice things which is what they did. Im sure if you look around you can get the same experience for far less money, we have many times.
This is a very popular attraction that centers around the way of life around 100 or so years ago. Lots of old building from that period have been relocated here and they are staffed with people knowledgeable on their purpose (woodshop, tinsmith, blacksmith, freight depo, general store, basket maker, barrel maker.... etc.). Its a great way to spend the day, but the price of admission is a little steep at $17.00/person. Still worth it for the occasional visit. Great staff and an abundance of historical pieces and special events keep this on our list of places to visit around once a year. Enjoy!
Wonderful place to visit to get a feel for what life was like in the past and its right here in Northwest Ohio! Highly recommended!
This is a awesome place i loved it plus you can get some history
The staff are so knowledgeable! The new 1920s road with all the old cars and shops is amazing!I want to go back ASAP!
Had such a great experience!!
This is a great place to learn about pioneering skills important to the settlement of Northwest Ohio. See early craftsmanship skills used by those who settled this region along with period displays of preservation of actual homesteads, buildings & equipment from around the region. Family friendly !
Good food. Nice hotel. Good shopping. Great bakery. The village was great on a beautiful day
Great place to visit and be sure to stop and grab lunch or dinner at The Barn Restaurant. Also if you like sweets stop by their bakery the Doughbox for homemade goods to die for...
A nice place to spend a day learning about the history of the area. They have a great collection of old buildings and antiques, and the staff does a nice job of interpretation, which helps bring the buildings and artifacts to life. Artisans using old-time crafts also do a wonderful job of teaching about the way things used to be done.
We had a great day Sauder Village , we visited the Gift shops and soda shops, ice cream and a bakery.. By far the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen and air conditioned.. The museum interactive displays are very informative. It reminds me of Greenfield village . very well done. I will highly recommend Sauder Village.
Went here on a field trip with my friends son. Had a blast if history is your thing worth checking out for sure
Nice place for looking back in history to see what it looked like and how they lived.
Such a lovely day. It was so interesting and informative. The village is beautifully maintained, so much to see and enjoy. The new 1920 section is very interesting, with a working theater and ice cream shop. The Barn restaurant had a delicious buffet. Would highly recommend enjoying a step back in time.
This is a pioneer village that has something for the whole family. They even have an RV /camping park.
I havent been back in over 20 years and now came today with my husband, our children, and more of our close family and had a great time! We cant wait to come back when more of the 1920s mainstreet is finished!😁
Experience history by stepping into it! Interpretors share history and fun tidbits of each area. A must see when visiting NW Ohio!
Great place steeped in history, each stop has a person knowledgeable on not only the history of the buildings but also the items in each stop. The whole 1900 city scape is amazing, my favorite was the silent movie theater and both of my kids loved the time machine train.If youre looking for a place to stay, they have a beautiful hotel and if youre into camping, they have a great campground on site. Dont forget to stop in at the old barn restaurant (sorry I forget the name) and an awesome bakery. I wish we had more time there, downside is everything closes on Sunday.
Great history place only thing I would change is more places to eat and get refreshments
We camped with a group of vintage trailers just this weekend. Love this campground! Everything is organized, clean, and quiet. Staff couldnt be nicer! Bathrooms/showers exceptionally clean. I would like to see two more shade umbrellas to splash pad. Ice and wood can be purchased on honor system. The Village is outstanding!!! Loved everything about it! Informative, clean, creative, educational. The docents are very knowledgeable. Extra bonus was the vintage automobile show! Great display of cars/trucks/transportation. Family friendly!
Weve been here before so we enjoyed all the familiar shops and artisans. New to us was the 1920s street. Very realistic and interesting to see how things were 100 years ago. All the people were very knowledgeable and did a good job telling about the past.
Great place for family. Mostly wheelchair accessible but takes some work to get around. Restaurant was good.
Very interesting and educational tour. Fall is the perfect time of year to visit! Right around noon it gets a little disappointing with many of the buildings and the train etc shutting down for lunch break. Highly recommend a stop for a banana split at the 1920s Era ice cream parlor.
This amazing village offers an authentic peek into the amazing old-fashioned life. My favorite part was the old fashioned schoolhouse. Overall the village is amazing! It has an enormous museum, buggie rides, an incredible church, a team ride and lots of shops and crafting places you can visit.
Fantastic living history village. Super enthusiastic staff and really well done exhibits. We arrived at 1pm but it wasnt really enough time to see everything. Worth getting there a hit earlier especially if you have younger children.
Great campsites with ample space between sites. Very neat and clean!
I love Sauder Village, from there staff shops to everything there great experience for people traveling
A fascinating living history museum where you can see what life was like in the quaint village of Archbold over the past 150 years. Be sure and visit the Barn restaurant, as the buffet is unbelievably good. I highly recommend the breasted chicken, salad bar, and homemade salad dressing!
Really enjoyed our visit. Kiddos liked alot fo the farm experiences and the little train ride. We also stayed in the Sauder campground nice space between sites. Bathroom and Laundry very nice and clean. Splash pad the kiddos enjoyed but water could have been warmer was very cold.
My husband and I visited for the first time last week and really enjoyed it! The volunteers were so kind and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot while there, but also ate quite well! The Doughbox Bakery and Barn restaurant were amazing! Id definitely like to go back again someday!
What an incredible place. Saw it advertised at the rest stop and just had to go. The interpreters are the BEST! You can tell they love what they do. They make Sauder Village.. Exquisite displays.
We stayed a few hours longer than we planned, and we couldve stayed all day! Our family has been reading Laura Wilders series together, so it was neat to point out some examples of how she might have lived. There are so many fun activities and demonstrations, and I appreciated being able to buy food and snacks since we were on a lengthy road trip. I highly recommend visiting Sauder Village
Very fun and educational..loved new main street still working on opening ss they go
Our family had a wonderful time at Sauder Village. We were there for close to 5 hours and still didnt see everything there was to see! Fun and educational for the whole family and the food at the restaurant is amazing as well! We will definitely be returning in the future!
Ive gone several times on field trips in this year was the best by far.
Great place but has gone down some since the 80s/ early 90s. Wish it was as good as it was then. Train ride aint that great anymore and good luck getting lucky enough to get a buggy ride. Was there 4 hours and didnt see it once. Was there once before for about 4 hours and only seen it once. Prices of things are a little high too.
This is a great place to take a family. You can watch people shape metal, create yarn, weave carpets and other similar things. The staff is happy to share their knowledge and demonstrate the work product.
It was fun. At first when my wife said we were going, I was not that enthusiastic, but once there going into the old stores brought back fond memories of my grandfathers local store in north Toledo. Some of the display cases and items were just like his. The people there were very knowledgeable and kind. I was glad I went.
Always a treasure to visit! Cant wait for summer and to see what else comes to their downtown 1920s era street!
The staff does an excellent job bringing history to life! We learn something new every time!! The check in process was flawless too!! They had a separate line for members, so the lobby was not crowded with guests. Everyone was very compliant with masks and hand sanitizer too!!!
Wonderful time! Very informative!
Had such a fun time. Very interesting. Its a place where it really feels like stepping back in time and history coming to life. The people all dress in period clothes and are very knowledgeable about the time, the place, the people, their professions and their lives. Really enjoyed the yummy treats at the soda shop, and all the handmade gifts available to purchase. My friend Sophia who works there actually made the broom I got a picture of, just the way they would have been made back in the day. I cant wait to go back!
I cant remember the last time I had been here, probably not since I was a kid on a schools field trip. It was a fun little trip to go back to and explore the old and the new exhibits. I think its definitely better for kids and family outings but it was a neat stop to check out as an adult and remember childhood nostalgia.
Great place for Kids to learn History.
I love going to Sauder Village! They do a great job of enacting how things were done in olden days. Very peaceful! And cute shops!
Had a great time! Their new 1920s area is amazing. Our kids loved the animals and train ride and the actors are very knowledgeable!
A fun family destination. My son still talks about going back and I have fond memories of going when I was a child as well.
Great place for a family get together. The Barn restaurant has multiple offers to please all tastes. The village has a wide variety of activities...
Sauder village is great, we can bring the kids to see how things used to be. We all had a great time! Thanks. See you in the spring.
Had a wonderful experience! Started with delicious donuts from dough box ? Walked the original parte,then went to the 1920s area. Very impressive with the authenticity of every shop! The workers were very informative about each shop. Then ate dinner at the barn!! Best restaurant food I ate in along time!!. Dont change a thing?! Will be back next year!!
My 8 year old daughter considers herself an authority on historical villages and this is her absolute favorite for periods covered, engaging staff, grounds lay-out, and activities for the whole family. I like it, too. 😉
A great place to take the family and learn about the history of Ohio. Mr. Sauder collected homes, & community buildings to allow visitors to step back in time.
Had a wonderful Mothers Day meal and got to experience Sauder Village for free thank you
Quaint place to learn history and appreciate dedicated craftsman. Family friendly and awesome demonstrators. The train is especially fun for young and old. Everyone in the family can find something to enjoy during their time walking thru the stages of living history. Very clean and staff is very helpful as well as friendly.
Wonderful broom making class with Nancy.
Lots to see and learn! Went to see the newest, the 1920 Village. Like stepping back in time. Dinner at the Barn, the buffet was awesome.
Love this place a lot of fun.
Impossible to tell you all about this place...a living history village that is simply spectacular! So much too see/do, and the reenactors are excellent! My favorite was the 1920s Street - just..WOW! You WILL need ALL day for this, so plan accordingly, and it IS handicap accessible! Go have fun!
This place was okay with historical authenticity, but some of the buildings werent handicap accessible. Also major parts of the village were closed. It definitely wasnt worth the 18 dollar admission price. Also, the village is so spread out! Prepare to absolutely get your 20,000 steps in!
This is a very enjoyable place. All personnel are extremely friendly and happy to answer questions. We had a beautiful day weather-wise. Not all of the exhibits were open so well have to go back. Interesting and educational for all ages.
This place is great for all ages. if youre looking for something to do and want to learn a little bit of history about what it was like to live back over a hundred years ago this is a great place to experience that. From basket weaving to pottery they have live demonstration throughout the entire village. The train ride is fun it gives you a chance to see the entire village. Then I must not forget check out the doughbox bakery they have some pretty tasty treats and also a coffee shop. If youre hungry and looking for a meal check out The Barn restaurant, they run specials every day and when we were there ribs were the special and I must say they were some of the best tasting ribs Ive ever had. So if youre ever in northwest Ohio and looking for something to do definitely check this place out.
Sauder Village is awesome! We have stayed at the hotel many times and love it. Friendly staff, very clean. The village is always enjoyable and of course, THE QUILT SHOW!! Loved it!
Great place to learn some history...! Bring your children and see some of the past.
Sauder Village is a hidden jewel in North West Ohio. Be sure to check out their recreated 1920s town. The Broken Barrel speak easy hidden in the candy store is fantastic.
Fun place to spend the day! Lots of stuff to see and do.
Absolutely love this place. Took my mom there. She started to get tired so we didnt get to see everything. I will be back very soon to see everything I missed
Well worth the time and effort to check it out!
This is our fourth year visiting and it just keeps getting better each time. We have five children ages baby to 10 years of age and we all absolutely LOVE it! Such a wholesome and safe educational environment. Staff member Ryan did a fabulous job answering all of our questions about the farm animals. The two member horse and buggy team were phenomenal and did a great job explaining everything about horses and their gear. The garden shed is such a delight and so many interesting things to see and learn about. The kids learn so much and so do their parents! We drive almost 2 hours and it is so worth it. We have a family membership and feel it is definitely worth every penny. The Grime house and property is our favorite!
I suppose I heard too much hype about this place before visiting. Its a nice little day trip though and it really has some skilled crafts people.
I was a volunteer for my granddaughters 4th grade class. We had 5 including me with our group. We went to so many different quaint little shops there and the kids bought a couple of things that were very nice. They had an old fashioned ice cream store and an Old Fashioned General Store. We would need a few more hours to see everything that we would like to see. This was a great experience!
So much fun and so many things to do. Had a groupon and 4 adults and 3 kids went for $30. The workers make everything very fun and interesting. My 3 year old had a blast shelling beans and mashing up corn. They have a super cute kids play house that my daughter didnt want to leave. So much fun for the entire family.
The details of days gone by were interesting to hear. Worth the price of admission. Only drawback was not seeing any animals except 2 horses grazing in the grass.
Great place to spend the day.
Great day
Is nice but they got selfish due to covid. Every item could not have due to covid.Almost no breakfast. Tiny ugly homemade cookies in saran. Uh thats breakfast? NO discount. They used to have a full buffet breakfast for the same price.
This place is great. My kids loved it! There is a wide variety of jobs being done (pottery, blacksmith, tinsmith, broom making, print shop, weaving, spinning, ice cream shop, quilters, museum, traders post, farm, etc). I found the staff knowledgeable about their topics. There is less hands on stuff than other comparable places but its still fun for everyone.
Very clean and maintained campground. Has stuff for kids but is definitely not wild and crazy.Historical sauder village is amazing if you are into history of any kind.Yellow jackets like crazy.
Great place! Interesting and informational
Amazing as always! The Naturalization Ceremony was beautiful. Very thankful for the experience.
Have an appreciation for the history & items Erie Sauder sought to share with us. When I became interested in quilting & discovered the annual show, I discovered the wonderful quilt shop! Always a treat.
Great lesson in history in an authentic setting. Good for families with children of various ages.The buffet is so delicious, and very reasonably priced. Lots of walking, but a lot of seating strategically placed. The covered bridge is a delight.
Great place for a field trip!
All the volunteers were very willing to discuss/explain their respective crafts. My kids thoroughly enjoyed watching them work, and loved having all their questions answered. A great experience - well definitely be back.
Living History for all to enjoy. Was with 3 generations, 8-77, and everyone enjoyed it and cant wait to go back in the spring. Many new things happening so more reasons to revisit. Favorites were the train ride (even in wheelchair), the animals, buggy ride and the barber shop.
We had a wonderful morning at Sauder Village. We came with 3 young children (2, 3 & 5 years). Thank you for making us feel safe during Covid. Families social distanced, the train was wiped down between riders & an empty seat spaced families apart. Our children loved the train and animals the most.Thank you very much.
I absolutely love the 1920s addition! I stayed at the awesome hotel and loved the pool. During this pandemic, I am glad they used precautions to keep it safe, while still keeping the same fun. I have stayed at the Campgrounds too, which has a nice park and splashpad for the kids, and everything about the park was great. While you can stay at the beautuful inn or campgrounds, it has a restored town full of buildings ect. of things from different time periods you can visit. The village is great fun to explore for those who like history. Plus, did I mention it has a pool in the hotel? You can make reservations for times to use the pool(because of the virus).
This is the fourth year we have visited the village. We always take advantage of the Country Getaway pkg which includes a stay at the inn, entrance to village, additional coupons to use throughout the village. We always getthe king size accessible room whichis spacious. It overlooked a beautiful courtyard. Very relaxing place to sit.The only problem is the location of controls in tub which is not easy to reach for someone in scooter and unable to stand. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was varied and good tasting. It is a great getaway for couples or family.
It was the worst $49 we spent. We realize that Covid is going on but buildings were closed. Staff was rude. We went because it was Apple week. No apples anywhere. You would think they would have an abundance of apple fritters, all sold out. It was very disappointing, I would not recommend and I won’t go back again.
Very nice place. Feels like a living museum. Each place has someone their to explain the historic significance. Horse and buggy ride was fun. Train was mostly fun but we were right below a speaker and it was loud enough that I had a headache from it by the time it was over. Very laid back place to spend a day.
We visited on a hot July Friday this year (2020). Sauder Village is a very well-done trip thru American history. I completely enjoyed the learning opportunity afforded by our walk thru, from early native American history to the 1920s. The staff, in period costume, were knowledgeable and friendly. Time here is time well-spent. Thank you!
Absolutely loved it! Drive 2.5 hours from home in Michigan and sure glad we did! Great for kids and adults alike. Cant wait to come back next year and see the finished 1920s village.
The Xmas in the 20s event was a good time. This was my first time visiting Sauder Village and was impressed with the experience. The staff was knowledgeable and polite. The services were sufficient for an evening event.
Pulled pork and mac n cheese was the special that day. Delicious 😋 so much food had dinner for next day. Great personal service! Clean definite 6foot social distancing
I went for a special Christmas of the 1920s in the newest addition to Sauders Village. It was well put together with narrators at each shop/business along a 1920s Main St. Very entertaining and informative. I just wish there would of been the caroling that was promised in the event description
Great place to check out! The historic buildings are very interesting. The kids loved the train ride and all the baby animals. The 1920s main street theyre constructing is really going to be something!
Wow - the bakery there is exceptional. It’s like going back in time to a time bakers actually loved baking. It’s a treat. Friendly too. I love their cream pie and rhubarb filled pies. Don’t get those anywhere else. Thanks.
We were traveling across the country in our RV and just happened to stumble onto this place. We stayed in their campground for 3 days. The campground was lovely. They had a nice walking trail and a fish pond. They had tent sites, electric sites, and full hookups. The shower house was the cleanest Ive seen, and it was designed in a thoughtful manner. There was a splash pad for kids, a basketball hoop, a cornhole set up, a playground, etc. We even had access to the hotels indoor pool and hot tub.The first morning we went to their bakery and bought some delicious cinnamon rolls. We also bought admission to their historical village. What an amazing place! We spent 4 hours there, but could easily have spent an entire day! And they are adding to it!We had also noticed lots of people going into the Barn Restaurant everyday. We decided to try it. We had their lunch buffet and while the choices were somewhat limited, the food was amazing!There is also a huge Founders hall for events, and a large furniture store which is the original Sauder business.This is a must stop place. It can also be a destination on its own. We loved it!
Not only is the village great, and a fun step back in time, but the restaurant and outlet are great to visit!
The Heritage Inn was very nice. Large, comfortable room on 1st floor had private porch with chairs; good breakfast; large lobby & gathering areas with comfortable seating for groups, nice indoor pool and hot tub. Dinner at the Barn Restaurant was good. Enjoyed the historical village with knowledgeable docents and craftsmen explaining the various structures and professions.We visited the Village on Sunday when its only open from noon - 4. (Open Tues. through Saturday 10-4) Several artists/craftsmen houses/stores were not open: tinsmith, blacksmith,bakery, others?. The cafe in the visitor center was closed, so the only food available was in the ice cream shop (hot dogs), and the chocolate/coffee shop. The Barn Restaurant is only open for lunch Sundays. We did find a Moms Diner in Archbold open Sunday night (very good sandwiches and fries), but most (all?) other eateries were closed.I would go again, especially for one of their festivals, but probably not on Sunday. This seems like a great place to take kids for an interesting and educational visit.
Really cool. Went with my daughters class for a field trip and stayed extra after the bus went back so we could see more. Very informative and everyone there seems to actually enjoy teaching people about the different ways of life back in the settling days.
A trip back into history. See how butter was churned, how ice cream was made, how glass was blown, and all before any modern technology. A fun and interactive experience with a cozy atmosphere and committed staff. We were there during the Fourth of July and watched a naturalization ceremony for over 50 people, which they do every year. A must see.
Such an enjoyable experience!! I have always loved the history of how we lived back in those early days.
Very informative, fun for the kids
The artist were there to demonstrate their crafts and took time to answer questipns. So friendly . Ramps to get into the buildings. Took my 99 year old mother in a wheelchair. Absolutely fabulous day. Restaurant super. Bathroom easy to get in and out of. Handicap features everywhere.
Many things to see,craftsmen,pioneer days,1920s
Cool throwback in time. Great masters of the old trades and artistry. We definitely take things for granted in this day and age.
This is a lovely place. I love history, and to see all the living history/ways they accomplished daily tasks is fascinating to me. It is very well worth the visit. The Barn is a spectacular place for dining....with a wonderful buffet, salad bar, and an array of choices from a menu that can be served directly to you by servers who are kind and gentle people. And the wood and architecture of The Barn is complete with the wood used in the original structure. Im a ban lover!...and so you MUST visit here on any trip to Archbold, or simply to make a visit to see it as a sole destinationl
We stayed at the campground which is very nice and clean we had a better stay this year then we did last year. Except the second morning they were out mowing and proceeded to mow the two campsite we were on. with the kids running around playing and I was out side cooking breakfast the mowed right up to the tent and camper and around the table I had the stove on with breakfast. They village is very neat wish it was more interactive and the stuff is very pricey. The barn restaurant Food was not that great we got the Buffet you got chicken, ham, mashed potatoes and salad to choose from cost us $94 for 2 adults and 6 kids ( 14, 7, 6, 5, 2 and 1). We purchased a membership that online was priced at $80 but we were charged $90. The splash pad and pool were nice.
Interesting place, just wish more of the buildings were open and staffed with actual craftsmen. We visited on a Sunday, but thats no excuse for closed buildings and staff that could not perform the actual crafts that the particular building was used for. We paid full price for admission and feel that we should get the full experience that weekday visitors get.
We really enjoy taking trips to Sauder Village. Its such a breath of fresh air to visit and reflect back on how things used to be. Its a great family spot with a lot of information throughout your day!
Spent the day here with my 4 yr old grandson. We really enjoyed the horse and buggy ride and the train ride. Dont miss the little homesteaders area its amazing. Be warned, the little ones wont want to leave. Thanks for a fun time.
Great historical village to witness how people lived in various time periods. Also a nice museum on site with a decent amount of items from decades of old. A couple places to eat and train to ride across the village. I cant wait to go back after the construction of the new area is completed. Woohoo!!
I wish we could have spent more time here. I loved how you travelled through time as you visit each area. The character actors were entertaining and informative. I loved the train ride. This is a great spot for families.
Ive heard of Sauder Village for years but never went. What a great experience and walk through the past! We took our 6 year old Granddaughter and we all learned things. She was never bored. Priced very approximately and you will not break the bank. It is a destination but worth the trip!
It is a great learning experience and lots of kids love it!
Checked out the store. Lots of products for children and little souvenirs.
After all of the years living in NW Ohio this was my first visit. It was a great time and we will most definitely be going back.
Love the quilt sjop. But the food was a little disappointing this time. So next time Ill skip the meals. Just stick with quilting.
My girls loved it & my husband & I enjoyed ourselves, too. Plenty of interactive displays & loads of history.
Went to the bakery and a jaded employee ruined the first stop in our vacay. 1 star for the bakery employee, 4 stars for the village and upkeep. Avg 3 stars.
Been going here for 25 years, love this beautiful place.
Pretty good time. Interesting...only down side was waiting for your turn to go in each building...only one family at a time which is great keeping us safe..a bonus! Great family time.
The volunteers educational information is what brings to life these well kept Gems of our resent past. My favorite is the newly renovated Museum. I cant wait for Spring when they reopen, as they close during Ohio Winters. Please add this to your must visit sight, bring your lunch or enjoy their cozy restaurants
Really neat place. Well done. Very interesting museum village. While you are there go eat in the barn. It usually has a buffet dinner. But you can order from the menu too. Really good place to eat.
Took my niece and nephews here what a fun time to show them what it was like back in the day
Absolutely interesting and informative about how the early Americans made and produced items. Brooms, glass, barbershop, doctors office and a train station with information about the large wreck not far from there. Many other shops. Was a great day and will go back.
Great place for all ages to learn local history from the 1800 settlers, to there new 1920 Main Street.Stay in there Hotel or Campground. Eat at the Barn Restaurant.
Nice getaway for a day to relax. Dont forget to come hungry for the excellent buffet. They also sell baked goods but you need to get there early because they sell out fast.
One of the better living history sites weve been to. Staff is knowledgeable and lots to do. Make sure you wear good walking shoes. Eat there and be happy. You could have had to make your own butter as in days of yore!
A great place to step way back in time. Each individual building has workers in period clothing demonstrating how things were made in the past. Nice for a leisurely stroll with educational benefits for all
Weve come here many times since we were kids on field trips. Its always fun and something different than typical outings. Theres a lot of historic areas and activities and animals. Great for younger kids.
Sauder Village is an amazing experience! So much fun for the whole family!! Dont miss the world renowned artisans (glass blower, ceramics, blacksmith, tinsmith, etc.), train ride, farm animals, general store, ice cream parlor (wow its great!), The Barn Restaurant, historic museum and more!Plus they have special events, a hotel and camp ground. LOVE IT!!
First timers here. Can’t say anything bad!! We had a great time (even in the 95 degree weather) we definitely will be back when it’s a little cooler to fully enjoy it!
Too much to see in one day. Every sense was used. Sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. They are constructing a new area that is all in the 1920s era. Worth every penny of the admission fee.
Great family Getaway! Stayed at the hotel on-site and then spent the day letting loose and having fun.
I enjoyed my walk through this living history village. My favorite part was the building that includes the history and items from the Sauder Furniture Company. Something was still lacking for me, so no 5th star, but maybe when the early 1900s village is finished.
What a blast we had at the village today!! Very educational and delightful! It made me want to learn how to make a broom and churn butter. My son decided he would like to learn to make a wooden bucket - become a Cooper. What a fanatic idea!! Sauder is really figuring out how to help people enjoy their history lessons!
Good place to visit but it is really not a whole day experience as you can get through everything in a couple of hours. It may be different once they finish their 1920s exhibits.
Village is closed for the season. Quilting Class with Deb was a wonderful experience. Everyone in the quilt shop was very accommodating. I would highly recommend the class and shopping to anyone. The Barn Restaurant had tasty food as always.
I always liked just going for the shopping at the General store and the Quilt shop. Sadly, now you have to pay the entrance fee to the village just to be able to shop. Dont want to wander the village, just want to shop. Wont be back.
Our family had been here 40+ years ago and couldnt believe all the additions. Very nice.
First time going through the 1920s addition. As always, Sauder Village did not disappoint us. We had an amazing time!
Ive been going to Sauder Village every year or so since I was a kid. Its a great example of living history presented without bias.I do miss the full museum tour and the gunsmith, but, for whatever reason, the blacksmith, wood shop, glass shop, etc. are all just as entertaining for me as an adult as they were as a kid.
Wonderful day. The staff were all knowledgeable and eager to talk about the crafts and skills on display. Allow plenty of time, and wear good walking shoes, theres a lot to see.
Our Girl Scout troop spent a day at Sauder Village and everyone had a great time. Between the knowledgeable and polite docents, the live animals and the tasty food - a great time was had by all and were looking forward to a return trip to see more.
Like taking a step back in time! If planning to ride the train, horse drawn carriages, or shop at the gift shops, try to do so earlier in your visit. The lines can become unfavourable as closing time nears. Would definitely visit again... Things to do for all age levels!
Interested in American History...come to Sauder Village where histpry has been preserved to be enjoyed, to learn, and to grow from it...the collection is vast, barns, school house, livery, chicken coops, church, log home, a train station, jewelry store...and a lot moreAnd a cute train takes you around - it takes at least half a day to check this out in detail
We visited the village for a company trip and we LOVED IT! We spent quite a while listening to the Tinsmith explaining his craft as well as the Glass Blower and Potter. It was an amazing trip!
Been going here for years with my family. Its quiet and tranquil here. But theres quite a lot to do, and plenty of entertainment for the kids. Prices are reasonable, and the staff is amazing. Always warm and friendly
This is an interesting place. Interpreters in the historic buildings are very knowledgable. The focus is on pre-industrial and early industrial era life and crafts. The buildings are very close together, which makes the walking less demanding. There is a strong connection between the buildings and the local area. The Native American and early settler exhibits are especially good.
Always a wonderful place to visit. Now that it has been added to it does take the whole day to see.
Really enjoyed antique car show,really nice village,had fun on the train ride,and the new downtown area was really neat.
I try to visit Sauder Village at least once a year. It is constantly changing for the better. There is something here for everyone. Step back into time to the old farming and Indian villages. There is a horse and carriage ride, an old General Store, the broom shop, two old churches, the glass blower, a quilt shop, and much much more. If you havent been here, I highly recommend it. Priced reasonably but tickets are always available on Groupon.
Kids loved it and had a blast! Only downfall is Sundays they have less volunteers at times, we will just plan on going back on a different day of the week. My family just loved this
Great service with a smile an amazing Meatloaf.
What a great place. Took me back to my childhood when I visited last. Well be coming back more often now for sure. Me and my fiance are members of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and I think we found a second place that meets our levels of historical excellence and we will be donating to Sauders as well.
Enjoyed all the craftsmen exhibits tin smith,basketweaving, barrel making, broom making. The farm and animal area had a lot to be desired, could ha e been alot better considering the cost of admission. The food at the Barn restaurant was great.
Had a wonderful time today. This was our first time visiting Sauder Village. We will be back next weekend to camp at the campground, that way we will be able to enjoy the village and all it has to offer.
Sauder Village is a great place to take the kids and it alsoa fun and educational for everyone. The grounds were well maintained and clean and the people that were in costume were friendly and well versed in the history and the way that things were done in the 1800s . Will look forward to coming back soon.
Beautiful place to take family and kids especially. The staff was friendly and answered any questions we had. Their knowledge on facts and historic events was impressive. I will visit again.
Its been about 7 years since we last visited. There have been several additions that make this an even better value. I was disappointed that a few of the buildings we wanted to visit were closed, but the newer areas made up for it.
Personnel both helpful and knowledgeable. Lovely lady at entrance to historic district ( Melissa?) as outstanding.
The more I see, the more I fall in love with this little gem out here. We are staying at the Heritage Inn for a wedding, with the reception at the Founders Hall. I cant wait to visit their bakery, the Doughbox.
This place is absolutely beautiful and amazing. Not one complaint! Its good for a couples trip, a family trip or a day trip! They are building on to it and I cant wait to see what all it entails!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Sauder Village 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-24I can t say enough how awesome this campground is... everything is within walking distance. We were right across from the splash pad which my kids loved. The campground is quite with plenty to do. The sites are are large and the new section is all full hookup. The village was alot bigger than we thought and it pleasantly surprised us. We will most definitely will be coming back here again
Review №2
2021-10-15Very nice step back in time! Loved the way the information and history was presented. Beautiful up keep of the old, original buildings and their history.Visitor Friendly Gift Shop! Prices were extremely reasonable!
Review №3
2021-11-28Were sitting in the Pharmacy and Soda Fountain right now sharing a hot cocoa. It was snowing earlier but its just freezing rain now. This was really good tonight. We took a free horse drawn trolley ride which was a better choice versus the very cold metal seats of the train. This was an excellent trip tonight. We will be back , just in warmer weather. Great for the whole family. They even have wheelchairs you can borrow as well as golf carts bringing people down to the 1920s Main St we are right now.
Review №4
2022-05-06My husband and I came when we were in 4th grade and this year we were able to attend with our 4th grader. It was so fun to relive memories with him and to see how things have stayed the same but also changed just ever so slightly!
Review №5
2022-05-31Had a great time. Lots to see and do. Actually learned a few things. Restaurant had delicious food at a reasonable price.
Review №6
2022-04-20Historical Sauder Village located in Archbold Ohio takes you back to the time Northwestern Ohio was settled. There are many time period displays with folks on hand to demonstrate and answer questions about the area’s origins along with the skills required to live in the 1800’s. The mill in the photograph is functional and provides product for sale and use in the village.If you’d like an overnight trip, there’s an inn along with restaurant and delicious bakery nearby.
Review №7
2021-08-19My first time there. It was wonderful! A new 1920s town with a free train ride. Farm animals. Glass blowing, broom making, pottery, weaving and soo much more. And this week a rug hooking exhibit.
Review №8
2022-05-23School trip and everyone had a blast. It was sprinkling and a little cold but there were so many things to see and do they all wanted to stay longer.
Review №9
2021-08-26My family and I really enjoyed our visit here. Very educational while also very entertaining and engaging. My boys loved the train.Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who brought history to life.
Review №10
2021-07-02My son and I stopped here on a whim. We ate at the restaurant and toured the Village. About 10 minutes into the Village, it started to pour. Continued for the next 2 hours. It was somewhat of a blessing as we had more 1 on 1 time with the actors/employees at each house/building learning all we could. We ended up getting a membership and cant wait to return with the rest of my family.