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Indiana’s Cool North has instagrammable places inviting you to visit this fall! Be sure to share your instagram shot at #IndianasCoolNorth.

It’s a great idea to call an attraction, restaurant and shop to make sure they’re open before visiting.

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View atop the Indiana Dunes

⇒ minutes to Indiana Dunes National Park

1. The Indiana Dunes are found along the coast of the fifth largest freshwater lake in the world. Known by many for it’s beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes area is also home to some of the world’s largest lakeshore dunes, providing opportunities to take in stunning views from the top of a sand dune.

For information on nearby lodging. and Dunes Deals. Request a destination guide of the Indiana Dunes

19 Minutes to Michigan City
58 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
78 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Chicago Skyline Sunset at Indiana Dunes State Park

⇐ minutes to Indiana Dunes ⇒ 10 minutes to Century of Progress Homes at Indiana Dunes National Park

2. The Indiana Dunes State Park offers spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline at sunset. The park also allows you to unplug from everyday stress and connect to nature with over 70 miles of hike-able trails with glorious fall colors and over 350 species of migratory birds.

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19 Minutes to Michigan City
57 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
78 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Century of Progress Homes at Indiana Dunes National Park

⇐ 10 minutes to Indiana Dunes State Park ⇒ 18 minutes to Washington Park

3. Five historic houses, originally displayed in the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, are now located in the Indiana Dunes National Park. Tour the Florida Tropical House, as well as the Cypress Log, Armco-Ferro, Wieboldt-Rostone houses, and the yet-to-be-restored House of Tomorrow. The two-hour ranger-guided tours begin and end at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.

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17 Minutes to Michigan City
62 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
83 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Washington Park

⇐ 18 minutes to Century of Progress Homes ⇒ 26 minutes to Garwood Orchards

4. Washington Park, with it’s iconic lighthouse, is a favorite instagram spot, no matter the season. But the fall sunsets and the fall foliage makes it even more spectacular!

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18 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
48 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
71 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Garwood Orchards

⇐ 26 minutes to Washington Park ⇒ 12 minutes to Pine Lake

5. At Garwood Orchards you’ll enjoy amazing (and affordable) country fall fun at its finest surrounded by beautiful foliage. The foliage, the apples, the wagon, the horses, all make for those amazing instagram shots!

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26 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
46 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
70 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Pine Lake and Stone Lake

⇐ 12 minutes to Garwood Orchards ⇒ 35 minutes to University of Notre Dame

6. Are you ready for Livin’ the Lake Life? Then LaPorte is your place to go. Pine Lake and Stone Lake reflect the fall colors so magnificently in the clear waters. And as a bonus, there’s some serious fishing, where you can find perch, bass, bluegill, northern pike, and walleye.

For information on nearby lodging and Deals and Packages Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.

30 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
40 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame
64 Minutes to Elkhart County

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University of Notre Dame

⇐ 35 minutes to Pine Lake ⇒ 37 minutes to Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree

7. The tree-shaded campus of Notre Dame is beautiful any time of the year, but especially so when the leaves are changing colors. Guided Tours are suspended and campus buildings are restricted, but you can still admire the spires of the Notre Dame Basilica, and find reflection and beauty at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Quiet spots, sacred spots and iconic places make the University of Notre Dame a place for capturing those special instagram shots. It’s a great idea to call or check online to make sure there are no restrictions before taking a stroll on campus.

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59 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
50 Minutes to Michigan City
43 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree

⇐ 37 minutes to University of Notre Dame ⇒ 31 minutes to Bonneyville Mill

8. Visit Wakarusa, a quaint small town with century-old building and friendly shops. Gaze in wonder at Waterford Street’s brilliantly colored sugar maples en route to the towering Pumpkin Tree in the town square in October.

For information on nearby lodging and lodging packages and deals. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

73 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
64 Minutes to Michigan City
39 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame

There’s still more fall family fun activities to be experienced during these last weeks of October!

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Bonneyville Mill

⇐ 31 minutes to Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree ⇒ 8 minutes to Pumpkinvine Nature Trail (Middlebury)

9. The rustic Bonneyville Mill is a step back in time and a step into a favorite instagram spot in Elkhart County, and the fall colors add to the majestic scene. The grist mill has been in operation for more than 150 years, and you hear the story of the mill’s history from the friendly miller, as huge millstones rumble.

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78 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
70 Minutes to Michigan City
34 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame

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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

⇐ 8 minutes to Bonneyville Mill

10. Bike or hike under a canopy of trees blazing in crimson, gold, and orange. One of the most popular fall trails in the region is the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, traveling from Shipshewana to Goshen through Amish countryside, where you’re likely to see the fall harvest underway.

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82 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
73 Minutes to Michigan City
43 Minutes to South Bend / Notre Dame

Fall is a great time to take advantage of the bike trails in Northern Indiana.

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Arts and Entertainment

Theatre Shows & Concerts in Indiana’s Cool North

See individual theatres for schedule of shows and concerts.

Indiana's Cool North

Indiana's Cool North has a number of theatres. See the individual theatres for their show and concert schedules.

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Shopping

CHESTERTON’S EUROPEAN MARKET

Every Saturday from the beginning of May through the end of October

Broadway and Third St., next to Thomas Centennial Park

Our European Market provides a strong tradition of quality shopping, live entertainment, and a festive community experience.

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Community

GOSHEN FIRST FRIDAYS

The first Friday of every month

Downtown Goshen

Experience a themed celebration each month as the downtown is filled with live performances, shopping and dining specials, and family-friendly activities.

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