Indiana’s Cool North has getaways that are perfect anytime. Explore the outdoors safely and find close, affordable getaways that the whole family can enjoy. Every two weeks we will add another getaway theme. Scroll down to see what theme is right for you!
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City LaPorte, Elkhart County, Shipshewana
Indiana’s Cool North steps up to the flavor plate in the fall. Our restaurants, bakeries, and breweries have seasonal offerings that will make your taste buds thankful!
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City LaPorte, Notre Dame / South Bend, Elkhart County
Indiana’s Cool North has instagrammable places that are just waiting for you and your camera this fall. Fall colors are nearing their peak, so pack the family in the car and visit one of these places. Then be sure to share your instagram shot at #IndianasCoolNorth.
Places to explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Elkhart County, Notre Dame / South Bend, Michigan City LaPorte, Indiana Dunes
Indiana’s Cool North is in it’s prime during the fall months. Not only is the foliage gorgeous, there are also activities to fit everyone’s preference – from mountain biking or paddling, to picking apples or flowers. Come visit this fall and see for yourself!
Places to explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City, South Bend, Elkhart County
Hiking, biking, wandering, charter fishing, kayaking, camping, and enjoying beautiful gardens are all safe adventures that can be found in Indiana’s Cool North! See more details in the link below.
Places to Explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City, South Bend, Elkhart County
Looking for safe places to explore with your family this summer? Indiana’s Cool North has plenty of options. Whether you want to go out for ice cream, view a move at a drive-in theatre, wander through beautiful gardens, or plan a family getaway in a cabin, we can help fill your need to get out safely! See more details in the link below.
Places to Explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Shipshewana, Elkhart County, Michigan City, Indiana Dunes
Indiana’s Cool North has beautiful gardens with flowers and plants ….you can follow the Quilt Gardens on the Heritage Trail, or wander around botanic gardens to view a wide variety of native plants and trees. Perhaps you prefer gardens that produce vegetables, fruits, or plants; farm markets offer the bounty of produce in the region, including farms where you can pick your own fruit!
Places to Explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Elkhart County, Indiana Dunes, Michigan City LaPorte, Shipshewana
Indiana’s Cool North has an eclectic array of shopping experiences, from an outlet mall to charming downtowns and destination shops. Choose between antiques, boutiques, and specialties made-in-Indiana. There’s even weekly outdoor markets with much more to offer than just produce!
Places to explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City LaPorte, Notre Dame, Elkhart County
Indiana’s Cool North is filled with Makers and some of the coolest things are made in northern Indiana. Plan your next getaway around some of the innovative, creative, things made here! It’s a great place to live, work, and explore!
Places to Explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Indiana Dunes, Michigan City LaPorte, Elkhart County, Shipshewana
Northern Indiana has a number of cool places to getaway with your significant other. Whether it is just for a meal, or for an overnight, we hope it inspires you to get away! You can easily combine several ideas on this list for a magical getaway!
Place to Explore:
Key Areas to Explore:
Elkhart County, Notre Dame / South Bend, Michigan City LaPorte, Indiana Dunes
Northern Indiana has a wide variety of parks….. local parks, county or state parks, and even a national park. Go birding, canoe or kayak, take the family to a playground, hike trails or sand dunes, and explore gardens, wetlands or woodlands.
Here are top 10 parks to explore:
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