10 Ultimate Shopping Getaways

Shipshewana Shopping

⇒ 12 minutes to Das Dutchman Essenhaus

1.   A Shipshewana shopping excursion is an adventure!  Don’t miss the Davis Mercantile, Yoder’s Department Store, and the many shops downtown that are open year round. You will also want to amble along the Amish back roads watching for shingle shops, indicated by the signs (or shingles) that announce their wares.  If you visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday before September 30, you can also visit the Flea Market, to extend your adventure.

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• 98 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 91 Minutes to Michigan City
• 12 Minutes to Elkhart County

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Das Dutchman Essenhaus Village Shops

⇐ 12 minutes to Shipshewana Shopping ⇒ 16 minutes to Goshen

2.  Visit  Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury and browse seven unique Village Shops, each housed in an original Amish farm outbuilding.  You can browse the quilts, handbags, books, furniture,  and artworks.  Whenever you are ready to take a break, the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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• 81 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 71 Minutes to Michigan City
• 12 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Downtown Goshen

⇐ 16 minutes to Essenhaus Village Shops ⇒ 19 minutes to Gateway Mile

3.   Downtown Goshen is a shopper’s haven and a must-stop on your journey. It’s central location along the Heritage Trail makes it a magnet for creative young entrepreneurs. Filled with eclectic shops, specialty boutiques, cozy cafes and lively entertainment, Goshen is a city where innovation meets craftsmanship.

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• 84 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 72 Minutes to Michigan City
• 24 Minutes to Shipshewana

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The Gateway Mile

⇐ 19 minutes to Goshen ⇒ 54 minutes to LaPorte

3.  Downtown Elkhart’s Gateway Mile is a walkable mile filled with inviting locally owned shops, restaurants, gorgeous gardens, museums and more. Eat at a downtown bistro, The Vine or savor plated perfection at Artisan, a AAA Four Diamond and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner. Update your wardrobe with contemporary fashions at Stephenson’s, Bella’s Boutique or Twisted String. Enjoy a sweet treat of delicious homemade ice cream at the Vanilla Bean Creamery. There’s so much more to explore along the Gateway Mile.

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• 76 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 65 Minutes to Michigan City
• 32 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Downtown LaPorte

⇐ 54 minutes to Gateway Mile ⇒ 21 minutes to Michigan City Uptown Arts

5.   Downtown LaPorte offers classy antiques, boutiques, and specialty shops..  If you are hunting for vintage treasures, be sure to stop at the Coachman Antique Market.  Other stores to include in your shopping trip: The Uptown Shoppes, Thaddeus Cutler Art Gallery, Younique Boutique, Pink Sheep….and so much more.

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• 29 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 46 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 72 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Michigan City Uptown Arts District

⇐ 21 minutes to LaPorte ⇒ 7 minutes to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

6.    Michigan City is an edgy and artistic community, and their downtown, the Uptown Arts District, is buzzing with hip breweries, eateries, boutiques and galleries.  You will have a hard time deciding where to shop!   Should it be antiques and vintage goods at Hoity Toity or Patina Vintage Goods;  or the art galleries and specialty stores: Unsalted No Sharks, Static Age Record Store, Nest Number 4.  So much to choose from!

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• 22 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 70 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 83 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

⇐ 7 minutes to Michigan City Uptown Arts ⇒ 10 minutes to Schoolhouse Shops

7.  Nothing beats finding that perfect outfit or item when you’re on your shopping excursion, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities at  the Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, where the best brand names are available at unbelievable prices. From Adidas to Zumiez (and everything in between) you’ll love the shopping—and the savings—at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets.

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• 19 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 67 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 80 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Schoolhouse Shops

⇐ 23 minutes to Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets ⇒ 15 minutes to Valpo Shopping

8.  The Schoolhouse Shop and Antiques, a former 1886 Porter County Schoolhouse, offers an eclectic array of antiques and gifts near the Indiana Dunes, along with artisan food products, toys, and clothes. It’s a Dunes shopping destination.

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• 13 Minutes to Michigan City
• 66 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 90 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Chesterton Shopping

⇐ 10 minutes to Schoolhouse Shop ⇒ 20 minutes to Valparaiso

9.   Wander through the clothing and homeware shops, get lost in the aisles of the bookstore, or spend an afternoon exploring the antique mall. Enjoy Chesterton’s European Market on Saturdays or the Coffee Creek Farmers Market on Wednesdays from May to October.

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• 21 Minutes to Michigan City
• 65 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 91 Minutes to Shipshewana

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Downtown Valparaiso

⇐ 10 minutes to Valpo Shopping

10.  The streets of historic downtown Valparaiso are filled with unique gift shops, clothing stores, antique shops, and gourmet bakeries. Be sure to visit the Valparaiso Market for fresh local produce and handmade items from local artisans on Tuesdays and Saturdays from June to October.

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• 34 Minutes to Michigan City
• 73 Minutes to Elkhart County
• 99 Minutes to Shipshewana

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