12 Places to Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week in Indiana’s Cool North

Celebrate 2023 National Travel and Tourism Week with us, May 7-13!   It's a week to celebrate the importance of travel and tourism to the economy and community in Indiana's Cool North.  Events and activities showcase the unique attractions and experiences that the region has to offer to both visitors and locals.  Look over these things that make northern Indiana cool, and  find something new to explore this week as well as later!

Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail for 2023

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May 30-September 15, 2023

Experience the unparalleled fusion of quilting, gardening, and art at the renowned Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail. This extraordinary event, celebrated annually and recipient of prestigious awards, showcases over a million dazzling blooms spread across expansive Quilt Gardens.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of gardens inspired by quilts, adorned with magnificent, larger-than-life murals featuring quilt motifs. Traverse the captivating communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa, where this extraordinary display of color unfolds

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

  • 60 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 65 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 89 Minutes to South Shore

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