From Trails to Museums: Experience Indiana’s Cool North Heritage
Posted on October 1, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North is rich with history, offering travelers a journey through time. Explore historic sites like the Barker Mansion and Buckley Homestead, wander scenic heritage trails in Amish Country and Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail. Celebrate diverse ethnic heritage through cultural events, museums, and community festivals, while strolling charming small towns. From Native American roots to immigrant influences, history and culture come alive across this northern Indiana region.
Autumn Artisan Market: Gifts, Sips, and Holiday Cheer
November 22-23, 2025
Get ready for gift-hunting at the Autumn Artisan Market hosted by Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso! With over a hundred makers showcasing handcrafted decor, jewelry, gourmet treats and personal-care treasures in a historic venue, you can browse unique finds while sipping a craft cocktail. Don’t miss it!
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- 34 Minutes to South Shore
- 39 Minutes to Michigan City
- 72 Minutes to Elkhart County
