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.
Candlelight Mystery at the Mansion
October 18, 2025
Step into the opulent halls of the Barker Mansion in Michigan City for the immersive Candlelight Mystery at The Mansion: The Secret Tunnel. By flickering candlelight, explore shadowy corridors and grand rooms, investigating a century-old question: Does a secret tunnel connect the mansion to the Haskell & Barker Factory? For generations, whispers of this hidden passage have lingered—but no definitive proof has ever been found… until now. Guests will follow clues, unravel riddles, and uncover the secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 17 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 37 Minutes to South Shore
- 56 Minutes to Elkhart County
