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.
Gatsby-Style New Year’s Eve at Hotel Elkhart

December 31, 2025
Ring in the New Year Gatsby-style at Hotel Elkhart’s Roaring 20’s Celebration on December 31, 2025. Enjoy live entertainment, a dinner buffet, drinks, late-night snacks, and a midnight champagne toast. Packages include overnight accommodations, a New Year’s Day brunch, late checkout, and parking—an elegant, unforgettable start to 2026.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 69 Minutes to Michigan City
- 74 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 96 Minutes to South Shore