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.
Get Lost in Fun at Knollbrook Farm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday until Nov 1
Knollbrook Farm in Goshen is a family-run destination blending fall fun with agricultural education. Its 12-acre corn maze weaves through over five miles of winding paths with trivia challenges. Kids love the pumpkin patch, petting corral, hayrides, pig races, and giant slides—all in a welcoming farm atmosphere.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 86 Minutes to Michigan City
- 92 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 111 Minutes to South Shore
