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.
Gifts, Goodies, and Holiday Cheer at Essenhaus Village Shops
Discover the charm of holiday shopping at the Essenhaus Village Shops in Middlebury, where festive décor, handcrafted gifts, apparel, and home treasures fill cozy boutiques. Stroll through twinkling storefronts, enjoy seasonal treats from the bakery, and find heartfelt presents that capture the warmth and tradition of Das Dutchman Essenhaus at Christmastime.
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- 68 Minutes to Michigan City
- 74 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 93 Minutes to South Shore
