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.
Halloween Fun on the Fair Oaks Farm Trail
October 25, 2025
The Halloween Trail at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks Farms offers a delightful, non-scary experience for young children on Saturday, October 25, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM CST. Dressed-up team members hand out treats along a festive trail. Included with orchard admission, the event also grants access to the game zone at the Orchard Family Pub and U-Pick apple orchard. Participants receive a Halloween Trail map upon entry, and visiting all stations earns them a coupon redeemable at Fair Oaks Farms.
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- 52 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 66 Minutes to Michigan City
- 106 Minutes to Elkhart County
