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.
Highland’s Midnight Fireworks Celebration
December 31, 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Highland with a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the winter sky. Families and friends gather to watch the colorful bursts mark the final moments of the year. It’s a festive, community-focused tradition that brings everyone together for a bright and joyful start to the year ahead.
For information on nearby lodging and Trip Ideas. Request a destination guide for the South Shore.
- 36 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 51 Minutes to Michigan City
- 97 Minutes to Elkhart County
