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.
Historic Charm Meets Holiday Lights
December 6 and 7, 2025
Preserve Historic La Porte’s Christmas Candlelight Tour is an annual, self-guided event that invites visitors to explore beautifully decorated historic homes, a church, and local sites. Also featured is a Victorian carriage ride. Homes are adorned for the season, live music fills the rooms, and guests receive a sketch and history of each location.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 16 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 38 Minutes to South Shore
- 57 Minutes to Elkhart County
