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.
Midnight Magic at the Pierogi Drop
December 31, 2025
Glasses raised and confetti flying — the Pierogi Drop in Whiting rings in the New Year with flair. A giant illuminated pierogi plunges 50 feet into a boiling cauldron at midnight. The night buzzes with live music, fireworks, Polish food, and costumed revelers gathering to toast the new year in style.
For information on nearby lodging and Trip Ideas. Request a destination guide for the South Shore.
- 37 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 52 Minutes to Michigan City
- 89 Minutes to Elkhart County
