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.
Munster’s Evergreen Market of Makers
November 21 – December 24, 2025
Evergreen Artisan Market at South Shore Arts in Munster transforms the Bachman Gallery into a cozy holiday wonderland. Over 20 booths display handmade gifts — from glass ornaments and ceramics to hand-woven scarves, baked goods, home décor, and artwork. It’s more than shopping: visitors enjoy carolers, live music, interactive art-making, and demonstrations like pottery-throwing and block-printing. Running through the holiday season, the market offers a festive, creative space perfect for gift hunting and family fun.
For information on nearby lodging and Trip Ideas. Request a destination guide for the South Shore.
- 33 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 49 Minutes to Michigan City
- 95 Minutes to Elkhart County
