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.
Paint, Sip, and Smile at The Painted Apple
The The Painted Apple Creative Studio in Portage offers relaxed, social painting events for all ages — from adult paint‑and‑sip nights to family and kids’ classes. Each session is guided step‑by‑step in a welcoming, no‑judgment space where creativity, fun and community come together.
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- 24 Minutes to South Shore
- 32 Minutes to Michigan City
- 67 Minutes to Elkhart County
