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.
Step Inside the Century of Progress Homes
The Century of Progress Homes in Beverly Shores are five historic houses originally built for the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair to showcase innovative architecture and modern technologies. After the fair, they were moved by barge to Lake Front Drive, where they remain as part of the Indiana Dunes National Park. These homes feature experimental materials and design concepts, such as the House of Tomorrow’s glass walls and central air conditioning, and the Armco-Ferro House’s steel panel construction. Today, they stand as a testament to early 20th-century architectural experimentation and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- 33 Minutes to South Shore
- 16 Minutes to Michigan City
- 67 Minutes to Elkhart County
