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.
Sweet Traditions: Old-Fashioned Candy Making
November 14, 2025
At Bonneyville Mill in Elkhart County, the “Old‑Fashioned Candy Making” class invites families to discover historic sweet‑making methods—pulling taffy, mixing potato candy, shaping popcorn balls and more. Participants enjoy hands‑on fun, learn candy‑making traditions, and leave with homemade treats and sweet memories.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 73 Minutes to Michigan City
- 80 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 95 Minutes to South Shore
