Get Ready for Visiting Friends and Family in Indiana’s Cool North

'Tis the season when friends and family will be coming to visit for one of the upcoming holidays, or during a school break.  We want to not only show our guests a good time, but also introduce them to the places that make Indiana's Cool North a great place to live!  And we have suggestions to help you make the most of your time.

LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for Winter Visits

LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for Winter Visits

 

 

Visit the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum for the cars, the guns, and 14 period rooms that showcase many different times in history, including scenes in homes from pioneer life to the 1950’s, as well as beauty parlor and dentist office.

Learn the dark history of a Norwegian woman who had a number of suitors disappear on her LaPorte farm.   Visit the Belle Gunnes exhibit for all the details, including how she disappeared, too.

For information on nearby lodging. Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.

  • 31 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 49 Minutes to South Shore
  • 53 Minutes to Elkhart County

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