Top 10 Indiana’s Cool North Weekend Getaways

Indiana's Cool North has so many great weekend getaways that you will have a hard time deciding what to do or where to go!  From Lake Michigan’s pristine beaches and lofty dunes through Amish enclaves where buggies share the roads with cars, our compact region awaits. See our Weekend Escape Series for more ideas, complete with itineraries.

A Das Dutchman Essenhaus Weekend

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You can spend the entire weekend at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury and never leave their property.

The Village Shoppes offer specialty gift items, souvenirs, apparel and home decor.

Be sure to eat at Indiana’s largest restaurant where the recipes have stood the test of time, and  buffet, family style and ordering off the menu are all available.

The Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center provides a warm inviting atmosphere with a lobby fireplace, therapeutic hot tub and indoor pool.

For information on nearby lodging.  Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

  • 69 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 86 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 108 Minutes to the South Shore

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