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.

Winter Wonderland Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

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November 25-27, Dec 2-4, 9-11, and 16-23 (8 nights in a row)

The annual family favorite includes over 2 million lights in the promenade path winding through the Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart.

The natural beauty of these gardens has been transformed into a winter wonderland.

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

  • 38 Minutes to Shipshewana
  • 63 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 69 Minutes to Indiana Dunes

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