Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana
Posted on January 17, 2025 by Indiana's Cool North
History, festivals, and exquisite dining collide in Indiana’s Cool North. We asked locals to list their favorite attractions, events, and activities so you can get the most authentic experience possible on your visit to Northern Indiana. Whether you take in one or go for the full 15, you’ll learn just what makes our corner of the country so special.
15 Things to Do in Elkhart County (Before You Die)
We will take it on the authority of this author, that these are places you should not miss! Author Jamie Ward has included 15 attractions and experiences in Elkhart County in her book “100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die.”
Some of Jamie’s highlights include Amish-style dinners at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, the Jazz Festival and Lerner Theatre, Coppes Commons and Wakarusa Dime Store.
For information on nearby lodging. Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.
- 55 Minutes to Michigan City
- 61 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 83 Minutes to South Shore
