Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana

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.

Butterfly Meadows

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Butterfly Meadows and Caterpillar Crossing playground is located within Foundation Meadows Park. This butterfly-themed playground with a unique music station and two picnic shelters, is nestled among a small prairie and is a designated Monarch waystation.

Restrooms are available, and a two-mile paved trail connects to Rogers-Lakewood Park.

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  • 34 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 58 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 66 Minutes to Elkhart County

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