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.

Chesterton's Market Weekends

Chesterton European Market

 

Chesterton’s historical downtown will have two markets by the end of the summer. Complementing Chesterton’s European Market on Saturdays, will be the new Sunday event, Upsadaisy Market, an urban-inspired outdoor curated shopping experience with music, food, and demonstrations. 

Every Saturday, Chesterton’s European Market will feature all of the artisan goods, farm produce, jewelry, and specialty times the market is known for. This market will be open every Saturday, May 1st through the fall.

Upsadaisy Market is a quirky market like a cosmopolitan boutique, featuring vintage and reinvented hand-crafted and artisan items. The Upsadaisy Market will launch Sunday, July 25.

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