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.

Four Fantastic Bike Rides

Four Fantastic Bike Rides 1

Elkhart County has great bike paths inviting you to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and National Bike Month in May.  The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail is one of the best rails to trails routes in Indiana, and some pie or craft brews can be found just off the trail.  Three other trails offer more paths to explore Elkhart County; The River Greenway Trail in downtown Elkhart and along the river, the interconnected trails in Goshen, and the Ridge Run Trail, a spur off the Pumpkinvine in Middlebury.

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  • 34 Minutes to Shipshewana
  • 55 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 61 Minutes to Indiana Dunes

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