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.

Gabis Arboretum

Hiking at Gabis Arboretum

Gabis Arboretum is open for the season, and the railway garden opens in May.  Birding enthusiasts and dog walkers will want to visit this popular location offering more than 300 acres of walking trails, gardens, woodlands, and wetlands. Their award-winning attraction is a half-mile model railway garden complete with waterfalls, elaborate bridges, and an impressive 14-foot change in elevation.

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  • 44 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 69 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 78 Minutes to Elkhart County

 

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