Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana
Posted on January 17, 2023 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.
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
In addition to the collections of cars and guns at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, you can also see what life was like during various time periods in the fourteen period rooms. A 1920s kitchen is complete with an ice box, period furniture fills the Victorian parlor and in the Pioneer room, visitors see the necessities of settlers’ lives such as a butter churn, spinning wheel, and candle mold plus furniture and items actually brought to LaPorte County by pioneers. Other rooms include Doctor’s and Dentist’s offices, a schoolroom, 1950s and 1920s living rooms, and a general store.
For information on nearby lodging and Deals and Packages Request a Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visitor Guide.
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- 30 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 40 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
- 51 Minutes to Elkhart County
