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.

LaPorte County Fair

 

LaPorte County Fair

July 10-17, 2021

The LaPorte County Fair in LaPorte is the state’s longest-running county fair, held at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte, and it’s loaded with everything that visitors have come to love, from modern demolitions derbies  to a step back in time at Pioneerland, the re-creation of an early 1800s town. Add in a top-notch carnival, 4-H exhibits and judging, and free entertainment, plus big-name performers at the grandstand, and you have the makings of a full week of non-stop fun.

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    • 26 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
    • 42 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
    • 52 Minutes to Elkhart County

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