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.

Linton's Enchanted Garden; No Ordinary Garden

Linton’s has many unique attractions for kids of all ages, including a petting zoo, train rides, swan paddle boat, shooting gallery and other adventurous attractions waiting for you.   Right out of the pages of a fairytale, Linton’s is nine acres of imaginative gardens and family fun. Take a tour on the Enchanted Gardens Train or get hands on at the petting zoo.

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  • 31 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 63 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 67 Minutes to Indiana Dunes

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