Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana

Posted on January 17, 2025 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.

Manic Meadery - Small Batch Meads, Wines and Ciders

 

 

 

Manic Meadery in Crown Point crafts award-winning small-batch meads, wines, and ciders using premium fruit and honey. Known for dessert meads, they produce around 75 unique meads, wines, and ciders annually, offering flavors from dry to sweet and light to bold. Manic does not serve food at this time but you are welcome to bring in your own or order in and take home corked or reusable bottles of your favorite libations.

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• 30 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
• 45 Minutes to Michigan City
• 82 Minutes to Elkhart County

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