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.

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  1. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens
  2. Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
  3. Wellfield Botanic Gardens
  4. Shiojiri Niwa Garden
  5. Minich Farms Flower Patch
  6. Lakeside Lavender & Herbs
  7. Friendship Botanic Gardens
  8. Heron Rookery
  9. Indiana Dunes Flower Quest
  10. Ogden Gardens Park