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. Manic Mead, Crown Point
  2. A Girls Getaway Along the South Shore
  3. Shopping Along the South Shore
  4. Unwind Along the South Shore
  5. Wineries in the Indiana Dunes
  6. Farmers Markets in the Indiana Dunes
  7. Places to Stay in the Indiana Dunes
  8. Chesterton’s European Market
  9. Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, Michigan City
  10. Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa, Michigan City
  11. Beachwalk Vacation Rentals, Michigan City
  12. Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City
  13. Neighbors Mercantile, Nappanee
  14. Coppes Commons, Nappanee
  15. Hotel Elkhart
  16. Fruit Hills Winery, Bristol