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.
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- Elkhart County Fairgrounds
- Goshen Theater (Martinis and Music)
- Elkhart Jazz Festival
- Island Park, Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival
- LaPorte Civic Auditorium Concert Series
- LaPorte Arts in the Park (Fox Park)
- Red, Wine and Brew at the Summit
- Live at the Lakefront (Michigan City)
- Roxx Fest (Portage)
- Porter County Fairgrounds
- Valparaiso Summer Concert Series
- Boot Scootin’ at the Design Barn, Hebron
- Hometown Jams (Hebron Art Theater, Crown Point and Valparaiso)
- Music at the Hobart Theater
- Hard Rock Northern Indiana
- Horseshoe Casino
