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.

Map of Spring Blooms

View Map on Google

  1. Centennial Park, Munster
  2. Crown Point Farm Market
  3. Miller Woods Trail
  4. Johnson Farm, Hobart
  5. Gabis Arboretum
  6. Ogden Gardens
  7. Coffee Creek Preserve
  8. Brincka Cross Gardens
  9. Farm Markets and Garden Centers in Michigan City and LaPorte
  10. Friendship Botanic Gardens
  11. Garwood Orchards
  12. Lakeside Lavender
  13. Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County
  14. Wellfield Botanic Gardens
  15. Krider World’s Fair Garden
  16. DeFries Gardens