Top 15 Local Favorites in Northern Indiana

Posted on January 17, 2023 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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  1. Indiana Dunes National Park, Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm; 6 minutes to
  2. Indiana Dunes Visitor Center; 5 minutes to
  3. Port Drive-In; 17 minutes to
  4. Carlson’s Drive-In; 10 minutes to
  5. Washington Park Zoo; 5 minutes to
  6. Friendship Botanic Garden; 47 minutes to
  7. Howard Park; 29 minutes to
  8. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum;  15 minutes to
  9. Linton’s Enchanted Garden; 16 minutes to
  10. Das Dutchman Essenhaus