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.
Shop Shipshewana
A Shipshewana shopping excursion is an adventure for your spring break! Don’t miss the Davis Mercantile, Yoder’s Department Store, and the many shops downtown that are open year round. Amble along the Amish back roads watching for shingle shops, indicated by the signs (or shingles) that announce their wares.
Be sure to check out one of the many auctions that take place at the Shipshewana Trading Place year round. On Wednesday mornings you’ll find a live auction featuring 6-10 auctioneers selling antiques simultaneously, as well a livestock auction.
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