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.

Six Outstanding Elkhart County Parks

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Discover six outstanding Elkhart County Parks including Indiana’s oldest gristmill at Bonneyville Mill.  The great outdoors doesn’t get any greater than in Elkhart County. Along with Ox Bow County Park, The River Preserve and Cobus Creek County Park there are miles of riverways and dozens of trails to explore.  Several other smaller county parks offer great places to relax or enjoy seasonal flower gardens.

For information on nearby lodging.  Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

  • 34 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 61 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 65 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • (Times vary depending on which park you are at)

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