Top 15 Outstanding Things to Do
Posted on January 17, 2025 by Indiana's Cool North
Want to make the most of your precious vacation time when you travel to Indiana’s Cool North? Check out our top 15 things to do that are anything but ordinary. Of course this is just a sampling of all the awesome attractions and activities our region has to offer. What will you discover when you visit us?
A Spellbinding Stroll Through the Festival of Magic
July 25-27, 2025
The Annual Festival of Magic transforms downtown Chesterton and Valparaiso into a wizarding wonderland, with Running Vines Winery and Aftermath Cidery taking center stage. Guests explore Nocturn Alley’s mystical marketplace, attend potion-making classes, and collect stamps on a “Carouser’s Map” for prizes. With themed shops, tarot readings, and magical encounters, it’s a spellbinding experience for witches, wizards, and muggles alike.
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