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?
Shiojiri Niwa - a Japanese Garden
This Japanese strolling garden symbolizes the Sister-City relationship between Mishawaka, Indiana and Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
The garden has over 20 different varieties of large plant material, over 200 large boulders, a donated statue and a teahouse pavilion.
The purpose of a Japanese Garden is to present natural forms and to create a tranquil beauty that leads the visitor from everyday life to a calm, serene, reflective communion with nature.
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- 24 Minutes to Elkhart County
- 53 Minutes to Michigan City
- 58 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
