Welcome to the RV Capital of the World
The ultimate road trip must start - or at least cross paths with - Elkhart County, Ind. This is the birthplace of recreational vehicles, where innovators and entrepreneurs built their empires and some 80 percent of RVs made in the country are built.
Take an see RV factory tour and dig into the intimate technical details of how RVs are handmade by craftsmen. Pick the brains of technicians and experts who know how to get the best camping experience. Campgrounds have easy access to the parks, waterways for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, and scenic trails for bicycling or jogging.
Top it off with a visit to the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum and be wowed by the campers and RVs of the past 70-plus years, including ones used by Charles Lindbergh and movie legend Mae West.
Must-sees and must-dos:
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Jayco Visitor Center and factory tour (see full list of available factory tours)
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Kayaking, canoeing and fishing on the St. Joseph and Elkhart rivers
