Here's a guide to the best places to witness the magic of fall colors in Elkhart County. Generally the best time to enjoy peak fall color is mid-October. Bristol: Bonneyville Mill County Park Elkhart: Wellfield Botanic Gardens (Photo Courtesy: Wellfield Botanic Gardens) Goshen: Kercher's…
The heirloom quilts at the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale will knock your socks off. Enter the bidding or just gorge on doughnuts, funnel cakes or pie as auctioneers wrangle sales for quilts, antiques, toys and other wares. September 27-28, 2024…
One of the best times to experience the Heritage Trail is when the leaves begin to turn. Gold. Red. Orange. Brilliant warm colors to balance the new chill in the air. Clusters of trees sporting blazing fall hues form a vibrant backdrop for the barn-red Bonneyville Mill, Indiana’s oldest continuously…
The 44th Annual Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival is set to take place June 7 & 8, 2024, with both old and new favorites. Hours for Island Park will be 12 pm to 10 pm on Friday and 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday, and will feature artists, crafters, local musicians, delicious food, and entertainment for…
The Middlebury Fall Festival is small-town charm at its finest. Eat your way through the festival grounds with home-cooked favorites, settle in for wholesome entertainment, and turn the kids loose on the bounce houses, games and other fun activities. Make sure to stay till the fireworks Friday…
Calling all Instagrammers! It’s just not vacation without filling up your camera roll with snapshots of mouth-watering meals, eye-catching vistas, and frame-worthy moments. Check out some of the most instagrammable spots in Elkhart County. Be sure to add these to your vacation bucket list. We would…
Wakarusa is a quaint small town along the Heritage Trail with a single stoplight surrounded by century-old buildings, friendly shops and tree-lined sidewalks. EAT Order Stan Cook’s sausage Stromboli and have it served counter-side at Cook’s Pizza. You may even get a tableside visit from Stan…
Fun doesn’t have to come with dollar signs attached. The Heritage Trail driving tour is proof of that! Fill your day with adventure and your camera roll with memorable snaps, all without spending a dime. Inside the cabinet They were once all the rage, but now you can peer into the history of the…
The heart and soul of Elkhart County is its namesake city, Elkhart. From a historic theater to restaurants serving up traditional Midwest dishes and other tasty cuisines to outdoor spaces designed to bring out the adventurer in you, Elkhart is a cultural cornerstone with a vibrant, diverse and…
Five amazing historical facts about the Heritage Trail Want to know something that even some of our local residents might not? Every stop on the Heritage Trail is a treasure trove of local legends, folklore and interesting facts. The fascinating stories behind these stops will leave you wanting even…