Fall is where the fun is in Elkhart County. The weather may be slightly cooler but it’s still a great time of year to get outside and enjoy safe activities. Just remember to stay safe - wear your masks when it’s crowded and you’re around other people, wash your hands, and keep socially distanced…
Elkhart Jazz Festival It’s been Elkhart’s signature event since 1988. Over four days, join in a celebration of jazz and the city’s history as the Band Instrument Capital of the World. More than 100 performers will take the stage in the gloriously restored Lerner Theatre and just down the street at…
It’s always a good time for pizza. Here are just of few of Elkhart County’s well-crafted favorites. Venturi 123 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen | 574.485.2985 A few years back, three guys with a passion for Neapolitan culture and cuisine came together to create Indiana’s only Italian-certified Neapolitan…
This spring treat yourself to some fresh air along Northern Indiana’s 90-mile Heritage Trail. This self-guided audio driving tour features everything from classic small towns, a vibrant arts scene, hand-crafted drinks and desserts, urban flair and creative makers of all kinds. Spring is a…
You can take your time on the Heritage Trail. The 90-mile loop serves up an urban-rural fusion of must-see attractions, trendy shops, galleries, artisan shops and restaurants stretching from quaint downtowns to the parks, trails, rivers, and farmland vistas of the Amish countryside. FRIDAY: Your…
Although our Amish residents reject having telephones in their homes, it is common for them to have cellphones. Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury is Indiana’s largest restaurant and cooks over 3,600 chickens per week. Alka-Seltzer was created in Elkhart and it’s the birthplace of “Speedy.”…
When you need to get date night just right, look to these great places to wine and dine your sweetheart. Remember to wear your mask when you’re not at your table and call ahead before going to be sure you’re following the restaurant’s COVID-19 precautions. Valentine’s Day this year falls on…
All you need is an appetite, stretchy pants and this guide to some of the tastiest treats along the Heritage Trail. DAY ONE (Nappanee) Start your morning at Main Street Roasters with an espresso blend (calories don’t count on vacation so why not add a white chocolate raspberry scone?). Take it to…
IN ELKHART RV / MH Hall of Fame It’s the only museum of its kind. Follow the path that’s lined with antique vehicles, including the oldest known, non-tent trailer in existence – a 1913 custom built travel trailer attached to a Model T Ford. The museum’s impressive collection includes plenty of…
Did you know that Northern Indiana’s Elkhart County produces over 80% of all RVs built in the U.S? Nearly 1,000 new RVs leave our factories each work day. The retail value of this bounty? Over $9.5 billion in 2015. We welcome current (and aspiring!) RV fans from around the world with signature…