(Photo by Marshall V. King) Paddling Elkhart River mixes urban and rural for a new experience every trip By Marshall V. King The beauty of the Elkhart River isn’t that it’s just one thing. Stretches are rural and secluded. Others are lined with houses or go under major highways. The river flows…
Amish Country Air and an Urban Flare Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of Elkhart County along the Heritage Trail. The 90-mile loop connects the 6 cities and towns of Elkhart County along with Shipshewana and offers must-see attractions, artisan shops and restaurants. You’ll need the…
Get out and connect with culture and nature. Elkhart County Parks encompass over 1,500 acres and offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Explore all of the parks in Elkhart County here. From greenways to blue ways, you can explore by foot on a bike, a kayak or canoe. There's also a…
Take your pick from our assortment of year-round outdoor recreation. Bicycling along one of our back-road routes. Playing billiards. Birdwatching. Bowling a strike. Canoeing on the St. Joseph River. Cross-country skiing. Fishing for Walleye or Large-mouth Bass. Golfing. Hiking. Ice skating by the…
Get ready to explore a living patchwork quilt of diverse downtowns and colorful experiences. This urban-rural fusion is connected by the Heritage Trail as it weaves its way through a thousand and one unique moments. You’ll find hometowns where shop owners can still be found standing behind the…
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.”…
The joke is that eating your way through Elkhart County and nearby is the “10-Pound Tour,” but seriously - there’s so much good eating around here, along with enough fun that will keep you moving that you probably won’t gain that much. Eat like family Just imagine heaping platters of fried…
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…
Individual and bulk requests are available free of charge for the Official Amish Country of Northern Indiana Travel Guide. Discover 75 pages of must-see stops, travel tips, destination maps and more. They're prefect for tour planning as well as for promotional use to inform, educate and entice…
