Most Photographed Spots in Elkhart County

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 love to see your pics too, please tag us with #INElkhartCo

Quilt Gardens

Annually May 30 - September 15

The annual, award-winning Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring super-sized hand-painted Quilt Murals and more than one million vibrant blooms in gigantic Quilt Gardens.

This colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens and hand-painted, quilt-themed, super-sized murals deliver dazzling views in the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa. It’s the only experience of its kind in the world!

Krider "World’s Fair" Garden

The Krider Nursery 1934 World’s Fair exhibit is the genesis of Middlebury’s historical and botanical park and has been restored to reflect the history of the nursery and its effect on the community. Quaint walking paths, iconic structures, botanical gardens, the Quilt Garden exhibit, and historical preservation offer a beautiful backdrop for weddings, photography, and special events. This park serves as a charming rest area for Pumpkinvine Nature Trail users.

Bonneyville Mill County Park

Working antiquity and picturesque beauty await you. The waterpowered mill has produced quality flour and corn meal for over 180 years. Visit the mill, purchase flour and gifts, and enjoy the park’s beautiful surroundings. Mill open Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, May – October.

Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Wellfield Botanic Gardens features over 20 themed garden areas, including a Children’s Garden and a Japanese “Island Garden.” Wellfield’s 36 gorgeous acres include 18 acres of lakes, streams, waterfalls and other water features.

Open year-round, Wellfield is beautiful in all seasons and features family-friendly events, including a summer concert series and an amazing Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights experience during the holiday season.

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail offers scenic vistas through unspoiled prairie, farmland and wetlands for cyclists, walkers and runners. Stopping points in Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana offer delightful breaks for all ages. The Pumpkinvine was recently rated the #1 trail in Indiana.