There’s so much for kids to do around Elkhart County that the kids may not even notice they haven’t picked up their phone in a while. You can’t go wrong with these picks for year-round) fun:

1) Start with sugar

Load up on jellybeans, candy bars, lollipops and more at Wakarusa Dime Store or marvel as your ice cream treat is frozen in a flash right in front of you at Rocket Science Ice Cream.

 

Two young children explore a colorful candy shop, reaching for snacks on display while surrounded by plush toys and bright shelves.

 

2) Right side of the tracks

Engineer your own adventure -- run the model railroad, and try the other hands-on activities - at the National New York Central Railroad Museum.

 

Railroad Museum colorful model train display with a mountainous terrain, buildings, and visitors admiring the intricate setup.

 

3) Old and cool

They really wore that? Those questions answered, and more, at the Elkhart County Historical Museum.

 

A person demonstrates a brass instrument to two children in a colorful educational setting at the Elkhart County Historical Museum.

 

4) No ordinary garden

Linton’s Enchanted Gardens is a bit of a wonderland for kids, who can ride the Enchanted Railroad, try their hand at gem mining, or take a paddle boat out for a spin on the lake.

 

Three colorful children's train cars, labeled

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