Wakarusa

EAT

Dig into the legendary smash burgers at the Shortstop Inn, then fuel up with a perfectly brewed cup at the cozy Garage Coffee Shop. Craving something unique? Drop in at the Corner Slice downtown for pizza or a sundae. Looking for farm-to-table? Check out The Roost by Homesteaders, for great locally sourced breakfast and lunch.

SHOP

Step back in time at the Wakarusa Dime Store, where world-famous jumbo jellybeans and nostalgic candies have delighted visitors for more than 100 years. Wander into the Wood Edge, a 120-year-old hardware store, to see the quirky “wall of drawers,” or discover Richmond’s Pet, Feed, & Boutique, where rustic charm meets stylish clothes and accessories you won't expect.

EXPLORE

Celebrate spring with stacks of pancakes at the Maple Syrup Festival, then dive into Indiana history in miniature at the Wakarusa Historical Museum. From May to September, feast your eyes on a dazzling Quilt Garden bursting with color, then in the fall, take your picture at the famous Pumpkin Tree downtown, a true Wakarusa Icon. Holidays usher in Indiana’s second-oldest outdoor Tree Lighting and the small-town Noel Market in Doc Abel Pavilion.

Your Well Crafted visit to Elkhart County begins and ends with the right choice of accommodations, and around here we have a variety of accommodations to choose from.

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