June 23 - 24: Optional Pre-Conference Tours

June 24:

• Check in
• LHA Board Meeting at the Hotel Elkhart   
• Visit the Midwest Museum of American Art (afternoon)
• Opening reception at Wellfield Gardens beginning at 6:00 p.m.

June 25-27: Conference events daily, including educational speakers, presentations, a book room. And guided bus tours along eh original 1913 Lincoln Highway both east and west. We will visit parts of Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall, Kosciusko, Noble, and La Grange Counties along the Lincoln Highway but also along the Michigan Road, Dixie Highway, Yellowstone Trail, US 20, and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway

June 25

• Bus tour along the Lincoln Highway and Michigan Road (west)
• Bus tour along the Lincoln Highway and through rural Indiana (east)

June 26

• Speaker day at the Lerner Theater and tour (open to the public)
• LHA Membership meeting at the Lerner 
• Conference picture

June 27

• Bus tour along the Lincoln Highway and Michigan Road (west) 
• Bus tour along the Lincoln Highway and through Amish Country (east)
• LHA Conference Banquet at Hotel Elkhart beginning at 6:30 p.m.

June 28: Optional Post - Conference Tours and events

Check out the Elkhart County Area Guide. 76 pages of must-see stops, travel tips and more to guide you along your visit.

View the Elkhart County Area Map

Enjoy the outdoors
The great outdoors doesn’t get any greater than in Elkhart County. With miles of riverways, dozens of trails, and challenging golf courses, there’s something to do outside anytime of year

Free Things to Do
Fun doesn’t have to come with dollar signs attached. The Heritage Trail Driving Tour is proof of that! Fill your day with adventure and your camera roll with memorable snaps, all without spending a dime.

Amazing Craft Beer Hot Spots (for the adults 21+)
You won’t go thirsty looking for a tasty handcrafted brew in Elkhart County. Pull up a stool at these craft breweries and brewpubs along the Heritage Trail

36 hours along the Heritage Trail
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.

View our complete collection of trip ideas.

Elkhart offers a variety of dining options to satisfy every appetite.

Check out our Event Calendar for all of the upcoming events & things to do in our area.

Have a little extra time before or after the rally? Check out our FREE Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour. This scenic winding loop takes you through the vibrant communities of Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol, Wakarusa, and Shipshewana. It’s easy to explore, easy on your budget and you’re sure to discover fun at every turn.