If you are looking for a vacation that is more low-key and relaxing than go-go-go, set your sites on the peaceful and charming community of Shipshewana. The Amish theme runs strong in this town that is full of shops offering Amish-made goods, foods and more and is surrounded by Amish farms. No…
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In Shipshewana, Indiana, you’ll be hard-pressed to drive a mile without seeing an Amish buggy traveling on the side of the road. While this may be what Amish Country looks like to many, it’s so much more than buggies and Anabaptist women's kapps. Shipshewana is a haven for exploration, dining, and…
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Delights are everywhere at Swarey’s Variety Store! Lydia Swarey has the only Amish variety store in Parke County. “She has things you can’t find anywhere else,” says local resident Bob Jones. Canning supplies and kitchen gadgets of all kinds fill shelves. Kerosene lamps, glassware, baskets, rubber…
Read MoreI always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family's new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets off to the tropics for the holidays. We’ve always stayed close to home…
Read MoreNothing beats fresh donuts on a brisk winter morning! Pair donuts with a visit to a sugar camp and you have the perfect start to a new family tradition! WheelHouse Donuts is located north of US36, one block from the courthouse square in Rockville. Begin the day with a stop at Wheel House Donuts in…
Read MoreLooking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and explore! The area around the dam at Cecil M. Harden Lake has…
Read MoreDeFries Gardens southeast of Goshen is a stunning display beauty nestled along the Elkhart River. It is one of the many discoveries visitors can make on the Heritage Trail driving tour. By Sara Wakefield The Heritage Trail driving tour in northern Indiana was named one of America's most scenic…
Read MoreMidwest Living Magazine has released their Ultimate Midwest Bucket List of 100 things to do in the region, includes five spots in the Hoosier State! See which destinations made the list below. Bean Blossom Bridge in Brown County. Photo: Midwest Living Midwest Living selected Brown County's gorgeous…
Read MoreAmish Country in Northern Indiana is a place I visit frequently and has become a reunion of sorts for my family. Flea market, fried chicken and friends is what I equate with the area, but now I have something new ... fashion! I have been to Essenhaus many times, but had never had the opportunity to…
Read MoreThe Quilt Garden at Krider World's Fair Garden in Middlebury also provides easy access to the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. (Photo Courtesy Elkhart County, IN CVB) The 10th anniversary of the popular Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County will feature two new sites, a new Quilt Mural and one of the…
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