Explore Steuben County
A Recreational Wonderland!
Where there's so much to explore: take a guided horseback tour through Pokagon State Park, shop in one of America's best historic small towns, tour our 200-acre buffalo preserve, or indulge at one of our award-winning winery and unique restaurants. Did we mention our 101 natural lakes?
Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park, nestled on the shores of Lake James, is a picturesque 1,260-acre park in extreme northeast Indiana, complete with hiking trails, beaches, an interpretive nature center, the state’s only refrigerated toboggan run, boat rentals and guided horse rides.
Indiana Rail Experience
Take a trip on a train and experience the many events available in the Indiana Rail Experience. See the 2024 schedule for more information on all the things to do like fall color tours, Santa trains, ice cream trains and more.
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Wild Winds has more than 400 acres of rolling Indiana prairie, natural waterways, lakes, birds and is home to approximately 250 bison. Tours are available via open-air vehicle.
Potawatomi Inn
Potawatomi Inn Resort & Conference Center offers an indoor pool, smoke-free facility, wireless internet, sauna, beach, restaurant, fitness room, and seven suites. Located in a lush wood setting on the shores of Lake James, it has a variety of overnight rooms and a conference center which offers nine meeting rooms.
Fall Traditions
Indiana Rail Experience
Voted Indiana's Best New Experience by the Indiana Tourism Association, Indiana Rail Experience has a schedule of…
Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park
- 6 Lane 100 A Lake James
- (260) 833-1077
Potawatomi Inn is nestled in beautiful 1,260 acre Pokagon State Park. The historic inn features 126 guest rooms and…
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
- 6975 N Ray Rd.
- (260) 495-0137
Details Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve is home to approximately 250 wild bison roaming over 400 acres that they claim…
Ridenour Acres
- 2935 E. 20 N.
- (260) 667-1322
The sole purpose of Ridenour Acres is to provide family fun on the farm. Enjoy walking the 11-acre maze, live music…
Dining & Libations
The 6 on James
- 4080 N 300 W
- (260) 624-3644
The name and location have recently changed, but The 6 On James continues to serve the largest selection of bourbon…
Satek Winery
- 6208 N VanGuilder Rd.
- (260) 495-9463
Northeast Indiana's first winery offers free wine tasting and picnic areas in rustic setting. Sweet and dry wines…
Timbers Steakhouse & Seafood
- 1212 West Maumee
- (260) 665-7487
A sign billing steaks and seafood hangs on the A-frame log building just off Angola’s main drive. And mounted animal…
Buck Lake Bar & Grill
- 114 N. Elizabeth St.
- (260) 665-8726
One of Angola’s newest restaurants, located just off the downtown public square, offers a cozy atmosphere with an…
Roadtrips
Trine State Recreation Area
- 145 W Feather Valley Rd
- (260) 833-2012
Trine State Recreation Area is adjacent to Pokagon State Park and is open year-round. There are three trails…
Shop Steuben
A variety of unique stores and shops are scattered throughout Steuben County. Whether you’re looking for clothing…
INDIANA INSIDER BLOG
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USA Today 10Best released its 2019 Small Towns Readers' Choice Awards, which included two cities from the Hoosier State! See which small towns made the list by reading below. Angola took third in the voting for the Best Historic Small Towns in America! USA Today had this to say about the…