Communities
Elkhart
City Fun, Hoosier Hospitality
Sophisticated Dining
Arts and History
Welcoming Parks and Special Events
Downtown
Downtown Elkhart is a must-see destination for fun during your visit to Northern Indiana. The city's ongoing revitalization efforts have lured shops and restaurants, as well as an emerging arts and entertainment scene, to a vibrant riverside district of 19th century buildings restored to their architectural distinction.
As you stroll downtown, you can browse antiques, buy unique gifts, and shop for clothing, jewelry and art. Distinctly different from Amish Country's family-style eateries, downtown Elkhart's restaurants offer visitors a chance to dine on sushi, sip espresso with elegant desserts or sample locally brewed beer at the newest hotspot, the Mad Anthony Brewing Company Old State Ale House.
Journey into the history of railroading at the National New York Central Railroad Museum or visit the Midwest Museum of American Art, which showcases Normal Rockwell prints among more than 2,500 paintings and sculptures. And for a glimpse of gilded-era opulence and a commanding view of the St. Joseph River, you can take in a tour of Ruthmere mansion.
Chances are your visit will coincide with one of downtown's frequent street fairs and festivals. The three-day Elkhart Jazz Festival draws more than 20,000 music lovers downtown each June.
NEW Check out our Free Friday Night Flicks 2009
For detailed downtown information: downtownelkhart.org. For more about Elkhart’s parks: 800.517.9739, Amishcountry.org
For complete event details visit elkhartindiana.org or call 574.295.7275.
Elkhart County Visitor Center
219 Caravan Dr.
Elkhart, IN
800.517.9739
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Amish Dining
Things To Do
RV Scene
Lodging
Upcoming Events
Location: throughout Amish Country Northern Indiana
Date: July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2009
Hours: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Admission: FREE
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations
Location: Elkhart-Take Goshen Ave or Waterfall Drive
Nappanee--call for directions
Goshen-SR 119
Date: July 3, 4, 5, 2009
Hours: 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Admission: Varies
Location: Elkhart
Date: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2009
Hours: 8:00PM - 11:55PM
Admission: FREE
Linton's Enchanted Gardens Events
Location: 315 County Road 17
Elkhart, IN
574.293.9699
Date: July 11, 12, August 1, 2, 2009
Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Admission: Free
Location: Kardhzali Park (Elkhart) Adjacent to NICBO Water and Ice Park along the Riverwalk
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Shanklin Park (Goshen) 411 Plymouth Avenue/SR119
Date: July 17, 31, August 7, 14, 2009
Hours: 9:30PM - 9:45PM
Admission: FREE
Location: Simonton Lake
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hours: 7:30AM - 12:00PM
Admission: Fees range from $20-$35
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
Date: July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009
Admission: $30
Location: Concord Mall
Date: August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2009
Hours: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Admission: Free
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Location: Elkhart
Date: Monday, August 03, 2009
Admission: Admission free
Location: American Countryside Farmers Market
South of US 20 Bypass at SR 19 & CR 26
Elkhart, IN
Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Hours: 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Admission: $40 per person inclusive for a group
Location: Elkhart County, Indiana
Date: August 8, 9, 2009
Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Admission: Free
Location: Concord Mall
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Admission: Free
Location: Elkhart
Date: November 27, 28, 29, 30, December 1, 2, 3, 2009
Admission: Admission Fee
Community Events
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
1717 E. Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: Thursday, July 09, 2009
Hours: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Admission: $3
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
1717 E. Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Hours: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Admission: $3
Red Cross Babysitter's Training
Location: Elkhart County Red Cross
721 Riverview Aveune
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2009
Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Admission: $150.00
Art in the Environment Series Part 3: Painting and Sketching
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
1717 East Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hours: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Admission: Free
Recycled Paper Bowl Making Class
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
1717 E. Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Hours: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Admission: $3
Location: Island Park to McNaughton Park on the St. Joe River
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Hours: 9:30AM - 3:30AM
Admission: Free
Location: Elkhart Environmental Center
1717 E. Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Hours: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Admission: Free
