Amish Country Northern Indiana

Arts & Entertainment

Before your eyes

We are proud of our art scene and it’s easy to see why. You can watch an artist deftly working on a piece. Stop in to one of our many art galleries. Enjoy a rousing theater performance. And listen to the melodies of live music. The restored Lerner is poised to become the center of a thriving arts district. The Bristol Opera House hosts theater ranging from classic dramas to musicals. And the Round Barn Theatre is always serving up a great time with exciting Broadway-style musicals.

Amish Acres

Amish Acres

Listed in the National Register of Historic places, the 80-acre restored Old Order Amish farm offers room to roam and packages that include some of the region's best entertainment, food and lodging. Surrounded by pastoral beauty, visitors explore 18 ...more

T: (574) 773-4188 TF: (800) 800-4942  | E: amishacres@amishacres.com | W: View Website

Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre

Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre

Indiana’s only professional, resident, musical repertory theatre featuring Plain and Fancy, the story of life and love on an Amish farm, in repertory with six musicals and one comedy. Round BarnTheatre 2012 Season Calendar

T: (574) 773-4188 TF: (800) 800-4942  | E: amishacres@amishacres.com | W: View Website

Bonneyville Mill

Bonneyville Mill

Working antiquity and picturesque beauty await you. The water powered mill has produced quality flour for over 150 years. Tour the mill, purchase flour, visit the gift shop and enjoy the park’s beautiful surroundings. 2012 Quilt Gardens mural ...more

T: (574) 535-6458  | E: info@elkhartcountyparks.org | W: View Website

Das Dutchman Essenhaus Make a Reservation

Das Dutchman Essenhaus

You'll be happy that Indiana's largest and friendliest family-style restaurant and bakery also offers 89 comfortable guest rooms at Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center within walking distance of the world-famous restaurant. You may need a nap after one ...more

T: (574) 825-9471 TF: (800) 455-9471  | E: info@essenhaus.com | W: View Website

Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour

Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour

The Heritage Trail Audio Driving Tour One of America’s Most Scenic Drives Centuries of history, thriving communities and tranquil rural landscapes come to life along the 90-mile Heritage Trail. You easily can devote a day to this route, ...more

T: 574-262-8161 TF: 800-262-8161  | E: ecconv@amishcountry.org | W: View Website

Lerner Theatre Make a Reservation

Lerner Theatre

Newly restored and expanded! 1920s-era movie house turned performing arts complex features a 1,700-seat theatre, flexible banquet hall, classroom space, backstage tours and more. In the heart of downtown’s Arts & Entertainment district. The ...more

T: (574) 294-4469 TF: (800) 294-8223  | E: info@thelerner.com | W: View Website

The Blue Gate Restaurant & Theater

The Blue Gate Restaurant & Theater

A complete dining, shopping, and entertainment complex in the heart of Shipshewana. Home to the some of the most unique handcrafted furniture and specialty shops in the area. The Blue Gate Restaurant serves up tasty Amish/Mennonite cooking and quality ...more

T: (260) 768-4725 TF: (888) 447-4725  | E: bgate@riegsecker.com | W: View Website

Elkhart County Visitor Center

Elkhart County Visitor Center

Friendly travel counselors at the Elkhart County Visitor Center provide brochures, travel guides, website links and ideas on what to do in Elkhart County and the Great Lakes area. If you're planning a trip or friends and relatives visit, stop by the ...more

T: (574) 262-8161 TF: (800) 262-8161  | E: ecconv@amishcountry.org | W: View Website

Ruthmere Museum

Ruthmere Museum

The 20th century was full of grand promise in 1908 when Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley built their elegant Beaux Arts mansion of brick and limestone at the confluence of the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers. Once the centerpiece of Elkhart society, ...more

T: (574) 264-0330 TF: (888) 287-7696  | W: View Website

Guggisberg Deutsch Kase Haus Make a Reservation

Guggisberg Deutsch Kase Haus

Come visit the Guggisberg Deutsch Käse Haus Cheese Factory, the only place in Indiana’s Amish Country where you can view championship cheese being made! For over 30 years, quality cheeses have been manufactured at the Deutsch Käse Haus facility, ...more

T: 574-825-9511 TF: 800 262-2505 x115  | W: View Website

Menno-Hof Make a Reservation

Menno-Hof

Experience the history and heritage of Northern Indiana's often misunderstood Amish and Mennonites. Travel through five centuries of fascinating history, from their origins in Swizterland, to their arrival in America and their lives in present-day ...more

T: (260) 768-4117  | E: info@mennohof.org | W: View Website

Old Bag Factory Make a Reservation

Old Bag Factory

You might find yourself spending a leisurely morning or a afternoon in the galleries, specialty shops, artisan booths and studios in this renovated 1890's bag factory turned artisan complex.  It celebrates the creativity of some of Indiana's most ...more

T: (574) 534-2502  | E: shop@oldbagfactory.com | W: View Website

Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Wellfield Botanic Gardens

The Crystalline water from Christiana Creek shaped Elkhart's historic wellfield that once powered the city's 19th century mills. Today, it streams through and inspires 36 acres of ponds and woodlands where 24 individual gardens and event spaces will ...more

T: (574) 266-2006  | W: View Website

Elkhart County Historical Museum Make a Reservation

Elkhart County Historical Museum

Come experience a sense of place. Numerous exhibits illustrate the people, landscape and events that shaped our past and present. Extensive library and archives available. Weekly events and programs. 2012 Quilt Garden pattern Granmother's fan.

T: (574) 848-4322  | E: info@elkhartcountyparks.org | W: View Website

Maximum Capacity: 300

Elkhart Civic Theatre

Elkhart Civic Theatre

Located downtown in the historic and charming Bristol Opera House on SR 120, this nationally-recognized community theatre offers affordable, high quality plays, musicals, and youth theatre productions year-round.

T: (574) 848-4116  | W: View Website

Elkhart River Queen

Elkhart River Queen

Scenic cruises along the majestic St. Joseph River highlight gorgeous waterfront homes and area history.  Sunday public cruises (Adults - $9, children up to 12 - $6), 2 - 4 p.m. (June - September).  Advance reservations required.  Ask ...more

T: (574) 295-1179  | E: johnclev@frontier.com

Hall of Heroes Comic and Superhero Museum

Hall of Heroes Comic and Superhero Museum

Explore the 70+ year history of Super Heroes in comics, toys, film & animation. Features the world's largest collection of comic books (55,000+), super hero memorabilia, original art and props. Call for tours.

T: (574) 293-0755  | E: stewartreality@egixmail.com

National New York Central RR Museum Make a Reservation

National New York Central RR Museum

The most significant collection of New York Central artifacts in the world. Fun for rail fans and families. Adults $5, children (5-12) $4, seniors (62+) $4, children 4 and under are free.

T: (574) 294-3001  | E: info@nycrrmuseum.org | W: View Website

Premier Arts, Inc. Make a Reservation

Premier Arts, Inc.

Resident theatre group for the newly restored historic Lerner Theater. The 2011 season features "The Music Man" (July 15 - 17), "Pinocchio" (October 14 - 16) and "A Christmas Carol"(December 9 - 11)

T: (574) 293-4469 TF: (800) 294-8223  | E: info@premierarts.org | W: View Website

Goshen College

Goshen College

2012 Quilt Gardens mural location featuring Crazy Patch Friendship Mural

T: (574) 535-7793 TF: (800) 348-7422  | E: info@goshen.edu | W: View Website

Middlebury Community Historical Museum Make a Reservation

Middlebury Community Historical Museum

Reserves and displays artifacts and information about this charming middle-American town and its surrounding areas. Revolving exhibits reflect local history since 1836.

T: (574) 825-0978  | E: info@mchm.org | W: View Website

Midwest Museum of American Art Make a Reservation

Midwest Museum of American Art

Features the largest Norman Rockwell lithograph collection and the largest Overbeck Art Pottery collection in the state; also paintings, sculpture and ceramics.

T: (574) 293-6660  | E: mdwstmsmam@aol.com | W: View Website

RV/MH Hall of Fame

RV/MH Hall of Fame

Located in the RV Capital of the World, where more recreational vehicles and manufactured housing is produced than anywhere else in the nation. This museum showcases the growth, history and accomplishments of the recreational vehicle and manufactured ...more

T: (574) 293-2344 TF: (800) 378-8694  | W: View Website

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