Attractions

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

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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

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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. 2013 Quilt Gardens mural ...more

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

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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

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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, discovering ...more

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

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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

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RiverWalk Culture Trail

Elkhart’s RiverWalk Culture Trail. . . It’s easy to find and fun to follow - a set-your-own pace walking tour lined with inviting sites & stops, all just steps from Main Street’s restaurants, shops and pubs. Along the way, ...more

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

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Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction

Discover row after row of bargains at the Midwest’s largest flea market every Tuesday & Wednesday, May - October, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique & livestock auctions year-round on Wednesday mornings; horse auctions Fridays at 9 a.m.

T: (260) 768-4129  | W: View Website

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The Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery

When Mel first opened in the mid 80’s the Blue Gate, formerly Der Strudel Haus, had 50 seats and one dining room. Over the years it grew to 105 seats and two dining rooms, but it was never big enough to accommodate the number of people who wanted to ...more

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

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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

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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

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Cook's Bison Ranch

Come home to where the Buffalo still roam. Ride in a wagon, feed the buffalo, and enjoy a buffalo burger or a chuck wagon meal. The ranch welcomes motor coach groups, families, church retreats, and school groups. Celebrate during their Annual Calf Day ...more

T: 260-854-3297 TF: 866-382-2356  | W: View Website

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Jayco RV

Welcome home to our Visitors Center and plant tours, conducted Monday - Thursday at Noon. By appointment Only. Come experience the pride of family and community that is a Jayco tradition. Call for information and directions. Fold Downs, Fifth Wheels, ...more

T: (574) 825-5861  | W: View Website

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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  | W: View Website

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i-Spy Elkhart Cell Phone Tour

Get fun facts instantly via your cell phone on this free self-guided tour of Elkhart's Beardsley Historic District. The tour features nine stops including Ruthmere, the Havilah Beardsley House, and the Beardsley Monument. Access the tour simply by ...more

T: 574-584-7007  | E: bfirstenberger@ruthmere.org | W: View Website

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Menno-Hof

See and hear the Amish-Mennonite story at Menno-Hof, the perfect place to start your visit to Amish country. Centered amid park-like grounds, the complex was built by Amish and Mennonite craftsmen during an old-fashioned barn raising. Multimedia ...more

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

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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

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Wellfield Botanic Gardens

The Crystalline water from Christiana Creek once powered the city’s 19th century mills. Today, it streams through and inspires 36 acres of ponds and woodlands where 24 individual gardens are being created in this native habitat. The woodland ...more

T: (574) 266-2006  | W: View Website

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Benedict's Nursery

Stepping into Benedict’s Nursery is a bit like stepping into a scene from a fairytale – tiny, remarkable plants that make ordinary plants seem huge in comparison fill garden racks and specially made containers. Owner Esther Benedict specializes ...more

T: (574) 773-2254 

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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. 2013 Quilt Garden pattern Log Cabin.

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

Maximum Capacity: 300

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Down the Road Tours

Welcome to Northern Indiana Amish Country“Remember, travel enhances our life experience”Explore the diversity of our area with your own personal tour guide and visit unique attractions tailored to your special interests. You provide the ...more

T: (574) 266-0048  | E: downtheroadtour@yahoo.com | W: View Website

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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

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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 about private ...more

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

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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

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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 (61+) $4, children 4 and under are free.

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

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Premier Arts, Inc.

Resident theatre group for the historic Lerner Theater. Wizard of Oz: Feb 15-17; Little Women: April 26-28; South Pacific: July 19-21; Annie Get your Gun: October 11-13; A Chirstmas Carol: December 13-15.  For tickets & information on all ...more

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

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Studebaker National Museum

114 years of transportation history. See Lincoln's carriage, a 1934 Bendix car and a 1956 Packard Predictor Car of the Future.

T: (574) 235-9714 TF: (888) 391-5600  | W: View Website

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Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard

The rustic tasting room overlooks acres of orchards tended by the Muir/Judson families since 1898. Grape and fruit wines produced on-site and by local vintners available for purchase. Tasting room year-round; seasonal produce.

T: (574) 848-9463  | E: contact@fruithillswinery.com | W: View Website

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Havilah Beardsley House

The 1848 home of city founder, Dr. Havilah Beardsley, presents the story of Elkhart’s entrepreneurial spirit. Tours: Adult $5; Student $2; Children under 5 admitted free with adult.

T: (574) 264-0330  | W: View Website

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Kercher's Sunrise Orchard

Fifth generation family-owned U-pick apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Specializing in Indiana’s finest homegrown and homemade products, free hayrides, corn maze and lots of fall family fun.

T: (574) 533-6311  | E: kerchersmarket@gmail.com | W: View Website

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Middlebury Community Historical Museum

Preserves 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

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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

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Newmar Corp.

Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers & Class A Motorhomes. Tours are Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. No open-toed shoes. Children MUST be 8 years or older 10 a.m. tour runs March 31st to November

T: 574-773-7791  | W: View Website

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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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Stoney Creek Winery

Family owned and operated producers of small batch, handmade country wines.

T: (574) 642-4454  | E: info@stoneycreekwinery.com | W: View Website

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DVR

5th Wheel, Mobile Suites. Tours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. by appointment

T: (260) 562-1075  | W: View Website

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Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.

Class A & C Motorhomes and Travel Trailers. Tours are by appointment only

T: (574) 773-7761  | W: View Website

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Heartland Recreational Vehicles

Travel Trailers and 5th Wheels. Tours are Monday-Thursday at 3 p.m.

T: (574) 262-5992  | W: View Website

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Keystone RV Company

Tours are Tuesday-Thursday,  Call for details

T: (574) 535-2100  | W: View Website

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Kropf Industries*

Park Models. Tours are by appointment only

T: (574) 533-2171  | W: View Website

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Thor Motor Coach

Thor Motor Coach is the #1 retail selling motor-home manufacturer in North America. Offering a complete line of motorized Gas and Diesel Class A, Class C, Class B+, & Toy Hauler RVs. Stop on over and take a tour; We have them daily Monday - Thursday ...more

T: (574) 584-3655 TF: (866) 919-4444  | W: View Website

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Winnabego Industries Towable

Fifth Wheels & Travel Trailers. Tours are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm. Call for reservations.

T: (574) 825-5250  | W: View Website

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