Das Dutchman Essenhaus
Middlebury, just to the east of us, is a quiet place in Amish Country. An adventure in dining, shopping and more. Enjoy a large family-style restaurant, a taste-tempting bakery, unique village shops, covered bridge, and carriage rides.
Shipshewana
To the East, the home of Shipshewana Craft and Specialty Shops, Antique Shops, Antique Auction, Livestock Auction and the Famous Shipshewana Flea Market.
Elkhart Area Museums
Don't miss Northern Indiana's premier museums celebrating American art, historical homes, vintage automobiles, railroads, recreational vehicle manufacturing, and local history.c/o Elkhart County visitor Center, 219 Caravan Dr., (North Pointe Plaza), Elkhart (800)860-5958.
Midwest Museum of American Art
A showcase of 19th and 20th century American art and a distinguished collection of Norman Rockwell Lithographs, the museum is located in downtown Elkhart. 429 S. Main St., Elkhart (574)293-6660.
National New York Central Railroad Museum
Relive the railroad history of Elkhart from 1833 through the present. See how the New York Central Railroad left its imprint on the community. 721 S. Main St., Elkhart (574)294-3001.
Ruthmere Museum
The opulent elegance of this magnificently restored 1910 Beaux Arts mansion featured on A&E's "American Castles" will transport you back in time to America's Gilded Age. 302 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart (574) 264-0330 or (888) 287-7696.
Camping
Elkhart Campground, 25608 CR-4, Elkhart (574) 264-2914.