Elkhart, Indiana Travel Information

Elkhart and Amish Country: A Weekend in Northern Indiana Many overworked urbanites pay thousands of dollars to go to faraway retreats in search of solitude, when all they have to do is turn off the interstate and explore Indiana’s Amish Country. There you c... Elkhart, IN

Indiana's Amish Country (Including Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Shipshewana) Amish country, off the 75-mi corridor from South Bend southeast to Fort Wayne, is rife with odd juxtapositions. The abundance of recreational vehicle manufacturers in Elkhart or nearby in Goshen or Mi... Goshen, IN

Nappanee, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Shipshewana, & Topeka, IN Indiana lays claim to roughly 17 percent of all Amish in North America. There are many different sects of Amish, all of which may hold slightly differing beliefs. Essentially, though, the Amish choose... Elkhart, IN

Northern Indiana's Amish Country: Elkhart County's Quiet Treasures It takes several hours to reach the peaceful countryside of northern Indiana’s Elkhart County, but you’ll soon discover unsurpassed scenery and solitude and a splendid weekend, especially well suited ... Elkhart, IN

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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail (Distance: 9.5 mi) The railroad line between Goshen and Middlebury was a popular passenger route at the turn of the century and its numerous curves and turns led to its being nicknamed after the rambling pumpkin vine. T...

South Bend, IN - Rail-Trails - length:2.8 mi

T.K. Lawless Singletrack (Distance: 15.3 mi) Located in a mellow county park surrounded by flat farmland, the Lawless singletrack surprises visitors with its rolling terrain. Using a limited space, the buffed singletrack twists on itself, runnin...

Vandalia, MI - Mountain Biking - length:10.4 mi

Rum Village Pathway (Distance: 16.8 mi) Who knew so much trail could be packed into such a small area? Instead of criss-crossing many trails like other Hoosier micro-trail systems, volunteers from the Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Associa...

South Bend, IN - Mountain Biking - length:4 mi

Dowagiac River (Distance: 19.7 mi) A moderately paced, family-friendly river that winds under a shady canopy of shoreline hardwoods for much of its length. The Dowagiac is an attractive tributary of the St. Joseph River. Shaded by over...

Dowagiac, MI - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:13.5 mi

Big Tree and West Loops (Distance: 22.5 mi) While standing on a bridge in Fred Russ Forest Park, my son and I saw a small ring suddenly appear on the surface of a stream . . . and then another and another and another. Michael instinctively glan...

Marcellus, MI - Hiking - length:3.2 mi

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Christiana Creek Christiana Creek Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6588 yards, par 72 1.5 miles from center of Elkhart, Indiana

Executive Old Orchard Golf Course, Inc. Public, 9 holes 3437 yards, par 61 1.6 miles from center of Elkhart, Indiana

Par-3 Old Orchard Golf Course, Inc. Public, 9 holes 3437 yards, par 61 1.6 miles from center of Elkhart, Indiana

Bent Oak Bent Oak Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6504 yards, par 72 2.9 miles from center of Elkhart, Indiana

Elcona Elcona Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6859 yards, par 72 5.9 miles from center of Elkhart, Indiana

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