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Apple Picking at Kerchers

⇐ 20 minutes to The Barns at Nappanee ⇒ Just minutes to the Heritage Trail loop

2. This fifth generation family-owned u-pick apple orchard and pumpkin patch at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard, specializes in homegrown produce and homemade products like October Gold Cider (fresh pressed on site), gourds, and free hayrides to the pumpkin patch Saturdays and Sundays every weekend in October

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81 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
73 Minutes to Michigan City
45 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

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The Heritage Trail

⇐ Just minutes to Kercher's ⇒ 32 minutes to Rum Village Aerial Adventure Park

3. Follow the Heritage Trail: With the help of a free audio guide—complete with intriguing historical tidbits—you easily can devote a day to this 90-mile route discovering the region’s rich, diverse heritage. This scenic winding loop takes you through the vibrant communities of Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol, Wakarusa and Shipshewana. It’s safe, easy to explore, easy on your budget and in addition to the fall foliage, you’re sure to discover fun at every turn.

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65 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
56 Minutes to Michigan City
25 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

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Rum Village Aerial Adventure Park

⇐ 32 minutes to The Heritage Trail ⇒ 44 minutes to Minich Farms Flower Patch

4. Experience an aerial adventure park by conquering treetop trails ranging from 16-60 feet in the air. Self guided courses allow you to take on obstacles and zip lines while you maneuver through the different trails. There are thrills to satisfy all adventure types!

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51 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
43 Minutes to Michigan City
33 Minutes to Elkhart County

Indiana’s Cool North offers so many outdoor adventures that you will want to try this fall.

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Minich Farms Flower Patch & Fall Fest

⇐ 44 minutes to Rum Village Aerial Adventure Park ⇒ 10 minutes to Garwood Orchards

5. This place is loaded with fall flowers, including dahlias, potted mums, and Teddy Bear sunflowers. Peruse unique heirloom varieties of pumpkins, and pet the resident goats. Mark your calendar for a big Fall Fest on September 25, 2021 from 10am-6pm, complete with a food truck, local craft classes that include painting flower pictures, and music.

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31 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
61 Minutes to Elkhart County
50 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

Many of our area gardens continue to be places of beauty with fall blooms.

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Garwood Orchards U Pick & Wagon Rides

⇐ 10 minutes to Minich Farms ⇒ 12 minutes to Coulter's

6. Come for the amazing array of apples (think Honeycrisp, Fuji, Jonagold, Pixie Crunch and so many more) you can pick yourself or buy already harvested. But don’t miss Garwood’s legendary donuts, cider, and pies. This fifth-generation orchard also offers fields of u-pick sunflowers and plenty of pumpkins, plus wagon and pony rides.

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26 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
58 Minutes to Elkhart County
47 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

Northern Indiana has a rich and diverse culture of artisans, crafters and farmers, and the Art and Earth Trail perfectly showcases these nowhere-else-to-be-found treasures.

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Coulter's Produce & Pumpkin Patch

⇐ 12 minutes to Garwood Orchards ⇒ 30 minutes or less to Paddling & Fishing

7. The whole family will love hayrides to the pumpkin patch to pick your own, corn mazes and pony rides, plus delicious homemade food and cider at Coulter’s. Stock up on apples and fall decorating items such as Indian corn and gourds.

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24 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
58 Minutes to Elkhart County
47 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

See what else is happening this fall in our listing of events for Indiana’s Cool North.

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Paddling and Fishing

⇐ 30 minutes or less to Coulter's Produce ⇒ 9 minutes (varies) to Imagination Glen Mountain Biking

8. Explore the fall scenery from the water by paddling and fishing in the Indiana Dunes. Fish for trout along the Lake Michigan shoreline, catch chinook and coho salmon in local streams or watch wildlife while paddling the Kankakee or East Branch of the Little Calumet River.

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20 Minutes to Michigan City
71 Minutes to Elkhart County
60 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

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Mountain Biking

⇐ 9 Minutes to Fishing & Paddling ⇒ 7 minutes to Indiana Dunes Bicycling Tour

9. Mountain biking might be the most exciting way to view the changing leaves in autumn. Whether you’re an experienced mountain biker or completely new to the sport, Creekside Trails and the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen Park have courses with twists, turns, and (optional) obstacles for all skill levels.

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27 Minutes to Michigan City
71 Minutes to Elkhart County
60 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

Fall is a great time to go camping. Discover the best camping spots in Northern Indiana.

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Indiana Dunes Bicycling Tour

⇐ 7 minutes to Imagination Glen

10. Explore the beautiful landscapes, small-town charm, and local flavor of the Indiana Dunes area on the Indiana Dunes Bicycling Tour. This self-guided bicycling route takes road cyclists on the perfect route around the county with food, drink, and attraction stops along the way. Cyclists can ride just one part, break it up into a more leisurely overnight adventure, or challenge themselves to complete the route in one day.

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23 Minutes to Michigan City
67 Minutes to Elkhart County
56 Minutes to Notre Dame / South Bend

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Fall Outdoor Activities

Fall Outdoor Activities

Apple Picking at Kerchers

The Heritage Trail

Rum Village Aerial Adventure Park

Minich Farms Flower Patch & Fall Fest

Garwood Orchards U Pick & Wagon Rides

Coulter's Produce & Pumpkin Patch

Paddling and Fishing

Mountain Biking

Indiana Dunes Bicycling Tour

Theatre Shows & Concerts in Indiana’s Cool North

Holiday Market at Fair Oaks Farms

Holiday Artisan Market

Holiday Gift Gallery

A Christmas Story Comes Home

SHIPSHEWANA’S LIGHTS OF JOY

FOREST OF LIGHTS AT FAIR OAKS FARMS

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Goshen Nights of Lights

Celebrating the Holidays with Family and Friends in Indiana’s Cool North

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