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1. RV-MH Hall of Fame and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Wellfield Botanic Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Ruthmere

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4. National New York Central Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Southgate Crossing

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6. Elkhart Environmental Center

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7. ETHOS Innovation Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. Iechyd Da Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Antonio's

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10. Midwest Museum of American Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Cobus Creek County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. The Lerner Theater

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15. Westwind Brewery Co.

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Five Star Dive Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Signature Lanes

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The town of Elkhart lies in the northernmost part of Indiana, just a short drive from the cities of South Bend, Mishawaka, and Goshen.
  • Elkhart offers a wide variety of things to do, offering something for a broad range of interests.
  • The area is home to one of the largest county fairs in the country, a nationally known Jazz Festival, and several other special events.
  • Visitors will find a vibrant urban energy and a number of museums, as well as the Amish pace of life, with Elkhart being close to one of the largest Amish communities in the world.

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