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Kara S.

Such a fun tour! It started out with a horse and buggy ride, went to the farm and got to feed horses, a baby calf, milk cows, pet animals, did a tour of the barns, and it ended in homemade ice cream. Everyone was super friendly as well. Great for all ages including kids!

J. M.

The 5 Star Tour was amazing! Our buggy driver took us out of the downtown area of Shipshewana and onto the backroads, telling us about the history of the area. Then we arrived at a dairy farm and got to experience feeding a baby calf, then milking a cow and drinking fresh cow's milk. Afterwards, there was a traditional Amish dinner at John and Elaine's farm. The food was just absolutely delicious! The chicken and meatloaf were so tasty, as was the Amish version of spaetzle. They also had three different pies, and everyone had a slice of each -- all three tasted really good! The night ended with the singing of traditional hymns. It was a wonderful evening spent experiencing a brief snippet of Amish life. Highly recommended! You'll have to call or email in advance to make reservations.

We got to feed the darling baby calf fresh milk- sooooo adorable!!

Daughter and I took the buggy ride tour to an Amish dairy farm. Our driver, John, incredibly gracious in sharing about the Amish people, farm, and their lovely town. My daughter and I loved the experience and highly recommend everyone to do the farm tour option. I was so amazed how well trained the horse is (John did whistle commands for the horse to do maneuvers). The tour through town and the country side was super cool - loved hearing stories about the town, founders, and Amish way of life. Take the tour - ask for John!!

Pat M.

John and Elaine were fabulous at what they do! They run Buggy Lane Tours and were so accommodating for us as we called the night before wondering if there was any availability for their 5 star tour the next day. He said he would chat with his wife and call me back. He called back the next morning and said they would welcome us to the 5 star tour which consists of a 20 minute horse and carriage ride to a nearby working Holstein dairy farm and a home cooked family style Amish-Mennonite Thrasher Dinner at their home. We were thrilled! It was a beautiful day for a horse a buggy ride. Once at the farm we could immediately see cows, able to feed and pet horses and kittens. We were led into the barn and John told us about horse shoes, and other tools they used on the farm. He showed us how they processed wheat and straw while correlating Bible thoughts with it. We were able to pet and feed newborn calves, actually milk the cows, taste the fresh milk. It was amazing! We rode the horse and buggy back to town with a personal commentary along the wAy with the buggy driver. We then hopped in our cars and drove a couple of miles to John and Elaine's home where there was a tub of warm water, a bar of soap and a towel waiting for us. John explained reason they called it a thrashing dinner. 10-12 families would help each other thrash their fields and they would thrash all morning and the women would get together and prepare the noon meal together. The men, dirty and dusty, would come to eat and the tub soap and water would be in the yard for them to clean up. He demonstrated how to use the water to leave it as clean as possible for the next man. We all got to try it. After that, Elaine had the table set and welcomed us to her dining room. A total of 17 if us lucky souls. Many of us strangers to each other. We came in our own little groups and ended as friends. The food was fabulous. Started with a tossed salad with a creamy white dressing, next homemade bread...delicious homemade bread with butter, Amish peanut butter, which is peanut butter with marshmallow fluff and syrup, and blackberry jam. Then came the sides...mashed potatoes, gravy, chicken and noodles, green beans. Main course...crunchy fried/baked chicken and a pan fried ham...so good. Three different pies for dessert, butterscotch, apple and peach. You will be offered more than you will be able to eat, so go with an appetite. Truly one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences I've had. John and Elaine, thank you so much for your gracious hospitality.

Amish meal plus we had homemade bread and pecan and grape pie for dessert

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Harbor Country Adventures - Lighthouse

Harbor Country Adventures

4.6(60 reviews)
68.5 mi

We were fortunate to get truly excellent weather to head out onto the lake for a boat ride with…read moreHarbor Country Adventures! We went on the Classic Lake Tour. Our tour guide was a retired high school history teacher and football coach with all sorts of interesting stories about the region. We passed Mount Baldy, the "living" sand dune that moves, at Indiana Dunes National Park and made it all the way down to a good view of the Century of Progress homes before making our way back. We also got to hear all about the ship, the Emita II, which is a historic ship from the 1950s, and about how it reached its current home. It was also very cute that Captain Jan had the kids come up and take turns at the wheel on the way back. There is a snack bar on the lower level of the boat, and there are restrooms on board. Free parking is available a little walk away - walk towards the Lighthouse Museum, as the dock is behind there. Definitely a great adventure!

Very enjoyable and comfortable experience. You get a different perspective of the shoreline and…read morelighthouse. Live music and drinks/snacks for sale. Only complaint is there was a group with a person who should have been cut off from being served any more alcohol but her friends bought it for her. She was extremely obnoxious and loud and made a lot of people on the boat uncomfortable, especially ones with small children.

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Dixie Sternwheeler

Dixie Sternwheeler

4.1(9 reviews)
25.2 mi

We purchased 2 Dixie Sternwheeler tickets for $14 TOTAL on Sunday, July 7, 2024 just before the…read more8:00 p.m. trip. The young woman selling the tickets never indicated the Dixie would not be running that night. We learned from others that the Dixie was down, had only made the 2:00 p.m. Sunday trip, and needed repairs. This girl knew the Dixie was not running and sold us tickets for a ride she knew was not happening on Sunday. She told us to return the following day for a ride. On Monday we were told the Dixie was still not repaired just before the ride was to sail. A man was now selling tickets to people and not telling them the Dixie would not be moving either. When anyone objects they are told, "We don't give refunds." Then WHY are you selling tickets for trips that do not exist? We were told to return Tuesday. This time the young woman was selling tickets to customers and not telling them there would be no rides on Tuesday as the Dixie was still down. Frankly, this is fraud selling tickets to ride a sternwheeler that is not working and then refusing to refund consumers' money. We will not be returning to North Webster so our tickets are worthless. The young woman still wanted to sell me another set of tickets Tuesday night until I told her, "You know full-well that boat is not going anywhere." She muttered, "Oh, I forgot." Apparently, it is their job to sell tickets to anyone walking through the door while knowing the boat won't be running. Tell me what you would call this--a scam, fraud, theft? Do not purchase tickets until you see people walking onto the Dixie because you will be losing your money if the ship needs repairs, unless you happen to live in the immediate area of the Dixie. Refunds should be mandatory when the ship is broken and cannot be repaired for days. The sternwheeler was still not running on Wednesday, July 10 yet tickets were being sold to "Ride the Dixie" on that day too. Hmmmmm! I guess they think we are all "suckers" because they stick us with tickets and keep the money.

The Dixie boat is a summer staple in North Webster. It's still only $7 for a 75 minute cruise…read morearound Webster lake... There is no better value for a family outing anywhere! Webster lake has several small islands with houses that you cruise by, a summer camp and many beautiful cottages. There is a historical soundtrack narrated by Captain Bob Barnes; if you come on Saturday night at 9pm, they nix the soundtrack and Captain Bob sings to you live!

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Krider World's Fair Gardens

Krider World's Fair Gardens

4.9(9 reviews)
6.7 mi

Tucked in off a street in Bristol, IN, is a place for serenity and a short walk through beautiful…read moregardens. The stone path leads to one of the 26 area heritage trail quilt gardens. Along the pathway, you will be shaded. These gardens include a huge ornamental lifelike mushroom with short sidekicks. Another photo worthy decoration is a wood carved cardinal next to a blue life sized Dutch windmill. The little park contains flowing water, a koi pond, scented roses, and multiple flora, as it winds up and down stairs on a stone pathway. Many artistic metal structures adorn the pathway. Definitely a place to visit!!!! I wish I lived closer.

For those who are fairly new in my world, you likely don't know about my long history as an…read moreactivist in the area of violence prevention with a strong emphasis on child abuse and sexual violence prevention. Since 1989, I've traveled over 6,000 miles in my wheelchair and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a wide variety of organizations. I spend a lot of my wheeling time in Indiana - my home state and lifelong home. Among my favorite places to go in Indiana is Elkhart County, a Northeastern Indiana jewel filled with magnificent trails, a strong Amish community, a number of historic peace churches, and a vibe that just really clicks with me. My favorite trail in Indiana is the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail that winds its way through four Elkhart County communities and runs a bit over a marathon in terms of length. You get to visit a variety of cool small towns and will likely see some Amish folks on their bicycles. Quite honestly, it's awesome. If you stop in Middlebury, and I always do as I have multiple friends there, you can take a break along the trail here at the Krider World's Fair Gardens. For once, this is not small town braggadocio. Krider World's Fair Garden started out its life as a 1934 World's Fair exhibit and has been meticulously maintained ever since. I won't say it's "the" pride of Middlebury, but it's certainly one of the things of which the community is most proud. This is a botanical garden that weaves together gentle walking paths, a quilt garden exhibit, iconic structures, and facilities that include waterfalls, picnic tables, viewing benches, a gazebo, and a swing arbor. The park itself is really only about 2.4 acres. It's not a huge place, but it's a beautiful place. It can be rented for special events, weddings, and photography needs. If you're on the Pumpkinvine, then you'll run into this area as a perfect place to stop and rest and enjoy a beautiful part of Middlebury. The biggest city in Elkhart County is, in fact, Elkhart itself. But, a visit to Elkhart County isn't complete without visiting places like Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana. Yes, I'll admit that it can get a bit touristy but it's a friendly community and a place I absolutely love to visit. This part of the state has about 2 dozen quilt gardens. A "quilt garden" means that they lay the quilts out in a pattern that changes each season. You can also see "Garden With a Cause" here, a garden devoted to charities and local organizations improving the lives of the people of Middlebury. They have a replica of the "Sunrise Bench," a bench that was included in the World's Fair Exhibit and there's a Statue of Hebe and a Water Wheel House among other attractions. If you're in Elkhart County, a stop at Krider World's Fair Garden just really needs to happen. I have some photos, but I'm still trying to find them from past tours. When I do, I'll post my own photos but you can definitely capture the garden's vibe in the available photos here.

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The Bell Mansion - The Bell Mansion is a truly magical experience for any and all who come through the doors.

The Bell Mansion

5.0(4 reviews)
47.1 mi

"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

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