If you have an interest and passion for the RV life this is the place for you. Definitely worth the…read morevisit to see how it all started. A lot of examples of how the industry has progressed over the years.

A trip through history! Great assortment of campers to look through. Very interesting place…read more Admission was a bit pricey but it was a fun spot to visit.

Has anyone ever told you to touch grass? Well, if they have or haven't, this is where you need to…read morego to do that. The size of these gardens are amazing and the time it takes to walk them took my family and I nearly two hours. It is a relaxing place to visit if you want some time away to read, write, or think. This place is sacred and I wish I lived closer because I would be visiting this place all the time. An absolute hidden gem.

This place is amazing! Highly recommend. If you are a resident of Elkhart county admission is free…read moreon Tuesday. Non residents and any other day admission is $10, so very worth it.

I have to admit that I fell into my superhero fascination much later in life and I came in through…read morethe movies more than the comic books. As a kid, I was completely taken with Batman - the 1966 version. I could watch and talk that Batman for hours. The rest was interesting to me - but I didn't really get a lot of comics as a kid. I did get The Three Stooges comic books - but not much more. As an adult, my appreciation has spread to Daredevil, Black Adam, and the first two Deadpool movies among others. When I walked into the Hall of Heroes in Elkhart, Indiana, I was blown away. The first element of this five-star experience is the off-street parking. That sounds innocuous, but I am a Chicago guy and parking is always a consideration. The next delightful surprise was the price. It was 10 bucks. I had a HoH coupon for a buck off that I had picked up at another museum, the gentleman applied it to my ticket and my buddy's ticket. This gentleman - Allen Stewart - was quick to give us the rundown on the place. He was thorough, before setting us free in the small - but perfectly packed and maintained - museum. The building is divided by Marvel, D.C., and Independents with no one get preferential treatment. This is how a museum should be - just present what you have and let the visitor enjoy. As we worked our way up one aisle and down the next, we saw every kind of action figure you can imagine and some you couldn't. (Who knew they made Hong Kong Fuey action figures?) I got to pose on the bike that Nic Cage rode in "The Ghost Rider," I also got to lay on the Shelby from "Iron Man." (Stewart diligently took pix until I was totally satisfied. I can be kind of a diva.) We also got up close and personal with Batman and Superman and Wonder Woman. There were so many ancillary super-hero themed novelties from Crazy Foam to metal lunch boxes and so many other things I had completely forgotten about. Suddenly my childhood was displayed in pristine display cases. Hall of Heroes covers generations of comic books and comic book iconography that your grandparents will love it as much as your children. If the little ones get bored - there are free arcade games on hand to keep them satisfied. There are bins of reasonably priced comic books and a small shelf for the obligatory souvenirs. Walking back out into the misty autumn Indiana day, my buddy and I discussed how much Stewart knew and his love for the industry. He made the visit exciting. He isn't a ticket-taker. He is the gateway into the superhero universe.

If you're a comic fan this place is fun. If not, the best thing about it is the arcades, which is…read morecool to see. SO it's okay overall. Just a decent historical covering of comics and tons of memorabilia. I wish the back issues were cheaper and they were better organized as I feel whenever things get too tight to peruse it's too filed up, and perhaps a cheapo cutout section might be cool.

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.

This is one of our favorite corn mazes to visit. We've been to them all, this place is more of a…read morelocal favorite and is close to the nice Shipshewana shopping district. We like that you can choose your route and each post has a coupon for a local business. The coupon spots in the maze is a brilliant idea, and helps fellow small businesses. My favorite part is the multiple firepits throughout the grounds. They have concessions too with hot drinks. This is a very cozy place, but with some fall fun.

If you are into Mid Century Modern, Vintage, and Art...look no further. Found has a really great…read moreselection, the owner is really nice and a font of information. I learned a lot about certain pieces as he walked through an area of tje store with me....just talking about something he really loves, not pushy or trying to sell. They had a really incredible collection of vintage ceramic pieces...honestly I dont think you could find as many pieces under one roof. I purchased a vintage set of Japanese Sake and Soy bottles as a gift for my daughter today, and i will definitely return.

Oh goodness, if you haven't checked this place out you definitely need to! It would be worth…read moredriving to the small town of Goshen just to see. The owner, Keith, was so friendly and extremely helpful. He shared with us how he started collecting as a hobby to now a business. He's extremely knowledgeable and told stories about the items in his store and where they have come from, all around the world. As a religious college professor and missionary, Keith and his wife, Ann, have had the opportunity to explore the world and share these pieces in their store. Upon first glance it appears that there is just one level BUT there is a basement and an upstairs to this store as well! You will find a ton of unique and one-of-a-kind antiques, collectibles, treasures, furniture, pieces, jewelry, rugs, pottery, art and vintage items from all over the globe. There are also paintings, pottery, and books available for purchase by the owners and their family. Additionally, there are many, many Icons that can be purchased here. Found is one of the only stores in the Midwest were you can purchase from a HUGE collection of Eastern Orthodox, Ethiopian, & Anabaptist Icons. It's fun to explore the store and find these spread throughout.

My husband was dying of cancer. His last wish was to see his favorite band. He was on oxygen and…read morecould not stand in line and needed to sit down. I asked Julie for him to be able to sit in a chair in the back before I purchased tickets for us. She said no, no exceptions. My husband passed away shortly after. We were long time customers there and did not expect the cold hearted treatment we received.

Ignition is a really cool place, and their selection is one of the best in the Michiana area…read more The shop is clean, well-lit, and very organized. They are knowledgeable about not only the music they sell, but also about parts for turntables and speakers. The owners and employees are super friendly and engaging, which is what you would expect out of a shop in downtown Goshen. The prices, however. Yeesh. So much of their used vinyl is marked up way higher than it should be. It's become a fun "window shopping" record store for me, but it's very difficult to justify the cost when they are often charging 40-50% more than most other places for vinyl in similar condition.

The Middlebury Community Historical Museum is located in the Elkhart County city of Middlebury…read more It's a picturesque community in the heart of Amish country where I've visited multiple times due to it being right on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. The museum is a rather small museum that is only open about 10-15 hours a week on Tuesday-Thursday. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits the history of Middlebury. It's run by the Middlebury Historical Society. Admission is free, though they do accept donations and you can also arrange for group tours. Exhibits largely consist of archival items, photos, items from the community's economy, Amish-related items, and even school-related items. They have events throughout the year and during key festivals will even off free guided tours. Of course, being from Indy it's completely unfair to compare this historical museum to anything present here in Indy. They're entirely different communities. However, the times I've been here I've enjoyed it and the volunteers are always super friendly. Accessibility tends to be fairly strong as well. If you're in town during a festival, taking a guided tour that will include stories about Dillinger's alleged travels through the community and, of course, the area's Amish community is a must. This is simply a delightful historical museum for a small community. It's a super friendly community. Then, you can spend some time at the nearby Pumpkinvine or visit the quilt garden.