Welcome to Northern Indiana’s Amish Country!

For a quick weekend escape or a longer Midwest vacation, you can’t beat this easy-to-reach two-county area halfway between Chicago and Toledo (just a two-hour drive in either direction). In Elkhart and LaGrange counties, visitors discover history and heritage, intriguing attractions, non-stop shopping, idyllic countryside and friendly communities such as Nappanee, Middlebury and Shipshewana. Dining, from home-style to sumptuous fare, and pampered accommodations at some of Indiana’s best bed and breakfasts, add to the pleasure of your Midwest vacation. Make Amish Country the location of your next Indiana vacation getaway.
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Quilt Gardens Tour

It's the only one of its kind in the country!
- 80,000 glorious blooms
- 16 gigantic gardens
- 16 super-sized murals
- 32 juried designs
- 7 welcoming communities
Viewable from May 25 - October 1, 2009

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Special Offers

Summer Break Offers

Special lodging offers, Top 10 Free things to do list and more! All are affordable such as festivals and events and Special Lodging Offers. And every one delivers good value combined with great fun. So why wait? Start planning your summer break today!

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Events

Bristol Homecoming Festival

"Bristol's Hidden Treasures" Our Homecoming Festival is believed to be the oldest town festival in the state of Indiana starting in 1883 as the “Bristol Harvest Fest”. In the 1880's it was also known as the “Harvest Home” and the “Harvest Jubilee” since it was held in the Fall.  In 1910 we have thefirst pictures of the  “Melon Festival”. At an unrecorded time it became the  “Bristol Homecoming” which has turned into a 3 day event. July 9-11

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RV Scene

The RV Capital

Did you know more than 50 percent of the nation’s recreational vehicles (RVs) are manufactured in Elkhart County? You’ll find everything RV here in the RV Capital - from RV service, repairs, parts and accessories to dealers, RV campgrounds and rallies.