Elkhart County is an area full of unique communities and attractions, and it is a place where all four seasons are celebrated with vigor.
No matter the time of year, there is always something big in the works in Elkhart County. Developed by the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Community Event Calendar is your guide to all the great times.
Welcome to Connect in Elkhart County! Where we believe the RV Capital of the world should also be a leader in connecting people with the great outdoors.
Developed by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County in partnership with many of our local stakeholders… we are committed to accelerating the growth of our trail network, the diversity of our amenities, and increasing our destination connectivity.
With an initial $2.5 million dedicated to this vision, we hope to leverage this investment with additional partners thoughtfully and with intention to increase connectivity throughout our community. Together, we can build a 130-mile network of low-stress streets and trails that work for everyone.
Welcome to Elkhart County, Indiana. A place where close-knit communities are connected by a passion for craftsmanship and quality of life. From classic small towns to energetic centers, the handmade welcome mat is always out.
More than a year of conversations with Elkhart County residents and meticulous research came to fruition when Well Crafted was launched. Well Crafted is a destination brand that exudes community pride and helps connect Elkhart County’s rich heritage in manufacturing with the present-day status as an innovative and collaborative center.
Well Crafted is a community destination brand with a compelling and flexible platform used by our local artisans, businesses, and attractions to express the pride they have in this area. Well Crafted complements their individual brand and strengthens Elkhart County’s place as a community of makers.
Visit any one of our Elkhart County Parks and you are in for a treat. From picturesque Bonneyville Mill, complete with an active working grist mill, to our popular Ox Bow County Park, where you can find a hidden fairy house and add your name to the dairy, we have hundreds of acres ready for you to explore!
In northern Indiana, Elkhart County stitches together two welcoming worlds. Yes, it’s the comfort of the unhurried Amish life, where a million blooms spring to life in the Quilt Gardens sprinkled around the county. But there’s also an energized urban fabric woven from craft breweries, Four Diamond cuisine, eclectic live music, and trendy shops. An urban-rural patchwork that is well crafted and makes Indiana’s Cool North so special.
The Heritage Trail takes you through the vibrant communities of Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol, Wakarusa, and Shipshewana. Named one of America’s “most scenic drives,” this picturesque loop explores welcoming communities, area attractions, and Amish life. So get ready for a road trip. You’re in for one unforgettable adventure.
