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Fun in Michiana!
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items Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana is called Michiana and we look forward to all that our area has for us to and see. We eat lots of garden fresh foods, eat junk food at our Fair, and drink lots of tasty beverages.
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Elkhart Things to do
Lake Michigan Beaches
Notre Dame University Campus
South Bend Activities to Do
Elkhart Things to do
Elkhart county Indiana is next to the Michigan border. It is home to Amish, the RV Capitol, has Band instruments history, and much more...
The Elkhart 4-H Fair is the 2nd Largest Fair in the U.S. after the Orange County 4-H Fair. The Fair usually runs for 8 full days during the hot and humid days at the end of July. There are rides galore, 4-H exhibits, animal barns, food booths that co...
Elkhart County 4-H Fair | The Great Elkhart County 4-H Fair!
The quilt gardens in Elkhart are planted in many places around the county. Follow the map to see them all!
Visit Elkhart County
Lake Michigan Beaches
Everyone in my area knows about Silver Beach in St Joseph County, Michigan. It is such a popular spot in the summer. There is so much to do besides baking in the sun and swimming. If you are ever in the area make sure to add Silver beach to your list...
Silver Beach County Park
Tiscornia Park Beach is next to Silver Beach and lesser known than the other. I've been to Tiscornia Park Beach and it is much smaller but it is less crowded too. We went to Tiscornia for a picnic with friends and it was very nice.
Tiscornia Park on Lake Michigan
Weko Beach is farther up the coast from Silver Beach and is a lovely beach. I've been there several times and it was awesome. Weko is a huge Beach and it has a campground and boat launch too. A great spot for families to make memories.
Weko Beach
Notre Dame University Campus
We live about 20 miles east of the ND Campus. It was built in 1842 and is a top University in America today. ND is a Catholic University and thrives on tradition, education, religion, and Football. The tour for prospective students is very informativ...
Notre Dame University On-Campus Student Tours
Notre Dame University is visited by tens of thousands of people every year. Many enjoy the on-campus tours. They learn about the history, traditions, and well-known areas of the campus. Our family took this tour some years ago and it was informative...
Notre Dame University Public Campus Tours
Irish football is loved all over the world. People enjoy watching the football games on TV at home, but many fans enjoy attending the home games in person at least once in their lifetime. I've been to 4 games at least and whether rain or shine, sno...
Irish Football Gameday at Notre Dame!
I've attended many ND Football Friday's events and they are memorable and fun. I went with my 2 daughter's and granddaughter. There's great music, activities, hot dogs and burgers for cheap and sometimes you can watch the flyover plane(s) practice!...
Football Friday's Before Gameday: Traditions & Events
A popular way to celebrate Notre Dame Football is to go to the campus and tailgate with friends. Tents, lawn chairs, game decor, Grills, coolers, picnic food, and lots of drinks are the main attractions of tailgating at the ND Campus before kickoff.
Notre Dame Game Tailgate Experiences
South Bend Activities to Do
I went to Potawatomie zoo as a child, teen, mom, and now, a grandma. It has really upgraded through the years. There is a giraffe cam and kids can even feed them. The zoo has a large merry-go-round and a train that goes through the park. I love ridin...
Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, IN | Zoo Lights, Hours and Events | Visit South Bend Mishawaka
One place you need to go to is the Studebaker Museum because it has everything history about these iconic cars. There are many Studebakers on display for you to see. This is an extra special thing to take your husband, brother, father, or grandfath...
Studebaker Museum
Touring the South Bend Chocolate Factory is a must for all ages! I enjoyed the tour myself and learned all about Chocolate. We watched a lot of Chocolates be made by had and even got to make one ourselves. It was a sweet day!
Factory Tour | South Bend Chocolate Company in IN, MI & OH
The East Race waterway is a local popular activity loved by hundreds along the St Joe River. Try your rafting skills at this race. It is the first artificial white waterway in North America and compares to the rapids of the Colorado River.
East Race Waterway