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13. Garwood Orchards & Farm Markets
(219) 362-4385; GarwoodOrchard.com Market & Bake Shoppe open daily late April - Christmas, U-pick Open Seasonally from June - October. John Garwood got the whole thing started way back in 1831 and the Garwood family still runs the business today! Pick your own strawberries and raspberries, stock up on asparagus, sweet corn and more as the season moves on, take a wagon ride to pick apples and your own pumpkin in the fall and top it off with a Christmas tree when the holidays roll around. In the fall, enjoy live music and feast at the Garwood Grill on weekends. You can pick up a pie, donuts and more at the Bake Shoppe. |
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14. Giorgetti’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Yacht Club Pub
(219) 809-4000 Open every day from 7:30am to closing. It’s all Italian here! You’ll love the sausage made on the premises and starring in pizza and sandwiches. Don’t miss the old neighborhood pasta recipes, including spinach and cheese ravioli and a variety of homemade sauces that will make your mouth water. Great beer and cocktails are on the menu as well. Every dish comes in a child’s portion so the whole family can enjoy. Are you lounging on the beach and just don’t feel like heading for a restaurant? Giorgetti’s will bring your dinner to you, delivered by golf cart. Now that’s real service! |
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15. Guse Christmas Trees/Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
(219) 733-9346; GuseChristmasTrees.com Open October weekends, 10am to 6pm and November 1-December 20, daily 8am to 4:30pm. They’re definitely into the spirit of fall and winter holidays here! When October comes around, navigate your way thru a corn maze, go on a hayride and pick out your Halloween pumpkin and decorative gourds. After November 1, you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree, pick from a variety of wreaths and other greenery and take a horse-drawn wagon ride to get you in the spirit. On some weekends, Santa shows up to hear everyone’s secret wishes. |
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16. Hesston Steam Museum
(219) 778-2783; Hesston.org Open Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, noon to 5pm; Sunday through October noon to 5pm. All aboard for fun and a step back in time! Take a self-guided tour and see demonstrations of steam trains, a steam-powered sawmill, an old-fashioned tractor and more before you hop aboard a steam-powered rail train. The ride takes you through deep woods and past lakes and farmland. You can also purchase fresh-cut lumber here, along with tee shirts, toys and other finds in the gift shop. The Whistle Stop Snack Shop provides great lunch fare, including hot dogs, tacos, pizza and ice cream. |
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17. Hook Pottery Paper
(219) 362-9478; HookPotteryPaper.com Open year-round, Thursday-Sunday 10am to 4pm; other days by appointment. These two Northern Indiana artists like to incorporate materials indigenous to the area so they can reflect the region in two very different types of art. Jon Hook creates ceramics uniquely fired with wood. The wood ash dusts the surface of his pottery and sculptures, creating glazed flashes of color. Andrea Peterson makes unusual papers and stationery that reflect the environment, as well as prints and drawings. You can also shop for soaps and beeswax candles. |
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18. International Friendship Gardens
(219) 878-9885; FriendshipGardens.org Open May-October, Wednesday-Sunday 10am to 4pm; special events at other times of the year. A beautiful valley surrounded by forested hills is home to magnificent gardens, towering trees and a rushing creek. You may not hear anything but the sweet call of birds when you tour this treasure, where the historic gardens were inspired by the 1933 Century of Progress Fair in Chicago. Native Americans once walked these trails and you can do the same today. Golf carts are available for visitors with mobility limitations. |
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19. Knapp’s Knee-High Miniature Horse Farm
(219) 778-4344; KnappsMiniHorses.com Open year-round, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3pm to 7pm; Tuesday and Thursday 1pm to 7pm; weekends by appointment. These creatures love attention and you can give it to them! After a question-and-answer session where you’ll learn the history of the miniature horse, go into the pens and meet the horses themselves. They’re very friendly and children under 70 pounds are allowed to ride them. This is the only miniature horse breeder in the area open to the public, so stop by and make some new friends. |
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20. Knitting in the Round
(219) 778-4854 Open year-round, Thursday-Saturday 9am to 4pm, last Sunday of the month 1pm to 3pm. Are you a knitting fanatic or a newcomer looking for some guidance? It’s all here for you at a shop that will give you advice on what you need, from fine yarn to birch and bamboo knitting needles to pattern books and other supplies. If you’re a beginner, take a lesson. There are sessions for more experienced artisans as well. You’ll come away with knowledge about creating wearable art. |
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21. Michigan City LaPorte Convention & Visitors Bureau
(800) 634-2650; MichiganCityLaPorte.com Open year-round, Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. You’ll find fun and surprises all year round in LaPorte County, and your adventure starts here. Stop in and get all kinds of information on what’s going on around the county – places to stay overnight, indulge in a terrific dinner or visit a unique attraction. At the center, you can view and buy paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry and stained glass produced by local artists. The art exhibits change every four to six weeks. |
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22. LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra
(219) 362-9020; LCSO.net Open year-round, call for performance times. This orchestra has a rich and distinguished history dating to its founding in 1972, with the idea of bringing the joy of their live music to residents and visitors. Live performances are presented in various locations in both LaPorte and Porter counties, including free summer events. It seeks to cultivate young artists and audiences and enrich their cultural experience. |
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23. Lubeznik Center for the Arts
(219) 874-4900; LubeznikCenter.org Open year-round, Tuesday -Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Northern Indiana residents visit often because the exhibits in the four galleries at this art center change every few weeks, offering juried works of the highest caliber. The staff is devoted to showcasing the creations of regional creators as well as those of nationally and internationally recognized artists. Tours are available on request. You can shop for regionally-made blown glass, jewelry, pottery, wood-turned objects, historical regional photos and purses. |
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24. Michiana Resources, Inc./Creative Concepts
(219) 874-4288; MichianaResources.org Open year-round; Monday-Friday 9am to 3:30pm. Step inside this unique gallery and you’ll discover drawings, paintings, jewelry, dream catchers and unique finds in exhibits that change every couple of months. What makes it so special is that all of these works were created by artists with disabilities. Michiana’s program is designed to encourage citizens with disabilities and the gallery supports this effort. When you purchase one of the artworks, proceeds go to the artist and Michiana Resources to continue their mission. |
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