How Well Do You Know The Neighborhood? No. Indiana Day Trips

If you feel you’ve run out of ideas for some family fun or just want to expand your horizons, a road trip offers the chance to see and do relatively close to home. Pack some snacks and drinks. Print out some song lyrics and car games for the kids and follow Nike’s advice — Just Do It!

When planning your road trip, remember that parts of IN are Eastern time zone and part are Central time. Northwest IN: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter and Starke are Central time. On your map those are the three counties that touch Lake Michigan and the three counties below those.
Attractions
Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Museum — the only complete collection open to the public. Over 4,000 pieces from 1973 to present.
Marshall County Blueberry Festival — Labor Day Weekend
Three concert stages, crafts and food booths, car show, fireworks and more
LaPorte County Historical Museum
Among antique cars and historical period rooms is the world’s 3rd largest private ancient weapons collection with guns purchased in Mexico, Europe, Middle East and other exotic places.
https://www.michigancitylaporte.com/laporte-county-historical-society-museum-4/
Chesterton’s European Market — through the end of October
Quality shopping, live entertainment. Delight in our artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, and more…
http://www.chestertonseuropeanmarket.com/
Heritage trail driving tour, quilt gardens, attractions, dining, arts & entertainment, and more.
Factory Tours
South Bend Candy Company — South Bend, IN

Free basic factory tour. A 20-minute guided tour by appointment. 45 minute “Inside Scoop Tour,” factory outlet and chocolate museum. Learn about the history of chocolate and factory processes and samples!! I probably could have just told you about the samples, right?
Albanese Candy Factory — Merrillville, IN
Self-guided tours and guided tours for groups of 12 or more. See how gummies and chocolates are made and sample tasting.
DeBrand Fine Chocolates — Fort Wayne, IN
30 to 45 minute tours $5 per person — view our chocolate making kitchens, taste several gourmet chocolate samples and discounts on purchases.
See how luxury motor homes are built. Plant Tours available Monday through Friday at 1 PM. Call or email to confirm availability. 888–295–7859 Ext. 204
If you are really into RVs, Northern Indiana is RV central. Tours are also available at:
Open public tours are typically 45 minutes $5 per person on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10a and 2p. If time permits, one of our perfumers can create a fragrance just for you!
Daily public tour Monday — Friday 10am only.
Find out where pickles come from. April — October. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday starting at 9 to 11am and 12:30 to 3pm EST, starting every 30 minutes.
What’s the first rule of the road trip?
Make sure your vehicle is ready for the trip.
BenzWorx AutoHaus in E. Dundee offers quality service that’s affordable – a significant savings compared to dealers. Visit our website at benzworx.com or just give us a call to schedule an appointment to get road ready – 1–847–844–0349.
