NIBCO Water & Ice Park

You’re never far from water in Elkhart, and there are plenty of places to enjoy it. The NIBCO Water and Ice Park is a great place to start. You can suit up and cool off at the splash pad on a hot summer day or lace up your skates (Rent them on site) and glide ice-paved paths in winter. You might stroll the RiverWalk beforehand then indulge in some post-park treats nearby like a refreshing Gelato on the patio deck

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RiverWalk

Elkhart’s RiverWalk is great for leisurely morning strolls, late afternoon jogs or just plain meandering. It’s pet friendly, lined with parks and dotted with terraces and footbridges – with a little bit of art and architecture thrown in. You might treat yourself to an iced coffee and a SugaRush cupcake on the outdoor deck at b on the River or a late-day meal with wine al fresco at nearby McCarthy’s. Locals use both as an excuse to leave the office

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Havilah Beardsley House

Open May-September You can’t step into a time machine and travel back to 1831 when Dr. Havilah Beardsley bought the land that later became Elkhart. But you can tour his 1848 home and learn how this enterprising physician brought mills and railroads to the City and an entrepreneurial spirit that remains to this day. Guided tours share Dr. Beardsley’s story, your imagination can follow him negotiating land prices with Indian chiefs or visiting patients at midnight on horseback. Get a

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The Time Was Museum

A certain Main Street address once housed a barber shop, an apothecary and – as legend has it – a speakeasy. This is the stuff local history is made of, and you’ll find plenty of it at “Time Was” Museum. It’s packed to the ceilings with photographs, memorabilia and newspapers dating from 1856. You‘ll also come across lots of interesting and quirky stuff like a 125-year-old cash register and hand-etched brass instruments (a nod to the City’s reputation as the

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Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Water from Elkhart’s historic well field once powered the city’s 19th century mills. Today, it an oasis of themed gardens and native woodlands just minutes from downtown’s RiverWalk and restaurants. What sets Wellfield apart? For starters, you might come across an otter, some egrets or even a bear. But don’t worry; these critters are cast in bronze and always approachable. Wellfield’s winding paths lead to rushing streams, waterfalls and charming pump houses. Seasonal displays might include 25,000 tulips or vibrant

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