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Northern Indiana has everything one could want in a vacation destination. Lakes pepper the landscape and offer a myriad of aquatic activities; historical sights reflect scenes as diverse as famous outlaws and maritime history; and rich farmland, Lake Michigan, the Amish, and those with an unabashed love of college football play a part in this intricate tapestry. A day's itinerary in Northern Indiana can include swimming, fishing, hiking, golf, shopping, historical sight-seeing, and just about anything else you can imagine!

Much of north/central Indiana is made up of the Amish and Mennonite worshipers. For a glimpse into this rich culture, visit the Menno-Hof, a museum designed to enlighten visitors about the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle. There is an interactive exhibit explaining the philosophy of the religions, displays giving the timeline of these cultures in America, and gift and book shops where you can purchase mementos such as hand-sewn quilts or hand-made furniture.

The John Dillinger Museum, located near Hammond in Lake County, is a tongue-in-cheek museum dedicated to the life of America's most famous bank robber. The museum's "hook" is that it is actually a window into the early 20th century as seen through Dillinger's eyes. Babe Ruth, Prohibition, and the beginnings of the F.B.I. are just a few of the exhibits.

It is quite fitting that the College Football Hall of Fame is located in South Bend, Indiana since south Bend is home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, probably the most storied college football team in American history. Knute Rockne, the Four Horsemen, Johnny Lujack, Ara Parseghian, and other ghosts of the gridiron are all present in this legendary community. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to highlighting the history of college football in the US. Exhibits include films of famous moments in college football, complete with famous speeches given by famous coaches. True football fans will want to walk the Notre Dame campus and see the Golden Dome.

Koontz Lake, about 25 miles from South Bend, is popular for fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing. A nature preserve and wetland conservation area on the north side of Koontz Lake is best explored by canoe.

Northeastern Indiana borders Lake Michigan and has a rich history as a port of call. For some insight into this relationship, visit the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City. Built in 1858, the lighthouse is the only one in Indiana and is a member of the National Registry of Historic Places. The museum's collection highlights the many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan, as well as some of the lore involved with the lake. There is also one of the first submarines that ever ventured into Lake Michigan.

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