Your Guide to Cozy Up this Winter IN Indiana

See Mobile Luxury at the RV Hall of Fame & Museum

The RV Hall of Fame & Museum in Elkhart shows what mobile luxury looked like throughout the years. From the very first mobile home to the state-of-the-art luxury RVs that cost more than most houses, the RV Hall of Fame is a fantastic place to daydream and warm up this winter.

Stroll Through the Batman Museum

The Fiberglass Freaks' Batman Museum celebrates the 85 year history of the Batman character, focusing heavily on the 1966 version, starring Adam West and Burt Ward.  The 7,000 square foot museum boasts a replica of the Wayne Manor study, complete with sliding bookcase and Batpoles; see Batman documentaries in the theater; do the batclimb wall with your friends; enjoy Mark Racop's first Batmobile replica, built when he was seventeen; and gaze in amazement at the Batcave replica.  Bring the entire family for photo ops with Joker, Riddler, Penguin, and Catwoman statues in the Rogues Gallery, as well as Batman, Robin, and Batgirl statues in the Batcave.

Learn at the Studebaker National Museum

This South Bend museum is a fantastic place to immerse yourself in history. Discover the legacy of the Studebaker family, explore classic cars, and learn about Indiana’s industrial past in a comfortable indoor setting.

Experience the South Bend Chocolate Company

Nestled in South Bend, this chocolate lover’s haven offers guided tours where you can see how their delicious confections are made. Warm up with a cup of decadent hot chocolate and pick out your favorite treats from their shop.

Appreciate the Arts at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster

Appreciate the arts at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Whether you are there to catch a show or to stroll through the art gallery, there is much about the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster to be adored this winter.

Appreciate the Past at Hesston Steam Museum & Doc’s Soda Fountain

The Hesston Steam Museum, built by local volunteer train lovers,  is not your typical stuffy museum. When you visit this winter, you will walk right into an era long past. A simpler time where big machines did work, powered factories, moved mountains, fed the country, or just entertained humanity. These railroad exhibits demonstrate the tremendous power of the steam locomotive and how the innovation of steam power has been applied to many different industries and hobbies.

Build your Love of Trains at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (HVRM) has been preserving railroad history in northwest Indiana since 1988 and has slowly evolved into the premier tourist destination in Starke County. The HVRM, located in North Judson, is a great place to build your love of locomotives this winter.

Love your Local Locamotives at The Monon Connection Museum

The Monon Connection Museum is home to the largest private collection of railroad items shared with the public in the United States. Their more than 6,500 railroad items that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours. Jump into a great time this winter in Monon, Indiana.

Paint Some Pottery at All Fired Up

Winter is a great time to dust off the old hobbies, get creative, and get artsy. Luckily, All Fired Up is a paint-your-own pottery studio where you choose a piece of unfinished pottery, choose your favorite paint colors, add a dash of creativity, and go to work creating your own masterpiece. All Fired Up makes it easy to turn the dreary winter days into a colorful dream,

Get Lost at Limberlost State Historic Site

See the natural beauty of the land and explore the home that first inspired Gene Stratton-Porter, a Hoosier author, naturalist, and photographer.

Marvel at the Samara House in West Lafayette

The John and Catherine Christian House, commonly known as Samara, is one of the most complete Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the United States. Nestled in one of Indiana’s most historically significant cities, the 2,200 square-foot Samara was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2015. The home affords national and international visitors of all ages the rare and immersive opportunity to experience Mr. Wright’s fully realized Usonian design just as if they were guests of the family. Samara, named for the winged seeds found in pinecones, was completed in 1956 near the end of Mr. Wright’s career. The home was built on a modest budget and with the caveat that the clients would see the famous architect’s designs through to full completion. John and Catherine held true to this commitment and the architect’s vision. Samara is an approachable and educational work of art that proudly features more than 40 of Mr. Wright’s architectural innovations and plays host to thousands of visitors annually.

Relax at Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre

Shipshewana is known for its Amish charm, and the Blue Gate Theatre is the perfect place to escape the cold. Enjoy a family-style Amish meal followed by live performances ranging from music to comedy and drama.

Satiate your Sweet Tooth at Albanese Candy Factory Store

Winter is a great time to warm up with some sweets! Head to Albanese Candy Factory Store for a massive selection of some of the best sweet treats in Northern Indiana. 

Step Into Inspiration at the Haan

The Haan is home to artwork by historic and contemporary Indiana artists, including an impressive collection of works by TC Steele and the Hoosier Group.  It's all displayed in a historic mansion that was built in 1904 for the St. Louis World's Fair. The collection also includes antique American Renaissance Revival furniture from the 1860s. Outside you can explore the Sculpture Garden and hike on our wooded nature trail behind the museum.

Get Inspired at Elwood Haynes Museum

Learn about a notable Hoosier inventor, Elwood Haynes, during a visit to the Elwood Haynes Museum in Kokomo!

Have Fun at Minnetrista

The home of the Ball jar and the Ball family legacy, Minnetrista is your year-round gathering place! Located in Muncie, Indiana, Minnetrista has a Bob Ross exhibit showing where the famous painter filmed his early morning series.

Get Ballin' at the NCAA Hall of Champions

The NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis boasts two levels of interactive exhibits to engage visitors and create a true-to-life understanding of what it takes to make the grade as we celebrate our student-athletes.

Explore New Horizons at the Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis is a great place to learn, warm up, and have new adventures this winter IN Indiana. Catch a movie at the IMAX theater or explore the many collections that showcase Indiana's past, present, and future.

Explore Cultural History at the Eiteljorg Museum

Immerse yourself this winter in the amazing and rich cultural history of the Indigenous Peoples of North America and the history of the American West. Right next to the Indiana State Museum in the heart of Indianapolis, this one-of-a-kind museum is a great place to be this winter.

Create your own Aromatic Masterpiece at Warm Glow Candle Company

Warm Glow is a candle outlet store in Centerville. Indiana, where each guest is a scent designer. Winter is a time when you want to sit inside and read by candlelight, but what if that candle is something you had made and designed? Warm Glow is the perfect place to put your nose to the test and make a candle that you love and light during the long stretches when you are inside all the time.

Encounter Majesty at the Seiberling Mansion

A list of Indiana’s great mansions would undoubtedly include Kokomo’s stunning Seiberling Mansion, built in 1891 by industrialist Monroe Seiberling.

Learn about History at Lane Place

Lane Place in Crawfordsville, Indiana, was built for Henry S. Lane in 1845 in what is now called the Elston Grove Historic District. Lane lived continuously at Lane Place until he died in 1881.

Catch a Movie at The Historic Artcraft Theatre IN Franklin

There's nothing like a classic film at this 1920s-era theater. Snack on locally grown popcorn while enjoying an iconic film, then stroll around the corner to snap a selfie in the Artcraft Alley, an art installation with 200 colorful stars overhead.

Marvel at the Opalescent Glass Factory IN Kokomo

Tour America's oldest art glass company! Feel the heat as you experience art glass that is hand-ladled and rolled from a 2,500 degree furnace and watch skilled artisans make hand-blown glass creations in the KOG Hot Glass Studio.

Cozy up with Winter Shopping & Dining at French Lick

Enjoy a cozy winter stroll through downtown French Lick, where local shops offer charming gifts, boutiques are dressed for the season, and small businesses add festive touches to every corner. After browsing, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or a sweet treat from a local café before heading off to your next adventure.

Cozy up in Cabin Lodging at Wilstem Wildlife Park

Nestled in the wooded hills near Patoka Lake, these cozy log cabins offer a peaceful retreat just minutes from French Lick. Enjoy rustic charm with modern comforts like full kitchens, fireplaces, and spacious porches. It’s the perfect spot for a quiet winter getaway surrounded by nature.

Step back in time at the Culbertson Mansion in New Albany

William Culbertson's Mansion stands as an example of the tastes, ideals, and lifestyles of the late 1800s.

Learn More at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science IN Evansville

The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science houses a permanent collection of more than 30,000 objects, including fine and decorative art, as well as historic, anthropological, and natural history artifacts.

Walk in the Footsteps of History at Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum

Stroll through Lincoln-era replica cabins that stand in memorial to Abraham Lincoln's years spent in Rockport, Indiana. Cabins, including the Pioneer Schoolhouse, the Lincoln Homestead Cabin, and the Old Pigeon Baptist Church, are decorated to offer a glimpse of what a young Abe's life might have looked like.

Marvel at the Monastery Immaculate Conception IN Ferdinand

Known as the “Castle on the Hill”, the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women.  The distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter.  Throughout the church, 89 angels are present, 16 of which are depicted on the stained-glass windows surrounding the dome.  The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures.  The Monastery gift shop offers handmade crafts from the sisters and other unique spiritual merchandise.  The Benedictine Hospitality Center, also on the Monastery grounds, offers a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. 

Wonder at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a peaceful, spiritual place, located in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Home to more than 80 Benedictine monks, the archabbey was founded in 1854. It's one of only two archabbeys in the United States and one of 11 in the world.