RV/MH Hall of Fame 801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-293-2344, Northern Indiana, and specifically, the greater Elkhart area is known as the birthplace of the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries. The Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame honors these industries’ heritage and the people who virtually built them over the years. 

Elkhart Public Library 300 South Second Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-522-2665, This library carries a large selection of books, magazines, maps, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, and videos. It also offers art prints, sculptures, pamphlets, and learning aid toys. Library hours are Monday thru Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. more... 

Amish Country/ Elkhart County Museum 219 Caravan DrIve, Elkhart, IN 46514, 800-860-5949, This interesting and educational museum celebrates the history of the area with a variety of displays and exhibits. 

Midwest Museum of American Art 429 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-293-6660, Offers a collection of paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors, sculptures, and photographs of significance in the history of American art. George Luks, Robert Henri, Norman Rockwell, Grant Wood, Grandma Moses, and Thomas Sully are but a few of the noteworthy artists represented. In addition to its permanent collection, the Midwest Museum offers eight to ten stimulating temporary shows each year. 

National New York Central Railroad Museum 721 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-294-3001, Elkhart's National New York Central RR Museum recaptures the days when locomotives were symbols of progress, and ambassadors of goodwill across the country. The museum is open Tuesday thru Sunday. more... 

Ruthmere (circa 1910) 302 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46514, 574-264-0330, 888-287-7696, Beaux Arts Mansion offers guided tours from April 1 - December 31. They are open Tuesday thru Sunday.  more... 

Elkhart Environmental Center 1717 East Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-293-5070, Visit this 65 acre natural area that was once a city garbage dump! Hike the trails, look for turtles in the wetlands and visit the log cabin education Center.  more...