The Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort is in Nappanee, 22 minutes southwest of Goshen. Discover what life was like 100 years ago by spending your vacation at this resort with a decidedly Amish flavor. Highlights include a restored farm listed in The National Register of Historic Places, a barn theater, which stages musical theater productions, a wine tasting room, horse and buggy rides, a summer arts and crafts festival as well as a log cabin soda and fudge shop. The 64-room Amish Inn houses guests and is outfitted with Amish style furniture and quilts.
Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort
1600 W. Market St.
Nappanee, IN 46550
800-800-4942
amishacres.com
Splash Universe Water Park Resort is in Shipshewana, 25 minutes northeast of Goshen. Watch as your children grin from ear-to-ear after surfacing from a mildly harrowing water slide ride. Water park highlights include twisting, dual vortex inner tube slides, the balance enhancing floating lily pad walk and a seven level play fort that is periodically doused with 500 gallons of water. Other amenities include an arcade, ice cream shop, snack shop and country store. Lodging options include family suites with kitchenettes and living rooms and bunkhouse suites that offer two sets of bunk beds for children to frolic in.
Splash Universe Water Park Resort
800 South Van Buren St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
877-752-7482
splashuniverse.com
The Dixie Haven Resort is in North Webster, 30 minutes south of Goshen. Spend your time off trying to rise up on one waterski while being towed around Lake Webster. Located just off the shore of the lake, this resort is also worthwhile for swimmers, boat enthusiasts, inner tube lounging and for anglers whose priorities lie in trophy-sized musky fishing. Summer months also see waterskiing shows and weekend live music. A boat slip, pool, fire pit and playground are also offered. Rooms are themed and include the lighthouse, wild duck and Americana rooms. Kitchenettes are in every room.
Dixie Haven Resort
338 E. Himes St.
North Webster, IN 46555
574-834-2022
dixiehavenresort.net
