What to do in the area

What to do in the area

  • Genealogy

    • Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260-421-1225  40m south – You’ll have access to the nation’s largest public genealogy research center with in-person assistance, physical records, and digital resources designed for everyone from beginners to the most seasoned family history researchers.

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  • Golf courses

    • Noble Hawk Golf Links, 3005 Noble Hawk Dr, Kendallville, IN 46755 260-349-0900

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    • Cobblestone Golf Course, 2702 Cobblestone Ln, Kendallville, IN 46755 260-349-1550

  • Mid-America Windmill Museum, 732 S Allen Chapel Rd, Kendallville, IN 46755 (260) 347-2334

     

    • One highlight of the museum is a replica of the Robertson Post Windmill, a single stone wooden grist mill with a 52-foot diameter wind wheel. The original Robertson Post was shipped from England and erected on the James River near Jamestown, Virginia in the 1620’s.

      Tues-Sat: 10 AM to 4 PM Sun 1 to 4 PM $5-8

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  • Skateboarding

    • The premier spot for skateboarding in the area is the new Kendallville Skate Park 524 S Allen Chapel Rd. 12-15m from the fairgrounds. It has a modern concrete park featuring a bowl, street plaza, and, stairs, and boxes, located within the Outdoor Recreation Complex. Other nearby options include Eckhart Park in Auburn (20 mins away) and various parks in Fort Wayne.

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  • Top Wineries Near Kendallville, IN

    • Country Heritage Winery (LaOtto, IN): About 15–20 minutes from Kendallville, this is Indiana’s largest vineyard. They offer a tasting room, expansive outdoor patio, and vineyard views.

    • Acres Away Winery (Ashley, IN): Located northeast of Kendallville, this winery features a 5-acre estate vineyard and a tasting room.

    • Tippy Creek Winery (Leesburg, IN): Located about 35–40 minutes southwest of Kendallville, this winery offers a variety of wines in a rustic setting, with both indoor and outdoor seating.

    • The Tipsy Glass Winery (Fremont, IN): Situated further north, it offers over 17 varieties of wines.

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  • Swimming

    • Bixler Lake Park, 1102 Moyer St, Kendallville, IN 46755 – The Park completely surrounds 117-acre Bixler Lake, providing unique opportunities for outdoor recreation including numerous playgrounds  .

  • Playgrounds for kids

    • Sunset Park, 400 Drake Rd, Kendallville, IN 46755

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  • Shipshewana Flea Market, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565 –260-768-4129

    • Tuesdays,  Wednesdays 8am-4pm
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