Goshen, IN, is a midwest town that has experienced recent revitalization through the restoration of many old buildings and the addition of small shops and restaurants.  In 1983 the Goshen Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

July 17-25 is the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.  This is one of the largest 4-H fairs in the country.  See hundreds of interesting animals and observe goat, sheep, llama, and dairy judging.  Visit the craft displays.  Watch harness and motorcycle races.  And, if you stay until Friday, you can attend the Rodeo!  All this takes place only 3 miles from the conference location.

Visit the historic Old Bag Factory in Goshen.

Wander through the Ten Thousand Villages store in historic downtown Goshen, where you can purchase fair-trade items made by artisans from over 35 countries around the world.

Drive along the Heritage Trail - a wonderful excursion along country roads and small towns in the Amish area of Northern Indiana.  You can even download an audio mp3 file to guide your driving tour.

Follow the Northern Indiana Quilt Gardens Tour and view flower gardens planted in traditional quilt patterns.

Browse the American Countryside Farmer's Market in Elkhart, IN - just a few miles from Goshen.  Purchase Amish baked goods, hormone free meats, and buffalo meat.  There are also gifts, crafts and quilts for sale.

Visit Shipshewana and the Amish countryside.  Lean about Amish and Mennonite communities at Mennohof.

Visit Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort in Nappanee, IN.

Take time to see the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, IN.

For more information and ideas visit Amish Country Northern Indiana.