| There are several winter fun activities that | | | | on fluffy pancakes as well as visit the maple |
| continue in Indiana despite the end of the | | | | syrup producers at their camps with a free |
| holidays. These activities are great if you | | | | map from the fairground headquarters. The |
| are looking for something different to do and | | | | routes take you through covered bridges |
| to reduce that cabin fever you have or if you | | | | throughout the county as well as other |
| are taking a trip up to Indiana for a family | | | | historical sights and places. There will |
| vacation. Kick off the month of love with | | | | also be several maple syrup displays, arts |
| the Chocolate Fest at the Bloomington | | | | and crafts, home baked goods, jams, jellies, |
| Convention Center. Chocolate Fest is an all | | | | as well as maple syrup products. Camps |
| you can eat chocolate extravaganza. Vendors | | | | include the sugar camps of Foxworthy, |
| are local, regional and national as well as | | | | Williams & Teague, Smiley's Camp, Sweetwater |
| specialty food vendors. You are also able to | | | | Farms and Baird's Sugar Shack. |
| try out different wines, beers and coffee | | | | |
| with your chocolate treats. There are | | | | Northern Indiana is Amish Country. Driving |
| children's areas, live entertainment and | | | | the Heritage Trail is one of the best ways to |
| activities for individuals, couples and | | | | observe the rural landscapes and life along |
| families. You won't want to skip the silent | | | | the 90 mile trail. This is easily a one-day |
| auction for dinner packages, gift | | | | route where you can explore the area where |
| certificates, and Colts football gifts. This | | | | some 20,000 Amish live. You can borrow an |
| is annual chocolate event. | | | | audio CD from the Elkhart County Visitors |
| | | | Center in Elkhart as well as several other |
| Once you are loaded up on chocolate, head to | | | | stops along the trail. Stay warm in your car |
| Rockville for the Parke County Maple Syrup | | | | and enjoy the rich history of Amish country. |
| Fair. You will get to try Golden Maple Syrup | | | | |