Why visit Elkhart
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge Street Bridge, The Lerner Theatre, Midwest Museum of American Art and RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elkhart
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About Elkhart
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The population was 53,923 at the 2020 census. The city is located 15 miles (24 km) east of South Bend, Indiana. It is the most populous city in the Elkhart–Goshen metropolitan area, which in turn is part of the South Bend–Elkhart–Mishawaka combined statistical area, in a region commonly known as Michiana.
From the Wikipedia article Elkhart, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bridge Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic bridge in Elkhart, Indiana, USA
The Lerner Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Movie theater in Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Museums and landmarks26
Midwest Museum of American Art
Museum · 1.2 mi
A showcase of the 19th and 20th century American Art, with original paintings by Grandma Moses and Norman Rockwell.
429 South Main Street, Elkhart
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa-Su 13:00-16:00
RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum · 4.6 mi
21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 10:00-15:00, Dec 25 off, Jan 01 off, Nov Th[4] off
Beardsley Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Charles Gerard Conn Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Dr. Havilah Beardsley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart Downtown Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Emmanuel C. Bickel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Joseph and Sarah Puterbaugh Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Mark L. and Harriet E. Monteith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Morehous Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Ruthmere Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home and museum in Elkhart, Indiana
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Gulab Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
1654 Cassopolis Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00
Hall's Kitchen Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 3.6 mi
2930 South Nappanee Street
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
La Esparanza
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
601 East Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
The Tipsy Biscuit
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch · 1.1 mi
231 North Main Street, Elkhart
Tu-Su 09:00-14:00
Tradewinds & The Galley-Elkhart LLC
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
We're Tradewinds & The Galley-Elkhart LLC, a leading restaurant in Elkhart, IN since 2019. With 50 beers on tap and a full bar with...
3147 Northview Drive, Elkhart
Su-Mo 07:00-22:00, Tu-Th 07:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00
Callahans
Restaurant · Breakfast, Diner, Local · 2.4 mi
2917 Cassopolis Street, Elkhart
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Smokin Fattys BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.8 mi
3241 Interchange Drive, Elkhart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00
Vanilla Bean Creamery
Ice cream · 1.2 mi
538 South Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 14:00-20:00
Cappy's Northside Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Fish And Chips, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
1000 North Michigan Street
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
80 more on the map.
History
In 1829, the Village of Pulaski was established, consisting of a post office, mill, and a few houses on the north side of the St. Joseph River. Dr. Havilah Beardsley moved westward from Ohio, and on August 9, 1821, purchased one square mile of land from Pierre Moran (a half-French, half-Native American Potawatomi Chief) in order to establish a rival town named Elkhart. The town of Elkhart was first plotted with 48 lots on April 30, 1832. In 1839, the Pulaski Post Office was officially changed to Elkhart. Elkhart was incorporated as a town in 1858 and in 1875 as a city.
From the History section of Elkhart, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship31
First Presbyterian Church of Elkhart
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart
Shopping22
Concord Business Park
Shopping center · 3.8 mi
3701 South Main Street, Elkhart
Gas and EV charging31
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare7
Map of Elkhart
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.8 in | 13.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 11.4 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goshen 3Sw Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Elkhart County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-01-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Simonton Lake 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Dunlap 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bristol 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Osceola 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Granger 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Edwardsburg 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Goshen 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Mishawaka 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- South Bend 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Auburn 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Elkhart, Indiana - Main Street, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ElkhartIN Midwest Museum of American Art, Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO, CC BY 2.0
- Emmanuel C. Bickel House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mason School House No5, Jsgoodrich ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lerner Theatre - Elkhart, Indiana, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stevens Avenue in Morehouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- William and Helen Koerting House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dr. Havilah Beardsley House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elkhart, Indiana - Y.W.C.A., Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Street Bridge in Elkhart, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles Gerard Conn Mansion, Nyttend, Public domain
- Albert R. Beardsley House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Best House on Beardsley Avenue, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mark L. and Harriet E. Monteith House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph and Sarah Puterbaugh Farm - GSH 1214, Adam L. Turner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Street in Elkhart, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elkhart, Indiana - Green Block, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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