Boutique Hotels in Elkhart, IN

Nicknamed the city with a heart, Elkhart has plenty to delight visitors. Nestled in the Amish countryside, this small city offers a unique mix of the old and new, with lush green spaces that host festivals and concerts throughout the year and a revitalized downtown corridor that features bikeways that wind throughout the area. With Manu attractions accessible from the top Elkhart boutique hotels, this pedestrian-friendly city features a vibrant arts scene and adventurous nightlife.

Increasingly popular with the rise of remote work, those who have adopted a digital nomad lifestyle will love the RV/MH Hall of Fame which is just a stone’s throw away from many boutique hotels in Elkhart. With vintage Airstreams, Winnebagos and more, this museum features exhibits on the history and development of recreational vehicles as well as its impact on society through art, music, film and television. It's also a fun place for kids!

From there, be sure to stop by the regal Ruthmere museum. This lavish estate from 1910 houses a prized collection of everything from Rodin bronze sculptures to paintings, Tiffany art glass and vintage cars. There’s also decadent woodwork throughout the mansion, adorned by silk window treatments and original furniture. Today, it hosts weddings and other events.

A part of the community since its opening in 1924, the Lerner theater was built as part of a "Tinsel Town" complex that included restaurants, shops, and other entertainment venues making it a great excursion from boutique hotels in Elkhart. The theater began as an opera house but soon added vaudeville performances and eventually transitioned into a movie palace. Regarded as one of the best examples of Art Deco design in the area, it features a hand painted mushroom-shaped chandelier, hand painted ceiling and an array of geometric motifs that dance across its walls.

If you’re a locomotive enthusiast, be sure to visit the National New York Central Railroad Museum. The Elkhart Train Station was built in 1887 to serve as a passenger terminal for the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (eventually renamed the Norfolk & Western Railway). After it became obsolete as a train station, the building was restored and opened to visitors as part of an urban renewal project in 1973. Elkhart was a vital link between east and west during transportation growth in the United States, and this museum preserves that history. With a collection that includes more than 30 pieces of railroad equipment and two historic buildings, the museum gives you a glimpse of what rail transportation was like in the early 1900s.

If you happen to be staying at a boutique hotel in Elkhart in the spring, be sure to visit any one of their botanical gardens. The storied Quilt Gardens is a one-of-a-kind green space, with thousands of florals arranged in patchwork quilt patterns, and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens is home to 36 acres of lush florals as well as a petting zoo. After a day of exploring downtown Elkhart’s boutiques and eateries, if you want to escape the crowds, the Elkhart Riverwalk Pavilion is a great place to enjoy some solitude. It’s located along the Elkhart River Trail, which can be accessed from the trailhead on Indiana Avenue just north of the downtown area, and features a pavilion with a playground, picnic tables. Discover all this and more when you book your stay at Elkhart boutique hotels.

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