The Dixie Sternwheeler is Indiana’s oldest sternwheel tour boat, cruising beautiful Webster Lake since 1929. Refurbished and now on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Dixie offers 90-minute cruises with narration and music available Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend each evening, and during the day on Sundays. Popcorn, candy, and soft drinks are available on board. Take a ride on this fun and historic attraction.

How can you not stop and shop in this 150+ year old town with plenty of storefronts full of antiques, boutiques, collectibles, art, and refurbished and specialty shops just waiting to be discovered? This eclectic small town has been a haven for shopping enthusiasts for decades, attracting visitors and antique enthusiasts from all over the country. Step into this cozy, rustic town and find a few unique treasures to take home with you.

The Village at Winona is a thriving community nestled on the shores of beautiful Winona Lake. Come for a day of shopping, dining, biking, and fun. The Village is home to numerous shops, outdoor apparel and equipment, home décor, everyday grocery needs, services, and eateries. You’ll find a delightful array of retail gifts along with a variety of dining options. The Village also hosts numerous cultural and entertainment events throughout the year.

You’re sure to find a treasure here – goblets, mugs, pitchers, platters and bowls, all in gleaming hand-cut crystal with a history dating back to 1911 when the Warsaw Cut Glass Company opened in this community. It is the last U.S. company cutting glass in its original building with vintage machinery. Their signature pattern is “rye,” a delicate floral design carved into many of the works. However, they have over 50 different patterns they can cut into their glass creations. Explore their store and find the perfect piece to take home with you. Glass cutting demonstrations are not guaranteed, and you must call ahead for availability if you are interested.

Handmade wooden spoons, ladles, dippers, bowls, breadboards, trenchers, mixing paddles, and many other types of woodenware have been made by craftsmen and used by cooks and bakers for hundreds of years in all the nations of the world, and Whetstone Woodenware strives to carry on this tradition. Crafting woodenware has been a family skill handed down from father to son, since the start of Whetstone Woodenware in 1991. All of their materials are sourced within the USA and their main source of lumber is only 10 miles from their shop. Not only does Whetstone Wooodenware sell products in their hometown retail shop in Silver Lake, IN, but they also sell products all over the world and work with some of the largest living history museums in the US crafting historical reproductions. Their skilled craftsmen carry on the Whetstone Woodenware family legacy with pride.

The Winona History Center tells the story of beautiful Winona Lake from 1895 – 1968. The museum is located within historic Westminster Hall on the campus of Grace College. Visitors will learn about the development of Spring Fountain Park, Winona’s significance as a Chautauqua site, the energetic evangelist Billy Sunday, and gospel music pioneer, Homer Rodeheaver. Stop in and explore the amazing, celebrity-filled history of Winona Lake.