Section No. 10
Attractions & Museums
Steam trains, Clydesdales, and a courthouse straight out of 1892 — the stories of LaPorte County, kept alive.
Hesston Steam Museum
Ride real narrow-gauge steam trains through the woods — plus an ice cream parlor.
La Porte County Historical Society Museum
Three floors of history, antique autos, and the infamous Belle Gunness story.
Thaddeus C Gallery
Original paintings, glass, ceramics, and custom framing downtown.
Cardinal Creative Space
Community art studio and handmade housewares boutique — drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, and fused glass classes for all ages, plus date nights and private parties with art educator Emily Repp.
La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
A 60-musician semi-professional orchestra — symphonic concerts, pops, and community performances.
La Porte Little Theatre Club
218 A St · Founded in 1924 — one of Indiana's oldest community theatres, all-volunteer and still going strong.
La Porte County Courthouse
The 1892 Romanesque landmark at the heart of downtown.
Sandy Acres Clydesdales
Meet, brush, and tour with gentle giant Clydesdale horses.
Sherwood Forest Paintball
80 acres of play and the largest paintball castle in the Midwest.
Rumely Allis-Chalmers Heritage Center
Celebrating La Porte's tractor-building heritage.
Lakeside Lavender and Herbs
A fragrant lavender farm with products and friendly know-how.
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