Indiana may not be the first state you think of when you think of beach towns, since we aren’t on the coast. However, our beaches along Lake Michigan are stunning enough to rival some of the best beach towns, including this little town that may be one of the coolest in the country.

Mr. Bunin/Flickr One of the coolest places in Indiana is undoubtedly the beachtown of WInona Lake. This quaint small town is full of waterside attractions, local shops, and incredible attractions.

Town of Winona Lake/Facebook Of course, Winona Lake is most famous for its gorgeous lakefront attractions like swimming, boating, and fishing.

lynnmZ1779SH/TripAdvisor The canal at Winona Lake offers a scenic place to walk (or boat) along, as well as many small shops and eateries to check out along the way.

The Town of Winona Lake/Faceook You can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon of biking, while checking out unique sculptures and works of local art.

The Town of Winona Lake/Facebook In case you forget where you are, the quirky town of Winona Lake will be sure to remind you!

Town of Winona Lake/Facebook You can also visit Beachy, the resident Bison statue, who’s always ready to have a good time.

Town of Winona Lake/Facebook The beauty at the former Chicago Boys Club Camp is nearly unrivaled. Though this camp is no longer operational, the scenery is breathtaking.

lynnmZ1799SH/TripAdvisor Be sure to kick your feet up and unwind with a cup of coffee and decadent pastry from Light Rail.

BoatHouse Restaurant/Facebook Be sure to check out the incredible Boathouse Restaurant right on the lake for exceptional views and even better cuisine!

lynnmZ1799SH/TripAdvisor If you visit in the summer, you’ll always find a unique arts fair, festival, or other event to check out.

travelgypsey117/TripAdvisor Winona Lake has everything you’d want in a town - gorgeous scenery, great local shopping, incredible eateries, and a whole lot of character.

This is definitely one of the coolest small towns I’ve ever visited. For more small towns to explore in Indiana, check out this awesome list.

Mr. Bunin/Flickr

One of the coolest places in Indiana is undoubtedly the beachtown of WInona Lake. This quaint small town is full of waterside attractions, local shops, and incredible attractions.

Town of Winona Lake/Facebook

Of course, Winona Lake is most famous for its gorgeous lakefront attractions like swimming, boating, and fishing.

lynnmZ1779SH/TripAdvisor

The canal at Winona Lake offers a scenic place to walk (or boat) along, as well as many small shops and eateries to check out along the way.

The Town of Winona Lake/Faceook

You can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon of biking, while checking out unique sculptures and works of local art.

The Town of Winona Lake/Facebook

In case you forget where you are, the quirky town of Winona Lake will be sure to remind you!

You can also visit Beachy, the resident Bison statue, who’s always ready to have a good time.

The beauty at the former Chicago Boys Club Camp is nearly unrivaled. Though this camp is no longer operational, the scenery is breathtaking.

lynnmZ1799SH/TripAdvisor

Be sure to kick your feet up and unwind with a cup of coffee and decadent pastry from Light Rail.

BoatHouse Restaurant/Facebook

Be sure to check out the incredible Boathouse Restaurant right on the lake for exceptional views and even better cuisine!

If you visit in the summer, you’ll always find a unique arts fair, festival, or other event to check out.

travelgypsey117/TripAdvisor

Winona Lake has everything you’d want in a town - gorgeous scenery, great local shopping, incredible eateries, and a whole lot of character.

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