Living Local
Living local
The everyday side of Northern Indiana.
Buying a house is one thing. Knowing where to spend a Saturday is another. These are places I point friends and clients to — the parks, beaches, ballgames and downtowns that make this part of Indiana feel like home.
Things to do by area
- 5 picksWarsaw & Winona LakeMy home base. Two lakes in town, a third next door, and plenty to do without getting in the car for long.
- 5 picksThe Lakes: Syracuse, North Webster & LeesburgSummer here is lived on the water. These are a few of the classics around the north-county lakes.
- 4 picksFort WayneIndiana's second-largest city is an easy drive east, with big-city outings close to home.
- 6 picksSouth Bend & MishawakaTwo cities side by side, with a university campus, museums, the river and ballgames.
- 0 picksPlymouthThe Marshall County seat, west of Warsaw along US 30 and US 31. I'm still gathering my local picks here.
- 3 picksGoshenThe Maple City has a lively downtown and a well-loved trail.
- 1 picksColumbia CityThe Whitley County seat, between Warsaw and Fort Wayne along US 30.
Heather Sanders · REALTOR®
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