Mishawaka - Indiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Named for an Indian princess, Mishawaka, Indiana, is nestled along the shores of the St. Joseph River. Mishawaka was the daughter of a Shawnee Indian chief that had a romance with a white trapper but was abducted by Grey Wolf. Her romantic story captures the essence of Mishawaka, which you will find in this growing city today. Founded because of the bog iron, today Mishawaka is the Peppermint Capital of the World because of the large quantities of mint that are grown here.

The wealth of accommodations in Mishawaka is astounding. Stay at the Springhill Suites, where every room is a suite and located in the center of the retail district or the Varsity Clubs of America located in Edison Lakes corporate park. Some of the other lodgings include StudioPlus, Comfort Inn, Days Inn and the Carlton Lodge. There are also quaint bed and breakfasts where you will feel like one of the family.

No matter what kind of cuisine you prefer, you will find it on the menus of the restaurants here. Dine on Korean fare at Sunny's Korean Garden Patio or Japanese at either the Hanayori of Japan or the Toyo Japanese Restaurant. The Thyme of Grace, Fondue and the New Saigon will surely fill you with a feast. The Outback Steakhouse and Hooter's are very popular dining locations and it is not difficult to get pizza, burgers or chicken at any of the day to either take out or eat in restaurants.

If you love candles, then Mishawaka has a unique shopping experience in store for you. Fragrant Lane Candles has every kind of candle you can imagine and in scents that will soothe your soul. With seven major shopping locations, such as Indian Ridge Shopping Mall, the avid shopper will find something to shop for every day of the week.

The College Football Hall of Fame has action-packed displays and exhibits that will thrill football fans, young and old. The Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum invites all visitors to touch the displays and learn about the many artifacts, fossils and rocks that you will find here. Health is the subject at the Healthworks Children's Museum where not only the children, but adults as well, will learn about the inner workings of the body. Experience 114 years of transportation history at the Studebaker National Museum and the Northern Indiana Center for History showcases a Victorian mansion, a cottage dating back to the 1930's and many exquisite displays.

With the spectacular scenery of Mishawaka, you will want to be outdoors so you can drink it all in. Take in a baseball game or try out the first artificial whitewater course in North America at the East Race Waterway. Play disc golf at the George Wilson Park or relax with a picnic in one of the city parks. Mishawaka is also home to Sunny Haven Recreation Park, a nudist family resort. Gofers will think they are in heaven with 10 golf courses to choose from. Test your skills on them all and make this a true golfing vacation.