Winter Activities in Kosciusko County

Indiana’s weather is notorious for being unpredictable and erratic. In a single day, you might experience snow, rain, and sunshine, which can alter your plans. However, don’t allow the rain and snow weather to prevent you from enjoying our area. Here are some activities in our area you can do while enjoying the snow and winter beauty.

Snow Cycling & Hiking

Despite the cold, local cyclists and hikers still venture out on the trails to enjoy the falling snow, pleasant silence, and crisp air of winter. Kosciusko County contains 12 trail systems, offering plenty of options and variety for winter outdoor exploration. Join our free, digital Trail Blazer Passport and earn fun prizes while visiting the local trail.

Cross-Country Skiing

During the winter months, you can cross-country ski anywhere you can hike or bike. Trek out onto one of the many local trails and ski away. Please note that these trails are not groomed for skiing specifically and conditions are not guaranteed. 

Ice Fishing

Fishing doesn’t stop being a popular activity, even in the winter. Many fisherman venture out onto our frozen lakes, cut a hole in the ice and fish away. However, it is always important to be aware of lake conditions, and never walk out on thin ice. 

Miller Sunset Pavilion Ice Skating Rink

The Miller Sunset Pavilion in Winona Lake offers an ice-skating rink as well as skate rentals and a blazing fire to warm up during the winter months. Skates are available for rent if you do not own skates.

Ice Sailing

Photo credit: Wawasee Yacht Club, John McClain, and CJ Szeplaki

Surprise, you don’t need warm weather and sunshine to go boating. Ice sailing it a fun winter lake recreation activity you can pursue on our local lakes. Speed over the ice and snow on these boats designed to skate over the frozen lake. It is important to be aware of lake conditions and not go out on thin ice.

Indoor Recreation Activities in Kosciusko County

Hansen’s Eastlake Skate Center

Hansen’s Eastlake Skate Center is a beloved roller skating rink located in Warsaw. For generations, roller skating has been a cherished tradition of fun, fellowship, and making lasting memories. Hansen’s is the perfect venue for hosting birthdays, church and school parties, family exercises, and all-around fun.

Sawyer’s Country Edge

Sawyer's Country Edge, Syracuse, Indiana

Sawyer’s Country Edge is a small business specializing in hunting and fishing in Syracuse. Their store offers crossbows, compound bows, knives, optics, footwear, and much more. They also have an indoor archery range. On cold winter days, head here to practice your skills with a bow and arrow.

Super Geeks Gaming is your one-stop shop for all of your geek needs including geek merchandise, computers, computer accessories, video games, electronic device repair, and much more. They have gaming lounge that offers a great place to hang out and play some games, both board games and video games.

The Golf Club of Warsaw

The Golf Club of Warsaw provides a premium indoor golf experience for players of all abilities. The Gold Club of Warsaw offers state-of-the-art golf simulators, each of which has four high-speed cameras that capture 4,000 images per second. This technology can help golfers improve their golfing skills even more by allowing them to see extra stats such as spin and smash factors they would not be able to see by solely golfing outside. 

Warsaw Bowl

Warsaw Bowl is a premier bowling alley that comes with a full-service bar and restaurant. They can assist with birthday parties and corporate events. Head out for a fun evening of bowling at this location.

Wawasee Bowl

Wawasee Bowl is a family-friendly 20-lane bowling center offering birthday parties, family open bowling, and league play. Chubbie’s Pub & Grub is a bar and grill conveniently located inside the bowling center for lunch and dinner. 

Indoor Relaxation Activities in Kosciusko County

Expressions Salon and Day Spa

Expressions Salon and Day Spa is a place where you can relax, refresh, and replenish. Take a day off and relax. The spa and salon are conveniently on one floor but privately separated for the most enjoyable spa experience. 

Himalayan Salt & Scents

Himalayan Salt & Scents features a wide variety of Himalayan salt products including tealights and baskets made by the staff, Young Living Essential Oils, and a three-infrared salt sauna. The store offers a Himalayan Sal Cave! Everything in this cave from our anti-gravity chairs, to their salt bed, to their salt bench was made to help- customers relax, unwind, and de-stress. 

North Pointe Cinemas

North Pointe Cinemas is an independent movie theatre offering several screens with mainstream Hollywood & family films. This is a great place for family entertainment and a great place to relax on cold winter days.

Pickwick Theater

Pickwick Theater is a movie theatre in Syracuse. They offer great movies and premieres for popular movies. It’s a great place for a movie night out with family and friends.

Sip & Savor Passports

Man Cave Brewing Co, Syracuse, Indiana

Going out to eat is always a great winter time activity! After doing some of the activities above, you will definitely be hungry and ready to head inside to grab a meal. Join our Sip & Savor Passports to earn the chance at winning $100 in Kosciusko Cash while dining out. The passports include a Taco Trail, Breakfast Trail, and Sipping Trail.