Overview
Angola is a town of 9,300 people (2020) and the county seat of Steuben County in Northern Indiana. It is the home of Trine University.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Angola
Civil War Monument
Located in the Circle (roundabout of US 20 and Indiana SR 127 in the center of town) stands Steuben County's most popular monument, dedicated to people from Steuben County who fought in the Civil War. It has a plaque and…
T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts
Run by Trine University, this beautiful performance hall was created from a former church and has had such acts as Lee Greenwood, The Charlie Daniels Band, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, as well as various shows throug…
Pokagon State Park
One of Indiana's original six state parks, Pokagon is on Snow Lake and all three basins of Lake James. In the warmer months, you're greeted by picturesque trails, and in the colder months, a toboggan run provides the per…
Zollner Golf Course
Trine University's 18-hole golf course that's open to the public.
Brokaw Movie House
A historic movie theater that was adjacent to the once functioning and likewise historic Strand Theater.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Toledo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FWA Fort Wayne International Airport, Fort Wayne — 47 mi away. Directions
- AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, Kalamazoo — 50 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 90 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Civil War Monument, Zollner Golf Course, Pokagon State Park
- Lunch Cahoots Coffee Cafe
- Afternoon T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts, Brokaw Movie House
- Dinner Caruso's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Get in
- US 20 goes east-west through the center of town
- I-69 goes near the west side of town, and there are off-ramps at US 20 and N 200 W
- Indiana 127 and Indiana 827 come in from the north
- Old US 27 comes in from the south
Get around
Walking or riding a bike are the most common ways to get around downtown, although many large chains are closer to I-69, so driving might be the better way to go in that way.
See
See Civil War Monument
Located in the Circle (roundabout of US 20 and Indiana SR 127 in the center of town) stands Steuben County's most popular monument, dedicated to people from Steuben County who fought in the Civil War. It has a plaque and small statue for each of the four branches of the military around the center pillar with a larger statue of Columbia on top.
See T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts
Run by Trine University, this beautiful performance hall was created from a former church and has had such acts as Lee Greenwood, The Charlie Daniels Band, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, as well as various shows throughout the year from Trine's music department.
Do
Known as "The County of 101 Lakes", there's plenty of nature surrounding you nearly anywhere you go.
Buy
Shop Then & Now Antique Mall
Then & Now hosts a massive variety of antiques dealers in its three floors.
Eat
Eat Cahoots Coffee Cafe
A corner coffee shop that often has live acts and does a lot for local youth.
Eat Caruso's
A great-tasting Italian-American restaurant.
Eat Depot Mexican Grill (The Depot)
One of Trine University's on-campus restaurants, The Depot lets you choose what you want in your Mexican dish of choice by making it in front of you as you go down the line. There's also a salad bar, soup of the day, and flat-out amazing brownies.
Eat Timbers Steakhouse & Seafood
Reasonably priced and great tasting steaks, sandwiches, seafood, and many other things. Also has a full bar and an assortment of special days such as Italian Day and Mexican Fiesta.
Sleep
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