Photo courtesy of the Town of Winona Lake Facebook page.

KOSCIUSKO — Sometimes small town residents can forget what makes small town living so fantastic. When you experience something day in and day out, sometimes the magnificence can be lost. But with a town with as much character as Winona Lake that hardly stands true.

Winona Lake was recently honored with being named the “Coolest Small Town in Indiana” by OnlyInYourState.com.

“One of the coolest places in Indiana is undoubtedly the beach town of Winona Lake. This quaint small town is full of waterside attractions, local shops, and incredible attractions,” states the website.

The article continues to list reasons to love Winona, all of which locals already know. From the gorgeous lake front views, to the shops, eateries and opportunity for outside activities, Winona Lake residents can’t forget what makes their small town so fantastic.

With the weather starting to warm up, Winona Lake’s charm is ready to shine. If you’re new to the area, or just have yet to experience Winona’s beauty, make sure to take some time this summer to find a fun festival or just take a stroll along the canal.

OnlyInYourState has mentioned another small Kosciusko town recently. Back in August Mentone made the list for Top 10 Most Peaceful, Relaxing Small Towns in Indiana because of their small tight knit community.