Indiana Travel Guide - 2016 Bicentennial Edition by Propeller Marketing

2016

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LETTER

2016 INDIANA TRAVEL GUIDE PUBLISHER Indiana Office of Tourism Development in conjunction with Emmis Communications

INDIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Executive Director Mark Newman 317.234.2085 Director of Communications Jake Oakman 317.232.8897 Director of Marketing Carol Sergi 317.233.6761 Projects Manager Ali Meyer 317.232.8838 Digital Communications Specialist Kyle Johnson 317.232.8908 Lieutenant Governor Family of Business Administrative Assistant Gaye Caplinger 317.234.2085

REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES North Region Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission 574.862.1434, 574.862.1979 (fax) East, West, South Central & South Regions Kelleen Larkey MWM, Inc. 260.410.4073 Central Region Katy Cavaleri Magnify Marketing, LLC 317.313.5033

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS Editor Kelly Kendall Art Director Allison Edwards Contributing Writers Rebecca Berfanger, Amy Lynch, Ashley Petry

CONTACT US Indiana Office of Tourism Development One North Capitol, Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.234.2085, 317.233.3261 (fax) web VisitIndiana.com e-mail VisitIn@VisitIndiana.com facebook facebook.com/VisitIndiana twitter twitter.com/VisitIndiana The Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s official Travel Guide is published annually. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or duplicated without written permission from the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this publication at the time of printing, the advertisers and the editor shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors or omissions. Inclusion in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or the editor. ©2016 Indiana Office of Tourism Development

Welcome!

IN THE PAGES OF THE BICENTENNIAL EDITION of the Indiana Travel Guide, you’ll find information on great destinations in every corner of the Hoosier State. From five-star cuisine prepared from Indiana’s agricultural harvest and world-class tourist venues to small-town festivals and our remarkable capital city, Indiana is a wonderfully diverse state full of travel opportunities to fit almost any itinerary. And, no matter where your Indiana travels lead, you are always greeted by our warm Hoosier Hospitality. There are always great reasons to visit Indiana, and this year has added significance as we celebrate the 200th year of Indiana statehood. Our destinations, events and attractions look forward to having you join our year-long birthday party! Whether you prefer an exhilarating hike in a breathtaking state park, the charm of local shopping in a historic downtown, a world-class sporting event or relaxation on a beach with your cell phone off and your sunscreen on, the pages of this travel guide offer hundreds of ideas on how to find your perfect Indiana getaway. You can always find additional trip ideas and information by logging on to VisitIndiana.com, the state’s official travel website. A great place to work, visit and live; that’s Honest-toGoodness Indiana. Best wishes and safe travels,

Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb

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INDIANA MAP

SYMBOL KEY

ROADS

Interstate

POINTS OF INTEREST

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20 miles 30 kilometers

U.S. Highway State Highway Welcome Center Urban Area State Park National Forest

WHAT’S INSIDE

Departments

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Contents Features

1 Welcome!

22 Indiana 6 Ways

Indiana has a surprise around every corner. Here’s where to begin.

Romance. Family fun. Art. Sports. Bargain hunting. Outdoor adventure. Whatever you’re looking for in your next great trip, you’ll find it in this state. From roadside stops to photo ops, here’s our guide to enjoying everything Hoosier.

6 Social Media Check us out online! Here’s how.

10 Destination: Dinner Five restaurants around the state that are definitely worth the trip.

12 Seven Wonders Natural and man-made spots that are perfect for your next great selfie.

14 Amish Surprises Stunning quilts, fabulous fried chicken and sturdy furniture? Yes. But more awaits.

32 Happy 200th, Indiana! History buffs, rejoice: Our bicentennial year, 2016, is being celebrated all over the state, all year long. Here are some top books, places and events—from cool museum exhibits to fascinating historical sites—to explore during our 12-month birthday party.

16 Road Food

Vacation Planner

17 Distill My Heart

Find out what’s new and notable, explore great things to do and discover places to stay, eat, camp and more in each of these sections:

Burgers, pork tenderloins, milkshakes, pie—all of Indiana’s best grub on the go.

The Indiana craft-brewery scene has been hopping for a while now. The new kids on the block: artisan distilleries.

18 Souvenir Central Fun, fab, one-of-a-kind mementos.

20 Best of the State Parks Where to enjoy the great outdoors.

136 Sweet Things Yummy local treats for your next road trip.

QUICK TIPS

4 State Map

Find welcome centers, state parks, urban areas, lakes, reservoirs and national forests all across Indiana.

128 Brochure Guide Want more? Here’s where to get more information on your next destination, whether it’s a golfing getaway, a wine trail or a lake-country escape. Just choose your own adventure and start dreaming!

131 Index Where to find Indiana counties, plus your quick guide to everything in this book, broken down by category: Attractions, Camping, Festivals, Information, Lodging, Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping and Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries.

34 North Region 48 East Region 62 Central Region 82 West Region 96 South Central Region 114 South Region

ON THE COVER Happy 200th, Indiana! A view of our State Capitol from Market Street in downtown Indianapolis. Photography by Tony Valainis, Emmis Publishing. Photo retouching by Andrew Davis.

IN THE DEPARTMENTS AND FEATURES, look for these icons to tell you where to find an attraction: North Region (N), East Region (E), Central Region (C), West Region (W), South Central Region (SC), South Region (S) and Statewide (IN). IN THE VACATION PLANNER, look for a Symbol Key on the first page of each region’s listings to help you decode which hotels have indoor or outdoor pools, which attractions have admission or parking charges and other info.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

GET CONNECTED! CHECK US OUT ONLINE

INSTAGRAMMED

THE HOOSIER STATE’S GLORIES

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DEALS!.

IDEAS!.

Browse hundreds of things to do and see at no cost, from arts and antiquing to wine trails to wildflower gardens.

Golf, caving, kayaking and more—you’ll find dozens of budgetfriendly deals and discounts on our website.

Road-tripping and need some inspiration? After you browse all the ideas here, the only question will be where to head first.

Amazing mountain biking trails in Brown County

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Chipotle-lamb burger at Barn Brasserie in Muncie

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SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR DEALS AND TO-DOS! From outdoor adventures to girlfriend getaways to romantic retreats, these e-mails arrive chock-full of trip ideas. Scoop up discounts from hotels, attractions and other destinations you’ll want to hit. And get out your calendar when you get these e-mails—they have the skinny on Indiana’s great festivals, events and more. Just sign up at in.gov/visitindiana/email.aspx to stay in the loop! 6 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016

Canoes on Sugar Creek near Shades State Park

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Jasper Strassenfest, a familyfriendly street fest in Jasper

PIck up a one-of-a-kind memento during your visit to Indiana, like this handmade Clint Bear guitar.

AMISH COUNTRY pgs. 14

DINERS & DRIVE-INS pg. 16

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16 GREAT SOUVENIRS pg. 18

CANDY & COCKTAILS pgs. 136 & 17

STATE PARK MUST-DOS pg. 20

OUR STATE, 6 WAYS pg. 22

INDIANA TURNS 200! pg. 32

Heart of the City

PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

A lush, spacious urban oasis awaits visitors to White River State Park (inwhiteriver.com) in downtown Indianapolis. Gondolas glide down the Central Canal, which is flanked by scenic walkways. Explore 250 acres of green space on a Segway, rent a bike or pedal boat or just wander the grounds of this idyllic getaway in the heart of the city. Welcome to real, “Honest-to-Goodness” Indiana.

Old World Gondoliers on the Central Canal in Indy’s White River State Park

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FINE DINING

Destination: Dinner FIVE QUINTESSENTIALLY INDIANA RESTAURANTS THAT DESERVE A ROAD TRIP. by Amy Lynch

CERULEAN

CRYSTAL & JULES

OYSTER BAR

1101 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, 574.269.1226, ceruleanrestaurant.com (N)

709 W. Main St., Madison; 812.274.1077; crystalandjules.com (SC)

1830 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne; 260.744.9490; fwoysterbar.com (E)

Sleek, chic Cerulean sits pretty in a cedar bungalow along a Winona Lake canal framed by artsy galleries and boutiques.

This charming dinner-only establishment in downtown Madison serves up gourmet dishes in refined yet relaxed digs.

VIBE: The midcenturymodern interior makes a stylish backdrop for innovative plates of Asianmeets-modern-Midwestern cuisine.

VIBE: The stylish interior

Just a tad south of downtown Fort Wayne, this circa-1888 landmark was a saloon for decades before transitioning into the Oyster Bar in the 1950s.

WHAT TO ORDER: Tradi-

WHAT TO ORDER: The spicy-

WHAT TO ORDER: The dreamy, creamy baked lobster mac ‘n cheese appetizer, followed by the house specialty: dry-aged, bone-in rib eye. If you’re on an expense account, go for the 16-ounce Wagyu strip sirloin.

tional bento box–style lunches filled with a seasonally changing selection of entrees, sides, soups and salads. At dinner, customers can consider forward-thinking farmto-table fare and a full crudo bar.

sweet marinated Costa Rican New York strip, crab cakes and the house-made pasta in whatever form it’s offered. Save room for creme brulee.

NOTED: “1875” references the year of the inaugural Kentucky Derby. A picture of Aristides, the winning horse, hangs in a place of honor at the restaurant’s entrance.

NOTED: All the hardwood used for the tables and bartops is indigenous to Indiana. And like the food, the art you see on the walls is all locally sourced.

8670 W. S.R. 56, French Lick; 812.936.8001, frenchlick.com (S) This classy open-kitchen eatery stays perfectly in step with its sumptuous surroundings on the historic French Lick Resort property. VIBE: White-tablecloth fine

dining befitting anniversaries, birthdays and other grand celebrations. Wear something nice.

LOCAL TOQUES WORTH THE TRIP

boasts a monochromatic color palette in shades of gray punctuated with red columns and iron wall decor.

NOTED: The restaurant’s name is a thoughtful tribute to the two most important women in chefowner Andy Richmer’s life: his wife, Crystal, and his late mother, Julie.

VIBE: The comfortably

broken-in atmosphere honors the building’s storied past with a handsome wood bar, intimate table seating and fishing memorabilia on the walls. WHAT TO ORDER: Classically prepared fresh market seafood, steaks, BBQ shrimp, calamari and, of course, oysters any way you want ’em. NOTED: The building’s list of former owners includes Hughie Johnston and Neal Barille, members of the world-champion Zollner Pistons softball team.

If there’s such a thing as a guaranteed good meal, these Indiana restaurants serve it. Their chefs have all been semi-finalists for the prestigious James Beard Award, known as the Oscars of the food industry, over the last 25 years: Clockwise from top: Daniel Orr of FARMbloomington, Bloomington • Micah Frank of Black Market, Indianapolis • David Tallent of Restaurant Tallent, Bloomington • Regina Mehallick of R Bistro, Indianapolis • Aaron Butts of Joseph Decuis, Roanoke • Greg Hardesty of Recess and Room Four, Indianapolis

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ST. ELMO STEAK HOUSE 127 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, 317.635.0636, stelmos.com (C ) Everyone who’s anyone— athletes, actors, rock stars, politicians, IndyCar drivers, business moguls—scribbles a visit to century-old St. Elmo in on the itinerary when in Indy, with good reason. VIBE: Old-school elegance

with stiff cocktails, a stellar wine cellar, expertly cooked steaks and a tuxedoed waitstaff. If these celebrity photo-lined walls could talk … WHAT TO ORDER: Steel yourself for the first bite of shrimp cocktail so spicy, it’s nearly combustible. No one’s looking if you need to use a napkin to wipe your watering eyes. NOTED: The James Beard Foundation honored St. Elmo with an America’s Classic Award in 2012. 1875 COURTESY FRENCH LICK RESORT, OYSTER BAR COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE, ORR COURTESY FARMBLOOMINGTON, FRANK COURTESY BLACK MARKET, BUTTS BY KYLE MIRON, OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

1875: THE STEAKHOUSE

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HORIZONS

Seven Wonders BEHOLD: CAN'T-MISS DESTINATIONS ALL AROUND THE STATE, EACH GUARANTEED TO SURPRISE, DELIGHT AND ENTHRALL. Brown County Fall Colors Indiana's largest state park, nicknamed the "Little Smokies," is a treat to visit any time of year, but it's an especially prime destination for enjoying gorgeous autumn leaves. 800.753.3255, browncounty.com (SC)

The Miller House This resplendent midcentury-modern gem has attracted architecture aficionados from all over the country since opening to the public in 2011. Reservations required. Tours begin: Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus, 812.378.2622, imamuseum.org/visit/miller-house (SC)

Indiana Dunes Beaches in Indiana? Yes. This sandy getaway along the southern tip of Lake Michigan offers swimming, hiking, biking and more. Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center: 1215 N. IN 49, Porter, 219.395.1882, indianadunes.com (N)

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Clifty Falls State Park Winter and spring are the best times to take in the amazing waterfalls here, where they range from delicate mists to roaring plunges. 2221 Clifty Dr., Madison, 812.273.8885, in.gov/dnr/parklake/2985.htm (SC)

West Baden Springs Hotel The awe-inspiring atrium at this historic hotel, once dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World," spans 200 feet. 8538 W. Baden Ave., West Baden Springs, 812.936.1902, frenchlick.com/hotels/westbaden (S)

Falls of the Ohio State Park

PHOTOS COURTESY FRENCH LICK RESORT, INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, INDIANA DNR; CLIFTY FALLS AND BROWN COUNTY FROM THINKSTOCK.COM; SPEEDWAY BY IMS PHOTO/JOE SKIBINSKI

Explore 390-million-year-old fossil beds, among the largest naturally exposed beds in the world, here on the banks of the Ohio River. 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, 812.280.9970, fallsoftheohio.org (S)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway The year 2016 marks the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the perfect time to take in this race, the world's biggest single-day spectator-sport event. 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, 317.492.8500, indianapolismotorspeedway.com (C )

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LOCAL COLOR

Ignition Music Garage

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

Venturi

AMISH SURPRISES

Think Indiana farmland is all about old-fashioned furniture, quilts and fried-chicken dinners? There’s plenty of that, sure. But here are seven startling finds that also fill Amish country.

The latest indie bands play Ignition Music Garage (120 E. Washington St., Goshen, 574.971.8282, ignitionmusic.net), where you can also pick up vinyl at this garage-turnedmusic-store. The venue sells lots of Americana and new indie-rock, but doesn’t shy away from more specialized releases, like bluegrass, garage and psychedelic albums.

RIDING A CHICKEN

Climb aboard a chicken, horse, cow or dog—all carved to represent animals you might see around town—on the 110-year-old Dentzel Carousel (Davis Mercantile, 255 E. Main St., Shipshewana, 260.768.7300, davismercantile.com). It’s one of several masterpieces crafted by the famed Dentzel brothers from Germany, and the attention

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to detail still shows more than a century later.

AWESOME CINNAMON ROLLS

SCENIC BIKING

When you walk into Rise ’n Roll Bakery & Deli (several northernIndiana locations, risenroll.com), your head may be turned by the chocolate whoopie pies, raspberry-cream–filled donuts or glossy fruit tarts. This is understandable. But do not let yourself be distracted from the true prize: the pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth rolls laced with cinnamon and sugar. Eat one now, thank us later.

Get out your two-wheeler and hit the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail (pumpkinvine.org), which, with help from the Maple City Greenway and the MapleHeart Trail, connects Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana. You’ll pass through urban areas, small towns and, of course, tranquil Amish countryside.

The brick-lined walls of Venturi (123 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, 574.485.2985, eatventuri .com) make for a cozy atmosphere for tasting Neapolitan-style pies that get topped with mascarpone, prosciutto, figs and other gourmet ingredients.

BACON BEER

Really. And it’s good! Try a pint at Goshen Brewing Co. (315 W. Washington St., Goshen, 574.971.5324, goshenbrewing.com), a family-friendly brewpub just two

Blue Gate Restaurant (195 N. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, 260.768.4725, riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegaterestaurant). For an authentic Amish dining experience, pull up a chair here. Beef and noodles, home-style meatloaf and country pot roast, are among the daily specials.

blocks off Main Street, which taps other beers redolent of bittersweet chocolate, honeydew and pears.

PERFECT PIZZA

Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort (1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, 800.800.4942, amishacres.com). See a Broadway show in the Round Barn Theatre, tuck into a legendary Threshers Dinner beneath the hand-hewn timbers of a century-old barn and shop for quilts and crafts.

The Amish-country pizzeria has some real foodie cred—it’s been voted to the list of “Top 15 Most Life-Changing Pizza in the Nation” by Esquire readers.

AMISH FURNITURE THAT DOESN’T LOOK AMISH

Amish-made furnishings are known for their superior craftsmanship, and the pieces at Shipshewana Furniture Co. (130 E. Middlebury St., Shipshewana, 888.447.4725, shipshewanafurniture.com) at Riegsecker Marketplace run the gamut from Shaker to traditional to contemporary. If you love classic farmhouse-style pieces, you’ll find plenty to choose from. But there are also more modern, clean-lined coffee tables, sideboards and such that you might not expect.

Das Dutchman Essenhaus (240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 574.825.9471, essenhaus.com). This traditional Amish-style restaurant serves up home-style fare in the heart of the country. Take a taste home with you—pick up a jar of apricot butter or pure maple syrup on your way out.

AMISH ACRES, IGINITION MUSIC COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB ; VENTURI BY ELECTRIC ANGEL PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB, PUMPKINVINE BY PETER RINGENBERG/COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB

A HIP MUSIC JOINT

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GOOD EATS

ROAD FOOD

MASON’S ROOT BEER DRIVE IN

CINDY’S DINER

IVANHOE'S

Sometimes, you just need a coney dog and a root beer. That's when you make a beeline for this throwback fave. 1201 E. National Hwy., Washington, 812.254.2830 (SC)

A mere 15 people at a time can belly up to the bar at this breakfast and lunch spot, one of Fort Wayne's most historic restauarants. 230 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, 260.422.1957 (E)

Scoop up a treat at this drive-in, which proudly serves 100 different kinds of milkshakes and another 100 sundaes. 979 S. Main St., Upland, 765.998.7261, ivanhoes.info (E)

NICK’S KITCHEN

MUG-N-BUN

SOUTH SIDE SODA SHOP & DINER

It all began in 1904 with founder Nick Freienstein selling hamburgers from a pushcart; now the restaurant's a local landmark. 506 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, 260.356.6618, nickskitchen.net (E)

The pork tenderloins spill well over the buns they're served on at this drive-in of more than 50 years. 5211 W. 10th St., Speedway, 317.244.5669, mug-n-bun.com (C )

Like pie? Great, because this venerable Main Street spot features more than 50 different kinds. 1122 S. Main St., Goshen, 574.534.3790, southsidesodashop.com (N)

TRIPLE XXX FAMILY RESTAURANT

HILLTOP INN RESTAURANT

OASIS DINER

Juicy, savory burgers have been getting flipped at this college-town favorite since 1929. 2 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette, 765.743.5373, triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com. (W)

See if you can stomach the most famous menu item here, as sampled by TV foodie Alton Brown: the brain sandwich. 1100 Harmony Way, Evansville, 812.422.1757, hilltopinnrestaurant.com (S)

This '50s-fabulous New Jersey transplant has been relocated, restored, and reopened here on the Historic National Road. 405 W. Main St., Plainfield, 317.837.7777, oasisdiner.com (C )

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OPEN FOR BREAKFAST

RETRO-COOL DECOR

CAR HOPS

SEEN ON NATIONAL TV

CINDY'S COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE, TRIPLE XXX COURTESY VISIT LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

Hit the highway for a meal at these charming diners and drive-ins.

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LIBATIONS

Distill My Heart LOCAL DISTILLERIES ARE SERVING UP ARTISAN SPIRITS ALL AROUND THE STATE. CHEERS! BEAR WALLOW DISTILLERY 4484 Old S.R. 46, Nashville, 812.657.4923, bearwallowdistillery .com (SC) Take a Farm-to-Fifth tour at Indiana’s first retail distillery and see for yourself how staffers make Indiana corn whiskey in an old-fashioned copperpot still. Sample a moonshine shake-up or handcrafted whiskey and rye inside the rustic-industrial tasting room. HOURS 11 am–5 pm

Monday–Thursday; 11 am–6 pm Friday– Saturday.

BROKEN BEAKER DISTILLERY

HOTEL TANGO ARTISAN DISTILLERY

THE INDIANA WHISKEY COMPANY

19816 Huber Rd., Starlight, 812.923.9463, huberwinery.com/ starlight-distillery (S)

643 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, broken beakerdistillery.com (C )

702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, 317.653.1806, hoteltangowhiskey .com (C )

1115 W. Sample St., South Bend, 574.520.1915, inwhiskey.com (N)

Brandies produced early-1800s–style are the specialty at Starlight Distillery, situated at the picturesque Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, but plenty of other spirits are bottled here, too.

Vodka was the first creation from the Broken Beaker, scheduled to open in downtown Indy by the beginning of 2016. It also does liqueurs—including rhubarb, ginger and cranberry—and fruit brandies.

HOURS 10 am–6 pm

HOURS Unavailable at

Monday–Saturday; noon–6 pm Sunday. Tours by appointment.

press time; check the website.

WHAT TO ORDER The Starlight Sour: bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and Huber’s Chambourcin wine.

WHAT TO ORDER

The Fleming: vodka, muddled jalapeño and basil, honey simple syrup, lemon juice and Dolin blanc.

Curl up with a cocktail by the fireplace in this refurbished 19thcentury carriage house; Fletcher, the resident cat, may wander over to say hello. It’s a cozy spot for sampling limoncello, rum and much more. HOURS 2 pm–10 pm

Monday–Thursday; noon–10 pm Friday– Sunday. WHAT TO ORDER The Rosales: a sweetly bracing melange of muddled strawberries and mint, vodka, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and soda water.

Everything that touches the small-batch whiskeys made here—the grains, even the stills— is made in Indiana. For a libation that playfully threatens to “kick your teeth in,” dare to try the Silver Sweet Corn Whiskey. HOURS 9 am–5 pm

Monday–Friday. WHAT TO ORDER The

Old Fashioned: whiskey bourbon, simple syrup, bitters and lemon.

CARDINAL SPIRITS 922 S. Morton St., Bloomington, 812.202.6789, cardinalspirits.com (SC) Handcrafted gin, rum, whiskey, vodka and liqueurs are served up daily in the bucolic, bustling college town of Bloomington. HOURS 4 pm–10 pm

Monday–Thursday; noon–midnight Friday; 10 am–midnight Saturday; 10 am–10 pm Sunday. WHAT TO ORDER

The Apothecary: dry vermouth, tonic water, aromatic bitters and Red Bird Elixir (similar to Campari).

PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

WHAT TO ORDER The Apple Pie Moonshine, made with all-local ingredients: Wilks & Wilson Spiced Apple Elixir, Indiana apple cider and, of course, moonshine.

HUBER’S STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

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GREAT BUYS

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Souvenir Central

FEEL THE LOCAL LOVE WITH THESE INDIANA-INFUSED MEMENTOS, WHICH YOU CAN FIND ACROSS THE STATE.

1. Gretchen Kraut felt necklace, $60 at Modern Charm Boutique, 9 S. 7th St., Terre Haute, 812.870.4652, moderncharm.bigcartel.com (W) // 2. Johnny Chapman hard apple cider and Washington’s Folly cherry honey wine, $7 each at New Day Craft, 1102 Prospect St., Indianapolis, 888.632.3379, newdaycraft.com (C ) // 3. Clay City Pottery covered jar, $18 at Clay City Pottery, 510 E. 14th St., Clay City, 812.939.2596, claycitypottery.com (W) // 4. Hoosier Bat Co. “The Dream” bat, $90 at Hoosier Bat Co., 4511 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, 219.531.1006, hoosierbat.com (N) // 5. Lil Bub onesie, $20 at The Green Nursery, 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, 812.339.5090, thegreennursery.com (SC) // 6. Vera Bradley trimmed satchel available in several prints, $78–$88 at Vera Bradley at Jefferson Pointe mall, 4120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, 260.434.1900, verabradley.com (E) // 7. Romy & Clare ceramic wall art, $24 at Elements, 623 Main St., Jasper, 812.634.6017, elements-gallery.blogspot.com (S)

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GREAT BUYS

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PHOTOS COURTESY ROMY & CLARE/CAROLYN MOWAT, DICK LEHMAN, VERA BRADLEY, LYDIA GERBIG FAST; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

// 8. Mug by Dick Lehman Pottery, $40 at Goertzen Pottery at The Old Bag Factory, 1100 N. Chicago Ave., Goshen, 574.534.2502, oldbagfactory.com (N) // 9. People for Urban Progress “Treasurer” Dome Clutch made from RCA Dome material, $56 at Homespun: Modern Handmade, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 317.351.0280, homespunindy.com (C ) // 10. Second Chance Farm balsamic vinegar made with local honey and cinnamon, $11 at The Trove, 270 N. Main St., Roanoke, 260.672.0878, thetrovestore.com (E) // 11. Honest-to-Goodness Indiana Dunes tee, $20 at shopvisitindiana.com. (IN) // 12. Clint Bear guitar, $3,750 at Weedpatch Music, 58 E. Main St., Nashville, 812.988.1180, weedpatchmusiccompany.com (SC) // 13. Peaches youth twill baseball cap by LEGACY, $22.50 at the Bombers’ gift shop at League Stadium, 203 S. Cherry St., Huntingburg, 812.683.3700, dcbombers.com (S) // 14. Indiana at 200: A Celebration of the Hoosier State book, $27.83 at amazon.com. (IN) // 15. Lydia Gerbig Fast “Ammonite” earrings, $330–$450 at Artifacts, 6327 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis, 317.255.1178, artifactsindy.com (C ) // 16. William Henry Harrison PEZ dispenser, $3.25 at Grouseland, 3 W. Scott St., Vincennes, 812.882.2096, grouselandfoundation.org (SC)

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ADVENTURES

Turkey Run State Park

Salamonie Lake

Brown County State Park

GET OUT & PLAY

Indiana’s state parks and recreation areas are packed with options for outdoor fun. Want to explore? Here are some No. 1 spots to ... BY AMY LYNCH

Turkey Run State Park (8121 Park Rd., Marshall; 765.597.2635, in.gov/dnr/ parklake/2964.htm). Test your calf muscles with a jaunt on the picturesque trails that wind through the sandstone cliffs and gorges of Rocky Hollow/Falls Canyon Nature Preserve north of Sugar Creek. Along the way, you’ll glimpse the Punch Bowl, Wedge Rock, the Ice Box and other geologic formations worth taking a selfie with. (W)

… MOUNTAIN BIKE Brown County State Park (1810 S.R. 46 East, Nashville; 812.988.6406, in.gov/dnr/ parklake/2988.htm). Bike magazine ranks Indiana’s largest state park among the top 33 mountain-bike trails in North America, and the collection of easy to rugged paths here has earned the park “epic” status from the International Mountain Bike Association. Panoramic vistas and unsurpassed fall foliage are part of the package. (SC)

… RIDE HORSEBACK Deam Lake State Recreation Area (1217 Deam Lake Rd., Borden; 812.246.5421, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm). Saddle up and get along—this southern Indiana state recreation area (SRA) near Sellersburg and New Albany keeps riders and horses happy with a designated campground that

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includes cabins and stalls. Deam Lake also connects to Clark State Forest, tacking on another 80 miles of trails to explore. (S)

… CANOE Chain O’Lakes State Park (2355 E. 75 S., Albion; 260.636.2654; in.gov/dnr/ parklake/2987.htm). Canoe enthusiasts can paddle to their hearts’ content along this scenic string of 13 glacier-formed kettle lakes northwest of Fort Wayne, nine of which link by waterway for miles of adventure along picture-perfect natural shoreline. Canoe, paddleboat, kayak and rowboat rentals are available on-site. (E)

… SUN YOURSELF Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (1215 N. S.R. 49, Porter; 219.926.2255, indianadunes.com). A beach vacation in Indiana? Yep. Visitors can brave the Lake Michigan waves at any of the unguarded sandy spots that dot the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore—Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, Porter, Kemil, Dunbar, Lakeview and Central Avenue. Bring your own kayak, paddleboard or body board for serious fun in the sun. (N)

… GO FOUR-WHEELING Interlake State Recreation Area (S.R. 68, 3 miles east of S.R. 61, Lynnville,

in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4226.htm). About 30 miles northeast of Evansville, the varied topography makes for a thrilling ride at this family-friendly destination. Just be sure your off-highway vehicle is registered or street legal/licensed. (S)

… SNOWMOBILE Salamonie Lake (9214 Lost Bridge Road West, Andrews, 260.468.2125, in.gov/ dnr/parklake/2952.htm). Straddling the Huntington/Wabash county line, this 12,500-acre property is home to a 40-mile snowmobile trail that skirts the southern edge of the lake and stays open December 1 through March 31, provided there’s adequate snow. With funding support from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Salamonie Trailmasters keep things running smoothly. (E)

… EXPLORE CAVES Spring Mill State Park (3333 IN 60, Mitchell; 812.849.3534, in.gov/dnr/ parklake/2968.htm). Although some caves on Indiana DNR–managed properties are off-limits due to white-nose syndrome (a bat-killing fungus), Twin Caves remain open for boat tours. Donaldson/Bronson Cave and a portion of Upper Twin Cave offer limited access to self-guided groups with reservations. (SC)

TURKEY RUN & SALAMONIE LAKE PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANA DNR, BROWN COUNTY BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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ONE STATE WAYS Families, couples, sports fans, bargain-hunters, art aficionados, nature lovers. Whoever you are, whatever you’re looking for in your next great vacation, you’ll find it all across the state of Indiana. » by Ashley Petry

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ART AFICIONADOS You’re always up for a great gallery walk. Museums are your stomping grounds. Being surrounded by amazing architecture is your idea of an idyllic afternoon. Find it all, all across Indiana.

FIND BIG ART IN A SMALL TOWN

PHOTOS COURTESY SWOPE ART MUSEUM, INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, KOKOMO OPALESCENT GLASS; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

USA Today recently named Swope Art Museum (25 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute, 812.238. 1676, swope.org) one of “10 great places to see art in smaller cities.” The 2,500-strong collection emphasizes American art from the 19th and 20th

centuries, especially American Regionalist artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, Edward Hopper and Grant Wood. (W)

EXPLORE AN ARTSY TRAIL The Art & Earth Trail (artandearth trail.com) in the Swope Art Museum

PHOTO OP! Columbus is a magnet for fans of Modernist architecture. Its Miller House and Garden— designed by the same architect who created St. Louis’s iconic Gateway Arch—is one of the best-preserved Modernist homes in the nation. Tours are offered by reservation only (imamuseum.org/ visit/miller-house). (SC)

SPEND A NIGHT AT THE (SORT OF) MUSEUM The Indianapolis Museum of Art curated the artwork on display at one of Indy’s trendiest boutique hotels, The Alexander (333 S. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317.624.8200, thealexander.com). Stroll the halls (and even the parking garage) in search of artsy surprises, and then grab a cocktail in the Plat 99 mixology lounge—beautifully trimmed with 99 of artist Jorge Pardo’s blown-glass lanterns. (C )

Northern Indiana area winds through seven counties, with everything from blueberry patches to artist studios. Get inspired by the beauty of the Indiana Dunes, explore the quilt gardens and “shingle shops” in Amish Country, and wander the streets of the artsy Village at Winona, stopping at cozy bed and breakfasts along the way. (N)

TAKE A GLASSFACTORY TOUR Founded in 1888, Kokomo Opalescent Glass (1310 S. Market St., Kokomo, 765.457.8136, kog .com) built its reputation crafting glass for Tiffany Studios. More than a century later, the factory still uses traditional techniques to make glass for Tiffany restorations. (E)

GO WEST, YOUNG MAN (AND WOMAN) Located in scenic White River State Park, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org) is the only one of its kind in the Midwest. It has one of the world’s best collections of contemporary Native art, along with works by the likes of Warhol and O’Keeffe. (C)

Kokomo Opalescent Glass

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COUPLES

Finally: time for just the two of you. Snap a shot in front of a famous sculpture that declares your “LOVE” to the world. Leisurely bicycle rides, scenic strolls and sunset views await. You’re on the road to romance.

The Ohio River Scenic Byway runs straight through Madison, one of Indiana’s prettiest river towns. Rent some wheels at Fizz’z Bike Shop (311 West St., Madison, 812.273.3499) to explore the 133-block historic district’s antique shops and artisan boutiques. Nosh on salami and cheese at the cozy tasting room at Thomas Family Winery (208 E. Second St., Madison, 812.273.3755, thomasfamily winery.us) (SC)

Shopping in Madison

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opens up at Bonge’s Tavern (9830 W. 280 N., Perkinsville, 765.734.1625, bongestavern.com). The 21-and-over

restaurant has an ever-changing menu, but look for favorites like applewood-smoked prime rib. (E)

It may feel like the middle of nowhere, but that doesn’t stop foodies from making the drive and tailgating outside until a table

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SMELL THE ROSES Take a stroll through the Shiojiri Niwa (1000 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka), a garden that symbolizes the city’s sister relationship with Shiojiri City in Japan. Its Garden Bridge is a symbolic link between this world and paradise—a meaningful place to discuss your own happily-ever-after. Head up the hill to the Teahouse Pavilion for the best scenic view. (N)

HAVE A LIGHTBULB MOMENT

TRY A TRIPWORTHY TAVERN

Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture, on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 317.923.1331, imamuseum.org), is the perfect backdrop for a smooch selfie. Experts recently overhauled the sculpture, sandblasting away decades of rust, but it’s slowly returning to its original brownish patina. (C )

SIP A SWEET RED The picturesque tasting room at Oliver Winery (8024 N. S.R. 37, Bloomington, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com) just north of Bloomington serves up crisp hard cider and dozens of wines, including its trendy new Bubblecraft varieties. Come for a sip, tour the production facility, then linger on the grounds for a picnic. (SC)

Paris may be the City of Light, but tiny Wabash—population 10,666—was the world’s first electrically lighted city. Seek out bright surprises in the well-preserved downtown core, then book a room at the Charley Creek Inn (111 W. Market St., Wabash, 260.563.0111, charleycreekinn .com). Its Green Hat Lounge piano bar is the perfect place to wind down—its live entertainment is inspired by Hoagy Carmichael and Cole Porter. (E)

PHOTOS COURTESY VISIT MADISON, OLIVERY WINERY, VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA, BELTERRA CASINO; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

ROLL ALONG THE RIVER

GLASS IT UP Follow the Indiana Glass Trail to downtown Muncie (downtown muncie.org), where a cluster of art galleries honors the glass-making legacy of the hometown Ball Corporation. Don’t miss Stephen Knapp’s innovative Light Symphony artwork—made of colored glass and light—at Ball State University’s Sursa Hall. (E)

8 SEEK OUT A SUNSET After a devastating flood in 1937, the entire town of Leavenworth decamped to the top of a nearby bluff, where a former chicken hatchery became the Overlook Restaurant (1153 W. S.R. 62, Leavenworth, 812.739.4264, theoverlook .com). Enjoy a 20-mile panoramic view of the Ohio River from your table as you dine on crisp fried chicken, divine barbecued ribs and blackberry cobbler. (S)

Belterra Casino Resort

ROLL THE DICE Taking a gamble on love? Throw the dice for real in Southern Indiana at Hollywood Casino (777 Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana .com), Belterra Casino Resort (777 Belterra Dr., Florence, 812.427.7777, belterracasino.com) or Rising Star Casino Resort (777 Rising Star Dr., Rising Sun, 812.438.1234, risingstarcasino .com). (SC) VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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OUTDOORSY TYPES Adventure gets your blood pumping. You never head out on a vacation without hiking boots in your suitcase. Communing with nature is your second nature. Lakes, farms, parks—these are your hot spots.

PLAN A SWEET GETAWAY Before you commit to that backyard beehive, take a tour of Hunter’s Honey Farm (6501 W. Honey Lane, Martinsville, 765.537.9430, huntershoneyfarm .com). Kids can roll beeswax candles and bottle their own bears full of honey, and older visitors

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Hunter’s Honey Farm

can suit up and work alongside the beekeepers. Once you’ve seen how the honey is made, shop

for stuff made with it in the farm store: dog treats, hand soap, furniture polish and more. (C )

If you visit one state park this winter, make it Pokagon State Park (450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 260.833.2012, in.gov/ dnr/parklake/2973. htm). There’s crosscountry skiing, sledding and ice fishing, but the real joy is in zipping down the quarter-mile toboggan run at up to 40 mph. (N)

MEET THE MAKERS

2 PICK A HOOSIER BOUQUET Fragrant Farms (413 Woods St., New Harmony, 812.682.4406, fragrantfarms.com) cultivates 24 acres of Indiana’s state flower, the peony. Visit in May and early June to buy fresh-cut stems (or just stroll through the blooming gardens), or stop by in the fall for plants of your own. (S) 26 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016

Noble County’s Farm to Fork Trail celebrates local farms, such as Cook’s Bison Ranch (5645 E. 600 S., Wolcottville, 260.854.3297, cooksbisonranch .com), and a maplesugar shack. One aromatic favorite is

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HONEY FARM COURTESY VISIT MORGAN COUNTY, POKAGON COURTESY POTAWATOMI INN/FRED WOOLEY, BISON FROM THINKSTOCK.COM, YURT FARM BY DICK BETZ, LAKE MONROE BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

The home of Indiana University, Bloomington is a haven for cyclists, who fly through the downtown streets or brave the hills at Wapehani Mountain Bike Park (3401 W. Wapehani Rd., Bloomington, 812.349.3700, bloomington.in.gov/ wapehani-mountain-bikepark). If you’re more into boating, try renting a canoe at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve or spending a day on a pontoon at Lake Monroe. (SC)

family-owned farm Lavender Lane. (2258 E. Northport Rd., Rome City, 260.854.4494, thelavenderlane .com). (E)

TAKE A WALK IN THE WOODS The Hoosier National Forest (811 Constitution

Ave., Bedford, 812.275.5987, fs.usda.gov/hoo sier/) spans more than 200,000 acres, and is more than 12 times the size of Indiana’s largest state park. Explore more than 266 miles of trails through southern Indiana’s rolling hills, or canoe down one of the region’s scenic rivers. (S)

SPEND THE NIGHT CLOSE TO NATURE

Tucked away in a quiet valley, the Mary Rose Herb Farm & Retreat (23112 Cattail Rd., Bristow, 812.357.2699, maryroseherbfarm .com) offers unique accommodations: two canvas yurts complete with air conditioning and antique furniture. The nights are perfect for stargazing, and each morning starts with a basket of hot breakfast delivered to your door. The great outdoors, indeed. (S) VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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BARGAIN HUNTERS You know money can’t buy happiness—or a fabulous trip. For that, all you need is a little know-how, and a willingness to go off the beaten path to find interesting destinations that won’t empty your wallet.

GET SOME PEACE AND QUIET

WANDER AN ARTSY GARDEN PHOTO OP!

Looking for an inexpensive lodging option? Skip the roadside motel and book a room at St. Meinrad Archabbey (200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, 812.357.6611, saintmeinrad.org), where no-frills accommodations start at $60. Visitors can explore the chapel and stroll the quiet grounds. (S)

The Cass County Dentzel Carousel (1208 Riverside Dr., Logansport, 574.753.8725, casscountycarousel .com) in Riverside Park has been running in circles for more than a century. It costs a mere 75 cents to ride the handcarved masterpiece, open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. This is your chance to reach out and grab that brass ring! (E)

For a totally free way to enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art, wander over to 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art

Free Basket at 100 Acres

and Nature Park (4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, 317.923.1331, ima museum.org/visit/ the-park) on its grounds. There’s no charge to wander the wooded paths between large-scale commissioned artworks, such as Atelier Van Lieshout’s giant Funky Bones skeleton (as seen in the recent hit movie The Fault in Our Stars) or Free Basket by Los Carpinteros. (C )

FREE MUSEUMS SPENDING A DAY AT THE MUSEUM DOESN’T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK— POP INTO ONE OF THESE FREE GEMS.

» Indy celebrates a beloved hometown author at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library (340 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, 317.652.1954, vonnegutlibrary.org), where you can see the typewriter on which Vonnegut tapped out classics such as Slaughterhouse-Five. (C ) » Spanning 50 acres, the Ropkey Armor Museum (5649 E. 150 N., Crawfordsville, 765.794.0238) houses a vast collection of tactical U.S. military vehicles, such as World War II–era Sherman tanks. (W) » The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County (222 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, 765.362.4618, crawfords ville.org/carnegie-museum-of-mont gomery-county) celebrates local history alongside more modern innovations, such as 3D printers. (W)

4 GO TREASURE HUNTING The 24,000-square-foot Bloomington Antique Mall (311 W. Seventh St., Bloomington, 812.323.7676, bloomingtonantiquemall.com) is just as quirky as its hometown. More than 120 booths offer bargains on midcentury furnishings, rare books, vintage jewelry and much more. Bonus: It’s right next door to the handy B-Line Trail. (SC) 28 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016

» The Dubois County Museum (2704 Newton St., Jasper, 812.634.7733, dubois countymuseum.org) tells the stories of people who made Indiana great, from farmers to soldiers to industrialists. (S) » With more than 450 unique antique ceiling and desk fans on display, the Antique Fan Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world (10983 Bennett Pkwy., Zionsville, 317.733.4113, fanimation.com). (C )

CAROUSEL COURTESY CASS COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU, OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

» Abraham Lincoln once spent the night at the Colonel William Jones Home (620 E. County Road 1575 N., Gentryville, 812.937.4710, lspfriends.org/ col_jones.html), which is now preserved as a sterling example of Federal architecture. (S)

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SPORTS FANS You bleed your team’s colors. The crack of a bat against leather, or the whoosh of a ball through a net? These are the sounds that speak to you. Here’s where to find them.

BOOK A TEE TIME Legendary golf course designer Pete Dye is from Indiana, and the Hoosier state has the nation’s largest concentration of his courses. Tee up at seven of them along the Pete Dye Golf Trail (petedyegolftrail .com), which spans the state. Time for just one round? Try Brickyard Crossing (4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, 317.492.6417, brick yardcrossing.com). Four of its holes are

in the infield of the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (N) (W) (C ) (S)

GET THE REAL HOOSIERS STORY The “Milan Miracle” basketball team that inspired the 1986 movie gets the hometown-hero

treatment at the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum (201 W. Carr St., Milan, 812.654.2772, milan54.org). Ferret out the differences between reel and real life as you browse team memorabilia and a large collection of film costumes and props. (SC)

Huntingburg League Stadium

AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME Diehard baseball fans will love the Heartland Historic Baseball Trail, which winds through Southern Indiana toward the Louisville Slugger Museum. Start at Bosse Field (23 Don Mattingly Way, Evansville, 812.435.8686), the nation’s third-oldest stadium. Other stops include the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and vintage Huntingburg League Stadium—home of the Rockford Peaches in the movie A League of Their Own. (S)

Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2015 NCAA Final Four

PHOTOS COURTESY NCAA, LEAGUE STADIUM; SPEEDWAY BY IMS PHOTO/ BRET KELLEY; LUCAS OIL BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

PHOTO OP! Strike an athletic pose on one of the sports simulators at the NCAA Hall of Champions (700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317.916.4255, ncaahallofchampions .org), which highlights 24 collegiate sports. Try for a slam dunk in the sports trivia challenge, watch video highlights of memorable moments and relive the classic Hoosiers in a re-created retro gymnasium. (C )

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FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED There’s never been a better time to grab a seat and watch the cars fly by at the Indianapolis 500 (indianapolismo torspeedway.com) That’s because this year’s race, on May 29, marks the 100th running of the iconic event. (The firstever Indy 500 was in 1911, but the race was skipped during some wartime years). (C ) Indianapolis 500

Cheer for the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium (500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, 317.262.8600, lucasoilstadium.com), pull for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, 317.917.2727, bankerslifefieldhouse.com) or take yourself out to the ballgame at Victory Field (501 Maryland St., 317.269.3545, Indianapolis, inwhiteriver.com/attractions/victory-field), home of the minorleague Indianapolis Indians. (C) VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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FAMILIES

You’ve got the whole gang together and you’re looking for fun. Find it in caves, at a candy factory, on a coaster and other cool spots all over the state.

GET A GOLDEN TICKET Take a behindthe-scenes tour at Albanese Candy Factory (5441 E. Lincoln Highway, 219.947.3070, albanesecandy .com) to see how the “world’s best gummies” are

made. The Merrillville confectioner makes gummies in mouth-watering flavors such as wild

cherry, mango and blue raspberry, plus a wide assortment of artisan chocolates. (N)

GO DOWN UNDER Much closer to home than Mammoth Cave, Marengo Cave (400 E. S.R. 64, Marengo, 812.365.2705, marengocave.com) offers two easy walking tours strewn with stalactites, stalagmites and other show-stopping stone formations. Kids will enjoy the gemstone-mining activity and the winding mazes, but Marengo also offers more adventurous options for the experienced spelunkers among us. (S)

RAMP UP YOUR GETAWAY At 33,000 square feet, South Bend’s Kitchen BMX Skatepark (3300 Sample

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3 SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 317.334.4000, childrensmuseum.org) is a wonderland of fun for kids of all ages. Ride a historic carousel, dig for fossils in the immersive Dinosphere exhibit, see a planetarium show or race boats down an indoor stream. Tinier tots will enjoy the Playscape gallery’s blocks, water features and climbing contraptions. (C) 30 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016

Flush your kiddos down a giant toilet at kidscommons (309 Washington St., Columbus, 812.378. 3046, kidscommons .org)—to teach them all about plumbing, of course. Afterward, head down the block to Zaharakos (329 Washington St., Columbus, 812.378.1900, zaharakos.com), a beautifully restored ice cream parlor that has been serving up scoops and splits since 1900. (SC)

St., South Bend, 574.217.8946, thekitchenskate park.com) is the state’s largest—and arguably best—indoor skate park. And no wonder: Professional BMX trick rider Brett Banasiewicz designed it as his private training facility. Try a few tricks yourself or get inspired by watching the experts at Banasiewicz’s annual pro/ am contest. (N)

Kitchen BMX Skatepark

INDULGE IN A SWEET TREAT At the Clabber Girl Museum & Bake Shop (900 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, 812.478.7189, clabbergirl.com/ museum-bakeshop), the company’s 150-plus years of experience in baking powder are reflected in cases full of tempting treats, plus breakfast faves like biscuits and gravy. Stroll through the museum, which chronicles one of the nation’s oldest brands. (W)

7 HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY Fun-minded families flock each summer to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, 812.937.4401, holidayworld.com), which recently opened Thunderbird, the nation’s first launched wing roller coaster. The whole town really comes alive in December, when a Christmas parade kicks off the month-long merriment. Hint: Mail letters to Santa from the town post office. (S)

PHOTOS COURTESY THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS, KOCH FAMILY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, HOLIDAY WORLD; KIDSCOMMONS COURTESY COLUMBUS AREA VISITORS CENTER, KITCHEN COURTESY VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA, GUMMIES BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, MARENGO BY JOE SAILER/BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville

PACK A RUBBER DUCKY If you dare to play in the Quack Factory at the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (22 S.E. Fifth St., Evansville, 812.464.2663, cmoekids.org), come prepared to get wet. The water-themed exhibit is one of several galleries at this fun, family-friendly space. (S) VisitIndiana.com / 2016

HAPPY 200TH, Whether you studied Hoosier history as a fourth grader or you arrived here long after elementary school, there are plenty of options for celebrating Indiana’s bicentennial. Here’s a sample of events, places and books to explore in 2016. BY REBECCA BERFANGER

Grouseland's elaborate staircase

Ú More than 1,800 local heroes, volunteers and special contributors to the community, followed closely by a Mobile Visitors Center, will traverse all 92 counties in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay over five weeks, ending with a grand finale at the Indiana State Capitol on October 15. Torchbearers will walk, run and even ride watercraft, farm equipment, a racecar, horse and wagon, antique automobile and other modes of transportation that symbolize Hoosier heritage. (Various locations around the state starting September 9; Indiana State Capitol, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, October 15.)

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PRESIDENTIAL PLACES

In addition to President Lincoln, Indiana is home to William Henry Harrison, Indiana’s first appointed governor (1800–1812) and president for 31 days (March 4–April 4, 1841). His home, Grouseland (3 W. Scott St., Vincennes, 812.882.2096, grouselandfoundation .org), all 300 acres of it, includes the first brick house built in the Indiana territory. Harrison’s grandson, in addition to being a Civil War general and a prominent Indianapolis attorney, was elected the 23rd president of the United States (1889–1893). The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317.631.1888, bhpsite.org) is home to various exhibits and events, including naturalization ceremonies and historical reenactments.

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When abolitionist Levi Coffin and his wife lived in the “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad” in what was then called Newport, they helped more than 2,000 slaves, including the inspiration for the character Eliza in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on their

way to freedom in Canada. In October, the Levi Coffin State Historic Site (113 U.S. 27 North, Fountain City, 765.847.2432, indiana museum.org/explore/levicoffin-house), will open a new visitor center next door. The new structure was designed to resemble the home of the Coffins’ neighbor, Jediah Price, as it did in the 1830s. The visitor center will include exhibit space, a library and a theater.

BOOK IT Ú Real-life characters who have molded the state’s history since 1816 are featured in the new book Indiana’s 200: The People Who Shaped the Hoosier State (edited by Linda Gugin and James E. St. Clair). Crack it open for a biographical directory of 200 major movers and shakers. A hiding space inside the Levi Coffin Home's garret

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LIVING HISTORY Ú The exhibit 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation is the latest entry in the “You Are There” series at the Indiana History Center (450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, 317.232.1882, indianahistory.org), where major historical moments come to life. First, you’ll step through an image of the cover of the 1816 Indiana State Constitution, projected onto a fine screen of mist. Then you’ll enter a room in Corydon, where debates are taking place among Hoosier delegates to the Constitutional Convention about how to shape the future of this young state. Actors will stage a series of vignettes, sometimes even pulling visitors into the conversation. An interactive touchscreen invites you to vote on issues such as education, personal liberty and the balance of power—themes that still resonate today.

Ú Thirteen years before Indiana became a state, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their expedition west to the Pacific Ocean and back. They started the journey in what is now Clarksville. The site is marked by the Lewis and Clark Statue, When They Shook Hands, at Falls of the Ohio State Park (201 West Riverside Dr., Clarksville, 812.280.9970, lewisandclark trail.com).

A CAPITOL IDEA Ú Before Indianapolis became the state’s current capital, Corydon was the seat of state government from 1813 to 1825. Today, visitors to the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site (126 E. Walnut St., Corydon, 812.738.4890, indianamuse um.org/explore/corydon) can see the preserved trunk of the Constitution Elm, where the first state constitution was drafted in June 1816; the Capitol Building, built from limestone from nearby quarries; and other spots of historical interest.

LINCOLN’S LEGACY

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ALL ABOARD!

The Indiana Bicentennial Train (indianahistory.org/ train) made its first appearance at the 2015 Indiana State Fair, and returns there this year, August 5–21. Climb into the three air-conditioned boxcars, which have been turned into galleries to display The Next Indiana—a look at the state’s past, present and future through the lenses of four themes: transportation, land use, talent and community. Several hundred images from the Indiana Historical Society’s archives show historical and contemporary visuals. What will come next?

The year 1816 marked the birth of Indiana as a state, but it’s also when future president Abraham Lincoln, then 7 years old, moved to southern Indiana from Kentucky with his family. At the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (2916 E. South St., Lincoln City, 812.937.4541, nps.gov/libo), you can see a living historical farm that recreates what life was like on the frontier in the 1820s, look at Honest Abe–related artifacts in the visitor center and appreciate nature on one of four hiking trails. Aficionados of our 16th president should also visit the Indiana State Museum (650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, 317.232.1637), home to the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection: a plethora of Lincoln ephemera, such as books, photos, personal possessions and signed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment.

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Cutting-edge cuisine. World-class antiquing. Beaches fringed with tall grass. There are as many ways to enjoy Northern Indiana as the people who flock to the area, renowned for its Amish-country heritage and distinctive cultural treasures. Where else can you whiz down Indiana’s only refrigerated toboggan run, feel sand between your toes, bite into an award-winning burger and run your hand across quilts made the same way they’ve been sewn for hundreds of years? Do it all in northern Indiana.

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DESTINATION LISTINGS pgs. 40–47

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CAMPING SITES pg. 44

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noteworthy Clockwise from left: Indiana Dunes, Amish Acres and a Quilt Garden in Bristol

TRAVEL PLANS

ROAD TRIPPING!

Beaches, vintage cars, artsy shopping and dining—find it all on this drive through Northern Indiana.

PORTER (31 miles/35 min.) Feel

sand between your toes when you cross into Indiana Dunes country. The beach draws swimmers and sun worshippers all summer long, and when the air turns crisp, theaters, hiking trails, buzzy restaurants and other attractions call.

MICHIGAN CITY (13 miles/24

min.) Serious savings await at Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets, where you’ll find some 120 shops from major brands. Or try your luck at

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Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, which offers 65,000 square feet of gaming.

LAPORTE (13 miles/22 min.) The exhibit on Belle Gunness, a serial killer of the early 1900s, is a popular draw at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum.

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SOUTH BEND (27 miles/39 min.)

Cruise through 150 years of auto history at the Studebaker National Museum, then step back in time at the Center for History.

ELKHART (16 miles/32 min.) At

the RV/MH Hall of Fame, climb aboard the “long, long trailer” that mirrors the one Lucy & Desi made famous in their 1953 road-trip movie. Don’t miss Mae West’s car parked just down the aisle, and explore vintage Airstreams and Winnebagos.

YOUR GUIDE AT A GLANCE

BRISTOL (9 miles/19 min.) Make

a stop on the Heritage Trail, which features an array of

trip mileage 138 miles drive time 3 hours, 38 minutes notes Of course, you could do this trip all in one day, but why? Stretch it out over a few and enjoy yourself. Also, be sure to check routes and attraction hours before setting out.

gorgeous “quilt gardens” from May 30 to October 1, and continues into the next three towns listed here (and beyond). Maps available at each of the seven sites guide the way.

GOSHEN (10 miles/16 min.) You’ll find everything but old bags at the Old Bag Factory, an artsy enclave of shopping and dining, where you might see a potter molding clay at his wheel, eye-popping quilts in a log cabin and a sculptor at work in his studio.

WAKARUSA (11 miles/19 min.)

More quilt gardens (and murals) await in this Amish Country town, which also hosts a popular music festival each summer.

NAPPANEE (8 miles/12 min.) This city has— surprise!—still more quilt gardens, but also Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort, a working farmstead with eateries and a theater.

AMISH ACRES, QUILT GARDENS, GOSHEN BREWERY, DIME STORY COURTESY ELKHART CO. CVB; BEACH AND TALTREE COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, ORCHARD COURTESY SOUTH SHORE CVA, BARN BY KELLY WHITEMAN-SNIPES

START HERE: HAMMOND Start your trip at the Indiana Welcome Center to get your bearings. And if you’re lucky enough to visit during the holiday season, you’ll find cool stuff centered around the movie A Christmas Story, based on author Jean Shepherd’s recollections of growing up in this town. Six animatronic window displays depict iconic scenes from the film, and special events include the Oh Fuuudge! relay race.

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party!

Elkhart Jazz Festival ELKHART, JUNE 24–26, 2016

With Indiana’s long tradition of talented composers, singers and pop stars—from Hoagy Carmichael and Cole Porter to the Jacksons and Axl Rose—Elkhart’s annual music festival has a natural tie to the state’s history. 410 S. Main St., 574.293.4469, elkhartjazzfestival.com

Indiana Dunes Sand Sculpture Contest CHESTERTON, JULY 9, 2016

This year’s theme is Indiana in celebration of the bicentennial, so expect huge, amazing sand sculptures that represent the state, like an IndyCar or famous Hoosier. Build your own sculpture or just admire the work of others. Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. 25 East, indianadunes.com/events

Door Village Harvest Festival

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S NORTHERN REGION, FROM CRAFT BEER TO OLD-SCHOOL ROLLER-SKATING.

BIG DRAWS 1 Valparaiso See the amazing story of America’s railroads unfold at Taltree Arboretum Railway Garden, an elaborate model railway tableau.

for free from May 30 to October 1.

2 Lakeville The historic Rouch Barn, a sterling example of a circular barn, is one of Indiana’s many Heritage Barns—find out more at indianabarns.org.

4 (Various) The tap never runs dry along the South Shore Brewery Trail, home to 19 breweries and counting. It winds from Whiting in northeast Indiana all the way to LaPorte; for a map of where to stop for your next beer, go to ssbrewerytrail.com.

3 Elkhart A supersized garden on Main Street celebrates Indiana’s 200th birthday with a historical quilt pattern lit by a custom sculpture inspired by the fall Bicentennial Torch Relay. You can see it

5 South Bend The gleaming Golden Dome welcomes you to the stately campus of the University of Notre Dame, a great place to tour or tailgate before a big game.

LAPORTE, SEPTEMBER 10–11, 2016

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Indiana’s 200 Years.” The fest will include a Potawatomi camp, 1832 pioneer settlement, Civil War encampment, antique car and tractor display, historical craft demonstrations, musical entertainment from different periods of Indiana’s history, wagon tours and other events. 3501 W. Joliet Rd., michigancitylaporte.com/events

Bremen’s Bicentennial Oktoberfest

BREMEN, OCTOBER 7–9, 2016

In honor of the state’s 200th birthday, this town with German roots is reviving its beloved Oktoberfest, including 100-plus craft and specialty vendors, live entertainment, bed and tricycle races, lots of food and more. bremen2016.com

Century of Progress Home Tours CHESTERTON, OCTOBER 15–16, 2016

Five historic homes from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair open their doors for this annual reservationsonly tour along the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. From a charming pink bungalow to a revolutionary structure resembling a cardboard box, these homes show off theninnovative building materials and cutting-edge construction. 219.395.1882

SMALL WONDERS 6 Fremont Stay in a tipi or safari tent at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, where 250 buffalo roam 400 acres of land.

jumbo jelly beans to Whirly Pops to bacon-scented lip balm at this throwback delight.

7 Bristol Lace up your skates and let the good times roll on the wood-floored roller-skating rink at Eby’s Family Fun, which dates back to 1954.

9 Hobart From September through October, County Line Orchard is a charming destination for picking apples or exploring intricate corn mazes.

8 Wakarusa Candy junkies will go crazy for the Wakarusa Dime Store, packed with Pop Rocks, Mary Janes and other nostalgic sweets. Find everything from

10 Lowell Antiquers are drawn to the quaint shops and old architecture in the downtown district—browse dolls, vintage linen, ’50s kitsch and much more.

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Open Jan., March–Dec. Mon., 10 am–5 pm; Wed.– Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun. 11 am–5 pm.

CROWN POINT ATTRACTIONS

The John Dillinger Museum An interactive journey through Dillinger’s life and crimes that focuses on the advancements made in crime-fighting technology. 1 Courthouse Square, 219.989.7979, dillingermuseum.com. Open year-round. Tues.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $

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Culver Academies Roam the manicured grounds of this worldrenowned private co-ed boarding school, known for its legendary Black Horse Troop. 1300 Academy Rd., 574.842.7000, culver.org. Open year-round.

ELKHART ATTRACTIONS

Elkhart – Gateway Mile Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Ruthmere Mansion, the Lerner Theatre, Midwest Museum of American Art and Elkhart’s RiverWalk frame the downtown arts scene. Downtown Elkhart, 800.294.8223, gatewaymile.com. Open year-round.

Heritage Trail – Northern Indiana Scenic drives, eclectic communities and hidden gems line this nationally recognized tour route rated tops by USA Today readers. Free audio-tour CD. Northern Indiana, Elkhart, 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round.

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RECREATION

Pokagon State Park

Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail

Steuben County Farmer’s Market

Indiana’s most beautiful park on Lake James. Bike path, walking/hiking trails, cross-country skiing, toboggan run, nature center. 450 Lane 100 Lake James, 260.833.2012, stateparks.in.gov. Open yearround. $

See 19 eye-popping, ever-changing gardens blanket seven communities in a vibrant tapestry. All-new patterns in must-see settings; always free, May 30–October 1. Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Elkhart, 800.262.8161, quiltgardens.com.

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LODGING

Town of Bristol

Day and overnight rentals. Full kitchen, five bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, screened porch, 55-inch HDTV, Comcast Sports. Perfect for retreats and special events. 574.264.0330, ruthmere.org.

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Open Saturdays May–October at the Steuben Community Center, Angola, and at the Fremont Town Park. Fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and honey. 317 S. Wayne St., 800.525.3101, lakes101.org. Open May–Oct. Sat., 8 am–noon.

T. Furth Center for Performing Arts and the Ryan Concert Hall Located on Trine University’s campus, this intimate venue is reminiscent of European concert halls, with its lush gold detailing and marble statuary. 500 W. Maumee St., 260.665.4990, trine.edu. Open year-round.

Toboggan at Pokagon State Park Pokagon State Park features the only refrigerated, twin-track toboggan slide in Indiana. It doesn’t have to snow for you to have fun! 450 Lane 100 Lake James, 260.833.2012, tobogganrun.com. Open late Nov.–late Feb. $ LODGING

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park Four-season fun! Saddle barn, boat/bike rentals, refrigerated toboggan run, trails and beach. Located on Lake James. For reservations: 877.LODGES.1, WiFi 6 Lane 100 A Lake James, 877.768.2928.

Ramada Angola Located near Pokagon State Park, this pet-friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, game room, free continental breakfast and free WiFi. 3855 N. S.R. 127, 260.665.9471, ramada.com. Open year-round. WiFi

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Catch the “Daily Grind” at Bonneyville Mill, kayak the St. Joe River, explore the County Historical Museum—they’re all free along the Heritage Trail. 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round.

Econo Lodge Elkhart

CHESTERTON RECREATION

Indiana Dunes State Park Three miles of shoreline and sand dunes. Lake swimming, hiking and access to Calumet bicycle trail. Nature center and programs. 1600 N. 25 E., 219.926.1952, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ SHOPPING

Schoolhouse Shop Nostalgic, upscale shopping in our 19th-century schoolhouse. Gourmet foods, toys, Duneland Clothiers for women and men, gifts, novelties. CST. 278 E. 1500 N., 219.926.1551, schoolhouseshop.com.

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Comfortable rooms at prices friendly to your budget. Rooms with WiFi, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing boards, fridge. Whirlpool rooms available. 3440 Cassopolis St., 574.262.0540, WiFi econolodge.com. SHOPPING

Big and Tall Outlet A nearly 10,000-square-foot store holds a wide selection of top-name big and tall men’s clothing at 50 percent off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Closed Sundays and major holidays. 1333 S. Nappanee St., 574.293.0111, bigandtalloutlet.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm.

Handicapped-Accessible Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge AMENITIES

Group Rates and Discounts Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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LODGING

Comfort Inn – Fremont Close to Pokagon State Park, the Comfort Inn offers an indoor pool, free Internet access and hot breakfast, as well as rooms with kitchen facilities. 251 W. S.R. 120, 260.495.7131, comfortinn.com. Open WiFi year-round.

Hampton Inn – Fremont With easy access to both I-69 and the Indiana Toll Road, the Hampton Inn has an indoor pool, free hot breakfast and fitness center. 271 W. S.R. 120, WiFi 260.495.9770, hamptoninn3.hilton.com.

Holiday Inn Express – Fremont For business, pleasure or passing through, let us welcome you with outstanding service. Near Pokagon State Park and adjacent to Outlet Shoppes. WiFi 6245 N. Old 27, 260.833.6464, ihg.com. Culver Academies Memorial Chapel

Trine State Recreation Area Cabins and Swenson Lodge

FREMONT

Cabins and Swenson Lodge recreation building, once part of historic Wing Haven Resort, are available for reservations. 145 W. Feather Valley Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov.

Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve

RECREATION

A 400-acre preserve with nearly 250 buffalo, plus gift shop, bed and breakfast, guided tours of the herd, and tipi and safari-tent accommodations. 6975 N. Ray Rd., 260.495.0137, wildwindsbuffalo.com. Open year-round. Wed.– Sun., 10 am–4 pm. $

On the shores of Gentian Lake on the opposite side of I-69 from Pokagon State Park. Boat rentals, fishing, hike/bike trails, ice skating. 145 W. Feather Valley Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov. Open year-round. $

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Fairs, Festivals & Events Your ticket to seasonal fun in Northern Indiana.

Trine State Recreation Area

One of the largest 4-H Fairs in the nation is right in Elkhart County. Enjoy outstanding food, 4-H exhibits and free grandstand entertainment. Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746-D County Rd. 34, 574.533.3247, 4hfair.org. $

Marshall County Blueberry Festival Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market SHIPSHEWANA, EVERY WEDNESDAY

Each Wednesday year-round is the Misc. & Antique Auction, featuring up to 10 auctioneers selling a variety of miscellaneous items and antiques at 9 am. Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction, 345 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4129, tradingplaceamerica.com.

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival WAKARUSA, APRIL 22–24, 2016

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All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, fresh maple syrup, free kettle-popped popcorn, entertainment, a parade, animal acts, and contests beckon visitors. Downtown Wakarusa, 574.862.4344, wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com.

Angola Balloons Aloft ANGOLA, JULY 8–9, 2016

Hot-air balloon competition featuring specialshaped balloons, plus 30 additional balloons. Historic aircraft displays, plus classic car cruise-in. Tri-State Steuben County Airport, 5220 W. U.S. Highway 20, 260.316.8577, angolaballoonsaloft.com. 6 pm–10 pm.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair GOSHEN, JULY 22–30, 2016

PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 2–5, 2016

Luscious blueberry treats, 15K run, crafts, parade, fireworks, free entertainment, classiccar show, hot-air balloons, carnival and family activities. Centennial Park, 888.936.5020, blueberryfestival.org. WiFi

Nappanee Apple Festival NAPPANEE, SEPT. 15–18, 2016

An Indiana top festival—abundant apples and festival foods, seven-foot apple pie, two entertainment stages, craft and commercial vendors, parade, Wings & Wheels, carnival. U.S. 6 and S.R. 19, 574.773.7812, nappaneeapplefestival.org.

Francesville Fall Festival FRANCESVILLE, SEPT. 16–18, 2016

Free entertainment daily, arts, crafts, flea markets, fun run, parade, garden tractor pull, auto show, cornhole, fireworks, dinner daily. 219.869.1229, francesvillefallfestival.com.

Angola Civil War Days ANGOLA, SEPT. 23–25, 2016

Weekend battle re-enactments and historical characters, plus town dance, period church service, blacksmith and Confederate and Union camps. Common’s Park, John St., 800.525.3101, angolacivilwardays.com. 9 am–4 pm. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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SHOPPING

Barn Stable Antiques Restored 1870s barn filled with primitive, painted and period furniture. Holiday open house held the first Saturday each December. 330 E. S.R. 120, 260.495.2276, barnstableantiques.com.

Old Mill Shoppes and Art Gallery Local art, including metal paintings, jewelry and pottery for display and purchase in historic post office, milking parlor and old mill. 6770 E. 750 N., 260.316.6554, oldmillshoppes.com. Open Fri.–Sun. (Memorial Weekend to Labor Day), 10 am–5 pm.

The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont Save up to 70 percent every day at favorite brand-name stores, including Under Armour, Coach, American Eagle and more. Intersect-

ion of I-69 and the I-80/90 Toll Rd., 260.833.1516, theoutletshoppesatfremont.com. Open year-round.

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Hampton Inn & Suites at Heritage Square

Northern Indiana Lakes Country Wineries Two Fremont wineries feature locally grown grapes with award-winning wines. Tasting rooms, plus art shows and live music. Northern Indiana Lakes Country, 800.525.3101, lakes101.org. Open year-round.

City of Goshen

Historic Howe

Represents the state’s craft brewing industry. Visit our website for a map of Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries and much more. 1010 Central Ave., Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, drinkin.beer. Open year-round.

Indiana Foodways Alliance

Hammond

Statewide organization dedicated to the promotion of locally owned restaurants and food producers throughout the state through culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Open year-round.

Indiana Welcome Center Travel counselors available to assist with tourist info. Center houses an exhibit hall, gift shop, theater and clean restrooms. 7770 Corinne Dr., 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore .com. Open year-round.

Indiana Wines

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority

Regionwide

The South Shore is minutes from Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, theaters, a candy factory, dairy/ pig farm, historic downtowns and unique attractions. 7770 Corinne Dr., 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore .com. Open year-round.

The Hoosier State Train

LaPorte

All Aboard! Providing passenger rail service from Indianapolis to Chicago that offers comfortable coaches, spacious dome cars and impeccable dining. Stops include Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com. Open year-round. $

Visit Michigan City LaPorte Visit Michigan City LaPorte is your source for finding great activities, including festival, outlet shopping, gaming, orchards, fishing, outdoor family fun and more! 4073 S. Franklin St. (Marquette Mall), 800.634.2650, visitmichigancity laporte.com. Open year-round.

Culver

Merrillville

Experience the small-town charm of

The South Shore is minutes from

Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center

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Old Bag Factory artisan studios, eclectic shops and artful eats line the streets in this entrepreneurial hub along the Heritage Trail. Downtown, 800.262.8161, goodofgoshen.com. Open year-round.

this beautiful lake community yearround! Culver has so much to offer, you need to see it for yourself. 102 W. Jefferson St., Ste. A, 574.635.0054, cometoculver.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am– 4 pm; Fri., 9 am–6 pm; Sat., 9 am– 3 pm.

Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries—enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

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Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Brewers of Indiana Guild

Our Hampton Inn & Suites in Mishawaka is located within walking distance of restaurants, shops, a grocery store and Starbucks. 7347 Heritage Square Dr., 574.243.4600, mishawakasuites.hamptoninn.com.

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Visitor Resources

Statewide

LODGING

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority

Experience small-town charm. Walking-tour maps available at the Shipshewana Visitors Center and Paws & Claws Bookstore. Saturday farmers market in summer. 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org.

Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, theaters, a candy factory, dairy/ pig farm, historic downtowns and unique attractions. 7770 Corinne Dr., 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore .com. Open year-round.

Michigan City

Visit Michigan City LaPorte Your source for finding great activities, including festivals, outlet shopping, gaming, orchards, fishing, outdoor family fun and more! 4073 S. Franklin St. (Marquette Mall), 800.634.2650, visitmichigancitylaporte.com. Open year-round.

Mishawaka

Visit South Bend Mishawaka Explore the Notre Dame campus, Studebaker Museum, breathtaking River Walk, Japanese Gardens and second-largest shopping district in Indiana. 101 N. Michigan St., Ste. 300, 800.519.0577, visitsouthbend.com. Open year-round.

Plymouth

Marshall County Tourism Take “Time to Unwind” while enjoying our lakes, golf courses and quaint towns. Visit us—you’ll enjoy our hospitality. Open seasonally, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm. 201 N. Michigan St., 800.626.5353, visitmarshallcounty.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm.

Porter

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center Start with an educational film, exhibit and bookstore, or expand your adventure with knowledgeable staff and a 24-hour information vestibule. 1215 N. S.R. 49, 800.283.8687, indianadunes.com. Open year-round.

Rochester

Fulton County Tourism Commission Explore our museum, chili cook-off and “Red Hot Car Show,” Trail of Courage, 18-hole golf course, Nickel Plate Trail and beautiful Lake Manitou. 822 Main St., 574.224.2666, rochestertourism.org. Open yearround. Mon–Fri., 8 am–5 pm.

Shipshewana

Shipshewana/LaGrange County Visitors Center Friendly travel counselors stand ready at the Visitors Center to assist with area information, lodging, maps and directions. Public restrooms and free WiFi are available. The Center is pet-friendly. 350 S. Van Buren St. (S.R. 5N), 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open yearround. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm; Sat., 9 am–1 pm.

South Bend

Visit South Bend Mishawaka Notre Dame, Studebaker Museum, Oliver Mansion, East Race Waterway, Potato Creek State Park, performing arts. 101 N. Michigan St., Ste. 300, 800.519.0577, visitsouthbend.com. Open yearround; closed holidays.

Warsaw

Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ Kosciusko County Visitor Center Call or visit the Visitor Center in Warsaw for information on Indiana’s Kosciusko County. Visitor Guides, maps and Art & Earth Trail information. 111 Capital Dr., 800.800.6090, livewellinthemoment.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat., 10 am– 4 pm.

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Best Western Plus – Howe Inn Enjoy 60 new guest rooms, family suites, whirlpool rooms, indoor pool, laundry, hot breakfast bar and free WiFi. Near Shipshewana Flea Market. 8080 N. WiFi S.R. 9, 260.562.2880, bestwestern.com.

Holiday Inn Express Howe Ideal for business, leisure and family travelers— anyone who is looking for an upgraded hotel that is still economical. 45 W. 750 N., 260.562.3660, holidayinnexpress.com/howesturgis.

LAGRANGE ATTRACTIONS

The Barn Quilts of LaGrange County Quilt-pattern murals adorn historic barns, family homesteads and public spaces. The Barn Quilt Trail celebrates the history of agriculture and quilting. LaGrange County, Shipshewana, 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round.

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Historic Downtown LaGrange Brick streets wrap around the square on one of Indiana’s most beautiful restored turn-ofthe-century courthouses; farmers market Tuesday and Saturday in summer. 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round.

LAPORTE LODGING

Blue Heron Inn Nestled on the east short of Pine Lake. The Blue Heron’s rooms and boathouses offer unique lodging. 1110 Lakeside, 800.575.3880, pleastshore.com.

Old Bag Factory in Goshen

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts

Factory outlet store. Manufacturers of the world’s best gummies and gold-label chocolates. Over 1,000 candies, sugar candies, nostalgic candy and gifts. 5441 E. Lincoln Hwy., 219.947.3070, albanesecandy.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–8 pm; Sun., 10 am–6 pm.

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Relax in one of two hotel towers. Enjoy pampering in a luxurious spa. Find exciting action on the casino floor. Choose from endless dining options. 777 Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, bluechipcasino.com.

Indiana’s premier water park—the perfect family escape! Wave pool, body slides, tube slides, river ride, play zone and much more! 9001 E. Lincoln Hwy., 219.947.7850, deepriverwaterpark.com. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. $

Enjoy thrilling casino action at Blue Chip, where you’ll find slots, tables and live poker. Two hotels, a luxurious spa, endless dining options and meeting space available. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. 777 Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, bluechipcasino.com. Open year-round. P

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Charming, spacious and inviting with all the amenities guests appreciate. Nestled in a comfortable home-like atmosphere in the heart of Amish Country. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, WiFi essenhaus.com.

Shop our outlets in Michigan City and discover 120 designer and name-brand outlets, featuring savings of 25 percent to 65 percent every day. 601 Wabash St., 219.879.6506, premiumoutlets.com/ lighthouseplace. Open year-round.

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa

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MICHIGAN CITY

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Hike, bike or walk the Pumpkinvine Trail; picnic at Krider Garden or dine family-style on comfort food favorites at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round.

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Deep River Waterpark

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Middlebury – Amish Country

Albanese Candy Factory

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Camping

unique Amish-style restaurant, bountiful bakery, boutique shops, charming inn and outdoor activities. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 6 am–8 pm; Fri.– Sat., 6 am–9 pm.

Featuring contemporary art galleries, monthly First Friday art walks from 5 pm–8pm, Gallery Shop offering artisanal items, plus year-round art classes. 101 W. 2nd St., 219.874.4900, lubeznikcenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat.–Sun., 11 am–4 pm.

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Nature center with nature/history programs. Saddlebarn with escorted rides, famous toboggan run. Reserve campsites at camp.in.gov. or 866.622.6746.

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Nature center with nature/history programs. Access to Calumet Bicycle Trail. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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In RV Capital of the World, close to manufacturers, dealers, service centers. 20, 30, 50 amps. Pull-through level sites. Cabins. 6,000-square-foot rec hall.

ANGOLA Pokagon State Park 450 Lane 100 Lake James 260.833.2012 stateparks.in.gov

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CHESTERTON Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N. 25 E., 219.926.1952 stateparks.in.gov

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ELKHART Elkhart Campground 25608 C.R. 4, 574.264.2914 elkhartcampground.com

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FREMONT Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort 140 Lane 201, Barton Lake 800.375.6063, jellystonesbest.com

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GOSHEN Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Camping 17746 C.R. 34, 574.533.3247 4HFair.org

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Available camping year-round except during closed events. 30/50 amp hookups. Weekly, monthly rates. RV groups and rallies welcome.

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Horsemen’s camping, saddlebarn with escorted rides, rent-a-camp cabins available. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

WINAMAC Tippecanoe River State Park 4200 N. U.S.35 574.946.3213 stateparks.in.gov

Destination resort with 540 campsites, RV & tent, cottage/cabin rentals, four pools, waterslides, splash playground, camp store and more!

Bridle trails (BYOH), horsemen’s camp. Nature center with programs, winter tubing hill and mountain bike trails. Reserve at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

NORTH LIBERTY Potato Creek State Park 25601 S.R. 4 574.656.8186 stateparks.in.gov

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Register of Historic Places, farmstead tours, wagon rides, threshers dinner. Broadway musicals, shops. 1600 Market St., 800.800.4942, amishacres.com. Open March–Dec. $

Nappanee – Amish Country Tour the historic farm at Amish Acres, shop handmade or just-baked at rustic Coppes Commons, then customize your cone at Rocket Science ice cream. 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open yearround. SHOPPING

Dutch Village Market Hundreds of craft, gift, vintage and antique booths; handcrafted decor and gifts; specialty coffees and reclaimed goods. Dutch Kitchen Restaurant on-site. 700 N. Tomahawk Trail, 574.773.2828, dvillagemarket.com. Open year-round; closed on holidays. 9 am–5 pm Mon.–Sat.

NORTH LIBERTY LODGING

Family Cabins at Potato Creek State Park Furnished family cabins sleep eight. Great for family gatherings. Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, nature center. Reservations at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 25601 S.R. 4, 574.656.8186, stateparks.in.gov. RECREATION

Potato Creek State Park Swimming, fishing and boating on lake. Staffed nature center, hiking, bicycling, bridle trails (BYOH), cross-country skiing and tubing hill. 25601 S.R. 4, 574.656.8186, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Hesburgh Library at Notre Dame

NORTH JUDSON RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING

With 1,100 seats, our Amish-style restaurant specializes in hospitality and quality. Crisp broasted chicken, 30 types of pie and everything in-between. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 6 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 6 am–9 pm.

Experience amazing shopping and entertainment with national retailers like Macy’s, Michael Kors, Coach, Pandora, Barnes & Noble, Bar Louie and many more. 6501 N. Grape Rd., 574.277.2223, shopuniversityparkmall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

SHOPPING

MONGO

Das Dutchman Essenhaus

Essenhaus Village Shops Six specialty gift shops are filled with quilts, handbags, kitchen gadgets, books, jewelry, furniture, wall art, apparel, home décor and much more! 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open yearround.

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The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus Full to the rafters with Amish and locally designed quilts, wall hangings, table runners, dolls. You’ll find fabrics, stencils, crafts, custom quilts. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhausquiltshop.com. Open year-round.

MISHAWAKA RESTAURANTS

Zing Japanese Fusion Casual eatery offering sushi, hibachi and other Japanese fare, including a large variety of tea and saki. Midwest Living recommended as a Top 10 “must-stop” in the area. 206 N. Main St., 574.259.8888, zingmishawaka.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–9:30 pm; Fri., 11 am–10:30 pm; Sat., noon–10:30 pm; Sun., noon–9 pm.

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ATTRACTIONS

Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Reserve One of the largest nature areas in the Midwest, with more than 11,500 acres. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, bird watching and camping. 8310 E. 300 N., 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round.

MUNSTER LODGING

Hampton Inn & Suites Located 25 miles from Chicago. Convenient to attractions, golf, restaurants and casinos. Enjoy Hampton’s “Clean and Fresh” bed and complimentary hot breakfast. 8936 Calumet Ave., 219.836.5555, munstersuites.hamptoninn.com. WiFi

NAPPANEE ATTRACTIONS

Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort The complete Amish heritage experience. National

ATTRACTIONS

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Offers 10- and 20-mile round-trip themed train rides for a fee, May–October and special events. Guest engineer program. Static displays, operating signals. 507 Mulberry St., 574.896.3950, hoosiervalley.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Sat., 9 am–4 pm.

NOTRE DAME ATTRACTIONS

Notre Dame Walking Tour Stop at Eck Visitors Center for a student-guided walking tour. Take time to view a 20-minute video on the tradition and mystique of Notre Dame. University of Notre Dame, 574.631.5726, visitsouthbend.com. Open year-round.

PLYMOUTH ATTRACTIONS

The Center at Donaldson An Intergenerational Living & Learning Center. Visitors can pray, buy natural beef, attend classes, learn to weave, create with clay. 9601 Union Rd., 574.936.9936, thecenteratdonaldson.com/. Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 8 am–8 pm.

Marshall County Barn Quilt Trails of Northern Indiana Enjoy the culture and history of rural Indiana by driving Indiana’s first Barn Quilt Trail, with more than 70 quilt-block murals adorning barns in the county. 201 N. Michigan St., 800.626.5353, visitmarshallcounty.org. Open year-round. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Marshall County Historical Museum

SHOPPING

Located in downtown Plymouth, this museum offers countless ways to experience our unique Hoosier heritage and bring history to life. 123 N. Michigan St., 574.936.2306, mchistoricalsociety.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am– 4 pm.

Experience Shipshewana Eat, shop and play. More than 125 unique shops in the middle of Amish Country. Great lodging, antiques, food, carriage rides, flea markets and auctions. 800.254.8090, shipshewana.com.

MoonTree Studios & Gallery

Midwest’s largest flea market. Open May 3– October 1. Year-round weekly antique and livestock auction and antique mall across the street. 345 Van Buren St., 260.768.4129, tradingplaceamerica.com. Open May–Sept. Tues.–Wed., 8 am–5 pm. P

MoonTree Studios is an art-eco-spirituality complex of studios for creative exploration. In the Art Gallery, artists display work to inspire others. 9601 Union Rd., 574.935.1712, moontreestudios.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am– 4 pm.

PORTER LODGING

Comfort Inn & Suites Conveniently located off I-94 and close to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Indoor pool, breakfast buffet, business center, fitness center and meeting room. 1800 W. U.S. Hwy. 20, 219.787.1400, WiFi comfortinn.com.

RENSSELAER ATTRACTIONS

Discover Jasper County Discover the charm of Jasper County. Hometown festivals, winery, art community, agricultural attractions and spectacular sandhill crane migration. 223 W. Keller Blvd., 219.866.3080, discoverjaspercounty.com. Open year-round.

Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction

Shipshewana Furniture Company Amish furniture for every room—locally made and handcrafted. Next to the Blue Gate Restaurant in downtown Shipshewana. See our website for hours. 105 E. Middlebury St., 888.448.4725, shipshewanafurniture.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Company Yoder’s Meat and Cheese specializes in hormonefree, steroid-free beef, pork, chicken, lamb and buffalo; smoked meats; gourmet foods and 75 varieties of cheese. 435 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4715, yodersmeatandcheese.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat. 8 am–5 pm. RESTAURANTS

Blue Gate Restaurant Serving famous home-style Amish favorites in

beautiful downtown Shipshewana. Dine from the menu, family-style or buffet-style; more than 29 kinds of pie. 195 N. Van Buren St., 260.768.4725, bluegaterestaurant.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 7 am–9 pm.

SOUTH BEND ATTRACTIONS

Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts – IU South Bend Featuring student/faculty/guest-artist exhibitions and performances in music, theater, dance and more. Tickets $3–$12 and free to students and children. 1825 Northside Blvd., 574.520.4203, arts.iusb.edu. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., noon–5 pm. $

HealthWorks Kids’ Museum Our one-of-a-kind learning playground engages the body and mind. Your child will learn to make healthy life choices while having fun at the same time. 111 W. Jefferson Blvd., 574.647.5437, healthworkskids.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–4 pm. $ P.

The History Museum Discover the 38-room Oliver Mansion, compelling exhibits in the museum’s galleries and the baseball teams made famous in the 1992 film A League of Their Own. 808 W. Washington St., 574.235.9664, historymuseumsb.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

SHIPSHEWANA ATTRACTIONS

Blue Gate Theatre Outstanding musicals! Incredible concerts. Family entertainment. With more than 280 shows and 75 award-winning artists. 175 Van Buren St., 888.447.4725, bluegatetheatre.com. Open yearround; closed holidays. $

Menno-Hof The story of Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite history, lifestyle and beliefs, with multi-media presentations and 24 display areas. Book and Gift Shop. 510 S. Van Buren St./S.R. 5, 260.768.4117, mennohof.org. Open year-round, closed holidays. $ LODGING

Shipshewana’s newest hotel, newly renovated, located close to local attractions. Great view of the surrounding countryside. Firepit, patio, basketball. 800 S. Van Buren St., 800.545.4725, WiFi bluegategardeninn.com.

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Built by 16 Amish families. Close to Flea Market, restaurants, shops; hairdryer, micro/fridge, iron/board, 32-inch LCD TV. All rooms newly remodeled. 1195 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.7750, WiFi therestplace.com.

Farmstead Inn Comfort and hospitality await you right across from the Midwest’s largest flea market and auction. The Farmstead Inn has 153 rooms and suites, with a rec building attached. 370 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4595, farmsteadinn.com. WiFi

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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens in Valparaiso

TALTREE COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION COURTESY THE SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION

Blue Gate Garden Inn

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TIPPECANOE

Morris Performing Arts Center National touring concerts, Broadway shows and comedians. Behind-the-scenes tours offered by appointment. Ranked in top 100 theatres worldwide by Pollstar. 211 N. Michigan St., 574.235.9190, morriscenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

RECREATION

Potawatomi Wildlife Park The natural, historical and cultural features of the area are conserved, protected and restored for use and enjoyment of everyone. Open sunrise to sunset. 16998 S.R. 331, 574.498.6550, getintonature.com. Open year-round.

Studebaker National Museum Gain insights into the area’s industrial history. View wagons, presidential carriages, military vehicles and cars famous for their style. 201 S. Chapin St., 574.235.9714, studebakermuseum.org. Open yearround; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

TOPEKA

ATTRACTIONS

Charming Topeka Known for hospitality, Topeka combines rural charm with progressive enterprise. One of Midwest’s largest draft-horse auctions every spring and fall. Downtown Topeka, 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round.

LODGING

Comfort Suites – South Bend Minutes away from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Century Center. 52939 U.S. 933 North, 574.272.1500, southbendcomfortsuites.com.

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion

WiFi

Hilton Garden Inn, Inn at St. Mary’s, Gillespie Conference & Special Event Center Two beautiful hotels located on the campus of St. Mary’s College, off the South Bend Notre Dame exit, with 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. 53995 IN S.R. 933, 574.232.4000, WiFi innatstmarys.com.

La Quinta Inn & Suites We offer a free breakfast, WiFi and indoor pool. We are also next to the airport, and pets stay for free. 23040 Lincolnway West, 574.233.3131, lq.com. WiFi

Waterford Estates Lodge With 185 rooms; all include 32-inch TV, fridge and microwave. Meeting space and full-service catering available. Two miles from Notre Dame, near Indiana Toll Rd. 52890 S.R. 933 North, 574.272.5220, WiFi waterfordestateslodge.com. RECREATION

St. Joseph County Parks Making outdoor family memories! Tubing, crosscountry skiing, canoe/kayak rentals, disc golf, mountain bike trail, weddings, Sugar Camp Days and more. Various locations in St. Joseph County, 574.277.4828, sjcparks.org. Open year-round. $ RESTAURANTS

Barnaby’s Pizza South Bend Established in 1969, known in South Bend for award-winning pizza and great sandwiches served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 713 E. Jefferson Blvd., 574.288.4981, barnabys-pizza.com. Open yearround. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am– 11 pm; Sun., 3 pm–10 pm.

Tippecanoe Place Restaurant Enjoy the finest in traditional American cuisine, dining in the lush surroundings of the historic Studebaker Family Mansion. 620 W. Washington St., 574.234.9077, tippe.com. Open year-round.

Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar Stylish spot with Japanese and Asian-fusion dishes, plus best sushi in town, a full bar and an extensive tea menu. 123 W. Washington St., 574.289.2222, notjustsushi.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs.,

VALPARAISO ATTRACTIONS

White Key Gallery 11 am–10 pm; Fri., 11 am–11 pm; Sat., noon–11 pm, Sun., noon–9 pm. SHOPPING

Fire Arts Inc. Fire Arts is dedicated to the creation and appreciation of 3-D arts. Original artwork is always available for viewing and purchase. 305 E. Colfax Ave., 574.282.2787, fireartsinc.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues., Thurs., noon–9 pm; Wed., Fri.– Sat., noon–5 pm. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

South Bend Brew Werks

Paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic. Stunning blown/stained glass. More than 20 artists— all original. Historic Victorian with grand piano, fireplace. 404 E. Lincolnway, 219.221.8461, whitekeygallery.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., 1 pm– 5 pm; Thurs.–Fri., 1 pm–7 pm; Sat., 10 am–2 pm. RECREATION

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Oak preserve offers variety of outdoor landscapes and activities. Explore intricate model train garden May to October. Thomas & Friends sightings daily! 450 W. 100 N., 219.462.0025, taltree.org. Open yearround. $

Craft brewery and restaurant with 10 rotating taps, cider, wine, whiskey, locally sourced from-scratch food items and an innovative give-back program. 216 S. Michigan St., 574.334.0356, sbbrewwerks.com. Open year-round. Mon., 5 pm–10 pm; Tues.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri. 11 am–midnight; Sat. noon– midnight; Sun., 10 am–8 pm.

WAKARUSA

ST. JOHN

WARSAW

ATTRACTIONS

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion Journey through the Passion of Christ on this interactive, half-mile winding pathway featuring more than 40 life-size bronze sculptures. Gift Shoppe. 10630 Wicker Ave (U.S. 41), 219.365.6010, shrineofchristspassion.org. Open year-round. 10 am–5 pm.

SYRACUSE LODGING

Oakwood Resort The Oakwood Resort is a waterfront hotel featuring 77 rooms and luxury suites, beach, tour boat, restaurant and bar, Aveda salon/spa, banquet facility and conference center. 702 E. Lake View Rd., WiFi 574.457.7100, oakwoodresort.com. RESTAURANTS

The Pier & Back Porch Restaurant and Bar at Oakwood Resort Enjoy casual elegance with indoor and seasonal outdoor dining. Beautiful sunsets on the lake. Weekly chef-created specials. Live music on weekends. 702 E. Lake View Rd., 574.457.8700, WiFi oakwoodresort.com. Open year-round.

SHOPPING

Wakarusa Amish Country Quintessential small-town America with friendly, family-owned stores and restaurants, an annual Maple Syrup Festival, Pumpkin Tree and Quilt Garden. 574.862.4344, wakarusachamber.com.

LODGING

Comfort Inn & Suites – Warsaw Enjoy Winona Lakes, Tippecanoe Lake and Lake Wawasee, some of Indiana’s largest and deepest natural lakes, less than 15 miles away. 3328 E. Center St., 574.269.6655, warsawcomfortinn.com. WiFi

WINAMAC RECREATION

Tippecanoe River State Park Rent-a-camp cabins available. Hiking, bridle trails (BYOH), fishing, summer nature/history programs, reservable camping, shelters and group camp. 4200 N. U.S. 35, 574.946.3213, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

WOLCOTTVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Explore Wolcottville Water enthusiasts can enjoy a lake on the outskirts of town or the beach on Dallas Lake. Land lovers can explore a log village, trails and disc golf. Wolcottville Area, 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Orchids at FoellingerFreimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne

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EAST REGION

PHOTO COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE

Make your own perfume. Cheer on a baseball team. Wander lavender fields. There’s always something new to explore in eastern Indiana, where history meets modern-day excitement. The famous Antique Alley, with its thousands of vintage finds, lures shoppers from across the Midwest, while themed gardens at Minnetrista beckon nature lovers. You might wander The Girl of the Limberlost territory, tour art galleries and museums or try your luck at a Vegas-style casino. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it when you head east.

INSIDE THIS SECTION

NEW & FAIRS & NOTEWORTHY FESTIVALS pgs. 50–51

pg. 51, 56

DESTINATION LISTINGS pgs. 54–61

REGIONAL MAP pg. 54

VISITOR RESOURCES pg. 58

CAMPING SITES pg. 60

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noteworthy Clockwise from left: Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and Antiqology

TRAVEL PLANS

ROAD TRIPPING!

Antiques, baseball, gardens and specialty museums—find it all on this drive through Eastern Indiana.

shops in this city kick off Antique Alley, a 33-mile length of the Old National Road, where nearly a thousand antique dealers peddle their wares. You’ll find vintage gems, collectibles and cool items to paint and make your own.

FOUNTAIN CITY (9 miles/15

min.) The Levi Coffin House here was known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad—it’s where more than 2,000 slaves found their way to freedom. You can crawl into a secret attic chamber where slaves were hidden for their safety and see a false-bottom wagon that still stands here.

MUNCIE (35 miles/47 min.) Stroll

the themed gardens for free at Minnetrista, which takes its name from the F.C. Ball home that once stood on its site. The 40-acre campus includes a rose garden, sunken garden, butterfly garden and many more.

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KOKOMO (56 miles/80 min.) The new Kokomo Jackrabbits baseball team plays all summer long; off-season, there are museums and art galleries to explore here.

HUNTINGTON (57 miles/65 min.) Browse vintage finds at the eclectic shop Antiqology, which also serves up the biggest selection of craft sodas in the Midwest.

FORT WAYNE (26 miles/42 min.) The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Science Central, a handson kids’ museum, are two big draws for families. The famous Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is in the spring.

ALBION (30 miles/45 min.) Tour the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, which provides lifelong refuge for nearly 100 exotic animals that were raised in captivity. You’ll see big and small cats, canines, bears, primates, birds, reptiles and more, representing more than 50 species.

YOUR GUIDE AT A GLANCE 89 10 76 5 4 3 2 1

trip mileage 274 miles drive time 6 hours, 9 minutes notes Of course, you could do this trip all in one day, but why? Stretch it out over a few and enjoy yourself. Also, be sure to check routes and attraction hours before setting out.

LIGONIER (12 miles/19 min.) The

Annie Oakley Perfumery offers factory tours and the chance to create your own fragrance. Take a driving tour of the 34 murals in Ligonier’s downtown area. If it’s October, make sure to swing by Fashion Farm, whose Pumpkin Fantasyland includes amazing displays of U.S. presidents and storybook and movie characters, all made from pumpkins, gourds and squash.

ROME CITY (16 miles/24 min.)

Nearly 150 acres of shoreline, fields, woods and formal gardens make up the Gene StrattonPorter State Historic Site, a tribute to the author of The Girl of the Limberlost and other books. You can take a guided tour of the cabin where she once lived, or just stroll the grounds on your own.

AUBURN (23 miles/32 min.)

Come to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to see more than 120 vintage cars and related artifacts.

ZOO, CONSERVATORY COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE; GARFIELD TRAIL, FAIRMONT MUSEUM COURTESY GRANT CO. VISITORS BUREAU; LAVENDER, LUCKEY MUSEUM COURTESY NOBLE CO. CVB; ANTIQOLOGY COURTESY HUNTINGTON CO. V&CB; OTHERS COURTESY AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM, KOKOMO OPALESCENT GLASS

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party! Fiber Fest & Spin-In PORTLAND, MARCH 11–12, 2016

Bicentennial legacy quilts, along with an American flag quilt, will be on display at this event. See vendors work with various forms of fibers, such as buffalo, llama, alpaca and rabbit. Antique equipment will be on display, and you can watch the processing of wool and flax and see an old rug loom. Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., visitjaycounty.com/fiberfest.

Cole Porter Festival PERU, JUNE 10–12, 2016

Music, film, theater, food events and multimedia presentations memorialize the life of the Peru-born composer. miamicounty2016.org

Heritage Days Festival HUNTINGTON, JUNE 15–19, 2016

Each year, a different theme is chosen for this event. It has looked back at the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, canals, rivers, canoes, Conestogas and cabins, to name just a few. In 2016, celebrate with a look at 200 years in Indiana. huntingtonheritagedays.com.

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S EASTERN REGION, FROM HOLLYWOOD GLORY TO VEGAS-STYLE THRILLS.

BIG DRAWS 1 Fairmount In actor James Dean’s hometown, find artifacts related to him and once owned by him at the Fairmount Historical Museum & Gift Shop, which also sponsors an annual James Dean Festival, complete with a lookalike contest and screenings of his movies, on the last full weekend of September. 2 Kokomo Watch molten lava become gorgeous art glass at the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory, whose shop includes glimmering vases, bowls, paperweights, jewelry, lamps and much more.

3 Fort Wayne Lush seasonal displays, four outdoor gardens, an orchid-studded Tropical Garden and Sonoran Desert Garden make the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory worth a stop. 4 Anderson Feel the thrill of it all at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which houses more than 2,000 slots and electronic table games. 5 Grabill The Country Shops of Grabill include a flea market, old-time general store and tons of antiquing, all in the heart of Amish Country.

Noble County All-IN Block Party ALBION, JUNE 25, 2016

All segments of the community— organizations, churches, schools, industries, the arts, ethnic groups, governmental agencies, museums, tourist attractions and more—are invited to participate. Courthouse Square, 101 N. Orange St., albionstarteam.org

Three Rivers Festival FORT WAYNE, JULY 8–16, 2016

Headwaters Park serves as the hub for more than 80 events, including a televised parade, fine-arts fair, Bed Race, Waiter/Waitress Contest and much more. threeriversfestival.org

Kokomo Salutes Indiana’s Automotive Heritage KOKOMO, SEPT. 5–11, 2016

This weeklong event will celebrate Indiana’s car heritage in honor of the state’s Bicentennial. Activities include Indiana driving tours, historic Kokomo tours and a HaynesApperson automobile reunion. The capstone event will feature 200 Indiana-built cars on display. visitkokomo.org

SMALL WONDERS 6 Grant County Garfield the cartoon cat traces his roots to this county, where creator Jim Davis was born and raised. Today, you’ll find distinctive statues of the feline all throughout the county when you follow the Garfield Trail. 7 Richmond A 10-foot-tall LEGO tower, built by a LEGO-certified architect along with local kids, welcomes you to Veach’s toy store. The old-fashioned, 16,000-square-foot shop has a huge selection of toys for kids of all ages.

8 Centerville What began in the owners’ basement in 1994 is now Warm Glow Candle Company, an 80,000-square-foot factory and store with 60 candle scents. 9 Roanoke Experience true farm-to-fork dining at Joseph Decuis, the only restaurant in the U.S. raising its own Wagyu beef the traditional Japanese way. 10 Wolf Lake Step back in time and visit the Luckey Hospital Museum, a unique rural Indiana hospital that served locals from 1929 to 1957.

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AUBURN

ATTRACTIONS

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum National Historic Landmark with 120 classic, vintage and special-interest autos. Ten galleries in a 1930s Art Deco building. 1600 S. Wayne St., 260.925.1444, automobilemuseum.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $

BERNE

ATTRACTIONS

Swiss Heritage Village & Museum Featuring the world’s largest cider press, a Civil War– era farmhouse, Mennonite church built circa 1860, one-room brick school and Sweitzer barn. 1200 Swiss Way, 260.589.8007, swissheritage.org. Open June–Oct.; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–4 pm. $

BLUFFTON RECREATION

Ouabache State Park A bicycle greenway connects Ouabache St. Park (pronounced “WAH-bash”) to Bluffton. Pool, fishing, hiking, seasonal naturalist, camping. 4930 E. S.R. 201, 260.824.0926, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

CONNERSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Historic Connersville

ALBANY

ATTRACTIONS

Muncie Dragway Family fun an eighth-mile at a time! Special racing events throughout the year, including Night of Fire, Nostalgia Nationals and more! 7901 Hwy. 28, 765.789.8470, munciedragway.com. Open March– Nov. $

ALBION

ATTRACTIONS

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary Voted one of Indiana’s “Top 10 Summer GottaDos,” Black Pine provides refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives. 1426 W. 300 N., 260.636.7383, blackpine.org. Open year-round. $ LODGING

Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes State Park Furnished family cabins sleep six. Nine connecting lakes with boat/canoe rental. Details and reservations at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. 2355 E. 75 S., 260.636.2654, camp.in.gov. RECREATION

Chain O’ Lakes State Park Nine connecting lakes for boating and canoeing. Hiking, swimming, picnicking, seasonal naturalist, camping and cross-country skiing trails. 2355 E. 75 S., 260.636.2654, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Museum features Connersville-made vehicles, log cabin and more. The Canal House was built in 1842 as headquarters of the Whitewater Canal Company. 103 Vine St., 765.825.0946, historicconnersville.com. Open April–Nov. Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. and entertainment destination. Best of all, it’s all located just minutes north of Indianapolis. 4500 Dan Patch Circle, 800.526.7223, hoosierpark.com. Open 24/7, year-round. LODGING

Best Western Plus – Anderson Generous amenities, luxurious accommodations and a location near so many area events and attractions. The Best Western Plus is conveniently situated just minutes away from Hoosier Park Casino. 2114 E. 59th St., 765.649.2500, WiFi bestwestern.com. RECREATION

Whitewater Valley Railroad Relaxing scenic railroad offers educational, entertaining excursions and special events, such as weekend rides to Historic Metamora. 455 Market St., 765.825.2054, whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open March–Dec. $ LODGING

Woodridge Inn Complimentary continental breakfast available daily. Free high-speed Internet in rooms. Close to airport, shopping, dining and attractions. 3700 Western Ave., WiFi 765.825.4800, woodridgeinn.com.

Mounds State Park

RECREATION

Mounds State Park offers a staffed visitor center, as well as swimming, hiking and picnicking. The park’s name refers to unique prehistoric earthworks found here. Reservable camping and shelters. 4306 Mounds Rd., 765.642.6627, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

One of the state’s most beautiful and historic areas beckons you! Hike, fish and tour our sites. Celebrate Indiana’s 200th with us in September! 401 Central Ave., 765.825.1523, tourconnersville.com.

ANDREWS

Connersville and Fayette County

FORT WAYNE ATTRACTIONS

DeBrand Fine Chocolates

RECREATION

Salamonie Lake Staffed nature center, fishing and hunting in season, hiking, bridle, cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails. Reservable camping and shelters. 9214 Lost Bridge West, 260.468.2125, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Exquisite gourmet chocolates, desserts and drinks. Schedule tours ahead of time by calling Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. 10105 Auburn Park Dr., 260.969.8335, debrand.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 7 am–9 pm; Fri., 7 am–10:30 pm; Sat., 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $

ANDERSON ATTRACTIONS

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Hoosier Park is a premier gaming, racing, dining

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Handicapped-Accessible Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge AMENITIES

Group Rates and Discounts Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Foellinger-Freiman Botanical Conservatory

Staybridge Suites – Fort Wayne

Always in season, with three gardens under glass. Youth and adult programs, special events, concerts and shopping. 1100 S. Calhoun St., 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Thurs., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $ P

Extended-stay hotel located in southwest Fort Wayne, I-69 at Highway 24. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites available. 5925 Ellison Rd., 260.432.2427, staybridge.com/fortwaynein.

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Wild family fun with 1,000 animals and five rides on 40 acres! Named the seventh-best zoo in the United States and the 20th-best in the world by TripAdvisor. 3411 Sherman Blvd., 260.427.6800, kidszoo.org. Open April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $

Fort Wayne Museum of Art An American art museum with historical and contemporary exhibits, and hands-on kids fun in the Early Learning Center! 311 E. Main St., 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Thurs., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

Science Central This is the place for hands-on science fun for the whole family! Show this ad for a $2 discount for up to eight people. Visit website for hours. Code #2062. 1950 N. Clinton St., 260.424.2400, sciencecentral.org. Open year-round. $ LODGING

Comfort Suites – Fort Wayne Near Jefferson Pointe Shopping and less than 10 miles from attractions like Franke Park and Lakeside Rose Garden. 5775 Coventry Ln., 260.436.4300, WiFi fortwaynecomfortsuites.com.

WiFi

FOUNTAIN CITY ATTRACTIONS

Levi Coffin State Historic Site As conductors for the Underground Railroad, Levi Coffin and his wife, Catharine, helped more than 2,000 freedom-seekers to safety while living in Indiana. 113 U.S. 27 North, 765.847.2432, indianamuseum.org/explore/levi-coffin-house. Open June–Oct. $

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ATTRACTIONS

HAGERSTOWN ATTRACTIONS

Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum Indiana’s aviation pioneer is honored with his birthplace, family and accomplishments. Kitty Hawk replica preserved here. 1525 N. C.R. 750 East, 765.332.2495, birthplace.com. Open April–Oct. $ SHOPPING

Abbott’s Candies Handmade caramels and chocolates, made the same way since 1890. Lots of confectionery treats available. Stop by to see them being made and sample the caramel. 48 E. Walnut St., 765.489.4442, abbottscandy.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm.

HUNTINGTON

Limberlost State Historic Site

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

The Limberlost marsh was the perfect laboratory for author Gene Stratton-Porter to study nature. 202 E. 6th St., 260.368.7428, indianamuseum.org/ explore/limberlost. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Great wines come from great grapes—it’s that simple. 6808 U.S. 24 East, 260.672.2000, twoees.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. 11 am–7 pm.

GRABILL ATTRACTIONS

The Country Shops of Grabill Flea market, antiques, H. Souder & Son’s Old-Time General Store, Coffee Cabin Cafe and more, in the heart of Amish Country in downtown Grabill. 13756 State St., 260.627.6315, facebook/thecountryshops. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

Two EE’s Winery

KENDALLVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Mid-America Windmill Museum Preserving and telling the story of wind power. With 40 acres of ground displaying restored windmills, exhibits and video. 732 S. Allen Chapel Rd., 260.347.2334, midamericawindmillmuseum.org. Open April–Nov. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $

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RECREATION

Kendallville Park and Recreation Department Enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, disc golf, boating, fishing and relaxing in a beautiful environment. Bixler Lake Park encompasses a gorgeous 117-acre lake, more than 500 acres on its perimeter. 1600 Lake Park Dr., 260.347.1064, kendallville-in.org/departments/park. Open year-round.

KNIGHTSTOWN

KOKOMO

The Historic Hoosier Gym

Seiberling Mansion and Howard County Museum

ATTRACTIONS

Visit the gym that was used as the Hickory Huskers home court in Hoosiers and still stands as a shrine to Indiana basketball. Get up close and personal with locker-room access. Tours and rentals available. 355 N. Washington St., 800.668.1895, thehoosiergym.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. 9:30 am–5 pm.

ATTRACTIONS

Visit the 1891 home of a wealthy gas-boom industrialist and bask in its Victorian elegance while you discover Howard County’s remarkable history. 1200 W. Sycamore St., 765.452.4314, howardcountymuseum.org. Open Feb.–Dec.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ LODGING

Courtyard by Marriott

Fairs, Festivals AD HERE & Events Your ticket to seasonal fun in Eastern Indiana. Faeries, Sprites & Lights MUNCIE, JULY 29–30, 2016

One hundred years ago, little Betty Ball imagined fairies near her home, where her parents developed canning recipes for Ball jars. The enchantment continues! Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, 765.282.4848, minnetrista.net. 5 pm–9 pm. $

Fayette County Free Fair CONNERSVILLE, JULY 30–AUG. 6, 2016

Indiana’s oldest free fair. Rides; great food; harness racing; livestock shows; and motorsports events. Camping Apr. 15–Oct. 1. Park Rd., 765.265.1300, fayettecountyfreefair.com.

Grabill Country Fair GRABILL, SEPT. 8–10, 2016

Crafts, children’s games, music, entertainment, food, Saturday morning parade, exhibitors. Join us for lots of exciting family fun. Downtown Grabill, 260.627.5227, grabillcountryfair.com.

Park. Main St. and Playacres Park, 765.948.4555, jamesdeanartifacts.com. P

Apple Festival of Kendallville KENDALLVILLE, OCT. 1–2, 2016

Step back to the early 1800s. Enjoy unique entertainment, food prepared over the fire, handmade crafts, a traders village, antiques and demonstrations. 589 Fair St., 260.350.1119, kendallvilleapplefestival.com. October 1, 9 am–6 pm; October 2, 9 am–5:00 pm. P

Pumpkin Fantasyland LIGONIER, OCT. 1–31, 2016

Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to create well-known characters and historical events. Hayrides, refreshments and good food. Fashion Farm, 1680 Lincolnway West, 260.894.4498, fashionfarminc.com. $

ArtsWalk Muncie MUNCIE, OCT. 6, 2016

An exceptional evening of art, food and performances. YART will be held in conjunction with ArtWalk, with affordable and accessible art for sale. 765.282.7897, downtownmuncie.org. Downtown Muncie, 5 pm–9 pm.

Mississinewa 1812 MARION, OCT. 7–9, 2016

Fairmount Museum Days/ Remembering James Dean Festival FAIRMOUNT, SEPT. 23–25, 2016

Authentic James Dean artifacts exhibited at Museum, James Dean look-alike contest, car show, grand parade, entertainment, carnival, crafts and food. Downtown and Playacres

Largest War of 1812 living-history event in the U.S. Battle reenactments, Indian village, trapper camps, sutlers, food purveyors. Discounts online. Seven miles north of Marion on S.R. 15, 800.822.1812, mississinewa1812.com. October 7, 9 am–4 pm; October 8, 9–5 pm; October 9, 9 am–4 pm. $

Award-winning hotel convenient to attractions, shopping, golf and restaurants. Indoor pool and exercise room. On-site Bistro Café for breakfast and dinner. 411 Kentucky Dr., 765.453.0800, WiFi courtyard.com.

LA OTTO

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Tasting Room open seven days a week. Enjoy a glass or share a bottle with friends in the gazebo or porch. Minutes north of Fort Wayne on Indiana 3. 0185 C.R. 68, 260.637.2980, countryheritagewinery.com. Open year-round.

LIBERTY LODGING

Family Cabins at Whitewater Memorial State Park Furnished family cabins sleep six. Outdoor fun year-round. Access to nearby Brookville Lake. Reservations at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 1418 S. S.R. 101, 765.458.5565, camp.in.gov.

Sagamore Resort Waterfront condo lodging on Brookville Lake. Kent’s Harbor Marina boat rentals and Harbor Links Golf Club also on-site. 15179 Old S.R. 101, 765.458.7431, kentsharbor.com. WiFi RECREATION

Harbor Links Golf Course Lakeside 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by P.B. Dye. Stay & Play packages available. Sagamore Resort and Kent’s Harbor boat rentals on-site. 15179 Old S.R. 101, 765.458.9999, harborlinksgc.com. Open April–Oct. $

Whitewater Memorial State Park Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bridle trails (BYOH) and saddlebarn with escorted rides. Summer nature/history programs. Reservable camping/cabins. 1418 S. S.R. 101, 765.458.5565, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

LIGONIER ATTRACTIONS

Annie Oakley Perfumery Take a sensory tour and experience the enchantment of the only perfumery in the U.S. Browse our gift shop. 300 Johnson St., 260.894.7219, annieoakley.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

LOGANSPORT ATTRACTIONS

Cass County Dentzel Carousel This National Historic Landmark is open to the

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public for rides all summer. Off-season private rental. Grab that gold ring! 1208 Riverside Dr., 574.753.8725, casscountycarousel.com. Open June– Aug. Mon.–Fri., 6 pm–9 pm; Sat.–Sun., 1 pm–9 pm.

Cass County Historical Society Museum This lovely 1850s Victorian home houses three floors of local history. A wide array of furnishings, artifacts and antiquities on display. 1004 E. Market St., 574.753.3866, casshistory.com. Open Feb.–Dec; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–5 pm.

Cole Clothing Museum Historic Queen Anne Victorian home with vintage clothing from pre-1900s through the 1970s. Style shows for groups and off-season hours available. 900 E. Broadway St., 574.753.4058. Open April–Dec.; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 1 pm–4 pm. $

Logansport Art Association Founded in 1911, this gallery holds monthly exhibits, an artisan shop, classes, camps and a clay-program area. 424 Front St., 574.735.2915, loganart.org. Open Feb.–Dec.; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., 1 pm–4 pm; Thurs., 4 pm–7 pm.

Longcliff Museum Visit Indiana’s oldest operating mental hospital. Displays offer a fascinating glimpse into patient life and treatment from 1888 to today. 1098 S. S.R. 25, 574.737.3708. Open year-round; closed holidays.

McHale Performing Arts Center This top-notch facility has 799 seats with 16 handicapped and companion seating. Past performances include The Lettermen and Ray Charles! One Berry Lane, 574.753.4116, mchalepac.org. Open year-round. $

US 24 Speedway A 1/8th-mile clay oval track located seven miles west of Logansport. Call for a schedule. 6830 W. U.S. 24, 574.753.6922, us24speedway.com. Open April–Oct. $ LODGING

Holiday Inn Express and Suites The inn offers 74 spacious, exquisitely furnished guest-rooms, an indoor pool, continental breakfast, spacious exercise room and large meeting room. 3939 E. Market St., 574.735.6000, hiexpress.com/ WiFi logansport.

Quality Inn and Conference Center You’ll love staying at this full-service, mid-scale hotel with lots of amenities. On-site restaurant and a continental breakfast is offered. 3550 E. Market WiFi St., 574.753.6351, qualityinn.com.

Super 8 Get your day going with Super 8’s “super start” breakfast. Super 8 is conveniently located near plenty of shopping and dining options. 3801 E. WiFi Market St., 574.722.1273, super8.com. RECREATION

Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Course Best course, best deal anywhere! A 6,185-yard, par70 course. Greens fees and cart rental discounted 25 percent after 1 pm. 101 Eberts Rd., 574.753.0222, dykemanpark.com. Open March–Nov. $ VisitIndiana.com / 2016

EAST listings

Eel River Run

Little Turtle Waterway

River Bluff Trail/Hervey Preserve

One full mile of urban trail begins at Stonewall Park and travels east to Riverside Park. New in 2014: a bridge to connect to River Bluff Trail. 4th and High St., cityoflogansport.org/parks. Open year-round.

Little Turtle Waterway’s Trailhead Park and outdoor museum features a Wabash riverbank trail, which includes the confluence with the Eel River. Fourth and Melbourne, cityoflogansport.org. Open yearround.

With 2.4 miles of handicapped-accessible paved and gravel trails, plus canoe/kayak launch, four bridges, pavilions, labyrinth, three entrances and parking. 800/1500 Michigan Ave., 574.753.4856, logansportmemorial.org. Open year-round.

Panhandle Pathway

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

A scenic 21-mile trail that provides a quiet place to enjoy nature while walking, running or biking with your family and friends. U.S. 24 West, panhandlepathway.org. Open year-round.

Custom winery serving quality wines made from the finest varietal juices from around the world. 414 S. Third St., 574.516.1559. Open year-round; closed

France Park Enjoy hiking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing, swimming, fishing and scuba diving at France Park. Ride the 1,400-foot zip line! 4505 W. U.S. 24 West, 574.753.2928, francepark.com. Open year-round. $

Visitor Resources Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Statewide

Auburn

Brewers of Indiana Guild represents the state’s craft brewing industry. Visit our website for a map of Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries and much more. 1010 Central Ave., Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, drinkin.beer. Open year-round.

Visit DeKalb County, Indiana, and experience our museums, featuring automobiles, trucks, aircraft, railroad memorabilia and military collection. 500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Ste. C, 260.927.1499, dekalbcvb.org. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.– Fri., 8 am–5 pm.

Brewers of Indiana Guild

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau

Indiana Foodways Alliance Statewide organization dedicated to the promotion of locally owned restaurants and food producers throughout the state through culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Open year-round.

Indiana Wines Discover Indiana’s awardwinning wineries—enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

Regionwide

East Region Tourism Explore automotive history, Antique Alley, heritage festivals, museums, horse racing and a casino. Experience food, glass, golf, wine trails and much more. visiteasternindiana.org.

Anderson

Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau With exciting casino action, live horse racing, historic theaters and beautiful parks, Anderson/ Madison County has what you want to get your fun started. 6335 Scatterfield Rd., 800.533.6569, visitandersonmadisoncounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

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Connersville

Fayette County Tourism Fabulous Fayette County welcomes you to enjoy the hospitality of our beautiful and historic area. Explore our great sightseeing, recreation, shopping, dining and more! 401 N. Central Ave., 765.825.1523, tourconnersville.com.

Fort Wayne

Visit Fort Wayne Enjoy affordable, fun family getaways in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Check out visitfortwayne.com for itineraries, coupons, packages, guides and maps. 927 S. Harrison St., 800.767.7752, visitfortwayne.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Huntington

Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau Your source for information about Huntington County shopping, dining, attractions, lodging and more. 407 N. Jefferson St., 260.359.8687, domorehuntington .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm.

Kokomo

Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau Explore Kokomo Opalescent Glass tours, the Seiberling Mansion, Elwood Haynes, Greentown and

The People’s Winery

auto museums, art galleries, festivals, unique dining and sports. 325 N. Main St., 800.837.0971, visitkokomo.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 5 pm.

Logansport

Cass County Visitors Bureau Enjoy riverfront recreation, trails, the historic Dentzel Carousel, France Park, museums, unique shopping, historic architecture and outdoor fun. 311 S. 5th St., 574.753.4856, visit-casscounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 8 am–1 pm; Fri., 8 am–noon.

Marion

Marion/Grant County Convention & Visitors Bureau Information on James Dean, Splash House Water Park, Garfield Trail, Quilters Hall of Fame, Mississinewa 1812, Car shows. P.O. Box 1327, 765.668.5435, showmegrantcounty .com. Open year-round.

Muncie

Muncie/Delaware County Visitors Bureau Model Aviation Museum, Minnetrista, Ball State University, Children’s Museum, art galleries, Sportsplex, reservoir, bike/ walk/horse trails, dragway. 3700 S. Madison St., 765.284.2700, visitmuncie.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

New Castle

Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau Henry County welcomes you! We have many attractions and events, such as racing, horse shows, go-karting, fishing, camping and much more. Come visit! 3205 S. Memorial Dr., 765.593.0764, henrycountyin.org.

Peru

Miami County Tourism Bureau Enjoy festivals, museums, a circus,

golf, unique shops, Miami Indian/ historical sites, camping, boating, canoeing, biking, fishing, wineries and orchards. 13 E. Main St., 765.472.1923, enjoymiamicounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

Portland

Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau Events, lodging, camping, restaurants, attractions, shopping, entertainment, history, genealogy, antiques, golfing, museums and group tours. 118 S. Meridian St., 260.726.3366, visitjaycounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm.

Richmond

Richmond/Wayne County Visitor’s Bureau & Old National Road Welcome Center Knowledgeable travel advisors with trip ideas, directions, maps, brochures and free Richmondarea discount card. Gift shop. With 24-hour info vestibule. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Rome City

Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau State park, museums, animal sanctuary, lakes, rural scenery, golf, festivals, B&Bs, Farm to Fork tours, Tombstone Trail cemetery tours. 8983 N. C.R. 350 E., 260.854.2115, visitnoblecounty.com. Open yearround.

Winchester

Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau With so much to do, why go anywhere else? Come and check out the fastest half-mile at Winchester Speedway, SilverTowne, Wick’s Pies or Wilson Wines! 123 W. Franklin St., Ste. 201, 800.905.0514, roamrandolph.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

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holidays. Tues.–Fri., 2 pm–8 pm; Sat., 11 am–7 pm; Sun., 11 am–4 pm.

MARION

ATTRACTIONS

The Garfield Trail Visit 11 unique statues of America’s favorite fat cat in fun poses and outfits. Great photo ops! P.O. Box 1327, 765.668.5435, followthefatcat.com. Open year-round.

Historic Hostess House Dine in this elegant mansion listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Luncheons weekdays 11 am–2 pm; reservations encouraged. Boutique Gift Shop. 723 W. 4th St., 765.664.3755, hostesshouse.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm.

Quilters Hall of Fame Celebrates outstanding contributions to the world of quilting. Museum and gift shop. Group tours welcome with advance booking. $4, $3 seniors. 926 S. Washington St., 765.664.9333, quiltershalloffame.net. Open April–Nov. Thurs.– Sun., 10 am–3 pm. $

Splash House Water Park One of the best, family-friendly water parks in Indiana! Lazy river, exhilarating waterslides, wave pool and kids play zone. Seasonal. 2601 S. Adams St., 765.668.1794, marionindiana.us. Open May–Aug. $ LODGING

Comfort Suites – Marion Close to area attractions like the James Dean Museum, the Marion Civic Museum, Indiana Wesleyan University and Taylor University. 1345 N. Baldwin Ave., 765.651.1006, marioncomfortsuites.com. WiFi

RECREATION

Cardinal Greenways of Grant County Families love the Cardinal Greenway Trail and Sweetser Switch in Grant County! Great scenery, hiking, biking, family-friendly. Fitness and fun! P.O. Box 2071, cardinalgreenways.org. Open year-round.

Walnut Creek Golf Courses Two national award–winning courses—36 holes nestled in the beautiful Walnut Creek Valley. Golf Digest four-star rating! Ranked best in the area! I-69 Exit 259, 800.998.7651, walnutcreekgolf.com. Open year-round. $

MUNCIE

ATTRACTIONS

David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! An outstanding collection representing cultures from around the world from the past 5,000 years. 2021 W. Riverside Ave., 765.285.5242, cms.bsu.edu/web/museumofart. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4:30 pm; Sat.–Sun., 1:30 pm– 4:30 pm. P

DWNTWN Muncie Thriving DWNTWN community filled with vibrant local shops, eateries and businesses waiting to be wandered through. 500 S. Walnut St., 765.282.7897, downtownmuncie.org. Open year-round.

Minnetrista Explore the legacy of the Ball family and Ball jars!

Forty acres of Ball family homes, gardens and exhibits. 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., 765.282.4848, minnetrista.net. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–5:30 pm. $

Model Aviation Museum Fly into fun and learn about model aviation at the AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center. The largest collection of model aircraft in the U.S. 5151 E. Memorial Dr., 765.287.1256, modelaircraft.org/museum. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ LODGING

Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center Muncie’s newest hotel. Convenient to Ball State University, attractions, shopping, golf and restaurants. On-site Bistro Cafe open for breakfast and dinner. 601 S. High St., 765.287.8550, WiFi courtyardmunciein.com. RECREATION

Cardinal Greenways A 62-mile paved rail-trail spanning five counties, offering gorgeous scenery and a safe venue for exercise/recreation. 700 E. Wysor St., 765.287.0399, cardinalgreenways.org. Open year-round. SHOPPING

Muncie Mall For a great day of shopping and fun, visit Muncie Mall! Anchored by Carson’s, JC Penney, Macy’s and Sears, with 70-plus specialty shops. 3501 N. Granville Ave., 765.282.1276, munciemall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–5:30 pm.

NEW CASTLE ATTRACTIONS

Henry County Saddle Club Developed with the intent of providing a quality facility for Henry County youth to show their horses and ponies. 2221 N. Memorial Dr., 765.524.2400, hcsaddleclub.com. Open March–Oct.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum Interactive exhibits and a thrilling collection of Indiana basketball memorabilia. Hoosier Hysteria is alive and well here. 408 Trojan Lane, 765.529.1891, hoopshall.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun. 1 pm–5 pm. $ LODGING

Garden Inn Close to shopping, restaurants, golf, antique shops, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and New Castle Motorsports Park. 24 E. Executive Dr., 765.529.1670.

Steve Alford All-American Inn Enjoy our unique sports-themed hotel with clean, affordable rooms, complimentary breakfast, fitness room and free WiFi. Recently remodeled rooms. Three miles off I-70. 21 E. Executive Dr., 765.593.1212, stevealfordinn.com. WiFi RECREATION

Summit Lake State Park Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, volleyball and summer nature/history programs. Boat rentals. Reservable camping/shelters. 5993 N. Messick Rd., 765.766.5873, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Mississinewa Lake Cabins, long-term camping. Hiking, water activities, disc golf, seasonal hunting. 4673 S. 625 E., 765.473.6528, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

We have fashioned fantastic deals for a girls getaway. Each lady receives $75 worth of freebies, including a $25 certificate for Warm Glow Candle Store! 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round.

Historic Richmond Depot District Local shops, antiques, nine restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, historical attractions, mural art and a National Model T Ford Museum. 180 Fort Wayne Ave., 765.939.3325, richmonddepotdistrict.com.

RICHMOND ATTRACTIONS

Chocolate Trail

Murals Trail More than 40 murals are woven along city streets in a collage of Wayne County’s history. Free. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org.

Indiana’s Antique Alley

Indulge! Free local samples: chocolates, candles, wine and more. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays.

An antiques road-trip destination! Find 1,200plus dealers of quality antiques and collectibles on two loop trails. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open yearround, closed holidays.

Enchanted Fairy Trail

ROME CITY ATTRACTIONS

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur

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Whimsical fairy settlements have magically

Camping

Just Us Girls Getaway Packages

appeared. Visitors can search for the teeny dwellings and gardens. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays.

RECREATION

SITE DESCRIPTION

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A unique nature center and nine connecting lakes to paddle through. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Nature center open year-round. Visit ancient Native American earthworks. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Nature center open year-round. Bridle trails, snowmobiling and hunting in season. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746

ALBION Chain O’Lakes State Park 2355 E. 75 South, 260.636.2654 stateparks.in.gov

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ANDERSON Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Rd., 765.642.6627 stateparks.in.gov

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ANDREWS Salamonie Lake 9214 Lost Bridge West 260.468.2125 stateparks.in.gov

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Primitive and RV sites, camping on Whitewater River. Tubing, kayaking, canoeing, playground, bath house, fishing and more. Visit us on Facebook!

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Access to bicycle greenway into Bluffton. Summer nature/history programs. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. Bridle trails (BYOH) and horsemen’s camping. Summer nature/history programs. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

CONNERSVILLE Robinson’s Whitewater Campground 1614 S. S.R. 121, 765.825.4885

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BLUFFTON Ouabache State Park 4930 E. S.R. 201 260.824.0926 stateparks.in.gov

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LIBERTY Whitewater Memorial State Park 1418 S. S.R. 101 765.458.5565 stateparks.in.gov

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Enjoy hiking, biking and cross-country skiing on scenic trails. Swimming, zip line, fishing and scuba diving on site.

LOGANSPORT France Park 4505 W. U.S. 24 West, 574.753.2928 francepark.com

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LOGANSPORT Tall Sycamore Campground 355 S. C.R. 600 East, 574.753.4898 tallsycamorecampground.com

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Summer nature/history programs. Great fishing and sand volleyball courts. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Rent-a-camp cabins available. Summer history/nature programs. Disc golf/RC flying field. Hunting in season. Reserve at camp.IN.gov or 866.622.6746.

NEW CASTLE Summit Lake State Park 5993 N. Messick Rd., 765.766.5873 stateparks.in.gov

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PERU Mississinewa Lake 4673 S. 625 East, 765.473.6528 stateparks.in.gov

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Choose from 125 campsites on the Wabash River. Short drive to the Cass County Carousel, Peru Circus Museum and Grissom Air Museum.

EAST

listings

Gene Stratton-Porter’s cabin is nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake. 1205 Pleasant Point, 260.854.3790, indianamuseum.org/explore/gene-stratton-porterhome. Open April–Nov.; closed holidays. $

ROANOKE RESTAURANTS

Joseph Decuis Fine dining, small-town charm. Foods and Wagyu beef grown on our farm. B&Bs and farm tours. 191 N. Main St., 260.672.1715, josephdecuis.com. Open yearround; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 pm–10 pm.

ROYAL CENTER RECREATION

Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Riding Stables Chaperoned rides on scenic trails. Moonlight rides available. Groups welcome. We also offer pony rides and camping. 7187 W. C.R. 250 North, 574.643.9395. Open year-round. 9 am–6 pm. $ WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Indian Trail Wines Our rustic charm will bring you in, but our wonderful wines will keep you here! 7540 N. C.R. 350 West, 574.889.2509, indiantrailwines.com. Open yearround; closed holidays. Fri.–Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

SELMA

RECREATION

Prairie Creek Reservoir Camping, swimming, pontoon rental, ATV, horse trails and more. Second-largest city park in the U.S. Just a few miles southeast of Muncie. 7301 S. C.R. 560 East, 766.528.4270. Open year-round.

SPRINGPORT LODGING

Whitetail Tree Farm Quiet country setting on Christmas-tree farm. Beautiful décor, private baths, separate banquet facility, gift shop. Perfect for weddings and retreats. 8650 N. C.R. 100 East, 765.755.3345, whitetailtreefarm.com.

WABASH LODGING

Charley Creek Inn Luxury boutique hotel with 30 rooms and suites; on-site restaurant; Wine & Cheese and Ice Cream & Candy Shoppes; and private dining/event space. 111 W. Market St., 260.563.0111, charleycreekinn.com. WiFi

WINCHESTER ATTRACTIONS

Wick’s Pies, Inc. Tour Wick’s bakery and observe the making of pies and pie shells. Tours by appointment. Pie shop. 217 SE Greenville Ave., 765.584.8401, wickspies.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 6 am–7 pm; Sat., 6 am–2 pm.

WOLF LAKE ATTRACTIONS

Luckey Hospital Museum Large collection of medical artifacts, books and uniforms displayed in a 1930s-era hospital. Group tours are available by appointment anytime all year. U.S. Hwy. 33 & S.R. 109, 260.635.2490, luckeyhospitalmuseum.org. Open June–Aug. Wed. & Sat., 10 am–2 pm. $ VisitIndiana.com / 2016

CENTRAL at a glance

Victory Field at White River State Park in Indianapolis

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CENTRAL REGION PHOTO COURTESY VISIT INDY

When you’re in the heart of Indiana, expect an unforgettable getaway. World-class museums. Fine (and fun) dining. A sizzling pro-sports scene. Stroll our distinctive neighborhoods, like retro Fountain Square or artsy Mass Ave. Taste your way through family-owned farms and eateries scattered in the picturesque countryside. Here, it’s all about city excitement mingled with small-town charm—and you’ll find the best of both when you’re at the center of it all.

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DESTINATION LISTINGS pgs. 66–81

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VISITOR RESOURCES pg. 72

CAMPING SITES pg. 81

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Clockwise from left: Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, Central Canal in White River State Park and gourmet tacos at the Salty Cowboy

TRAVEL PLANS

ROAD TRIPPING!

Sugar cream pie, splashy fun, hot-air balloons—find it all on this drive through Central Indiana.

appetite for Lisa’s Pie Shop, where delectably flaky pies are expertly turned out in varieties including Indiana’s official one: sugar cream. The bakery’s famous Pie in a Jar makes it easy to grab a bite for the road too.

NOBLESVILLE (13 miles/21 min.)

Brick-lined streets are home to charming indie boutiques, eateries, First Friday celebrations and more. Many are centered around the historic town square.

FISHERS (8 miles/16 min.) Step

into the past at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, where it’s easy to imagine what life was like in 19th-century Indiana. Tour the Lenape Indian camp or 1836 Prairietown areas, take the 1863 Civil War Journey or fly high in a hot-air balloon. Costumed interpreters and immersive, interactive experiences throughout 800 acres of wooded property bring to life the events that shaped the Midwest.

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CARMEL (8 miles/19 min.) Get

your shopping fix at Clay Terrace, an outdoor mall featuring both local and national shops, or take in a show at the Palladium, the lush theater that routinely hosts internationally renowned performers.

ZIONSVILLE (10 miles/21 min.)

This town’s charming Main Street, paved in cobblestones, beckons you to spend the day shopping, tasting, taking in art and much more. Browse local boutiques like Lesley Jane, then settle in for a gourmet taco and marg at the hip Salty Cowboy.

INDIANAPOLIS (18 miles/26

min.) Indiana’s capital city has something for every taste; a good place to start is White River State Park, home to several museums, an IMAX Theater, the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens, The Lawn amphitheater, and tons of green space across 250 acres. Park once, play all day.

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trip mileage 129 miles drive time 3 hours, 26 minutes notes Of course, you could do this trip all in one day, but why? Stretch it out over a few and enjoy yourself. Also, be sure to check routes and attraction hours before setting out.

PLAINFIELD (19 miles/26 min.) Sip and swirl at Chateau Thomas Winery, which crafts vino from grapes imported from the west coast. Find wine-aficionado gifts at the large shop on-site, and take in a concert al fresco at the outdoor music venue.

GREENWOOD (27 miles/36 min.)

Make a splash at the Freedom Springs Greenwood Aquatics Center, a new, state-of-the-art water park with a lazy river, slides and more.

FRANKLIN (10 miles/19 min.)

Classic films screen every two weeks at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, an Art Deco gem; it’s right next to the town’s courthouse square, a great place for a leisurely stroll.

SHELBYVILLE (16 miles/22

min.) Try your luck at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, home to 2,000 slots and e-table games, plus seasonal live thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing.

PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO, THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS, BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE; WINERY BY THINKSTOCK.COM; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party!

Community Arbor Day MORGAN COUNTY, MARCH–MAY 2016

Community Arbor Day will host several community tree seedling giveaways (including the tulip poplar, state tree of Indiana) and planting celebrations throughout the county. morgancountyswcd.org.

Indiana in 200 Objects INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH–DEC. 2016

This exhibit will showcase 200 objects of significance to Indiana. Many will be rare and of easily recognized historical significance, such as the original treaties with Native Americans. Others may be seemingly ordinary items that attest to major shifts in the Indiana experience or Hoosiers’ impact on the world. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, 650 W. Washington St., 317.232.1637, indianamuseum.org.

Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S CENTRAL REGION, FROM TOP MUSEUMS TO TASTY MILKSHAKES.

BIG DRAWS 1 Zionsville A happy herd of Brown Swiss cows provides milk for Traders Point Creamery, an organic dairy farm and award-winning artisan creamery. See how the milk is produced, then dine at the Loft Restaurant or hit the tempting Dairy Bar for a fresher-than-fresh milkshake. 2 Indianapolis Kids go crazy for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the biggest of its kind in the world. Explore five floors of fun, interactive learning; don’t miss one of the world’s largest collections of dinosaur fossils.

3 Mooresville Buddy up and soar high above Pioneer Park at Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride, a 600-foot, two-person seated zipline adventure. 4 Greenfield See where the real-life “Little Orphant Annie” came to stay at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, the home and birthplace of the scribe known as the “Hoosier Poet.” 5 Carmel The Carmel Arts & Design District is packed with indie art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and more. Shop and savor your way through this historic downtown area.

REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016

Honor and commemorate Indiana’s founders at the memorial services being held this month at 43 founder’s burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

Images of Morgan County MARTINSVILLE, SEPT. 2016

Art show of county residents’ artwork. Winners chosen by popular vote. Art Sanctuary of Indiana, 190 N. Sycamore St., 765.342.8422, artsanctuaryindiana.com

Indiana Chalk Fest 2016 GREENFIELD, SEPT. 17, 2016

Watch as notable artists create Indiana Bicentennial–themed chalk art at the Hancock County Courthouse Plaza, then create your own design on paper or on the sidewalk for a minimum fee of $5 for children, $10 for teens and $15 for adults. Hancock County Courthouse Plaza, Greenfield, hancockcountyart.com

Birth of a State: The Indiana Exhibit INDIANAPOLIS, NOV. 19–DEC. 18, 2016

See Indiana’s greatest treasures, including the State’s original Constitutions, Flag, State Rifle and more, in this traveling display. State Capitol Rotunda, 200 W. Washington St., 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

SMALL WONDERS 6 Sheridan Blackhawk Winery specializes in Midwestern varietals. See the vineyard and then grab a seat in the tasting bar for a grape-to-glass experience.

Indianapolis One of the last remaining dinner theaters in the country, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre serves up supper along with Broadway shows and other favorites in an intimate setting. 7

Westfield A hometown original, Grand

Junction Brewing Company pours handcrafted brews, served alongside pub food with locally sourced ingredients. 9 Lebanon Bite into a glazed yeast fresh out of the oven at Titus Bakery, a thirdgeneration, family-owned shop. 10 Hendricks County Rural Routes to Main Street is a self-directed driving tour that takes you on a journey to art studios, galleries and other creative spaces.

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CENTRAL listings

throughout the year. Main St. & Range Line Rd., 317.571.2787, carmelartsanddesign.com.

Carmel City Center Experience independent boutique shopping and restaurants in the heart of downtown Carmel. Shop. Dine. Enjoy. Live! 720 S. Range Line Rd., 866.892.8990, carmelcitycenter.com. Open yearround.

The Center for the Performing Arts Come experience the Center’s fifth anniversary season. A destination for the world’s top performers in music, dance, theater and more. 1 Center Green, 317.843.3800, thecenterpresents.org. Open year-round. $ P

Laser Flash Indiana’s largest and best laser tag center, plus a huge arcade and Noble Roman’s pizza. 617 Third Ave. SW, 317.571.1677, laser-flash.com. Open yearround.

Monon Community Center A recreation facility featuring a fitness center, indoor aquatics, waterpark, gymnasium, track, meeting rooms, recreation programs, and outdoor trails. 1235 Central Park Dr. East, 317.848.7275, carmelclayparks.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 5 am–10 pm; Sat., 7 am–8 pm; Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $P

Museum of Miniature Houses

AVON

Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/ Brownsburg

Comfort Inn Avon

Newly renovated. Amenities include microwave, refrigerators, WiFi, fitness center, easy access off I-74, Honors rewards, indoor pool and breakfast. 41 Maplehurst Dr. , 317.852.5800, WiFi brownsburgsuites.hamptoninn.com.

LODGING

The Comfort Inn Avon offers a business center, group rates and motorcoach parking. We also have a meeting room. 8229 E. Hwy. 36, Avon, 317.272.8789, WiFi marriott.com/indav.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairfield Inn & Suites is located just minutes from Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis International Airport and downtown Indianapolis. 119 Angelina WiFi Way, Avon, 317.271.9200, marriott.com.

BROWNSBURG LODGING

The Cabin at Natural Valley Ranch The Cabin overlooks our three-acre lake and has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, an open living concept on the main floor and a large wraparound porch. 6310 E. C.R. 350 North, 317.509.3577, naturalvalleyranch.com/cabin.html. WiFi

Comfort Suites Near I-74. In-room microwaves, refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers. Close to Lucas Oil Raceway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 500 W. Northfield Dr., 317.852.2000, choicehotels.com. WiFi

The Cottage at Natural Valley Ranch Beautiful cottage overlooking White Lick Creek. Country living close to the city. Enjoy access to our private lake and horse farm. 6260 E. C.R. 350 North, 317.509.3577, naturalvalleyranch.com/html. WiFi

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The Old MG Bed & Breakfast Country feel with city proximity. Enjoy a small piece of history and a large dose of special treatment. 7579 N. S.R. 267, 317.852.5923, theoldmg.com.

Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg Located directly off I-74. Complimentary hot breakfast; close to Lucas Oil Raceway and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 31 Maplehurst Dr., WiFi 317.852.5353, qualityinn.com/in441.

CARMEL

ATTRACTIONS

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Get tickets now for Civic’s exciting 2015–2016 season! Don’t miss Mary Poppins, Doubt: a Parable and Fiddler on the Roof. Call today! Free parking. 3 Center Green, Ste. 200, 317.843.3800, civictheatre.org. Open year-round. $

Carmel Arts & Design District Galleries, specialty shops, boutiques, eateries and more! Events, festivals and gallery walks occur

SYMBOL KEY

A museum of fine art in miniature. Featuring seven rooms of exhibits and a shop offering miniature-related items. 111 E. Main St., 317.575.9466, museumofminiatures.org. Open Feb.–Dec. Wed.– Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $

The Palladium Experience the Palladium, where we welcome, engage, inspire and transform through compelling performing-arts experiences in a world-class environment. 1 Center Green, 317.843.3800, thecenterpresents.org. Open year-round. $ P LODGING

Hampton Inn Carmel Located three miles north of I-465 on U.S. 31. Multiple restaurants within walking distance. Ritz Charles and Conner Prairie nearby. 12197 N. Meridian St., 317.843.1100, hamptoncarmel.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carmel/Westfield The Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers meeting space and complimentary breakfast. The hotel is conveniently located near shopping and the Palladium in Carmel. 15131 Thatcher Lane, 317.575.0000, holidayinnexpress.com/carmelnorth.

Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel Full-service hotel. Indulge in distinctive style-savvy service, expressive decor and our chic and savory Grille 39 restaurant and lounge. 11925 N. Meridian St., 317.816.0777, renaissanceindianapolis.com.

Handicapped-Accessible Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge AMENITIES

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Group Rates and Discounts Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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RESTAURANTS

Divvy

A dining experience to be shared. More than 100 sharing plates and taster tours to sip, share and savor. Guests 21 years of age and over. 71 W. City Center Dr., 317.706.0000, divvycarmel.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight.

Mudbugs Cajun Café Award-winning, authentic, home-cooked

Fairs, Festivals & Events Your ticket to seasonal fun in Central Indiana.

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 2–6, 2016

March is On! Cheer on the best of the B1G at the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 317.550.1326, indianasportscorp.org. $P

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 9–13, 2016

March is On! Cheer on the best of the B1G. Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 317.550.1326, indianasportscorp.org. $ P

2016 NCAA Women’s Final Four INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 3–5, 2016

National championships for all three divisions of NCAA women’s basketball are headed to Indianapolis! Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 317.237.5000, ncaa.com/womensfinalfour. $ P

25th Annual Traditional Pow-wow LEBANON, APRIL 9–10, 2016

Native American singing, dancing, Red Road specials, and food. Open at 10 am., Grand Entry 1 pm and 6:30 pm on Saturday. Open at 10:30 am, Grand Entry 1 pm Sunday. Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 100 South, I-65 exit #138, 765.453.9025. $

500 Festival INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 4–29, 2016

Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 with action-packed events throughout May. From participating in the nation’s premier half-marathon to watching one of the nation’s top parades, there’s something for all ages and interests! Downtown Indianapolis, 21 Virginia Ave., 317.614.6141, 500festival.com. $

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Cajun cuisine. Also serving delicious po’ boy sandwiches, beignets and kids menu. Several gluten-free options. 20 W. Main St., 317.843.8380, mudbugscajuncafe.com. Mon. –Sat., 11 am–9 pm.

Tina’s Traditional Old English Tearoom Authentic British tearoom including a bakery, gifts, afternoon teas, lunch, loose-leaf teas. Glutenfree options, made-from-scratch. Groups, children welcome. 30 N. Range Line Rd., 317.565.9716, tinas traditional.com. Open year-round. 9:30 am–4 pm.

Woodys Library Restaurant Built as a Carnegie Library in 1913, this independent historic landmark is a perfect find for a memorable dining experience. 40 E. Main St., 317.573.4444, woodyscarmel.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., Sun., 11 am–midnight; Wed.–Sat., 11 am–3 am. SHOPPING

Carmel Old Town Antique Mall Offering 12,000 square feet and 64 booths and showcases; 48 dealers in furniture, collectibles,

Brick Street Market Downtown Zionsville

Indiana State Fair

Festival of the Turning Leaves

INDIANAPOLIS, AUG. 5–21, 2016

THORNTOWN , SEPT. 23–25, 2016

ZIONSVILLE, MAY 14, 2016

The Indiana State Fair honors youth, agriculture and education in a fun and entertaining environment. Join us August 5–21. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., 317.927.7500, indianastatefair.com. $ P

Bluegrass Jam Friday. 6pm. Saturday 5K/10K, corn hole, 1 pm parade. Car show Sunday. Free entertainment, kids’ area, street fair and food court Saturday and Sunday only. Main St., 765.336.2488, thorntownfestival.org.

CruZionsville

34th Annual Traditional Pow-wow

Atlanta New Earth Festival

ZIONSVILLE, JUNE DATE TBD, 2016

LEBANON, AUGUST 20–21, 2016

CruZionsville is the largest Porsche car show in the state. Includes car judging, kids’ activities and family fun. Free admission. The event benefits Alzheimer’s research. Downtown Zionsville, on the Brick Street, cruzionsville.com.

Native American singing, dancing, Red Road specials, and food. Open at 10 am, Grand Entry 1 pm and 6:30 pm on Saturday, open at 10:30 am, Grand Entry 1 pm Sunday. Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 100 South, Exit #138, 765.453.9025. $

Hamilton County’s longest-running and largest festival features more than 600 unique booths, live entertainment and a kids’ fun zone. Downtown Atlanta, 765.292.2626, atlantaindiana.com.

Talbot Street Art Fair

GreekFest 2016

INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 11–12, 2016

CARMEL, AUG. 26–28, 2016

Indiana’s oldest juried art fair in historic neighborhood with 270 local and national artists. Food available. 1600 N. Talbott St., 317.745.6479, talbotstreet.org.

Greek food, pastries, culture, music, bazaar, grocery store and family-oriented children’s area included. Free parking options available. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., 317.733.3033, indygreekfest.org.

Brick Street Market features handmade items by over 180 vendors, food, entertainment, demonstrations and a kids’ area. Downtown Zionsville, 317.873.3836, zionsvillechamber.org.

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie

ATLANTA, SEPT. 24–25, 2016

Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War Re-enactment LEBANON, SEPT. 24–25, 2016

Providing a bit of living history to our citizens. Union and Confederate troops will camp and re-enact battles. Memorial Park, 130 N. Ulen Dr., 765.483.9414, boonecountyhistorical.org.

Heartland Apple Festival DANVILLE, OCT. 1–2, 8–9, 2016

Zionsville Lions Club 63rd Annual Fall Festival VIP carnival, parade, silent auction, beer garden, rides, bounce houses, crafts, pet pavilion, safety fair and car show. Lions Park, E. Sycamore St., 317.873.5540, zionsvillelions.com.

A fun-filled family event featuring hayrides to the pumpkin patch, eight-acre cornfield maze, Barnyard Bonanza family activity zone, entertainment and great food. Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., 317.745.4876, beasleys-orchard.com. $

Indian Market & Festival

Back to the Fifties Festival

Riley Festival

INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 25–26, 2016

LEBANON, SEPT. 16–17, 2016

GREENFIELD, OCT. 6–9, 2016

Experience Native American fine art, food, music, dancing, storytelling and family activities. Children 17 and under admitted free. Admission includes Eiteljorg Museum access. Military Park, 601 W. New York St., 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org. $ P

Entertainment, food, kids’ activities, car and bicycle shows, art show, arts and crafts, street dance, free shuttle. No pets; service animals welcome. Downtown Lebanon, Main & Meridian Sts., 866.447.5050, fiftiesfestival.com.

Four days of shopping, live entertainment, festival food, parades and more in celebration of James Whitcomb Riley. Downtown Greenfield, U.S. 40 & S.R. 9, 317.462.2141, rileyfestival.com.

Boone County 4-H Fair

21st Annual Indy Irish Fest

ZIONSVILLE, OCT. 8, 2016

LEBANON, JULY 22–28, 2016

INDIANAPOLIS, SEPT. 16–18, 2016

The Boone County 4-H Fair is a family-friendly free event. Come and enjoy a community event where we focus on youth. Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 S., 765.482.0750, extension.purdue .edu/boone.

Irish cultural event with music, dance, cultural demos, sheep herding, kilted mile run, children’s area, shopping, food and drink. Family fun! Military Park in Downtown Indianapolis, 601 W. New York St., 317.713.7117, indyirishfest.com. $ P

FISHERS, JUNE 18–SEPT. 4, 2016

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s summer series provides music from classical, pop, and rock genres from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., 317.639.4300, indianapolissymphony.org. $

ZIONSVILLE, SEPT. 9–11, 2016

Oktoberfest Head out to the farm for a wholehog roast, German biergarten, farm fare, PolkaBoy band, hayrides, a petting zoo, pony rides, an artisan market and more! Traders Point Creamery, 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, traderspointcreamery.com. $

CENTRAL listings

glass, pottery, toys, linens, clothes, silver, jewelry, coins, lighting. 38 W. Main St., 317.566.1908, carmeloldtownantiquemall.com. Open year-round. 10 am–7 pm.

to dining, shopping and parks. 337 N. Washington St., 317.718.0598, themarmaladesky.com. WiFi

Chocolate for the Spirit

ATTRACTIONS

FISHERS Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

Artisan chocolatier featuring some of the world’s most premium and rarest chocolate. Chocolates, gelato and gifts. Nationally acclaimed chocolatier. 301 E. Carmel Dr., Ste. A700, 317.518.8842, chocolateforthespirit.com. Open year-round. Mon.– Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat., noon–6 pm.

Immerse yourself in the stories of Indiana through hands-on experiences and programs, both indoors and out, at Indiana’s only Smithsonian affiliate. 13400 Allisonville Rd., 317.776.6000, connerprairie.org. $

Clay Terrace

PINHEADS/Alley’s Alehouse

Savor shopping and dining in this unique outdoor center featuring Dick’s Sporting Goods, Old Navy, Altar’d State, Café Patachou, Kona Grill and more. 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., 317.818.0725, clayterrace.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm.

PHOTO COURTESY MONON COMMUNITY CENTER

Village Park Plaza Located in Westfield, bordering Carmel, this outdoor shopping center features Walmart, Kohl’s, Marsh, First Watch and Bed, Bath & Beyond. 2001 E. Greyhound Pass, 317.818.0725. Open year-round.

Vine & Table Indiana’s best selection of wine, champagne, distinctive spirits, beer, artisan cheese and specialty items from around the corner and around the globe. 313 E. Carmel Dr., 317.817.9463, vineandtable.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–7 pm.

The Waterpark at Carmel’s Monon Community Center

DANVILLE

Family-friendly, bowling, arcade, Alley’s Alehouse with chef-prepared food, parties, live music, banquet center, sand volleyball. 13825 Britton Park Rd., 317.773.9988. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–1 am; Sun., 11 am–10 pm. LODGING

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AmericInn Hotel and Suites Indianapolis NE – Fishers

Find the perfect piece of art, take a hands-on class and enjoy great food along this self-directed driving tour in west-central Indiana. #RR2MS. 8 W. Main St., 800.321.9666, ruralroutestomainstreet .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Thurs.–Sat., 11 am–5 pm.

The ideal combination of comfort and amenities at a great value. Free, hot, home-style AmericInn Perk breakfast every morning. 9780 North by Northeast WiFi Blvd., 317.578.9000, americinn.com.

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The Marmalade Sky Bed and Breakfast Just two blocks north of the square in Danville. Enjoy vintage charm with modern amenities. Walk

Hampton Inn & Suites Newly renovated, free WiFi, refrigerator and microwave in every room, breakfast, fitness and business center, meeting facilities, managers reception, whirlpool suite. 11575 Commercial Dr., WiFi 317.913.0300, spraguehotels.com.

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Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers Enjoy superb amenities, such as an in-room refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker and microwave. Complimentary WiFi, indoor pool and hot tub. On-site restaurant and bar. 9785 North by Northeast WiFi Blvd., 317.577.5900, hiltongardeninn.com.

Prairie Guest House Make your stay wonderful—a great experience for you and your family. Guestrooms have private baths and include tastylicious breakfast. 13805 Allisonville Rd., 317.663.8728, prairieguesthouse.com. WiFi WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Sun King Fishers Tap Room & Small-Batch Brewery

Provides sample flights, or pints, or growlers, cans and kegs to go for patrons 21 and over. 7848 E. 96th St., 317.436.1926, sunkingbrewing.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Wed., 11 am–9 pm; Thurs.–Sat., 11 am–10 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm.

FRANKLIN

hands-on activities, and the Johnson County Local History & Genealogy Library. Admission is always free. 135 N. Main St., 317.346.4500, johnsoncountymuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm.

GREENWOOD ATTRACTIONS

City of Greenwood Premier Southside destination: Freedom Springs Water Park. The city has 12 parks, a Water Park, seven golf courses, four microbreweries and a winery ... plus, our friendly airport is the closest to downtown Indy! 300 S. Madison Ave., 317.887.5000, greenwood.in.gov. Open year-round. LODGING

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newly renovated, guest laundry, whirlpool suites, wet bar, micro-fridge in every room, fitness room, near downtown Indy and Greenwood Park Mall, free parking. 1180 Wilson Dr., 317.881.0600, WiFi spraguehotels.com. RECREATION

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Freedom Springs – Greenwood Aquatics Park

Come visit Franklin, City of Choice! Specialty shops, restaurants, museums, Art Deco theater, farmers market, parks, community events and more. 70 E. Monroe St., 317.736.3602, franklin.in.gov. Open year-round.

Largest water park south of Indy, just 15 minutes from downtown, featuring a lazy river, lap pool, three slides, zero-depth entry pool and more! Freedom Park, 850 W. Stop 18 Rd., 317.884.2078, greenwood.in.gov/freedomsprings. Open May–Sept. Mon.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 11 am–7 pm; Thurs., 11 am– 10 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $

City of Franklin

Johnson County Museum of History A family-friendly museum featuring local history,

SHOPPING

Greenwood Park Mall The premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination on the south side of Indianapolis. Offering more than 150 specialty shops and restaurants. 1251 U.S. 31 North, 317.881.6758, shopgreenwoodparkmall.com. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– 9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm.

GREENFIELD ATTRACTIONS

James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home Visit the boyhood home and birthplace of the “Hoosier Poet,” James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916). See where the real “Little Orphant Annie” came to stay. 250 W. Main St., 317.462.8539, jwrileyhome.org. Open April–Oct.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 11 am– 4 pm. $

Tuttle Orchards Fourth-generation orchard and award-winning produce. Year-round store. Fall U-pick, activities and festival. Tours by appointment. 5717 N. 300 W., 317.326.2278, tuttleorchards.com. Open year-round. LODGING

Country Inn & Suites Located just off I-70 at exit 104. Hot “Be Our Guest” breakfast. Indoor heated pool, fitness room, wireless Internet access. 2070 N. State St., 317.467.0999, WiFi countryinns.com/greenfieldin.

Hampton Inn With 78 rooms, microwave, fridge, free hot breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access, indoor heated pool, fitness center, Hilton Honors rewards. 2271 William Way, 317.467.0700, WiFi hamptoninn.com.

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INDIANAPOLIS ATTRACTIONS

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Serves up food, fun and professional Broadway shows, plus live children’s theater in an intimate setting with free parking. 9301 Michigan Rd., 317.872.9664, beefandboards.com. Open year-round. Mon. 10 am–5 pm, Tues.–Sun., 10 am–7 pm. $

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site A National Historic Landmark, this exquisite 16-room Italianate-style mansion was built by the 23rd president in 1874. 1230 N. Delaware St., 317.631.1888, presidentbenjaminharrison.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–3:30 pm; Sun. (JuneJuly), noon–3:30 pm. $

Catacombs Tours Experience the historic and mysterious “Catacombs” beneath Indianapolis City Market, guided by Indiana Landmarks. Call or log on for pricing and dates. 222 E. Market St., 800.450.4534, indianalandmarks.org. Open May–Oct. $ P

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Encounter the extraordinary, minutes from downtown. Explore five floors of fun and excitement at the world’s biggest and best children’s museum. Free parking. 3000 N. Meridian St., 800.208.5437, childrensmuseum.org. Open yearround. $

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Immerse yourself in the stories of Native

Americans and the West. Experience art, history and cultures through expansive exhibits and dynamic programs. 500 W. Washington St., 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ P

Fastimes Indoor Karting European style go-karts indoors, with speeds to 40 mph on a two-level track. Racers under 18, bring your parent and be 53 inches tall. Call ahead for open times. 3455 Harper Rd., 317.566.0066, ftik.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–11 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm.

Go Ape Treetop Adventure – Eagle Creek Park Zip, swing and climb through the trees! An adventure course featuring five zip lines and obstacles. Mention promo code INDIANA for a 10 percent discount (expires 12/31/16). 5855 Delong Rd., 800.971.8271, goape.com. Open March–Dec. $

The HandleBar Indy’s 16-person, pedal-powered pub on wheels! BYOB, crank the music and tour with us. 310 S. Delaware St., 317.620.1448, handlebarindy.com. Open March–Nov. Mon.–Fri., 12:30 pm–10 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–10 pm. $ P

IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum Located at White River State Park’s Indiana State Museum, the IMAX Theater offers audiences both 2-D and 3-D IMAX. Visit imaxindy.com for more info. 650 W. Washington St., 317.233.4629, imaxindy.com. Open year-round. $ P VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Indiana Historical Society Enjoy the Indiana Experience—step into recreated historical scenes, time-travel with images, listen to Cole Porter’s music, try paper mending and more. 450 W. Ohio St., 317.232.1882, indianahistory.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $ P

Indiana Medical History Museum Medical-laboratory building opened in 1896 at Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane to find causes of mental illness and educate doctors. Last tour at 3 pm. 3045 W. Vermont St., 317.635.7329, imhm.org. Open year-round. Thurs.–Sat., 10 am– 4 pm. $

Indiana Repertory Theatre The IRT is the leading professional theater in the state, offering experiences that surprise, inspire, challenge, entertain and enrich Hoosier lives. 140 W. Washington St., 317.635.5252, irtlive.com. $

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center Happy happens at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center all year long. 1202 E. 38th St., 317.927.7500, indianastatefair.com. $ P

Indiana State Library Visit the beautiful historic building just steps away from the Indiana Statehouse that showcases Indiana limestone, sandstone and walnut, as well as stained-glass windows, hand-painted murals and

wood carvings. Specializing in genealogy, Indiana history and government information, the Indiana State Library is open to the public Monday– Saturday for free tours and visitation. 315 W. Ohio St., 317.232.3675, 866.683.0008, in.gov/library. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm; Thurs., 8 am–7 pm; Sat., 10 am– 4 pm. P

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Indiana State Museum

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum is the place to explore Indiana’s past, present and future. 650 W. Washington St., 317.232.1637, indianamuseum.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm. $ P

The renowned ISO presents more than 250 concerts through its Classical, Pops, Family, Happy Hour, Yuletide and Symphony on the Prairie series. 45 Monument Circle, 317.639.4300, indianapolissymphony.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ P

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Zoo

The mission of the organization is to provide Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field as affordable and memorable family fun. 501 W. Maryland St., 317.269.3545, indyindians.com. $P

Pet sharks, view dolphins, feed giraffes, walk lush gardens and experience orangutans like never before at the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center. 1200 W. Washington St., 317.630.2001, indianapoliszoo.com. Open yearround. $ P

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum More than 75 racing cars, engines, trophies and other priceless memorabilia. Track tours may be available. 4790 W. 16th St., 317.492.6784, imshalloffamemuseum.org. Open year-round. $

Visitor Resources Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Statewide

Brewers of Indiana Guild Brewers of Indiana Guild represents the state’s craft brewing industry. Visit our website for a map of Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries and much more. 1010 Central Ave., 317.554.4494, drinkin.beer. Open yearround.

rail service from Indianapolis to Chicago that offers comfortable coaches, spacious dome cars and impeccable dining. Stops include Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com. Open year-round. $

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Hamilton County Tourism A memorable getaway is closer than you think. Fine dining, shopping, entertainment, golf and outdoor adventure—discover it all, just north of Indy. 37 E. Main St., 800.776.8687, visithamiltoncounty.com. Open year-round.

Indiana Wines Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries—enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

Regionwide

The Hoosier State Train All Aboard! Providing passenger

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Visit Hendricks County Get away from the everyday in Hendricks County. Enjoy an affordable destination of family fun, recreation, culture and more— all located just minutes west of Indy. 8 W. Main St., 800.321.9666, visithendrickscounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Fri., 9 am–5 pm.

More than a museum—so much more! The IMA has 152 acres of lush gardens, historic homes, outdoor sculptures, and inspiring performance and gallery spaces. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317.923.1331, imamuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 11 am–5 pm; Thurs., 11 am– 9 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

Indy Eleven Experience the excitement of professional soccer with Indy Eleven games at IUPUI’s Carroll Stadium—the World’s Game, Indiana’s Team! 1001 W. New York St., 317.685.1100, indyeleven.com. $P

Greenfield

300, 317.262.3000, visitindy.com. Open year-round, closed holidays.

Information about antiques, museums, lodging, restaurants, parks and recreation facilities, arts and entertainment and the HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts. 122 W. Main St., 866.384.8687, visithancockcounty.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am– 6 pm.

Lebanon

Hancock County Visitors Bureau

Franklin

Journey Johnson County Located just south of Indianapolis, Johnson County has everything from urban shopping to rural living. Where will your journey take you? journeyjohnsoncounty.org.

Indianapolis

Indiana Capitol Tours Since 1888, the Indiana Capitol has stood proudly as one of the nation’s most impressive government buildings. Call for tour times. Closed Sunday. 200 W. Washington St., 317.233.5293, in.gov/idoa/2371.htm. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Visit Indy Come to Indiana’s capital city and experience the attractions, sports, dining, and events that make Indianapolis the state’s top travel destination. 200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste.

Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau Information available on events, attractions, shops and museums in Zionsville, Lebanon, Thorntown, Whitestown, Advance and Jamestown. P.O. Box 644, 765.484.8572, boonecvb.com.

Martinsville

Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau Learn more about the hidden gems located just minutes from Indianapolis and Bloomington. Small towns, fun festivals, local artisans and natural beauty await. 109 E. Morgan St., 765.346.5611, visitmorgancountyin.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Shelbyville

Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau It’s all about Shelby County! The historic Porter Visitors’ Center offers brochures, maps, festival information and walking and driving tours. 501 N. Harrison St., 317.398.9623, visitshelbycounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm.

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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home The nation’s only late-Victorian preservation open to the public holds furnishings and personal belongings of poet James Whitcomb Riley. 528 Lockerbie St., 317.631.5885, rileykids.org. Open yearround; closed holidays and Jan. 1–17, 2016. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–3:30 pm. $

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library The Vonnegut Library is the nation’s only museum championing the literary, artistic and cultural contributions of the Indianapolis author. 340 N. Senate Ave., 317.652.1954, vonnegutlibrary.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., Thurs.–Fri., 11 am–6 pm; Sat.–Sun., noon–5 pm.

NCAA Hall of Champions Get your hands on 24 NCAA sports and learn what it takes to be an NCAA student-athlete when you visit interactive exhibits, a retro gymnasium and sports simulators. 700 W. Washington St., 317.916.4255, ncaahallofchampions.org. Open yearround. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $P

Poseidon Experience Unique firearms simulator, family-friendly, exclusive location, equipment provided. U.S. Navy SEAL–owned. No bullets, real guns, real recoil, real excitement. 9402 Uptown Dr., Ste. 800, 317.288.5242, poseidonexperience.com. $

Rhythm! Discovery Center Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world’s foremost percussion museum, with innovative programming and hands-on interactive exhibits. 110 W. Washington St., Ste. A, 317.275.9030, rhythmdiscoverycenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

White River State Park Visit the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, NCAA Hall of Champions and Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn concert venue. 801 W. Washington St., 317.232.2434, inwhiteriver.org. Open year-round. $P LODGING

Conrad Indianapolis Conrad Indianapolis offers discerning travelers fun and fine dining, fine art, the luxurious Evan Todd Spa & Salon and a convenient location right in the very heart of Indy. 50 W. Washington St., WiFi 317.713.5000, conradindianapolis.com.

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station The Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown is situated inside America’s first Union Station, and is outfitted with 26 authentic Pullman train-car sleeper rooms. Located near plenty of attractions, shopping, sporting events and restaurants. 123 W. Louisiana St., 317.631.2221, crowneplaza.com/ WiFi ind-downtown.

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport Conveniently located to downtown and major attractions. Easy highway access and complimentary guest parking. Indoor pool and fitness center. 2501 S. High School Rd., 317.244.6861, WiFi crowneplaza.com/ind-airport.com. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Fort Harrison State Park Inn and Golf Resort

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown

Historic inn and officer’s homes. Conference center and golf course on site. Stay/play packages are available. For reservations, call 877.LODGES1. 5830 N. Post Rd., 317.638.6000, indianainns.com. WiFi

Hampton Inn and Suites Indianapolis Airport Stay at the closest airport hotel to the IND Terminal for your next visit to Indianapolis. Free airport shuttle and hot breakfast included. 9020 Hatfield Dr., 317.856.1000, hamptonindyairport.com. WiFi

In the heart of Indianapolis, across from Circle Centre mall, this prime location is steps from downtown Indy excitement. 105 S. Meridian St., WiFi 317.261.1200, hamptondt.com.

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest When looking to book a hotel on northwest side of Indy, select the one that values its guests the most with a 100 percent Hampton Guarantee: the Hampton Inn NW. 5860 W. 73rd St, 317.290.6000, WiFi hamptonnw.com.

Hilton Garden Inn Micro-fridge in every room, whirlpool suites,

indoor pool and spa, fitness and business center, meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, guest laundry, free parking. 5255 Noggle Way, 317.888.4814, WiFi spraguehotels.com.

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport is the perfect location for those on the go. Onsite restaurant, free airport shuttle and modern rooms. 8910 Hatfield Dr., 317.856.9100, indyairporthgi.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis Northwest Excellent highway access and close proximity to popular destinations make the Holiday Inn Express Northwest Indianapolis a one-of-a-kind hotel. 7220 WiFi Woodland Dr., 317.290.1212, hixindy.com.

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Opened in 2015 near the IND Airport. Exuberant artwork and cosmic modern touches—experience the modern take on the new Holiday Inn. 8555 Stansted Rd., 317.856.6200, hiindyairport.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis South Minutes from downtown, convenient to attractions, shopping and nightlife. Easy highway access and complimentary parking. Indoor pool and fitness center. 5151 S. East St., 317.783.5151 WiFi hiexpress.com/indysouth.

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Luxurious suites close to attractions, shopping and nightlife. Features fully equipped kitchens and separate living areas. Free parking. 2501 E. WiFi 86th St., indianapolis.homewoodsuites.com.

Homewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Hotel An upscale all-suite hotel with all the comforts of home. 211 S. Meridian St., 317.636.7992, indianapolis WiFi downtown.homewoodsuites.com.

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Enjoy an unparalleled Circle City experience at Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, an inviting hotel in the heart of the city. 350 W. Maryland St., WiFi 317.822.3500, indymarriott.com.

Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center State-of-the-art conference center with banquet and catering facilties and full-service restaurant, the 1881 Grille. Complimentary WiFi and parking. 1801 W. 86th St., 317.872.4111 martenhousehotel.com. WiFi

Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest Extended Stay Suites offer a free evening reception Monday–Wednesday and hot breakfast. Enjoy our apartment-style suites. 6220 Digital Way, WiFi 317.275.6000, marriott.com/indws.

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Ideally located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis on historic Monument Circle, the best of the city is all within reach. 31 W. Ohio St., 317.635.2000, sheratonindianapoliscitycentre.com. WiFi

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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

RECREATION

Located in the city’s most prestigious area, we are conveniently close to both downtown and the airport, and connected via skywalk to The Fashion Mall. 8787 Keystone Crossing, 317.846.2700, sheratonindianapoliskeystonecrossing.com.

An 18-hole public course designed by Pete Dye. Driving range, pro shop, lockers and snack bar. Stay/play packages available. Call for reservations. 6002 N. Post Rd., 317.543.9597, thefortgolfcourse.com. Open April–Nov. $

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Westin Indianapolis Located in the heart of the city, we are directly connected to the Indiana Convention Center and within easy access of Indy’s top attractions. 50 S. Capitol Ave., 888.627.8414, westinindianapolis.com. WiFi

Fort Harrison State Park Walking, jogging, biking and multi-use trails. Nature center, special events, saddle barn with escorted rides and hay rides, picnicking, sledding hill, cross-country skiing. Dog park with separate access from Fall Creek. 5753 Glenn Rd., 317.591.0904, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Wheel Fun Rentals Offering unique bike, kayak and paddle-boat rentals along Indy’s downtown canal. Located in White River State Park. Rent some fun today! 801 W. Washington St., 317.767.5072, wheelfunrentals.com. Open March–Nov. RESTAURANTS

Georgia Reese’s Southern Table & Bar Upscale southern-cuisine restaurant with an urban feel. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Weekend entertainment at both locations. Northside: 3454 W. 86th St., 317.876.3454; Downtown: 14 E. Washington St., 317.986.7883; georgiareeses.com. P

Harry & Izzy’s – Downtown Voted best burger and fries in Indianapolis. Sister restaurant of St. Elmo Steak House. Professional guest service and superior food. 153 S. Illinois St., 317.635.9594, harryandizzys.com. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., noon–9 pm. P

Harry & Izzy’s – Northside From world-famous shrimp cocktail to a simple but elegant burger and fries, there’s something for just about everyone. 4050 E. 82nd St., 317.915.8045, harryandizzys.com. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Fri.– Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., 11 am–9 pm.

St. Elmo Steak House An Indianapolis tradition since 1902. Professional service, world-famous shrimp cocktail, aged steaks and one of the Midwest’s largest wine cellars. 127 S. Illinois St., 317.635.0636, stelmos.com. Mon.–Fri., 4 pm–11 pm; Sat., 3 pm–11 pm; Sun., 4 pm–10 pm. P

Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple Innovative menu features 21 rotating taps. Signature deep-dish pizza, American pub favorites, English fare. 924 Broad Ripple Ave, 317.257.4343, unionjack.pub. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri., 11 am–11 pm; Sat., 10 am–11 pm; Sun., 10 am– 10 pm. SHOPPING

Architectural Antiques of Indianapolis (Colonial Antiques) Fine architectural antiques celebrating 35 years! Specialties: lighting, mantels, stained glass, hardware, and more. Always buying! 5000 W. 96th St., 317.873.2727, antiquearchitectural.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

Castleton Square Mall The largest mall in Indiana features Macy’s, Von Maur, JC Penney, Sears, Dick’s Sporting Goods, AMC Theaters and more than 130 specialty shops and a food court. 6020 E. 82nd St., 317.849.9994, simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– 9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

Circle Centre Mall Offering more than 100 shopping, dining and entertainment options. Shops include: Carson Pirie Scott, H&M, Colts Pro Shop, LOFT, Forever 21, Banana Republic. 49 W. Maryland St., 317.681.8000. simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– 9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. P

The Fashion Mall at Keystone A dynamic fusion of designer fashions, home décor, top technology and stylish dining. Anchored by

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Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. 8702 Keystone Crossing, 317.574.4000, fashionmallatkeystone.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm.

Heidelberg Haus Indianapolis landmark since 1968. German cafe, bakery, pastry shop and a unique German grocery and gift shop. An old-world antique bakery-museum experience. 7625 Pendleton Pike, 317.547.1230, heidelberghaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–7 pm; Sat., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm.

Indy Reads Books We offer a great selection of “previously loved” books and new books, too. All proceeds support Indy Reads adult literacy programs. Read more, do good. 911 Massachusetts Ave., 317.384.1496, indyreadsbooks.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–7 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Easley Winery

Visit one of Yahoo Travel’s Top 10 Urban Wineries in downtown Indy to “Discover a Great Wine.” Join us for tastings, tours and award-winning wines. 205 N. College Ave., 317.636.4516, easleywinery.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 11 am–6 pm; Sat., 9 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $

Fountain Square Brewing Company Located in the fun and funky Fountain Square area, Fountain Square Brewery is dedicated to designing true-to-style beers of the highest quality. 1301 Barth Ave., 317.493.1410, fsqbrew.com. Open year-round.

Sun King Brewing Company An Indianapolis-based craft brewery with a focus on continually crafting traditional seasonals and unique specialty beers. 135 N. College Ave., 317.602.3702, sunkingbrewing.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., 10 am–7 pm; Thurs.–Fri., 10 am–8 pm; Sat., 1 pm–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–6 pm.

Triton Brewing Company A traditional, community-based production brewery located in the heartland of Indiana. 5764 Wheeler Rd., 317.735.2706, tritonbrewing.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Thurs., 3 pm– 10 pm; Fri., noon–10 pm; Sun., noon–7 pm.

LEBANON LODGING

Comfort Inn We are located off of I-65 Exit #140, behind Denny’s and White Castle. Continental breakfast, fitness and business centers, conference room and pool. 210 Sam Ralston Rd., 765.482.4800, comfortinn.com/ WiFi hotel-lebanon-indiana-in420.

Holiday Inn Express Free hot breakfast bar and Internet access. Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, meeting room, spacious rooms with micro-fridges. 335 N. Mt. Zion Rd., 765.483.4100, hiexpress.com/lebanoninhiex. WiFi

SHOPPING

Titus Bakery A family-owned bakery that has earned a reputation for providing some of the finest donuts in the state. Voted 2014 Best Bakery by Indy AVisitIndiana.com / 2016

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List. 820 W. South St., Exit 140 S.R. 32, 765.482.1740, titusbakery.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 6 am–6 pm; Sat., 6 am–2 pm.

MARTINSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Art Sanctuary Three-story building features 20 artist studios with two art galleries and additional exhibit areas. Monthly Second Friday open house. 190 N. Sycamore St., 765.342.8422, artsanctuaryindiana.com. Open year-round.

Hunter’s Honey Farm Offering honey farm tours (call ahead), local honey and premium honey products ... making life sweeter since 1910. 6501 W. Honey Lane, 765.537.9430, huntershoneyfarm.com. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–6 pm. LODGING

Best Western Conveniently located near S.R. 37. Offering complimentary full breakfast and fitness and business centers. Close to shopping and restaurants. Near IU–Bloomington. 50 Bill’s Boulevard, 765.342.1842, bestwestern.com. SHOPPING

The Sterling Butterfly Artisan marketplace featuring works of fine art, jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, bath and body, candles, accessories and more. 190 E. Morgan St., 317.459.3581, thesterlingbutterfly.com. Open yearround. Thurs., 10 am–4 pm; Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm.

MOORESVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Mooresville Park & Recreation District A beautiful natural community park with plenty of open space for family picnics. Features aquatic center and two-person zip-line ride. 1101 Indianapolis Rd., 317.831.7149, mooresvillepark.com. $ LODGING

Hometown Inn Located on S.R. 67. Free coffee, breakfast, local calls, WiFi. Near restaurants, one mile from St. Francis Hospital, five miles from I-70 and I-465. Free semi parking. 100 Hopkins Trail East, 317.584.3775. WiFi

NOBLESVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Hipstoric Downtown Noblesville Experience the heart of culture in Hamilton County. Enjoy unique local shops, restaurants and recreation all in one must-see destination. 839 Conner St., 317.776.0205, hipstoricnoblesville.com. Open year-round.

Nickel Plate Arts Campus Visit the gallery, meet artists in their studios and discover art-based activities happening regularly. Enjoy creating and shopping for art. 107 S. 8th St., 317.452.3690, nickelplatearts.org. Wed.–Fri., noon– 5 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping Visit the Pumpkin Harvest Festival October 1–31. Offering pre-scheduled field trips, hayride parties, weddings, receptions, old barn and green-

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house for events. 1136 S.R. 38 East, 317.773.3344, stonycreekfarm.net. Closed Mon. $ LODGING

Cambria Hotel & Suites The Cambria Hotel & Suites in Noblesville is a 2015 Guest Satisfaction platinum award-winner. 13500 Tegler Dr., 317.773.4970, cambriasuitesnoblesville.com. WiFi

SHOPPING

A Corner Cottage Charming boutique on Noblesville’s town square offering vintage furniture and accessories, fashion clothing and jewelry, home decor and gourmet foods. 895 Conner St., 317.770.7577. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm.

Hamilton Town Center An extraordinary open-air streetscape environment showcasing a diverse mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment venues at Exit 210 & 146th St. 13901 Town Center Blvd., 317.770.5996, simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm, Sun. 11 am– 6 pm.

PLAINFIELD LODGING

Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield Hometown Hospitality at its best! Close to downtown Indianapolis, Children’s Museum, Zoo, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Raceway Park and much more. 6010 Gateway Dr., 317.837.9000, WiFi baymontinns.com.

Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn & Suites Hotel includes suites, complimentary breakfast and Wifi, pool, sauna, meeting space, full-service bar, fitness center, and much more! 6109 Cambridge Way, 317.837.7500, bestwesternatrea.com.

Holiday Inn Express Airport Plainfield This American-owned hotel features full breakfast and free airport/local shuttle, restaurants, a winery and brewpubs nearby. IHG rewards program offered. 6296 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9000, hiexpress.com/ind-plainfield.

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Cambria Suites Indianapolis Airport Enjoy Social Circle, our restaurant/lounge. Relax in Custom Fit, our indoor pool, whirlpool or workout facility. 6014 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2394, cambriasuitesindianapolisairport.com.

Comfort Inn – Indy Airport A 66-room hotel with 24/7 shuttle service to airport. Complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi and fitness center. 6107 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9600, WiFi choicehotels.com/hotels/in082.

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Southwest/ Plainfield Perfect for business or leisure. This recently renovated establishment provides complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service and hot breakfast daily. 2244 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.9993, indianapolisswplainfield.hamptoninn.com.

Hilton Garden Inn Enjoy superb amenities at the Hilton Garden Inn, such as an in-room refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker and microwave. Complimentary WiFi, indoor pool and hot tub. On-site restaurant and bar. 9785 North by Northeast Blvd., 317.577.5900, WiFi hiltongardeninn.com.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield Homewood Suites by Hilton is an all-suite property. It offers fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi, hot breakfast daily and evening social Monday–Thursday. Boardroom available. Perfect for one-night or extended stay. 2264 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.1900, indianapolisplainfield.homewoodsuites WiFi .com.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Conveniently located at Plainfield Exit 66 on I-70, next to the Indianapolis International Airport. Free hot continental breakfast & free 24/7 airport shuttle. 2251 Manchester Dr., 317.279.2650, lq.com. WiFi

Staybridge Suites Airport – Plainfield This award-winning hotel features free airport and local shuttles. Full kitchen suites are great for families. Two bedroom/bath suites are available. Full breakfast provided. 6295 Cambridge Way, 317.839.2700, staybridge.com/indyairport.

Super 8 Motel Has 71 rooms, newly renovated, high-definition televisions in all rooms, hot breakfast daily, parkand-fly to the airport available 24 hours. 6015 WiFi Gateway Dr., 317.837.8888, super8.com.

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Wingate by Wyndham Wingate by Wyndham is easily accessible from I-70 West of Indianapolis. It offers complimentary WiFi and airport transportation. A meeting room is available. The hotel welcomes groups and bus tours. 6300 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2500, wingatehotels.com. SHOPPING

The Shops at Perry Crossing The Shops at Perry Crossing is an open-air shopping center located off of U.S. 40 and Perry Road in Plainfield. 2499 Perry Crossing Way, 317.203.4555, perry-crossing.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm, Sun., noon–6 pm.

TRAFALGAR RECREATION

Indiana FFA Leadership Center Just 20 minutes from Brown County. Fishing, hiking, low ropes, bicycles, beach and outdoor recreation. Cabins and camping available with reservations. 6595 S. C.R. 125 W., 317.878.4570, leadershipcenter.inffa.org. Open year-round.

SHELBYVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Grover Museum The Grover Museum houses a permanent life-size street scene with 30 stores dating to the 1900–

1910 era. See a railroad display with running trains. Some of the special events here include the Quilt Show, Christmas Festival of Trees and Root Beer Float Saturday every third Saturday of the month. Admission is free. 52 W. Broadway St., 317.392.4634, grovermuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–4 pm.

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Enjoy 2,200 slots and e-table games. Three delectable dining venues, seasonal live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and new home of the Indiana Derby. 4300 N. Michigan Rd., 877.386.4463, indianagrand.com. Open year-round.

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard

Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard provides guests with a complete grape-to-glass experience, specializing in Midwestern varietals. Live music on the weekends. 28153 Ditch Rd., 317.771.2814, blackhawkwinery.com. Open year-round. 1 pm– 6 pm.

WESTFIELD ATTRACTIONS

Historic Downtown Westfield Enjoy small-town “eats,” unique shops and a charming downtown in Westfield, the home of Grand Park. S.R. 32 & Union St., 317.804.3000, westfieldwelcome.com. Open year-round. RECREATION

Tim’s Shooting Academy of Westfield Focused on safety and education. Indoor shooting range (five for rifles, 10 for pistols), full-service store, classes, lessons and rentals available. 17777 Commerce Dr., 317.399.7918, timsshootingacademy.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–9 pm; Sat., 9 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Grand Junction Brewing Company A Westfield original, the family-friendly GJBC prides itself on creating the finest handcrafted brews available, served up with locally sourced pub food. Try our Cream Ale, 1520 Hefeweizen, Dark Road Porter and other rotating house and limited-run beers. 110 S. Union St., 317.804.5168, grandjunctionbrewing.com. Open year-round.

WHITESTOWN LODGING

Hampton Inn The Hampton Inn is a 92-room hotel offering free WiFi, free breakfast, pool and fitness and business centers. 6005 S. Main St., 317.768.2330, WiFi hamptoninn.com.

ZIONSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Fanimation Antique Museum Antique Fan Museum hosted by Fanimation houses 1,000 antique fans, some dating to the early 1880s. Fanimation is a premier ceiling-fan manufacturer. 10983 Bennett Pkwy., 317.733.4113, fanimation.com/museum/. Mon.–Fri., 10 am– 4 pm.

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RESTAURANTS

The Loft is a farm-to-table restaurant housed in a historic barn at an organic dairy farm. Taste organic, local dishes for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, traderspointcreamery.com. Open year-round. Lunch: Mon.–Sat., 11 am–2:30 pm; Dinner: Tues.– Thurs., Sun., 5–9 pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–9:30 pm; Brunch: Sun., 9:30 am–2:30 pm.

Traders Point Creamery An organic dairy farm and farm-to-table restaurant. Visit the nature walk and milking parlor, or stop by our farm store for local, sustainable, artisan goods. Open daily. Visitors welcome! 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, traderspointcreamery.com. Open year-round.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Hopwood Cellars Winery

Makers of fine Indiana wine. We love what we do, and our great service proves it. Live music provided every weekend. Hopwood Cellars Winery hosts more than 20 events a month. 12 E. Cedar St., 317.873.4099, hopwoodcellars.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., noon–8 pm; Fri., noon–9 pm; Sat., 10 am–10 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

SHOPPING

Brown’s Antiques on Fifth Indiana’s oldest antique shop. Three buildings

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full of great finds—antiques, vintage and neat old stuff—all nestled in a beautiful garden setting. 315 N. 5th St., 317.908.1396, brownsantiques.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., hours by chance.

The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery

Zionsville Welcome Center. Discover local history and find your roots in our genealogy library. Create and explore in our art center. Walking tours available. 225 W. Hawthorne St., 317.873.4900, sullivanmunce.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 11 am–3 pm.

SITE DESCRIPTION

Beach, mini-golf, picnic shelter, playground, campfires permitted, 30/50 amp, propane sales, pullthrough sites and big-rig capable. Open year-round.

GREENFIELD Heartland Resort 1613 W. 300 N., 317.326.3181 heartlandresort.com

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INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Fairgrounds Campgrounds 1202 E. 38th St., 317.927.7503 indianastatefair.com

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Minutes to downtown and other major attractions. Has 170 camping sites with 30/50 amp service. Open year-round with the lowest rates. WiFi available.

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Boat tour along the Wabash & Erie Canal in Delphi

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Here, hikers, bikers, picnickers and nature lovers flock to picturesque parks. Bacon, beer and covered bridges all get their own festivals in western Indiana, where you can also go art-hopping, ride a roller coaster, whoosh down a water slide, brave the biggest corn maze around or howl with wolves. Celebrations of Hoosier heritage offer loads of fun, from apple bobbing to square dancing to classic car and motorcycle shows. You never know what you’ll find around the next bend when you go west.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS pg. 85, 90

DESTINATION LISTINGS pgs. 88–95

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noteworthy Clockwise from left: Indiana Beach, General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Sgt. Preston’s of the North

TRAVEL PLANS

ROAD TRIPPING!

Fab cuisine, museums and covered bridges galore—find it all on this drive through Western Indiana.

LAFAYETTE (29 miles/51 min.)

Up-and-coming restaurants here include Restauration, a farm-totable upscale dining experience. They join classics such as Sgt. Preston’s of the North, whose patio—the biggest in Indiana—is a tempting hangout for tourists, Boilermakers and new friends.

WEST LAFAYETTE (3 miles/8 min.) Whatever you want, Town & Gown Bistro probably has it, serving vegan specialties to hearty open-faced Reubens. Heard of Bruno dough? You need to. It’s deep-fried, brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled with Parmesan and served with housemade sauces at Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room, a local landmark.

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CRAWFORDSVILLE (29 miles/42

min.) Myriad offbeat museums pop up here, like one for vintage armor and aircraft, one for a rotary jail and the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum, a National Historic Landmark dedicated to the legacy of the Civil War general and world-renowned author of Ben-Hur.

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MARSHALL (26 miles/35 min.)

Stroll through the ravines of Turkey Run State Park, one of Indiana’s most beloved outdoor destinations, where sandstone gorges represent 600 to 300 million years of nature taking its course.

MANSFIELD (17 miles/21 min.)

This town anchors Parke County, known as the Land of Covered Bridges. If you’re lucky, you’ll be in Mansfield in mid-October for the annual festival of covered bridges, but you can drive through and past these beautifully weatherbeaten wooden gems all year long.

trip mileage 182 miles drive time 4 hours, 23 minutes notes Of course, you could do this trip all in one day, but why? Stretch it out over a few and enjoy yourself. Also, be sure to check routes and attraction hours before setting out.

BRIDGETON (8 miles/15 min.)

If you like antiques, crafts and collectibles, you’ll love shopping in this authentic old mill town. Best time to come? Covered Bridge Festival in October.

TERRE HAUTE (22 miles/35 min.) Your mom used it. You use it. And your kids will probably go right on measuring from that familiar white tin of baking powder. Taste your way through The Clabber Girl Museum & Bake Shop.

CLOVERDALE (38 miles/40 min.) The sprawling Lieber State Recreation Area is lovely, whether you’re just driving through or getting out to fish, picnic, or splash in the 1,400-acre lake.

GREENCASTLE (10 miles/16

min.) Tired yet? This town is a great place to end a busy day—charming inns, B&Bs and hotels abound here.

PRESTON’S COURTESY VISIT LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, WALLACE STUDY COURTESY MONTGOMERY CO. VCB; MANSFIELD COURTESY INDIANA DNR; OTHERS COURTESY INDIANA BEACH, FAIR OAKS FARMS, WOLF PARK, CLEMENTS CANOES, BENTON COUNTY WIND FARM; EXPLORATION ACRES BY GAIL SEEST

START HERE: MONTICELLO Kick off your drive with a trip to Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, an old-fashioned fun and splash park that’s more Coney Island than Disneyworld. Hey, where else can you still find pinball machines?

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party! The Hoosier Centennial– Tippecanoe County LAFAYETTE, FEBRUARY 1–26

The spectacle surrounding Indiana’s 1916 statehood centennial—which established the first state parks and spurred lavish historical pageants—is showcased in this exhibit. Tippecanoe County Public Library, 627 South St., 765.429.0100, www.tcpl.lib.in.us

Dulcimer Concerts of Early1800s Music WILLIAMSPORT, SUMMER 2016

These concerts will give a different dimension to history through traditional music and historic instruments. Wabash River Strings, a self-funded group of musicians who wish to promote dulcimer music, will play free concerts in the amphitheater of the Williamsport Library on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month during the summer. Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library, 28 E. 2nd St., 765.762.6555, wwtpl.lib.in.us.

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S WESTERN REGION, FROM WOLVES TO WAVES TO OFF-ROAD FUN.

BIG DRAWS 1 Fair Oaks One of the most unique places of its kind in the world, Fair Oaks Farms offers an up-close-and-personal look at farm-to-table dining. Sample freshly made cheeses or ice cream. 2 Rockville The Mansfield Roller Mill is an almost completely original example of an 1880s flour mill, reflecting the era of converting from stone to roller grinding. 3 Battle Ground Wolf Park, a wildlifeeducation and research facility, houses not just the titular animals but also

bison, coyotes and foxes. Take a guided tour to get a good look. 4 Waveland Canoes! Kayaks! Tubes! Get everything you need to enjoy scenic Sugar Creek all in one place at Clements Canoes Outdoor Center. 5 Wingate See a Native American breastplate, flutes, pipes and other finds at the Mid’Town Museum of Native Cultures, dedicated to “the original caretakers of this nation.” You’ll see an abundance of dioramas, dolls, clothing and stone tools and artifacts.

Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016

Honor and commemorate Indiana’s founders at the memorial services being held this month at the 43 founders’ burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

“Essence of Indiana” Film Competition DELPHI, MID-JULY, 2016

See films 200 seconds long (one for each year of statehood) from amateur filmmakers age 16 and older from across Indiana, defining their Hoosier experience. Films are due by May 1, 2016. Delphi Opera House, 109 S. Washington St., delphioperahouse.org.

The Gathering at the Crossing CAYUGA, SEPT. 9–11, 2016

This living-history gathering will be held near Harrison’s Crossing and the ancient Piankeshaw Indian Village at the Big Vermillion and Wabash Rivers. Activities include demos and displays from a soapmaker, wood carver, apothecary, basket weaver and blacksmith, plus period games and a Piankeshaw Indian Wigwam with cooking. Vermillion County Fairgrounds.

SMALL WONDERS 6 Lafayette See if you can find your way through northwest Indiana’s biggest corn maze, then pick out a great gourd at the pumpkin patch at Exploration Acres.

Frankfort Meander tall grasses at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory, where you can also play disc golf, see abundant natural wildlife, observe the constellations and more. 7

8 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Visit the shrine to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin,

America’s eighth saint and Indiana’s first. Here, you can learn more about her extraordinary life journey. 9 Fowler At Benton County Wind Farm Tours, you can tour the home of Indiana’s first wind farm, touch a blade and see a wind turbine up close. 10 Attica The Badlands Off Road Park rents ATVs and motorcycles and has everything else you need for family fun, from food to clothes to gear.

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cdpl.lib.in.us/services/carnegie. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum Designed by the Civil War general who achieved international fame through his novel Ben-Hur. The 2016 exhibit is Golden Age of Hoosier Authors. 200 Wallace Ave., 765.362.5769, ben-hur.com. Open Feb.– Dec.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $

Lane Place Home of Senator Henry S. Lane, founder of the Indiana Republican Party. Built in 1845, this restored mansion houses original furnishings. 212 S. Water St., 765.362.3416, lane-mchs.org. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Tues., 1 pm–5 pm; Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $

Ropkey Armor Museum Offers large collections of historical armored and soft-skinned vehicles and vintage aircraft from WWI through Desert Storm. 5649 E. 150 N., 765.794.0238, ropkeyarmormuseum.com. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., 11 am–4 pm.

Rotary Jail Museum Only known working rotating jail with a circular cell block that turns 360 degrees. The sheriff’s residence houses changing exhibits. 225 N. Washington St., 765.362.5222, rotaryjailmusuem.org. Open March– Dec.; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–3 pm. $

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Wabash & Erie Canal Park

CLOVERDALE LODGING

Days Inn

RECREATION

Lieber State Recreation Area at Cagles Mill Lake

Sixty rooms, free breakfast, trucker, AAA, AARP rates. Free cable, free WiFi, meeting facilities. Pets allowed. Exit 41, Covered Bridge Country. 1031 N. WiFi Main St., 765.795.6400, daysinn.com.

Family aquatic center, hiking, picnicking, fishing and hunting in season. Marina with mooring and supplies. Visitors center. 1317 W. Liever Rd., Ste. 1, 765.795.4576, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Dogwood Springs Vacation Home

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Country retreat of 40-plus wooded acres, six bedrooms, four full baths and one half-bath. Sleeps 14-plus with a 7-acre private lake in the heart of Covered Bridge Country. 8105 S. S.R. 243, dogwoodspringscampground.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express Newly renovated with three stories; top-of-the-line, amid historical attractions. Exit 41. 1017 N. Main St., WiFi 765.795.5050, holidayinnexpress.com.

Motel 6 Located approximately 39 miles west of Indianapolis. Clean rooms and affordable rates. Near nine covered bridges, restaurants. 924 N. Main St., WiFi 765.795.3000, motel6.com.

FAIR OAKS ATTRACTIONS

Fair Oaks Farms

LODGING

Cabins & Candlelight A romantic retreat for couples featuring luxurious log cabins, whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces, screened decks and full kitchen. 7295 N. 1100 E., 765.436.2133, cabinsandcandlelight.com.

Econo-Lodge Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi; 24-hour business center and 24-hour front desk. 1010 WiFi N. Main St., 765.795.6900, choicehotels.com.

Journey Indiana history with our interpretive center, boat tours (weekends) and pioneer village! Hike or bike our trails. Camping facilities on-site. Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington St., 765.564.2870, wabashanderiecanal.org. Open yearround; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., Sun., 1 pm–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm.

CRAWFORDSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Athens of Indiana Arts Studios & Gallery Nonprofit art gallery offering featured artists, exhibits and original artwork for purchase. Athens of Indiana Arts features local and Indiana artists. 113 N. Washington St., 765.362.7455, athensartsgallery .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

Escape to the country with outdoor fun, food and learning, where you can explore family farms and reconnect with nature, animals and our planet. 856 N. 600 E., 877.536.1194, fofarms.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $

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Benton County Wind Farm Tours Tour the home of Indiana’s first wind farm. See a video, touch a blade and view a wind turbine up close! Tours by appointment. 706 E. 5th St., Ste. 11, 765.884.2080, bentoncountyin.gov. $

FRANKFORT LODGING

Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County

Lighthouse Inn Motel

Indiana’s first Carnegie Library to open. This interdisciplinary museum features six galleries and rotating exhibits of history, science, and art. 222 S. Washington St., 765.362.4618,

Independent motel situated within walking distance of restaurants and shopping centers. Located 40 miles from Indianapolis and 30 miles from WiFi Purdue. 2050 E. Wabash St., 765.654.5592.

Super 8 Motel With 58 rooms, the Super 8 Motel offers free continental breakfast, microwave/refrigerator, suites, indoor heated pool. Free WiFi, laundry on-site. 1020 WiFi N. Main St., 765.795.7373, super8.com.

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Handicapped-Accessible Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge AMENITIES

Group Rates and Discounts Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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GREENCASTLE

Greencastle Summer Music Festival

ATTRACTIONS

Covered Bridges of Putnam County Nine covered bridges and 15 nearby hotels. Stay & play among the trusses, timbers and wooden arches! Great for elegant/rustic weddings and events. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round.

DePauw University Events One of the finest liberal arts universities in the US, DePauw offers world-class concerts, speakers, theater, arts and sports events. Public welcome! P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, 765.658.4800, depauw.edu. Open year-round. $

Professional performances in a variety of musical genres every Wednesday, late May–August at the Gobin Methodist Church in Greencastle. Free! 307 Simpson St., 765.276.4230, facebook.com/greencastle summermusic. Open May–Aug., closed holidays.

Greencastle Walking Tours Self-guided walking tours in National Register districts, from simple to magnificent structures. Printed guides in Greencastle visitor center. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry .com. Open year-round.

Historic Courthouse Square Classic town square with a 1905 neoclassical

Fairs, Festivals & Events

Tippecanoe Battlefield, 200 Battleground Ave., 765.742.1419, indianafiddlersgathering.org. $

Your ticket to seasonal fun in Western Indiana.

Wabash Riverfest

Parke County Maple Syrup Fair ROCKVILLE, FEB. 27–28 & MARCH 5–6, 2016

Maple syrup camps open. Pancake and sausage meals, maple syrup producers, crafts and Art Association at the 4-H building. Free maps to camps and bridges. Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1472 N. U.S. 41, 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com.

Mosey Down Main Street LAFAYETTE, MAY 14, JUNE 11, JULY 9, AUG. 13, SEPT. 3, 2016

Live entertainment, food, familyfriendly, free event introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown Lafayette. Main St., Downtown Lafayette, 765.714.4844, moseydownmain.com.

Round the Fountain Art Fair LAFAYETTE, MAY 28, 2016

One of the best one-day outdoor fine art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. Courthouse Square, Downtown Lafayette, 765.491.6298, roundthefountain.org.

Taste of Tippecanoe LAFAYETTE, JUNE 18, 2016

Celebrating culinary, musical and performing arts. Live music and local cuisine are standard fare. Fireworks. Ages 12 and under are free. Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.2787, tasteoftippecanoe.org. $

Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering

WEST LAFAYETTE, JULY 9, 2016

Family-friendly celebration of the Wabash River. Canoe races, food, music, educational exhibits, 5K run, bike events, children’s activities and more! Tapawingo Park, 100 Tapawingo Dr., 765.420.8505, wabashriverfest.com.

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World War II Buzz Bomb, Greencastle Square This “flying bomb” was used by Hitler in part to confuse allied spies. One of only two in the U.S., it’s a one-of-a-kind memorial to local WWII soldiers. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round.

Putnam County Museum Artifacts and artisans. Ever-changing exhibits— some including connections with notorious names

food and beverages, drag show, vendors and family activities. Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.7579, outfest.pridelafayette.org. $

DELPHI, AUG. 27, 2016

Bacon, bands and brew! Great food, music, craft beer, wine, cook-off, Kidzone, bacon-eating contest and more. Downtown Delphi, 119 W. Franklin St., 866.374.6813, indianabaconfestival.com. $

Beers Across the Wabash

LAFAYETTE, JULY 16, 2016

LAFAYETTE, AUG. 27, 2016

Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle cruise, food, beer and wine, plus two stages of live entertainment. Downtown Lafayette, 765.742.4044, dancinginthestreets.net. $

Taste an assortment of ales and lagers from 30 Indiana breweries. Downtown Lafayette, 765.714.4844, beersacrossthewabash.com. $

Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair LAFAYETTE, JULY 16–23, 2016

All phases of agriculture, 4-H exhibits, wide variety of youth activities, carnival rides, games and mouthwatering fair food. Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1010 Teal Rd., 765.474.0793, purdue.edu/extension.

Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show WEST LAFAYETTE, JULY 30, 2016

Working show with tractors, gas engines and working demonstrations throughout the day. Tippecanoe County Amphitheater, 4449 S.R. 43 North, 219.984.5936, tsgpai.org.

Colt World Series LAFAYETTE, AUG. 5–10, 2016

PONY baseball tournament comprised of ten teams of 15-and 16-year olds from around the world. Bert E. Loeb Stadium at Columbian Park, 1915 Scott St., 765.477.6694, coltworldseries.com. $

LAFAYETTE, AUG. 6, 2016

Enjoy live entertainment, great

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Reenactment of life during the 18th century French, British and Native American trading post, food, crafts, demonstrations and music. Fort Ouiatenon, S. River Rd., 765.476.8411, tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm. $P

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival ROCKVILLE, OCT. 14–23, 2016

Indiana’s largest festival. Shopping, food, entertainment; the shining stars are 31 covered bridges nestled in beautiful fall foliage. Free maps. Courthouse Square and county-wide, 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com.

Uptown Jazz & Blues Fest LAFAYETTE, AUG. 27, 2016

Live jazz and blues music festival with dancing, food, beer and wine. Downtown Lafayette, 5th & Main Sts., 765.742.4044, ujbf.com. $

St. Boniface Germanfest LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 10, 2016

Lafayette’s fastest-growing, family-friendly festival. Five bands, three beer gardens, German food, carnival rides, $10,000 raffle. St. Boniface, 318 N. 9th St., 765.404.4717, lafayettegermanfest.org. $

Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas ROCKVILLE, DEC. 2–4, 2016

Enjoy visits with Santa, great shopping, crafts, decorated communities and the Holiday Home Tour. Food and entertainment are available as you travel through the Covered Bridge Capital. Countywide, 401 E. Ohio St., 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com.

Dickens of A Christmas LAFAYETTE, DEC. 3, 2016

Global Fest WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 17, 2016

Celebration of world cultures through music, dance, crafts, displays and international food. Continuous stage entertainment and children’s activities. International Center, 523 Russell St., 765.775.5113, westlafayette.in.gov.

Art on the Wabash WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 25, 2016

OUTfest

Park, Tapawingo Dr., 800.721.2787, artonthewabash.com.

WEST LAFAYETTE, OCT. 1–2, 2016

3rd Annual Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County

Dancing & Cruising in the Streets

BATTLE GROUND, JUNE 24–26, 2016

Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in old time folk, swing, and Celtic music.

courthouse featuring a glass dome and notable murals. Nearby streets offer unique shops and eateries. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4649, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round.

Artists from 15 counties display their art along the beautiful Wabash River in this juried fair. Tapawingo

Roving carolers, farmers markets, vendors, carriage rides, artisans demonstrating crafts, performances of A Christmas Carol. Downtown Lafayette, 765.742.4044, dickensofachristmas.com.

Purdue Christmas Show WEST LAFAYETTE, DEC. 3–4, 2016

For more than 81 years, this magical, lyrical, annual campus miracle has wowed audiences of all ages. Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue University, 765.494.3941, purdue.edu/pmo. $

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like John Dillinger! Tour guides on-site. 1105 N. Jackson St., 765.653.8419, putnamcountymuseum.org. Tues.–Fri., 1 pm–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–2 pm.

Putnam County Playhouse/ Hazel Day Longden Theatre This 1918 barn venue offers plays and musicals in the summertime. Intimate atmosphere with high-quality performances; both familiar and unique repertoire. P.O. Box 309, 715 S. C.R. 100 East, 765.653.5880, putnamcountyplayhouse.com. Open June–Sept. $

Racing Events – Race or Watch! Dynamic action happens at the Putnam Park Road Course and at Lincoln Park Speedway. Road-car testing plus Sprint and Super Stocks racing events. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round, closed holidays. $ LODGING

3 Fat Labs Nestled on 26 forested acres; five minutes west of DePauw with six bedrooms, surrounded by covered bridges, nature trails and 3 Fat Labs and a cat. 2009 S. C.R. 400 W., 765.653.0308, 3FatLabs.net. WiFi

9 East on Poplar Also known as the Dr. Clinton Zaring home, this 1887 Queen Anne Victorian has fully equipped kitchen, linens and towels, free WiFi and offstreet parking. 9 E. Poplar St., 765.653.7896, 9eastonpoplar.com. WiFi

Birdsong Bed & Breakfast In Covered Bridge Country, just 39 miles west of Indianapolis, Birdsong is close to downtown shopping, DePauw Campus and restaurants. 1172 W. C.R. 200 S., 765.653.6739, birdsongatgreencastle.com. WiFi

College Inn

is fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen. Conveniently close to DePauw Campus/downtown area and restaurants. 410 Maple St., 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. WiFi

South College Condos

This motel is less than one mile from Central Greencastle and DePauw University. Spacious rooms with free WiFi and mini-fridge and microWiFi wave. 315 Bloomington St., 765.653.4167.

These two condos are located in a beautifully restored home just one block from DePauw University and conveniently close to shopping, trails and restaurants. A & B 105 S. College Ave., 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. WiFi

Dixie Chopper Hotel & Conference Center

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Twelve luxurious rooms; you have wireless Internet and cable. Corporate and special-event rates are available. Enjoy the planes as they fly in. 102 Ballard Lane, 765.655.1658, dixiechopperhotel.com. WiFi

Greencastle Inn Fifteen rooms, outside-corridor, double beds, close to dining and DePauw campus. Microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV, clean rooms, close to downtown. WiFi 1233 S. Bloomington St., 765.653.8424.

The Inn at DePauw & Event Center Featuring 2 West Bistro, Fluttering Duck Bar & Grill, 54 rooms, luggage handling, suites available. Hospitality area, conference room/patio. 2 Seminary Square, 765.658.1000, innatdepauw.com. WiFi

Maple House At the Maple House, 1,200 square feet of home includes three bedrooms and two full baths. It

DePauw Nature Preserve & Park Visit 500 acres of forest, fields, wetlands and abandoned quarry. You’ll find nine miles of trails to explore, and tent camping is available. The Welcome Center offers tree and wildflower guides. 1400 W. C.R. 125 South, 765.658.1076, depauw.edu. Open year-round.

People Pathways Explore miles of multi-use recreational trails that connect public spaces and community amenities with beautiful green spaces and the scenic Vandalia Trail. Walk, jog or bike! 12 W. Washington St., 765.653.6178, nrht.org/greencastle.htm. Open year-round.

Putnam County Golfing Tee it up! Find challenging, scenic and affordable golfing at two 18-hole courses in the Greencaslte area: Clover Meadows Golf Course and Old Hickory Golf Course. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open March–Nov. $

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Almost Home Award-winning dining specializing in “stylish comfort food.” Historic property. The Swizzle Stick bar adjoins, with stained glass and brick decor. 17 W. Franklin St., 765.653.5788, almosthomerestaurant.com. Open year-round.

Dairy Castle Like a retro-style ice cream joint? Here you’ll find seasonal ice cream treats of your dreams, plus snacks and sandwiches galore. Five stars on Yelp! 801 Indianapolis Rd., 765.653.9222, coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10:30 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–9 pm.

cut and grass-fed meats, plus made-in-Indiana product in a cool old Pure Oil station. 302 E. Washington St, 765.653.1335, myersmarketllc.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am–7 pm.

The Game Warehouse

The Putnam Inn

LAFAYETTE & WEST LAFAYETTE

Since 1972, this family place has served up everything from catfish to Tex-Mex to fresh Caprese salad. Dessert bar! Massive weekend breakfast buffet. 400 N. Jackson St., 765.653.8777, putnaminn.com. Open year-round. Mon., 11 am–2 pm; Tues., 11 am–9 pm; Sat., 7 am–9 pm; Sun., 7 am–8 pm. SHOPPING

Cricket’s Unique Boutique

Fluttering Duck Bar & Grill at the Inn at DePauw Great experiences can be had at this eatery dating from 1870. Large selection of micro-brews. TV sports, live rock/jazz, comedy acts, karaoke. 2 W. Seminary St., 765.658.1000, innatdepauw.com/fluttering-duckbar.php. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 4 pm–10 pm; Fri., 2 pm–10 pm; Sat.–Sun., noon–10 pm.

Myers’ Market Locally owned shop and deli offering fresh, hand-

New and pretty fabulous in Greencastle. Check it out for distinctive clothes and accessories for adults and kids alike. 110 S. Vine St., 765.301.9041, facebook.com/crickets. Open year-round.

Eli’s Books Named for Colonel Eli Lilly. Shop 11,000 square feet of books, gifts and official DePauw-branded apparel, plus a Starbucks. On the Greencastle square. 6 E. Washington St., 765.653.0618, depauw.edu/about/ campus/bookstore/. Open year-round.

Visitor Resources Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Featuring the newest board games, puzzles, clever card games, team-building stuff and collectibles. Hobby days and other fun events! 8 Washington St., 812.360.8214, facebook.com/thegamewarehouse.

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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Frequently changing exhibitions feature works from the permanent collection and local, regional and national artists. The gift shop features 60 artists. 102 S. 10th St., 765.742.1128, artlafayette.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sun., 11 am– 4 pm.

Columbian Park Zoo Home to more than 190 animals representing nearly 90 different species. Variety of educational programs teaching appreciation for the world’s wildlife. 1915 Scott St., 765.807.1540, lafayette.in.gov/ zoo. Open April–Oct.; closed holidays.

Downtown Lafayette–West Lafayette Eclectic dining and shopping, outdoor art

coveredbridgecountry.com. Open yearround; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm.

Kentland

Escape to the natural beauty of “Sweet Owen County.” 119 S. Main St., 812.714.8110, sweetowencvb.org. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 10 am–3 pm. P

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Indiana Wines Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries! Enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

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The Hoosier State Train All Aboard! Providing passenger rail service from Indianapolis to Chicago that offers comfortable coaches, spacious dome cars, and impeccable dining. Stops include

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Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com Open year-round. $

Crawfordsville

Montgomery County Visitors & Convention Bureau Visitors center adjacent to heritage attractions. Experience family-friendly events, art, unique shopping, ziplining, canoeing, trails and waterways. 218 Pike St., 800.866.3973, visitmoco.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Delphi

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce – Downtown Delphi Explore our rich heritage and rural beauty. Visit our antique shops, art galleries, museums, waterways and parks. Hiking and biking trails. 866.374.6813, carrollcountychamber .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Greencastle

Discover your next adventure in Newton County! Explore Fair Oaks Farms, unearth history at Kankakee Sands or wander fantastic fish and wildlife areas. 201 North 3rd St., 219.989.7770., discovernewtoncounty .com. Open year-round.

Monticello

Monticello Chamber & White County Visitors Bureau Brochures, maps and events calendar. Enjoy family fun on Lakes Shafer and Freeman. Monticello is home to Indiana Beach. Come see life with a splash. 105 W. Broadway St., 574.583.7220, monticelloin.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Rockville

Parke County Visitors Center The covered-bridge capital of the World. History and scenery make Parke County’s 31 covered bridges a must-see. Free maps and visitor information. 401 E. Ohio St., 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com. Open year-round.

Putnam County Convention & Visitor Bureau

Spencer

Full-service visitor bureau providing travel info and local details on lodging, shopping, historical attractions, nature trails/bike/hiking info. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639,

Home to Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek, Indiana’s famous Cataract Falls & Bridge.

Sweet Owen Convention & Visitors Bureau

Terre Haute

Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Center conveniently located just off exit 11 from I-70. Tour the Indiana Association of Track Cross Country Coaches Museum. Get information on local and regional attractions. 5353 E. Margaret Dr., 800.366.3043, terrehaute.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

West Lafayette

Visit Lafayette–West Lafayette The Visitors Center has information on lodging availability, brochures and maps. Meeting, convention and sporting-event planning, group tours, itineraries, coupons and packages are available. 301 Frontage Rd., 765.447.9999, homeofpurdue.com. Closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am– 5 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; Sun., noon– 4 pm.

Lafayette Limo Passenger vehicles that can carry one to as many as 56 people, along with shuttles running to and from Lafayette to Indianapolis and Chicago’s O’Hare AP. 2525 Klondike Rd., 765.497.3828, lafayettelimo.com. Open year-round.

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and galleries, nightlife, festivals and events, accommodations and an urban trail along the river. 800.872.6648, readysetgodowntown.com. Open year-round.

Exploration Acres Northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze and pumpkin patch. Family-friendly activities, country store, concessions, fire pits and Purdue mazes in October. 6042 Newcastle Rd., 765.296.2863, explorationacres.com. Open Sept.–Oct. Thurs., 6 pm–10 pm; Fri., 6 pm–11 pm; Sat., 10 am–11 pm; Sun., noon–7 pm. $

The Farm at Prophetstown A 1920s farmstead highlighting sustainable agriculture, homesteading, heirloom gardening, and farm-to-table cooking. 3534 Prophetstown Rd., 765.567.4700, prophetstown.org. Open year-round. $

Purdue University Offering plenty to discover, such as sporting events, entertainment by music and theater groups, art galleries, fountains, park-like areas and tours. 765.494.4636, purdue.edu. Open yearround.

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum & Park National Historic Landmark where the Battle of Tippecanoe occurred in 1811. Includes a nature center, trail, picnic areas, museum and history store. 200 Battleground Ave., 765.567.2147, tippecanoehistory.org. Open year-round, closed holidays. $

Wolf Park Enjoy a howl with wolves at this non-profit educational wildlife facility. See and learn about wolves, coyotes, fox and bison. 4004 E. 800 N., 765.567.2265, wolfpark.org. Closed holidays. $ LODGING

Comfort Suites - Lafayette Close to attractions like Purdue University, Indiana Beach, McAllister Park and the historic Tippecanoe Battlefield. 31 Frontage Rd., 765.447.0016, lafayette WiFi comfortsuites.com.

Hampton Inn – Lafayette Conveniently located near Purdue University, area attractions, shopping, golf and restaurants. 3941 South St., 765.447.1600, lafayettein.hamptoninn.com. WiFi

Homewood Suites – Lafayette Luxurious suites convenient to Purdue University, shopping, golfing and area attractions. Features fully equipped kitchens and separate living rooms. 3939 South St., 765.448.9700, lafayette.homewoodsuites.com.

Union Club Hotel With 196 rooms. Elegant, convenient, on campus, Boilermaker hospitality, variety of dining options, suites available and airport transportation. 101 N. WiFi Grant St., 765.494.8900, hotel.purdue.edu. RECREATION

Celery Bog Nature Area A 195-acre nature preserve with trails, wetlands, unusual plants, birds and small-mammal viewing. Educational programs at Lilly Nature Center. 1620

Lindberg Rd., 765.775.5172, westlafayette.in.gov/egov/ docs/1242238355744.htm. Open year-round.

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Prophetstown State Park

Bridgeton Mill

Newest state park with dramatic prairie and fens (restored wet slopes). Aquatic center, trails, nature/ history programs and camping. 4112 E. S.R. 225, 765.567.4919, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Riverside Skating Center Outdoor skating rink is 70 feet by 120 feet. Lighted for evening use. Available from fall to spring for ice skating. 100 Tapawingo Dr., 765.743.7465, westlafayette.in.gov/department/division. php?fDD=8-140. Open Jan.–March, Nov.–Dec. $

Stay and Play Golf Packages Accommodations, choice of one or two rounds with cart. Includes courses by Pete Dye and Hale Irwin. Advance registration required. Guaranteed tee times. Various locations, 800.872.6648, homeofpurdue.com/golf/stayandplaypackages.html. $

Trails Hiking and biking trails abound. Explore the Wabash Heritage Trail and many other beautiful paved and non-paved trails throughout Lafayette & West Lafayette. Various trails in the area, 800.872.6648, homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round.

Tropicanoe Cove Outdoor Family Aquatic Center

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Family-owned 188 years, not same family. Indiana’s famous covered bridge and waterfall. Fresh natural flour, cornmeal, etc. Food, ice cream and more. 8104 S. Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, 765.548.0106, bridgetonmill.com. Open April–Nov. 10 am–6 pm.

Covered Bridge Art Gallery Affordable art by more than 30 local artists in all mediums, including wood, pottery, photography, jewelry. Florals to covered bridges. 1877 historic building. 124 W. Ohio St., Rockville, 765.569.9422, coveredbridgeartgallery.org, Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon., Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm– 5 pm. LODGING

Covered Bridge Retreat Beautiful three-bedroom lodge on 300 acres, trails, equestrian facility, private campground. Unique retreat, event or reunion destination. Reservations required. 6762 N. C.R. 150 West, Bloomingdale, 812.648.2810, coveredbridgeretreat.dnr.in.gov.

Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park Beautiful surroundings and activities available for all. Adventurous to moderate trails, canoeing, horseback riding, free WiFi and game room. 1.877. LODGES.1. 8102 E. Park Rd., Marshall, 877.500.6151, WiFi indianainns.com.

Located in Columbian Park, next to the zoo. Try the huge water slide, lazy river, children’s water playground, beach volleyball and much more! 1915 Scott St., 765.807.1531, lafayette.in.gov/aquatics. Open June–Aug. $ RESTAURANTS

Route 66 Diner Same delicious food as Triple XXX Family Restaurant. Garage-themed, blue-plate specials, breakfast, 100 percent sirloin burgers, salads. U.S. 52 West & Win Hentschel Blvd, 765.497.9466. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 7 am–9 pm; Sat., 6 am–9 pm; Sun., 6 am–3 pm.

Triple XXX Family Restaurant Since 1929. On Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Serving pure cane-sugar Triple XXX Root Beer, 100 percent hand-cut ground sirloin burgers, breakfast, pork BBQ and tenderloins. 2 N. Salisbury St., 765.743.5373, triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 am–11 pm; Sun., 5:30 am–10 pm. SHOPPING

Shopping Communitywide Eclectic mix of shops and art galleries in downtown Lafayette & West Lafayette. Large mall with 100-plus shops, antiquing and numerous shopping plazas. Various locations, 800.872.6648, homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round.

Tippecanoe Mall The mall is home to more than 90 stores, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Old Navy, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H&M, Finish Line and Sears. Kids will love the play area, food court, Simon gift cards. 2415 Sagamore Pkwy., 765.448.6177, tippecanoemall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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765.344.1989, raccoonlakeboatrental.com. Open April–Oct. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 9 am–6 pm; Fri.–Sat., 9 am–8 pm. $

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Mansfield Roller Mill Visit a three-story mill constructed in 1875 on the banks of Raccoon Creek. The original milling equipment remains in place at Mansfield Roller Mill in Rockville, open seasonally. 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy., Rockville, 765.344.0741, stateparks.in.gov. Open May–Oct. $

Rockville Lake Park Come discover the perfect outdoor family destination at Rockville Lake Park. Modern primitive campsites and two cabins put you close to the great fishing on the 102-acre lake. 828 N. Marshall Rd., Rockville, 765.569.6541, rockvillelake.com. $

Raccoon Lake Boat Rental Have fun in the sun at Raccoon Lake Boat Rental, located on Raccoon Lake in Rockville in beautiful Parke County. Pontoons, Waverunners, speed boats and kayaks! 1223 S. Raccoon Parkway, Rockville,

Turkey Run State Park The idyllic Turkey Run State Park offers incredible hiking and scenic beauty. It has a staffed nature center and planetarium. Enjoy swimming, fishing, tennis, a saddlebarn with escorted rides, an inn on-site and camping opportunities. 8121 E. Park Rd., Marshall, 765.597.2635, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Raccoon State Recreation Area at Cecil M. Harden Lake Enjoy a variety of water-based activities, hiking,

Camping

horseshoes, archery, summer nature/history programs and hunting in season. Reservable camping is available. 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy., Rockville, 765.344.1884, stateparks.in.gov. Open yearround. $

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RV Park south of I-70 just west of Indianapolis about 40 miles. Convenience store, dump station, laundry, propane station, recreation hall, pool.

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Premier facility for show producers as well as unique campground located off I-70 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Located 39 miles west of Indianapolis at exit 41.

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Located approximately one mile north of I-70, exit 41, our amenities are all you need. Free WiFi; laundromat; clean restrooms with showers; dump station.

CLOVERDALE Blackhawk Campground 2046 W. C.R. 1050 South 765.795.4795

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CLOVERDALE CBarC Expo 253 W. Stardust Rd., 765.720.3251 cbarcexpo.com

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CLOVERDALE Cloverdale RV Park and J.C. Campground 2789 E. C.R. 800 South 765.795.3294

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West of Indianapolis, there are over 500 acres of rolling, wooded terrain with fifteen lakes and ponds. Seasonal RV Campground-April thru November.

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Family aquatic center, an hour from Indianapolis’ west side. Hunting in season. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

CLOVERDALE Dogwood Springs Campground 8105 S. S.R. 243 dogwoodspringscampground.com

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CLOVERDALE Lieber State Recreation Area at Cagles Mill Lake 1317 W. Lieber Rd., Ste. 1 765.795.4576, stateparks.in.gov

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Gateway to Parke County attractions. Summer nature/history programs. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

PARKE COUNTY Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area at Cecil M. Harden Lake 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy. 765.344.1884, stateparks.in.gov

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Nature center and planetarium, saddlebarns with escorted rides. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Rustic park known for hiking, wildflowers and McCormick’s Creek Canyon. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746

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Rustic park known for hiking and sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Vibrant summer prairie and restored wet slopes called fens. Nature/ history programs. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

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SPENCER McCormick’s Creek State Park 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd. 812.829.2235 stateparks.in.gov

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WEST LAFAYETTE Prophetstown State Park 4112 E. S.R. 225 765.567.4919 stateparks.in.gov

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Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park Located in Indiana’s first state park. Full-service dining room, free WiFi. Close to Bloomington & Indianapolis. For reservations call 877.LODGES1. 451 McCormick’s Creek Park Rd., 877.922.6966, WiFi indianainns.com.

Family Cabins at McCormick’s Creek State Park Furnished family cabins sleep four or six. Hiking, nature center, swimming, saddlebarn with escorted rides. For reservations, camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., 812.829.2235, camp.in.gov. RECREATION

McCormick’s Creek State Park Swimming, picnicking and staffed nature center. Escorted rides at seasonal saddlebarn. Camping/ lodging reservable. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., 812.829.2235, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ SHOPPING

Cataract General Store One of the oldest general stores in the state (150 years-plus), this must-see sells vintage goods, velamarket finds and famous pickles! 2799 S. Cataract Rd., 765.795.4782, facebook.com/cataractgeneralstore. Wed.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat.–Sun., 9 am–7 pm.

TERRE HAUTE ATTRACTIONS

Clabber Girl Museum & Bake Shop Browse the museum to celebrate one of the oldest brands in America, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, then enjoy lunch at the bake shop. 900 Wabash Ave., 812.232.9446, clabbergirl.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon–Fri., 6:30 am–3 pm; Sat., 8 am– 3 pm. LODGING

Holiday Inn Ideally located near major attractions, golf, shopping and Indiana State University. Indoor recreation center with pool, fitness center and game room. 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 South, 812.232.6081, WiFi holiday-inn.com/terrehautein.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Stylish and modern all-suite hotel convenient to major attractions, golf, shopping and Indiana State University. Easy highway access. 3304 U.S. Hwy. 41 WiFi South, 812.235.0696, springhillsuites.com.

WAVELAND RECREATION

Clements Canoes Outdoor Center Canoe, kayak, tube, tent-camp and cabin rentals on scenic Sugar Creek; near Shades and Turkey Run State Parks. Offered: 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-mile trips. 8295 W. S.R. 234, 765.435.2070, clementscanoes.com. Open April–Oct. $

Shades State Park Sandstone cliffs overlook Sugar Creek. Challenging hiking is available, as is swimming at nearby Turkey Run State Park. Non-electric camping only. 7751 S. 890 W. Waveland, 765.435.2810, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ VisitIndiana.com / 2016

SOUTH CENTRAL at a glance

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Picturesque landscapes and river towns meet world-class architecture in stunning south-central Indiana. Explore some of the state’s very best parks and nature areas, soar high above the ground through treetop canopies on zip lines and taste merlots and chardonnays at a host of scenic vineyards. When the day’s over, curl up in a charming B&B or stately inn.

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SOUTH CENTRAL noteworthy

Clockwise from left: Clifty Falls State Park, Zaharakos and Dagaz Acres Zipline

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ROAD TRIPPING!

Wineries, ziplines and amazing architecture—find it all on this drive through South Central Indiana.

amount of amazing architecture here is staggering, but there’s only one place to begin your journey: the stunning Miller House and Garden. Kids will appreciate stops at the kidscommons children’s museum and the Victorian-style Zaharakos ice-cream parlor.

BLOOMINGTON (36 miles/50

min.) Rent bikes at Bicycle Garage Inc. and pedal your way across rolling countryside or around the quirky downtown. Stroll Kirkwood Avenue for great indie restaurants and shops, or stop in at Upland Brewing Company, just one of the local breweries offering tours.

BEDFORD (24 miles/38 min.)

Take a guided boat ride on America’s longest underground river at Bluespring Caverns, or a scenic drive through the Hoosier National Forest, which also offers great hiking, mountain biking and horse trails.

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MEDORA (22 miles/28 min.)

Walk or bike across the Medora Covered Bridge, the longest historic covered bridge in the U.S.

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MADISON (48 miles/68 min.)

The Bat Cave is back open at Clifty Falls State Park—take a guided tour to see bats, salamanders and a stunning view of Tunnel Falls cascading 80 feet to the gorge below. Explore the quaint downtown, home to tons of galleries and sweet little shops and restaurants.

VEVAY (20 miles/26 min.) Pic-

turesque landscapes and scenic valleys form the backdrop of this town on the Ohio River. Go tasting at one of several wineries.

RISING SUN (23 miles/32 min.)

Roll the dice at Rising Sun Casino. Sail through treetops at Dagaz Acres Zipline, howl with the wolves at Redwolf Sanctuary or fly high in a vintage Cessna at Mac’s Seaplanes.

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MILAN (24 miles/31 min.) Make

a basketball pilgrimage to the tiny town that, against all odds, won the 1954 state championship (and a spot in Indiana folklore). The team’s accomplishments, brought to life in the film Hoosiers, are enshrined in the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Basketball Museum.

METAMORA (31 miles/44 min.)

Bite into a slab of homemade fudge, toss food to the ducks along the canal and browse shops housed in historic buildings in Metamora, Indiana’s only working canal town. With its horse-drawn canal boats, gristmill and Whitewater Railroad, the charming ’burg offers a vivid glimpse into the 19th century.

GREENSBURG (29 miles/39 min.) Picnic on the grounds of Highpoint Orchard, whose perch at one of the highest elevations in the county offers sweeping views, or buy a bag of farm-fresh apples, peaches or pears and dig in.

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party!

The Empire Strikes Back – A Bicentennial Celebration of Indiana Fashion COLUMBUS, APRIL 9, 2016

This fashion show will feature styles from 1816, 1916 and today while highlighting changes in Hoosier fashion over the last 200 years. Historical refreshments will be served. 812.372.3541.

Birth of a State: The Indiana Exhibit VINCENNES, MAY 21–JUNE 5, 2016

See Indiana’s greatest treasures, including the state’s original Constitutions, Flag, State Rifle and more, during this three-city event. 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016

Honor and commemorate Indiana’s founders at the memorial services being held this month at 43 founders’ burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION, FROM COMEDY TO CAVING.

BIG DRAWS 1 Nashville This artsy town is a good jumping-off point for the bucolic paradise of Brown County, which draws hikers, bikers and sightseers for its amazing fall foliage.

unwind in the historic Spring Mill Inn, a historic 73-room abode done in cozy country decor.

2 Vevay It’s playtime all the time at Belterra Casino Resort, which boasts the newest slot machines along with traditional table games.

4 Bloomington This college town’s upand-coming Limestone Comedy Festival, only in its fourth year, has already been headlined by the likes of Janeane Garofalo and Patton Oswalt. The 2016 festival is June 2–4.

3 Mitchell Endless opportunities for fun await at Spring Mill State Park, as seen in Midwest Living magazine. After you’ve caved, picnicked, biked and swum,

5 Madison Three of the six wineries on the Indiana Wine Trail are in Madison, and group tours can be booked through Visit Madison at 800.559.2956.

Indiana Bicentennial Art Exhibition BLOOMINGTON, FALL 2016

The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University is collaborating with the Herron Gallery at IUPUI (Indianapolis) and the Galleries at Peeler at DePauw University (Greencastle) for an exhibition featuring the work of contemporary artists from around the state. indiana.edu/~grunwald/.

Bicentennial Montgomery Turkey Trot MONTGOMERY, SEPT. 8–11, 2016

This 45th annual festival offers carnival rides, bingo, a flea market, open horse pulls, mud volleyball, live entertainment and more. Ruritan Park, 6907 E. Park Rd., montgomeryruritanclub.com.

Vintage Spirits: History and Hooch of Bartholomew County EDINBURGH, NOV. 5, 2016

Meet interesting characters from Indiana’s past (suffragists, fur trappers and bootleggers) while sampling period-specific alcoholic beverages and refreshments. Bartholomew County Historical Society, bartholomewhistory.org.

SMALL WONDERS 6 Lawrenceburg There’s fun to be had all year long at Perfect North Slopes— when skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing are out of season, there are mud runs and more.

most famous son with the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, whose character gallery includes, natch, Freddie the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Cauliflower McPugg and more.

7 Aurora Take a self-guided historic walking tour through this small Ohio River town, then refuel with handcrafted beer and food at Great Crescent Brewery.

9 Brookville Take an exhilarating swing through a treetop canopy on the zip lines at Skyward Adventures.

Vincennes The town honors its

10 Edinburgh Love old stuff? Make a beeline to Exit 76 Antique Mall, where you’ll find more than 600 booths.

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underground boat tour. Blind fish and crayfish, gem prospecting, 1/2-mile nature trail and gift shop. 1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd., 812.279.9471, bluespringcaverns.com. Open April–Oct. $

Hoosier National Forest Hoosier National Forest encompasses 200,000 acres in nine counties of south-central Indiana, some of those in Jackson County. Nearly 300 miles of trails. 811 Constitution Ave., 812.275.5987, fs.usda.gov/hoosier/. Open year-round. $

Otis Park Golf Course Recognized as one of the best municipal golf courses in Indiana, this 6,308-yard, par-72 layout is both scenic and challenging for all golfers. 607 Tunnelton Rd., 812.279.9092, otisparkgolf.com. Open year-round. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Salt Creek Brewery

Enjoy locally made beer, live weekly entertainment and a great dinner, all in the unique atmosphere of one of the only open-pit breweries in the US. 466 Old S.R. 37, 812.277.8277, saltcreekbrewery.com. Open year-round.

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Oliver Winery

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail

Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring: Butler, Brown County, Oliver, Owen Valley, French Lick, Best Vineyards, Turtle Run, Huber and Winzerwald wineries Winery. P.O. Box 169, French Lick, 812.952.2650, indianauplands.com. Open year-round.

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Indiana’s oldest and largest winery is a world-class destination in every season. Enjoy daily wine tasting, seasonal live music and weekend tours. 8024 N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. door pool, free continental breakfast, free internet, suites and handicapped-accessible rooms. 112 S.R. 46 East, 812.934.6185, comfortinn.com/hotelWiFi batesville-indiana-in134#listpos1.

Hampton Inn Conveniently located between Indianapolis and Cincinnati off I-74. Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. 1030 S.R. 229 WiFi North, 812.934.6262, hamptoninn.com.

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Mary Helen’s Bed and Breakfast and Fine Dining

A restored 1850s mansion overlooking the Ohio River. Victorian Christmas in December with tours and activities. 213 Fifth St., 812.926.0087, hillforest .org. Open April–Dec. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–5 pm. $

Tucked in the scenic woods, you won’t want to leave this beautiful B&B. Relax and enjoy the special atmosphere and fine dining on weekends. 13296 N. Coonhunters Rd., 812.934.3468, maryhelensplace.com/. WiFi

Hillforest Victorian House Museum

LODGING

Herman Leive House One block from the Ohio River, close to Hillforest Mansion. A 19th-century home furnished with antiques. Close to restaurants and casinos. 203 Fifth St., 812.926.0944, hermanleivehouse.com. RESTAURANTS

Great Crescent Brewery The Great Crescent Brewery in Aurora, Indiana, produces a wide variety of hand-crafted beers packaged in pints, bottles, 1/6- and 1/2-barrel kegs. 315 Importing St., 812.655.9079, gcbeer.com. Open year-round. Thurs.–Sat., noon–9 pm.

BEDFORD ATTRACTIONS

Lawrence County Museum of History View the ever-changing gallery of interesting artifacts that showcase the history and heritage of Lawrence County. Locally stocked gift shop on-site. 929 15th St., 812.278.8575, lawrencecountyhistory.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 9 am– 4 pm; Sat., 9 am–5 pm. RECREATION

Bluespring Caverns Explore this natural wonder on an hour-long

LODGING

Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel and Conference Center Located in the center of the IU campus, the hotel offers affordable and comfortable hotel rooms. Conference and meeting services are also available. WiFi 900 E. 7th St., 812.856.6381, imu.indiana.edu. RECREATION

Monroe Lake Swimming, boating, hiking, summer nature programs, picnicking, fishing and hunting in season. Reservable campsites and shelters. 4850 S. S.R. 446, 812.837.9546, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ SHOPPING

Bloomington Antique Mall Go treasure-hunting at the “Historic Bloomington Antique Mall”: a three-story building with elevator and 24,000 square feet with 100 merchants. 311 W. 7th St., 812.323.7676, bloomingtonantiquemall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 10 am–6 pm. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Oliver Winery

Indiana’s oldest and largest winery is the state’s top-rated wine destination. Our wine list features more than 40 wines, from semi-sweet to dry. 8024 N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com. Open yearround; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm.

BATESVILLE LODGING

Comfort Inn Batesville Just off I-74 with walking distance restaurants, in-

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Upland Brewing Company Enjoy award-winning craft beer, locally sourced fare, an outdoor patio and free tours at our original family-friendly brewpub conveniently located in downtown Bloomington. 350 W. 11th St., 812.336.2337, uplandbeer.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–midnight; Fri.– Sat., 11 am–1 am; Sun., noon–midnight.

Oliver Winery in Bloomington

BROOKVILLE LODGING

Brookville Lodge Brookville Lodge is a unique lodging establishment with five bedrooms, each decorated with its own look and feel, and five private baths. The Lodge is close to dining, shopping and outdoor recreation activities. 801 Main St., 765.547.1900, WiFi brookvillelodge.com. RECREATION

Brookville Lake

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Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, camping, fishing, a summer interpreter, bicycle trail, horseshoe pits, archery and shooting ranges. Hunting in season. 14108 S.R. 101, 765.647.2657, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Family Time Adventures – Paddle Boarding and More ... Ready for a new sport? Paddle-boarding is a great way to spend the day. It’s an “ocean experience” in the middle of non-coastal midwest Indiana. 14108 State Rte. 101, 812.212.5581, laurahuber.com. Open May–Sept. Fri.–Sat., 11:30 am–6 pm; Sun., noon– 5 pm. $

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Skyward Adventures, Inc. Soar through the trees on our Zip Line & Adventure Park. Features 10 zip lines and four bridges. Located near Brookville Lake. 11471 U.S. 52, 765.547.1947, skywardadventures.com. Open May–Oct. Sat.–Sun., 10 am–6 pm. $

Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue is Southeastern Indiana’s very own wolf preserve, home to 25 wolves. Come hear the “call of the wild” at Wolf Creek. Stay right on the grounds in an on-site tipi or at one of the nearby inns, lodges or B&Bs. 14099 Wolf Creek Rd., 513.312.9143, wolfcreekhabitat.org. Open year-round.

Fairs, Festivals & Events Your ticket to seasonal fun in South Central Indiana.

Rail Fest and Spring Festival WASHINGTON, MAY 13–14, 2016

A celebration of Daviess County railroad heritage! Kiddie Train rides, history, model-train displays and Main Street for a festival with food and vendors. Main St. & 1 Train Depot St., 812.254.5262, daviesscountyhistory.net, daviesscountychamber.com. 5 pm–10 pm and 10 am–10 pm.

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Family-owned, featuring fresh meats individually prepared, golden-fried chicken and delicious from-scratch desserts. 11161 U.S. Highway 52, 765.647.0400, facebook.com/pages/goldfinchrestaurant. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 7 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 7 am–9 pm.

Experience the area’s finest selection of handcrafted, American-made gifts that feature Indiana Artisans, along with other artisans nationwide. 813 Main St., 765.547.1033 giftshoppeonmain.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 9:30 am–5 pm; Sat., 9:30 am–1 pm.

Korners Kountry Kitchen

Weekend Quilts

Famous Fresh smoked pulled pork, pork chops, brisket and chicken. Made-from-scratch sides, including our BBQ sauce. Breakfast, lunch and supper. 547 Main St., 765.547.1039. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Weekend Quilts is your southeastern Indiana destination for great sewing and quilting! Let our experienced staff help you with your next project. 744 Main St., 765.547.1700, weekendquilts.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Goldfinch Restaurant

crothersvillerwb.com/. 10 am– 10 pm.

Tenderloin Throwdown GREENSBURG, JUNE 25, 2016

Tenderloin Throwdown contest with prizes for Indiana’s best breaded, grilled, creative pork tenderloin, and people’s choice. Entertainment and games. 150 Courthouse Square, 812.222.0037. 10 am–6 pm.

Limestone Heritage Festival BEDFORD, JULY 4, 2016

Celebrate 4th of July with a parade, food, vendors, entertainment and fireworks. 1116 16th St., 812-275-4493, bedfordinparades.com.

The Gift Shoppe On Main

cruises, great food and drink. Kids’ play area, 5K and more along Madison’s riverfront. Bicentennial Park, W. Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, madisonribberfest.com. 5 pm–11:30 pm and 11 am–11:30 pm.

greased-pig contests, games, rides, tractor pull and more. All-around fun! Montgomery Ruritan Park, 6907 E. Park Rd., 812.254.0938, montgomeryruritanclub.com/ turkeytrot.htm. $

45th Swiss Wine Festival

White River Valley Antique Show

VEVAY, AUG. 25–28, 2016

Voted a Top 10 Event by Top Events USA, the Swiss Wine Festival is Indiana’s only four-day event paying homage to Switzerland County’s wine-making roots. Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.427.9463, swisswinefestival.org. 5:30 pm–6 pm. $P

Wings Over Muscatatuck Migratory Bird Festival

Jackson County Fair BROWNSTOWN, JULY 24–30, 2016

BROWNSTOWN, AUG. 26–27, 2016

SEYMOUR, MAY 14, 2016

The Jackson County Fair is the biggest and best! Still a free fair—find building after building of exhibits, visit barns and enjoy the midway and food. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 476 E. C.R. 100 S., 812.358.2751, jacksoncountyfair.org. Noon–10 pm.

This festival celebrates Jackson County’s most famous produce: watermelon! Carnival rides, contests, vendors, entertainment, food and fun for all! Courthouse Square, Downtown Brownstown, brownstownmelonfest.com.

RiverRoots Music & Folk Arts Festival MADISON, MAY 20–21, 2016

Nationally known contemporary and traditional folk/roots musicians, storytelling, food, regional wines, craft-beer festival. Family-friendly. Bicentennial Park–Riverfront, 100 W. Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, riverroots .org. 5 pm–11:30 pm and 11:30 am–11:30 pm. $

Crothersville Red, White and Blue Festival CROTHERSVILLE, JUNE 9–11, 2016

This patriotic festival celebrates small towns and the American spirit. Vendors, carnival rides, food, entertainment, a parade and great fun for all. Crothersville Community Schools, Preston St., 812.569.0407,

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Odon Old Settlers Festival ODON, AUG. 4–6, 2016

One of Indiana’s oldest festivals, celebrating more than 130 years of fun, exhibits and entertainment, parades, contests, kids day, and much more. Odon Park, just off S.R. 58, 812.636.8218, odonoldsettlers.com.

Greensburg Power of the Past GREENSBURG, AUG. 17–21, 2016

Annual machinery show. Featured tractor is John Deere. Flea markets, food booths, kids games, toy show, fiddle contest, steam engine, entertainment. Decatur County Fairgrounds, 812.663.7869, 8 am– 8 pm. $

Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues 100 MADISON, AUG. 19–20, 2016

Smokin’ hot blues performers, sizzling BBQ competitions, boat

Antique tractors and equipment, food, horse pulls, tractor pulls and much more. Come out for the fun!! Daviess County Fairgrounds–Elnora, S.R. 57, 812.345.0064, wrvaa.org. $

Persimmon Festival MITCHELL, SEPT. 11, 2016

Jackson County Watermelon Festival

Celebrate the outdoors, see live birds of prey, build birdhouses, take a bird walk and visit the Refuge closed area. You might even see a bald eagle. Handicapped access. Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, 812.522.4352, facebook .com/pages/Wings-Over-Muscatatuck /816853628395809?fref=ts. 6:30 am–7 pm.

ELNORA, SEPT. 8–11, 2016

Wine, Cheese and Art Festival WASHINGTON, SEPT. 2, 2016

Come sample varieties of wine and cheese while listening to music. View antique cars, art and more. Meredith Plaza, corner of Main and 2nd Streets. Main Street, 812.254.5262, daviesscountychamber .com. 5 pm–11:30 pm. $

Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction ODON, SEPT. 3, 2016

Hand-quilted from the Amish community of Daviess County. Amish crafts, quilting demonstrations, furniture and wonderful food. Simon J. Graber Complex, 9164 E. 875 N., 812.296.1775, daviesscountychamber.com.

Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival MONTGOMERY, SEPT. 8–11, 2016

Turkey races, bands, food, crafts,

Candlelight tour at Spring Mill State Park on September 17. Downtown activities start September 19. Midway, entertainment, food booths, antique tractors, classic cars. Downtown Mitchell, 533 W. Main St., 812.849.1090, limestonecountry.com.

On the River Car Show & Cruise VEVAY, SEPT. 15, 2016

The On the River Car Show & Cruise-In and parade has been set for Friday and Saturday, September 16–17 at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park in Vevay, Indiana. Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.571.1978, ontherivercarshow.com. P

Tree City Fall Festival GREENSBURG, SEPT. 16–17, 2016

Music/art festival includes parade, vendors, idol contest, baking contest, lip-sync contest, talent contest and much more. Forms available on website. Courthouse Square, 150 Courthouse Square, 877.883.5447, treecityfallfestival.org. 5 pm–10 pm.

20th Century Chevy Car Show and Cruiz In WASHINGTON, SEPT. 17–18, 2016

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Jackson County Community Theatre Several productions are held throughout the year at the Royal Off-the-Square Theatre. This community group has been entertaining residents for years. 121 W. Walnut St., 812.358.5228, jcct.org. Open year-round. $.

Jackson County History Center The History Center/Genealogy Library offers a trip back in time. A Pioneer Village, Ball Memorial Museum, and monument to Revolutionary soldiers greet visitors. 105 N. Sugar St., 812.358.2118, facebook.com/pages/jackson-county-historycenter-of-indiana/110939532271337?sk=info. Open year-round. RECREATION

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Brownstown Speedway Located off Highway 250, in Jackson County, the Brownstown Speedway draws guests and races from all around the tri-state area. Several large events are held here annually. 476 E. C.R. 100 S., 812.358.5332, brownstownspeedway.com. Open Marchâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. $

Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve

Brookville Lake in Brookville

Large hemlock and hardwood trees are on the 44-acre preserve. The largest hemlock in the state is found here, along with American beech, sugar maple, oak and red elm. C.R. 200 S., secure.in.gov/ dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-hemlockbluff.pdf. Open year-round.

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Hickory Hills Golf Club

Comfort Inn and Suites

Facilities include a snack bar and prop shop. Nestled in the gorgeous rolling hills of Jackson County, this course features nine holes and a par of 35. 1509 S. S.R. 135, 812.358.4529, facebook.com/ hickoryhillsgolfclubinc?rf=547377958708322. Open year-round. $

Extended-stay suites, fitness center, guest laundry, business center, meeting space, bus parking, BBQ area, rewards program. Free Internet. 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.376.3051, comfortinn.com/hotelWiFi columbus-indiana-in245.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Tipton Lakes

Jackson Washington State Forest

Enjoy quiet comfort and bountiful amenities that fit your needs at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Tipton Lakes. 3888 Mimosa Dr., 812.342.8888, WiFi marriott.com/bmgtl.

Playgrounds, hiking trail, bike/horse trails, shelters, fishing, hunting, many picnic and vista sites and scenic Skyline Drive. Reserve shelters. 1278 E. S.R. 250, 812.358.2160, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm. Open year-round.

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Apple Hill Orchard This unique trellis orchard features delicious apples, peaches and nectarines. It includes a stateof-the-art cider press and an on-site bakery. 6235 N. Ford Rd., 812.324.9010, applehillorchard.webs.com. Open July–Nov. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm.

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Columbus Architecture Tours Tour 70-plus modern structures or visit the Miller House and Garden, the nation’s finest modern home. Check website for tour times and reservations. 506 Fifth St., 812.378.2622, columbus.in.us. $

kidscommons, columbus’ community children’s museum Explore! Create! Three floors of interactive, handson exhibits designed for families with toddlers to early teens. Climb through our giant toilet! 309 Washington St., 812.378.3046, kidscommons.org. Open

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and antiques. Awards on Sunday. Eastside Park, NE 21st St., 812.617.5580, 20thcenturychevy.com. 8 am–5:30 pm and 7 am–5 pm.

Crackaway Daze II NEW POINT, SEPT. 19–20, 2016

Vendors, parade, bed race, country store, pony rides, hog roast, chicken dinner. Call for more information. Salt Creek Park, 812.663.3610. 8 am– 8 pm.

Madison Chautauqua Festival Of Art

year-round; closed holidays. Tues. –Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $

Since 1900. Delight your senses at this historic ice cream parlor and soda fountain/mechanical music museum. Rare Welte orchestrion (selfplaying pipe organ). 329 Washington St., 812.378.1900, zaharakos.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. 11 am–8 pm. LODGING

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The Inn at Irwin Gardens Experience the unforgettable grandeur of the Inn at Irwin Gardens in the heart of architecturally renowned Columbus. 608 Fifth St., 812.376.3663, irwingardens.com. WiFi

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Earned 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Sundry shop, manager’s reception, event space, BBQ area, catering available. 101 Carrie Ln., WiFi 812.379.4657, lqcolumbus.com.

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center

Residence Inn – Columbus

Indoor recreational area includes pool, putting green, games. Restaurant, lounge, fitness center, guest laundry. Banquet/event facilities up to 800. 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.1541, WiFi clarionhotel.com.

Full kitchens with stainless appliances, indoor pool and spa, fitness center, outdoor patio with grill and fire pit. The Residence Inn – Columbus is 100 percent non-smoking. 4525 W. S.R. 46, 812.342.2400, WiFi marriott.com/bmgri.

Seymour Oktoberfest SEYMOUR, SEPT. 29–OCT. 1, 2016

This three-day festival celebrates Seymour’s German heritage with vendors, great food, a parade, music, dancing, 5K run/walk and other events. Great fun. Downtown Seymour, Chestnut & Second Sts., 812.523.1414, seymouroktoberfest.com. 11 am–11 pm.

Heartbeat of Washington Fall Festival

812.493.9572, bavarianbeerbash.com. 5 pm–midnight. $

Medora Goes Pink MEDORA, OCT. 8, 2016

Visit vendors and enjoy great treats, live entertainment and fun for the whole family while supporting cancer awareness, research and support. Downtown Medora, 812.530.0093, facebook.com/medora goespink/info?tab=page_info. 9 am–8 pm.

WASHINGTON, OCT. 1–2, 2016

Come to the fall festival and enjoy a vendor fair, kids’ activities, Battle of the Bands, classic car show, 5K run/walk, beer garden and much more. Main Street, daviesscounty chamber.com. 8 am–midnight.

MADISON, SEPT. 24–25, 2016

Come experience southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried fine arts and crafts show in Madison’s National Landmark Historic District. Historic Downtown Streets, Broadway St. to Vine St., 800.559.2956, madisonchautauqua.com. 10 am– 5 pm. P

Artfully designed, downtown location. Is 100 percent non-smoking and has a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, fitness center, hardwood floors, spa-inspired showers. 400 Brown St., 812.375.9100, WiFi hotelindigo.com/columbusin.

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Hotel Indigo The Inn at Irwin Gardens in Columbus

Bavarian Beer Bash VEVAY, OCT. 7–8, 2016

Craft beer festival featuring beers from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Regional music and food. AHBA/ BJCP-sanctioned homebrew competition. Courthouse Square & Liberty Street, between Main & Pike Sts.,

Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration VEVAY, OCT. 15, 2016

Arts and crafts, apple and pumpkin pie–baking contest, music, Headless Horseman roaming downtown Vevay and more! Liberty Street and Historic Courthouse Square, 128 W. Main St., 812.427.3237 switzcotourism.com. 10 am–4 pm.

Fort Vallonia Days VALLONIA, OCT. 15–16, 2016

This two-day festival celebrates

Vallonia’s heritage with Indian lodges, muzzleloader shoots, pioneer crafts, parade, food, museum visits and vendors. Downtown Vallonia, Main St., 812.528.2407, fortvalloniadays.com. 8 am–7 pm.

Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes MADISON, NOV. 25–26 & DEC. 2–3, 2016

Enter a historic Christmas wonderland during a candlelight tour of public and private homes in Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. Historic Downtown Madison, 601 W. First St., 800.559.2956, nightsbeforechristmas.com. 5 pm– 9 pm and 3 pm–9 pm. $

Festival of Lights VEVAY, NOV. 28–DEC. 31, 2016

Thousands of holiday lights reflect in the Ohio River, highlighting the holiday season in Vevay and Switzerland County. Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.427.3237, switzcotourism.com.

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Ruddick-Nugent House Bed & Breakfast The Ruddick-Nugent House, an 1884 Greek Revival, is well restored and offers all private baths, free WiFi and cable. Enjoy candlelight breakfasts in the formal dining room. Stroll a full city block of gardens. 1210 16th St., 812.350.6708, ruddick-nugenthouse.com. WiFi

Sleep Inn & Suites Newly renovated! Microwave and refrigerator in all rooms; more than 120 television channels, including HBO and TV Japan; fitness center; lakeside rooms. 2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.7200, sleepinn .com/hotel-columbus-indiana-in141.

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Crothersville Town Players Crothersville Town Players call Hamacher Hall their playhouse. Highlights for the group include theater performances, social events and history series. 211 E. Howard St., 812.793.2760, facebook.com/hamacher .hall?fref=ts. Open year-round. $

EDINBURGH LODGING

Comfort Inn Edinburgh/Columbus Newly renovated, micro-fridge every room, fitness center, continental breakfast, manager’s reception, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 11711 N. U.S. 31, WiFi 812.526.9899, spraguehotels.com.

Hampton Inn Edinburgh/Columbus Newly renovated, micro-fridge every room, fitness and business centers, meeting space, manager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 12161 N. U.S. 31, 812.526.5100, WiFi spraguehotels.com.

FLORENCE LODGING

Fairway Inn Located across from Belterra, spend a relaxing night in a spacious, affordable and clean room. Suites with whirlpool tubs are available. Shuttle to casino provided. 1484 Indiana 156, 800.864.4161, fairwayinnflorence.com. WiFi

FREETOWN ATTRACTIONS

Freetown and Pershing Township Museum Step back in time in this small-town museum. Relive the glory days of the Freetown high school and see how this small Jackson County town began. 4784 W. S.R. 58, 812.497.2808. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Salt Creek Winery

Enjoy breathtaking views while partaking in delicious wines. Sit on the patio and see miles and miles of trees. A variety of wines offered. 7603 W. County 925 N., 812.497.0254, saltcreekwinery.com. Open year-round.

GREENSBURG ATTRACTIONS

Art on the Square Gallery Fine arts gallery on Greensburg’s historic downtown square. Exhibiting, promoting and selling local and regional art in all media. 114 E. Washington St., 812.663.8600. Open year-round. Wed.–Fri., 11 am–3:30 pm; Sat., 11 am–2 pm.

Hilton Garden Inn/Edinburgh Micro-fridge every room, whirlpool suites, The Garden Grille & Bar, fitness and business centers, guest laundry, meeting facilities. 12210 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.8600, spraguehotels.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Edinburgh Torchbearer Award, micro-fridge every room, fitness and business centers, guest laundry, manager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 12225 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.4919, WiFi spraguehotels.com.

Red Roof Inn – Taylorsville Budget-conscious rates, micro-fridge, free continental breakfast. Near Premium Outlets and Columbus area. 10330 N. U.S. Hwy. 31, 812.526.9747, redroof-taylorsville.com/. WiFi SHOPPING

Edinburgh Premium Outlets Shop 85 designer and name-brand outlets. Enjoy savings of 25 percent to 65 percent every day at Banana Republic, Coach, J.Crew and more. 11622 NE Executive Dr., 812.526.9764, premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh. Open year-round; closed holidays. 10 am–6 pm.

Exit 76 Antique Mall Antique treasure–hunting at an official Indiana State attraction. A 72,000-square-foot facility with more than 600 booths and lighted display cases. 12595 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.7676, exit76antiques.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 10 am–6 pm. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Decatur County Barn Quilt Trail This Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project features more than 30 beautiful quilts throughout Decatur County, and even in Greensburg. Maps at Visitor Center. 211 N. Broadway St., 877.883.5447. Open year-round.

He Is The Potter Paint Your Own Pottery studio offers fun for all ages. Groups welcome! Check website for hours. 115 E. Main St., heisthepotterpyop.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

HighPoint Orchard Cafe, gift shop, banquet facility; check website for

special events. A unique location for weddings, reunions, corporate meetings and school tours. 3321 N. Old Hwy. 421, 812.663.4534, highpointorchard.com.

courthouse, and winter market is in city hall. 314 W. Washington St., 812.222.0037. Open year-round.

Historical Society of Decatur County Museum

Classes for a variety of ages, from youth to adult, in different mediums. Check website for full schedule. Does classes for groups. Call for information. 125 W. Main St., 812.528.5748, events.tsartisans.com/ greensburg. Open year-round. $

Local history museum and research location. House museum highlights 1880–1900 life in Indiana. Gallery features changing display of local topics. 222 N. Franklin St., 812.663.2764. Open year-round.

Main Street Greensburg Farmers’ Market Shop for local produce, meat, baked goods and flora. Summer market is on the south side of the

Visitor Resources Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Statewide

Indiana Foodways Alliance

opportunities. 2855 N. Walnut St., 800.800.0037, visitbloomington.com. Open year-round, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm, Sat., 9 am–4 pm.

Brookville

Franklin County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission

Statewide organization dedicated to the promotion of locally owned restaurants and food producers throughout the state through culinary trails. PO Box 392, Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Open year-round.

Plan your getaway for Brookville Lake, Historic Metamora and Oldenburg with our help. So much to experience: historical tours and outdoor recreation. 813 Main St., 765.647.6522, franklincountyin.com. Open year-round, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm.

Indiana Wines

Greensburg

Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries enjoy special events tours festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

Batesville

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Explore 1850 historic inn, bed-andbreakfasts, micro-brewery, winery, wood shop, gift shops, marketplace, farmers market, parks, walking trails & golf. 16 E. George St., 812.934.3101, batesvillein.com. Open year-round. closed holidays Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 4 pm.

Bloomington

Visit Bloomington The official travel resource for Bloomington, the home of the Hoosiers. Discover great food, art, music, events and outdoor recreation

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Decatur County Visitors Center Information, maps, and brochures on events, festivals, lodging, and attractions! Meeting & Planning assistance available. 314 W. Washington St. Greensburg 812.222.8733. Open year-round, Mon., 8:30 am– 4 pm, Tues.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

Lawrenceburg

Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau Visitor services, brochures, group tour information, displays of local products and attractions. Tour for the Cure® headquarters. 320 Walnut St., 800.322.8198, visitsoutheastindiana.com. Open yearround, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm. group rates

Loogootee

Martin County Chamber of Commerce Discover natural treasures and

Tri-State Artisans Greensburg

LODGING

Baymont Inn and Suites Free breakfast. Meeting room accommodates 100. Pool. Comfort and convenience. 2317 N. S.R. 3, WiFi 812.663.6055, baymontinns.com.

rich history here. Enjoy Summerfest (June), Catfish Festival (July), and 4-H Fair (July). Utilize great local businesses. 210 N. Line St., 812.295.4093, visitmartincounty.org. Open year-round, closed holidays.

Madison

Madison Visitor’s Center Information on county attractions, lodging, restaurants, shopping, historic sites, recreation and more. Brochures, maps, gift shop, video, restrooms. 601 West First St., 800.559.2956, visitmadison.org. Open year-round.

Mitchell

Lawrence County Visitors Center Plan your adventure, information on attractions, lodging, dining, tours, special events, festivals and more! Foyer open 24/7 for access to brochures. 533 West Main St., 812.849.1090, limestonecountry.com. Open year-round, closed holidays, Mon–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Nashville

Brown County Visitors Center The Visitors Center welcomes visitors seven days a week. Staff will help plan your visit in advance or assist with helpful information once you arrive. 10 N. Van Buren St., 800.753.3255, browncounty.com. Open year-round.

North Vernon

Seymour

Jackson County Visitor Center Discover Jackson County’s covered bridges, round barns and wildlife. Hike, bike, camp, fish, hunt and shop. Enjoy art and history and see our exhibit. 100 N. Broadway St., 812.524.1914, jacksoncountyin.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 5 pm, Sat., 9 am–3 pm.

Versailles

Ripley County Tourism Bureau Visit our Welcome Center for information on MIlan ’54 Hoosiers Museum, Versailles State Park, Muzzle Loaders and events throughout the county. 220 East U.S. 50, P.O. Box 21, 812.689.7431, ripleycountytourism. com. Open year-round, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

Washington

Daviess County Visitors Bureau Come see Daviess County, Indiana. 1 Train Depot St., 812.254.5262, daviesscounty.net. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 4 pm.

Vevay

Switzerland County Tourism Info on tourist activities, events, lodging & eateries. Historic and local displays. WiFi. Public restrooms. Contact for tour info. On Facebook. 128 West Main St., 812.427.3237, switzcotourism.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– 5 pm, Sun., 12 pm–4 pm.

Jennings County Visitors and Recreation Commission

Vincennes

Information about parks and outdoor events is available here. Bridge tours, wildlife, antique stores, historic homes and so much more. Visit “Jennings County Tourism” on Facebook for more information. 221 E. Walnut St., 812.592.8087, jennings county.net. Open year-round, closed holidays.

Information on local attractions, lodging, shopping, dining, tours and special events. Brochures and maps are available during and after hours. 779 S. 6th St., 800.886.6443, visitvin cennes.org. Open year-round, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

Vincennes/Knox County Visitors and Tourism Bureau

SOUTH CENTRAL listings

from chic to antique and everything in-between. 128 N. Franklin St., 812.222.6246, facebook.com/magnolia.greensburg. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

Picker’s Paradise New, unique, vintage, antique! Expect a little bit of everything and a lot of everything else. 129 N. Broadway St., 812.663.0021. Open year-round. Mon.– Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

JASONVILLE LODGING

Family Cabins at Shakamak State Park Furnished family cabins sleep six. Nice pool and fishing pier in park. Details/reserve at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158, camp.in.gov. RECREATION

Shakamak State Park Huge fishing pier and outdoor pool. Swimming, hiking, summer nature/history programs and three serene lakes with rental boats. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

LAUREL

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Salt Creek Horse Ranch

Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg

Hampton Inn & Suites

Funky Monkey Cafe

Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness and business centers, 2,400square-foot meeting space. Pet-friendly with wireless high-speed Internet. 2075 N. Michigan WiFi Ave., 812.663.5000.

Specialty coffee, rolls and pastries, subs, soups, bagels, cheesecake, homemade ice cream, milkshakes and more with a monkey smile! 121 E. Main St., 812.663.0040. Open year-round.

Holiday Inn Express We provide incredible service and outstanding guest experiences. Rooms have a fridge and micro. Adjacent to Wolf Theatre and Buffalo Wings & Rings. 915 Ann Blvd., 812.663.5500.

Authentic Indonesian and American food with an Asian flair. Curry, satay, lamb and Hoosier sushi are on the menu. 213 N. Broadway St., 812.222.6292, facebook.com/mayasarigrill. Open year-round. Tues., 11 am–2 pm; Wed.–Fri., 11 am–8 pm; Sat., noon–8 pm.

Nana’s House Bed & Breakfast

Storie’s Restaurant

A lovely turn-of-the-century Victorian home where old fashioned hospitality welcomes each of its guests. 3126 E. Base Rd., 812.663.6607.

Family-owned and -operated since 1977. Featuring homemade plate lunch specials, hand-cut and breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches and pies made from scratch. 109 E. Main St., 812.663.9948, storiesrestaurant.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–7:30 pm.

Quality Inn and Suites

PHOTO COURTESY PERFECT NORTH SLOPES

Enjoy a clean room, hot breakfast and friendly staff directly between Indianapolis and Cincinnati off I-74. Free WiFi. 2211 N. S.R. 3, 812.663.9998, choicehotels.com/indiana/greensburg. RESTAURANTS

The Beach

Best seafood around! Ask about daily specials. 107 N. Broadway St., 812.663.5554. Open year-round; closed holidays.

Carriage On The Square Smokehouse Come hungry for big flavor! Worth the trip off I-74, located in historic downtown Greensburg across from the courthouse. 117 N. Broadway St., 812.222.2727. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 11 am–8:30 pm; Sat., 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–4:30 pm.

The excitement of you riding through various terrain on more than 700 acres of hills, streams, overlooks and waterfalls. Affordable family fun! 21040 U.S. Hwy. 52, 765.698.2044, saltcreekhorseranch.com. Open year-round. $

Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill

STATE PARK

SHOPPING

Denim & Honey Raw honey, honey body products, clothing, shoes, jewelry, scarves, denim, natural candles and tuxedo rentals. 217 N. Broadway St., 812.222.2009. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm.

It’s Your Dime Unique shopping destination with consignments, wall decor, home furnishings, antiques, gifts, collectibles, and fresh coffee. 121 E. Main St., 812.663.0040. Open year-round; closed holidays.

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LODGING

Perfect North Slopes

Baymont Inn & Suites

Woodland Retreat offers guests fully equipped log home rentals, 300 acres of wooded trails, and a 12-acre stocked private lake. 25124 Kokomo Hill Rd., 765.698.2294, woodland-retreat.net. WiFi

This 100-acre facility offers 23 picturesque trails, two terrain parks, five chair lifts and 25 snow-tubing runs. Lessons, night skiing and equipment rental. 19074 Perfect Ln., 812.537.3754, perfectnorth.com. Open Dec.–March. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 9:30 am– 9:30 pm; Fri.–Sat., 9:30 am–1 am.

Book packages online! Great weekday deals. Less than one mile to Hollywood Casino. Four miles to Perfect North Slopes. 1000 Eads Pkwy., 812.539.4770, visitsoutheastindiana.com.

Woodland Retreat

RECREATION

You’ll find our convenient location and friendly service are a winning combination! 515 Eads Pkwy., 812.537.4441, visitsoutheastindiana.com.

Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds

Haspin Acres Off Road and Motocross Park

Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market. Every first Sunday, May through October. Rain or shine. More than 200 indoor and outdoor vendors. U.S. 50 at Hollywood Blvd., 513.738.7256, lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com. Open May–Oct. $

Haspin Acres features 750 acres of off-road trails, a mile-long MX track, two mud bog pits, a UTV track, a 300-foot drag strip and four new wedding venues. 21208 Laurel Rd., 765.698.2420, haspinacres.com. Open year-round. $

MADISON ATTRACTIONS

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site

RESTAURANTS

LODGING

Come by car or train to enjoy fine dining with small-town charm. You might even see a good old Western shootout. Full menu and buffet available. 200 E. Pearl St., 765.698.2912 facebook.com/laurelhotel-restaurant-and-bar-554055384714875/timeline/. Open year-round. Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri., 11 am–10 pm; Sat., 8 am–10 pm; Sun., 8 am–8 pm.

Less than one mile to Hollywood Casino, four miles from Perfect North Slopes, just minutes to Lawrenceburg Speedway. 619 Flossie Dr., 812.539.3600, visitsoutheastindiana.com.

LODGING

Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park

Double Tree by Hilton & The Lawrenceburg Event Center

A short drive from historic Madison. Hiking and scenic waterfalls. Located on the Ohio River. For reservations, visit indianainns.com or call 877.LODGES.1. 1650 Hwy. 56, 877.925.4389, WiFi indianainns.com.

The newest Hilton hotel in the tri-state area and an on-site convention center. The facility will also have an on-site restaurant, bar and 24hour fitness center. 91 Walnut St., 888.274.6797, WiFi lawrenceburg.doubletreebyhilton.com.

LAWRENCEBURG ATTRACTIONS

Hollywood Casino Experience “Hollywood” in this new casino with 125,000 square feet of gaming just on the main floor! Accommodates 4,000 people. 777 Hollywood Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com. Open year-round.

RECREATION

Clifty Falls State Park

Holiday Inn Express – Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Book packages online! Close to Hollywood Casino, Perfect North Slopes and Lawrenceburg Speedway. 765 Eads Pkwy., 812.537.2552, visitsoutheastindiana. com.

Seasonal waterfalls and view of downtown Madison. Swimming, hiking and staffed nature center with camping and lodging within the park. 2221 Clifty Dr., 812.273.8885, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Hollywood Casino Hotel

Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides

Book packages online! The Hollywood Casino Hotel offers class, comfort and convenience to complete your fun-filled experience. A 300-room Victorianstyle hotel. 777 Hollywood Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com.

Fun and exciting rides on the only jet-boat tours and only New Zealand jet boat on the Ohio River. Four different rides from which to choose. Vaughn Dr. Boat Landing, 812.701.1155, rockinthunder.com. Open May–Oct. Mon., Wed.–Sun., from 11 am. $

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A 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval track with sprintcar, modified and pure stock racing. Friday nights, short-track motorcycles and quads. 351 E. Eads Pkwy., 812.537.4700, lawrenceburgspeedway.com. Open May-Sept. Fri.–Sat., 6 pm–midnight. $

Camping

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and the Madison community present the perfect opportunity to experience history as it was in the 1840s. 601 W. 1st St., 812.265.3526, indianamuseum.org/explore/ lanier-mansion. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Comfort Inn

Laurel Hotel Restaurant and Bar

Riverside Inn

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BATESVILLE Thousand Trails/Indian Lakes RV Campground 7234 E. S.R. Hwy 46, 812.934.5496 thousandtrails.com/indiana/ indian-lakes-rv-campground/

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Fishing, swimming, hiking, camping and so much more. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

BLOOMINGTON Monroe Lake 4850 S. S.R. 446, 812.837.9546 stateparks.in.gov

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BROOKVILLE Brookville Lake 14108 S.R. 101, 765.647.2657 stateparks.in.gov

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BROWNSTOWN Jackson-Washington State Forest 1278 E. S.R. 250, 812.358.2160 in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm

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A wonderful place to play—cabins, swimming, golfing, tennis, volleyball, fishing and hiking. Fun for the whole family, peaceful, but close to I-74.

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Archery and shooting ranges, hiking and horseshoe pits. Hunting in season. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. Primitive camping. RVs, campers and tents welcome. Picnic tables and fire rings. Playgrounds, hiking, bike/horse trails, shelters, fishing, hunting.

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Cabins, group camp, shelters and more. Hiking and outdoor pool. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

JASONVILLE Shakamak State Park 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158 stateparks.in.gov

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Playground; basketball court; 3.5-acre stocked fishing lake; bait, tackle and gift shop; camping and more.

LOOGOOTEE West Boggs Park 16117 U.S. Hwy. 231, 812.295.3421 westboggs.com

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Challenging hiking and scenic waterfalls. Nature center with nature/ history programs. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

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Pioneer Village, “Gus” Grissom Memorial, mountain-bike trails and nature center. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

MADISON Clifty Falls State Park 2221 Clifty Dr. 812.273.8885 stateparks.in.gov

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MITCHELL Spring Mill State Park 3333 S.R. 60 East 812.849.3534 stateparks.in.gov

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Located in peaceful setting on Montgomery Lake. Facility completed by the Ruritan Club with funds from its annual Turkey Trot.

MONTGOMERY Montgomery Lake & Ruritan Campgrounds Park Rd., 812.486.3255 daviesscounty.net

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Provides quality hunting and fishing opportunities on 8,060 acres. Campgrounds include 67 Class A (with electrical) and 54 Class B sites.

MONTGOMERY Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area 6001 E. 600 S., 812.644.7711 daviesscounty.net

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Horsemen’s camping, saddlebarn with escorted rides, mountain-bike trails. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

NASHVILLE Brown County State Park 1405 S.R. 46 West 812.988.6406 stateparks.in.gov

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Indiana’s fourth state park is now county-operated. Historic amenities in beautiful rollings hills on river. Hiking, mountain-bike trails, rock climbing!

NORTH VERNON Muscatatuck Park 325 N. State Hwy. 3 812.346.2953 muscatatuckpark.com

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OAKTOWN New Vision RV Park 13552 N. U.S. Hwy. 41, 812.745.2125 newvisionrvpark.com

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Access to nearby mountain-bike and hiking trails. Beach, paved boat ramps, nature center, camping cabins. Reserve at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. Open year-round.

VALLONIA Starve Hollow 4345 S. 275 West 812.358.3464 in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm

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Horse trails (BYOH) and mountainbike trails. Nature center with summer nature/history programs. Reserve campsites/shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

VERSAILLES Versailles State Park 1387 E. U.S. 50 812.689.6424 stateparks.in.gov

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Ten pads for RV hook-up, located on the Wabash River. Unlimited primitive camping. Dump station nearby.

VINCENNES Kimmell Park 2014 Oliphant Dr., 812.882.1140 vincennes.org/dev/departments/ parks-and-recreation/

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VINCENNES Ouabache Trails County Park 3500 N. Lower Fort Knox Rd. 812.882.4316 knoxcountyparks.com/

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Playground, basketball court, 3.5 acre stocked fishing lake, bait and tackle, ice, propane available and laundry on-site.

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Four modern cabins available for rent, playgrounds, shelter houses, firewood, ice, vending, and walking and bike trails. Dump station onsite.

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Indiana Wine Trail

Visit Indiana Wine Trail’s six artisan wineries, each one reflecting the distinct style and personality of the winemaker. 601 W. First St., 800.559.2956, indianawinetrail.com. Open year-round.

METAMORA ATTRACTIONS

Grist Mill Slow Jam Join the Grist Mill Slow Jam first Sunday of the month, April to September, from 1 to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to play and sing. 19073 Main St., 765.647.6512, metamorampa.org. Open April–Sept. Sun., 1 pm–4 pm.

MPA Opry Barn MPA Opry Barn is the premier performance venue in Indiana’s Canal Town. Visit our website for show and event information. 19189 Pennington Rd., 765.647.1212, metamorampa.org. Open March–Nov. $

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the “Crossroads of America.” 19083 Clayborn St., 765.647.6512, indianamuseum.org/explore/white water-canal. Open April–Nov.; closed holidays. $

Relaxing scenic railroad provides a variety of educational and entertaining excursions and special events. Including a weekend ride to Historic Metamora. 19056 S. Main St., 765.825.2054, whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open March–Dec. $ LODGING

The Cat and Fiddle A charming bed-and-breakfast with a suite and two other bedrooms, all with private baths. Enjoy a full breakfast and gift shop. 19068 Duck Creek Crossing, Lot 28, 513.403.0672, catandfiddlemetamora.com.

The Farmhouse The first floor is “The Farm Kitchen,” our restaurant, where everything is made from scratch, and the General Store. Upstairs, you will find the charming B&B rooms. 19049 Clayborn St., 765.647.2645, thefarmhousebnb.com.

The Grapevine Inn Large, spacious, immaculate bedroom with Laura Ashley and Ralph Lauren décor, with queen bed, private bath, balcony, A/C, Dish TV and a private entrance with county view. 10083 Bridge St., 765.647.3738.

The Metamora Inn Bed and Breakfast Located in Old Metamora, convenient to Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville. Yesterday’s charm with today’s comforts and conveniences. 19049 Wynn St., 765.647.2176, themetamorainn.com. WiFi

The sawmill at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell

SHOPPING

Words & Images/The Train Place Words & Images/The Train Place, located in Indiana’s Canal Town, specializes in kerosene lighting, railroad items, cast-iron cookware and books. 19050 Main St., 765.647.1212, metamoralanterns.com. Open year-round. Sat.–Sun., noon–5 pm.

MILAN

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Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum Step back into the 1950s and relive what the town and basketball players went through when they won the state title against the larger Muncie school. 201 W. Carr St., 812.654.2772, milan54.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed–Sat., 10 am– 4 pm. $ LODGING

The Huntington Bed and Breakfast More than a bed-and-breakfast, this beautiful home in the country is a destination itself. Outdoor swimming pool, fishing lake and wooded trails. 918 N. C.R. 450 E, 812.654.2143, bbonline.com/united-states/ indiana/milan/huntington.html.

MITCHELL

Limestone Heritage Trail Experience the industry, artistry and architecture of Indiana’s limestone in Lawrence and Monroe counties by visiting the attractions along the trail. 533 W. Main St., 800.798.0769, limestonemonth.com. Open year-round.

Mitchell Opera House Come and visit the historic Mitchell Opera House, located in the heart of Southern Indiana. Shows every Saturday night. 217 N. 7th St., 812.849.4447, mitchelloperahouse.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park This restored village includes 1800s-era log structures and a three-story water-powered grist and sawmill. Summer programs and special events. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. Open April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $

Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Boyhood Home Visit the home of Mercury astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, who was a pioneer in the U.S. space program. 715 Grissom Ave., 812.278.0448, facebook.com/ gusgrissomboyhoodmuseum. Open May–Oct.; closed holidays. Sat., 11 am–3 pm.

ATTRACTIONS

Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill State Park

LODGING

RESTAURANTS

Metamora’s only Italian restaurant, offering a variety of Italian dishes and carry-out pizza, as well as homemade pies and desserts. Duck Creek Crossing, 765.647.2176. Open year-round. Thurs.– Sun., 8 am–8 pm.

Honors native Gus Grissom: Mitchell native, Mercury astronaut and America’s second man in space. New exhibits and the Gemini III space capsule on display. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. Closed holidays. 8:30 am–4 pm. $

Beautiful surroundings and activities for all. Visit the Pioneer Village, take boat-cave tours, explore the bike/hike trails, and enjoy the free WiFi and game room for guests. Call 877.LODGES.1. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 877.977.7464, indianainns.com.

Steeplechase Ristorante

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RECREATION

Spring Mill State Park Enjoy traditional park activities, plus a pioneer village with grist and sawmill, Gus Grissom Memorial and on-site inn. Hiking and mountain-bike trails. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

MONTGOMERY ATTRACTIONS

Dinky’s Auction Center This 36,000-square-foot building fills to capacity with the sounds and sights of multiple auctioneers selling just about everything every Friday night. 9084 E. 550 N., 812.486.2880, daviesscounty.net. Open year-round. Fri., 10 am–10 pm. LODGING

Gasthof Village Inn Enjoy the “Simple Life.” Experience rest and relaxation in a country setting, plus Amish cooking, baked goods and shopping. Pets allowed. Outdoor pool. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., 812.486.2600, WiFi gasthofamishvillage.com.

Creekside Retreat Come stay in new, beautifully decorated rooms in a relaxing wooded setting in Nashville, Brown County, Indiana. Conveniently close to downtown attractions, golf and a state park. 2450 S.R. 46 East, WiFi 844.473.8732, creeksideretreat.net. RECREATION

Brown County State Park The largest state park in Indiana boasts exceptional fall color. Hiking, swimming, bridle trails (BYOH), mountain-bike trails, and saddle barn with escorted rides available. 1405 S.R. 46 West, 812.988.6406, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

eXplore Brown County Ziplines, paintball, mountain bike, ATV tours, hillclimb buggy tours, cabins, camping, events rental hall, lake, fish, 1,000 acres, year-round. 2620 Valley Branch Rd. at Valley Branch Retreat, 812.988.7750, explorebrowncounty.com. Open year-round. Mon.– Thurs., 9 am–6 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. $

NORMAN ATTRACTIONS

RESTAURANTS

Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Campground

True homemade Amish buffet, gift shops, bakery, flea market (April–October), 82-room inn, four banquet/meeting rooms for up to 300 people and catering. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., 812.486.4900, gasthofamishvillage.com. Open year-round. Mon.– Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–3 pm.

Horseback adventures, cozy cabins and home-style cooking. Ride the Hoosier National Forest in beautiful southern Indiana. Visit MTR Outpost for trail riders’ gear. 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., 812.834.6686, midwesttrailride.com.

NASHVILLE

The Wild Gourd Bed and Breakfast sleeps four in a charming, country setting. Enjoy a full, delicious breakfast. Fishing, boating, canoe, firepit, grill. Call for details. 5525 N. C.R. 1275 W., 812.528.6856, facebook.com/wild.gourd?fref=ts.

Gasthof Amish Restaurant & Bakery

ATTRACTIONS

T.C. Steele State Historic Site Experience for yourself the rolling hills, scenic vistas and majestic landscapes that inspired noted painter T.C. Steele to build his home in Brown County. 4220 T.C. Steele Rd., 812.988.2785, indiana museum.org/explore/t.c.-steele. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ LODGING

Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park Full-service lodging in Brown County State Park. Cabins and rooms, indoor aquatic center. Bike/ hike trails. Horseback riding. Call 877.LODGES.1. 1810 S.R. 46 East, 877.265.6343, indianainns.com. WiFi

Always Inn Brown County Bed & Breakfast Always Inn is a charming, six-room B&B nestled in the hills of Brown County in the arts-and-crafts colony of Nashville. Ideal for romantic getaways. 8072 S.R. 46 East, 812.988.2233, alwaysinn.com.

LODGING

Wild Gourd Bed and Breakfast

different venues in the city. Community theater flourishes with this group. 3786 N. C.R. 275 W., 812.521.3821, seymouracts.org. Open year-round. $

Freeman Army Airfield Museum Memorabilia from the World War II era fills this museum. Pilots were trained right on the base and enemy aircraft was studied here. WACS and WASPS also trained here. 1035 A Ave., freemanfield.org. Open year-round.

Hoosier Heartland Alpacas LLC See alpacas right up close. Tour the farm and visit the country store filled with alpaca products. Group tours are available. Call ahead for reservations. Admission is $5 per person. 2500 N. C.R. 1000 W., 812.445.7874, hoosierheartlandalpacas.com. Open year-round. $

Southern Indiana Center for the Arts At the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, enjoy permanent and rotating art exhibits, classes, live entertainment, an antique printing museum and a pottery barn, all in a beautiful setting. 2001 N. Ewing St., 812.522.2278, soinart.com. Open yearround. LODGING

Allstate Inn At Allstate Inn, enjoy clean rooms for the lowest rates in town. Walk to the 24-hour restaurant. Ample bus/truck parking is available. Allstate Inn is conveniently located near I-65 and U.S. 50. Pets and groups are welcome. 2603 Outlet Blvd., 812.522.2666, allstateinn.com.

NORTH VERNON RECREATION

Muscatatuck Park Indiana’s fourth State Park, now county-operated. Nice mountain-bike (DINO series) and hiking trails. Rock climbing, shelters, playgrounds, river. 325 N. State Hwy. 3, 812.346.2953, muscatatuckpark.com. Open year-round.

OLDENBURG RESTAURANTS

Brau Haus

A picturesque German-themed restaurant located in historic Oldenburg. Famous for fried chicken and a wide selection of German favorites. 22170 Water St., 812.934.4840, oldenburgbrauhaus.com. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 8:30 am–8 pm.

RISING SUN

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Brown County Inn A hotel, restaurant, bar and event space nestled in the hills of Brown County just three blocks from beautiful downtown Nashville, Indiana. 51 E. S.R. 46, WiFi 812.988.2291, browncountyinn.com.

Comfort Inn Complimentary breakfast, micro-fridge every room, cozy lobby, fireplace, fitness room, trolley available, variety of suites, specialty shops and dining nearby. 51 W. Chestnut St., 812.988.6118, choicehotels.com. WiFi

RECREATION

Dagaz Acres Get ready for the uncommon ground at Dagaz Acres’ state-of-the-art zipline and challenge course! Soar high above the tree lines in southeast Indiana. 12444 Antioch Rd., 812.594.2727, dagazacres.com. Open March–Nov. $

SEYMOUR ATTRACTIONS

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Days Inn Outdoor pool, HBO, kitchenettes, free wireless Internet. Located off of I-65 and U.S. 50. Close to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Groups welcome. 302 S. Commerce Dr., 812.522.3678, WiFi daysinn.com/in.

Econo Lodge Convenient location on I-65 and U.S. 50, exit 50A. Adjacent to restaurant and bar. One hour from Indianapolis and Louisville. Pets allowed, outdoor pool. 220 Commerce Dr., 812.522.8000, econolodge .com/hotel-seymour-indiana-IN405.

Economy Inn Located at I-65 and U.S. 50 near shopping and restaurants. Rooms offer hot tubs and easy access to attractions. Indoor heated pool, pets allowed. 401 Outlet Blvd., 812.524.2000, economyinnseymour WiFi .com/oc/profile?g=1583680.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Indoor pool, spa, patio overlooking golf course. On-site fitness center. Wireless internet, Japan TV, Asian breakfast. Suites with micro/mini-fridge. 327 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.524.3800, marriott.com/indse. WiFi

Hampton Inn Lighthouse Award–winning, newly remodeled, manager’s reception Monday–Thursday. Nearby eateries, meeting room. Micro-fridges in every room, free parking. 247 N. Sandy Creek Dr., WiFi 812.523.2409, hamptoninn.com.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites All rooms equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Whirlpool, indoor pool and fitness center. Reception Monday–Thursday. Restaurants, golf course nearby. 249 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.1200, WiFi hiexpress.com.

U.S. Hwy. 50, 812.522.4352, fws.gov/refuge/ muscatatuck/. Open year-round.

Seymour Country Club

Indiana. Farmhouse was built in the 1830s (Schaefers’ ownership since 1907). 11554 N. Dearborn Rd., 812.623.3292, schaefersindianafarmbb.com.

Seymour’s oldest golf course was established in 1922 and features a pro shop and restaurant. The course features nine holes and gorgeous views. 1400 Shields Ave., 812.522.3495, seymourcc.org. Open year-round. $

Mama Sue’s

Shadowood Golf Course

VALLONIA

Shadowood features 18 holes with a par of 72 and yardage of 6,709. Facilities include a clubhouse, pavilion, snack and pro shop and driving range. 333 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.8164, shadowoodgolf.com. Open year-round. $ WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Chateau de Pique

Enjoy locally made wine and beer in a gorgeous, rustic barn. Sit on the patio and take in the scenery. Hold events on-site and watch the grapes grow! 6361 N. C.R. 760 E., 812.522.9296 chateaudepique.com. Open year-round.

Twisted Crew Brewing Company Jackson County’s first brewery since prohibition offers six or more beers on tap to sample. Purchase a growler, buy your favorite and return to refill! 755 W. Second St., 812.519.2337, twistedcrewbrewery.com. Open year-round.

SUNMAN LODGING

Bed & Breakfast at Schaefer’s Farm Located on the Historic Morgan Trail in Sunman,

We invite you to enjoy a visit at our cozy bed-andbreakfast, conveniently located on a 160-acre dairy farm a half-hour west of Cincinnati. 10733 Batta Rd., 812.623.3686, mamasuesbandb.com. WiFi

ATTRACTIONS

Fort Vallonia Museum Fort Vallonia Museum is full of artifacts and memorabilia from the Vallonia area, including yearbooks, farm implements and many, many photos. Main St., 812.358.3286, fortvalloniadays.com/museum. Open year-round. RECREATION

Starve Hollow State Recreation Area Starve Hollow includes a 145-acre lake, beach, fishing, boat ramp, boat rental, hike/bike trails, campground and camping cabins, nature center; trolling motors only. 4345 S. 275 W., 812.358.3464, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm. Open year-round. $

VERSAILLES LODGING

Moon-Lite Motel Under new local ownership, this quaint motel has been remodeled with all the amenities. Within walking distance of restaurants. 520 S. Adams St. (Hwy. 421), 812.689.6004, ripleycountytourism.com. WiFi

Knights Inn All ground-floor rooms, completely renovated. Flat-screen TVs. Next to Cracker Barrel and Ryan’s Steakhouse. Rooms are equipped with microrefrigerators. 207 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.3523, knightsinn.com.

Motel 6 All rooms offer microwave and refrigerator. Outdoor pool, truck parking, wireless internet. Free coffee, Jacuzzi suites and elevator. Pets allowed. 365 WiFi Tanger Blvd., 812.524.7443, motel6.com.

Jacuzzi suites. Microwaves, refrigerator in every room. Recently renovated. Free WiFi, on-site fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub. Close to I-65. 2075 E. WiFi Tipton St., 812.519.2959, qualityinn.com.

Travelodge HBO, free wireless Internet, conveniently located off of I-65 and U.S. 50. Close to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Pets welcome, groups welcome. 306 S. Commerce Dr., 812.519.2578, travelodge.com. WiFi

RECREATION

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Nearly 8,000 acres of wetlands and nature at its best. Marked trails. Special events throughout the year. Fantastic interpretive center. 12985 E.

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in-room microwave and refrigerators. 1800 S. Old Decker Rd., 812.882.2100, vincennesmotel.com.

RECREATION

Versailles State Park Swimming pool and waterplay area. Hiking, fishing, summer nature/history programs, mountain bike trails, kayak rentals. Reservable camping/group camp. 1387 E. U.S. 50, 812.689.6424, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

WiFi

Rodeway Inn & Suites Offers spacious guest rooms, with microwave and refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryer, iron/ ironing board, free premium channels and highspeed Internet. 2555 Hart St., 812.882.2244, WiFi choicehotels.com.

VEVAY

ATTRACTIONS

Switzerland County Historical Museums

Super 8

Learn about the county’s past through the Switzerland County Historical Museum, the Life on the Ohio River History Museum, and Thiebaud Farmstead. 210 E. Market St., 812.427.3560, switzcomuse ums.org. Open year-round. Noon–4 pm.

Hotel features in-room microwave, coffeemaker, hairdryer and refrigerator. 609 Shirlee St., WiFi 812.882.5101, super8hotelvincennes.com.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ridge Winery Tasting room in Vevay

LODGING

Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn Historic 35-room mansion overlooking the quaint rivertown of Vevay. Experience the elegance of a bygone era. 206 W. Turnpike St., 812.427.2787, schenckmansion.com.

Vevay Swiss Inn In the heart of historic Vevay. Ten rooms, each with private bath, free Internet and Smart TV. Make reservations online or by phone. 100 E. Main St., 812.221.1041, vevayswissinn.com. WiFi WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

The Ridge Winery Tasting Room Since 1995, The Ridge Winery has been producing and marketing award winning wines in the Birthplace of the First Successful Winery in the U.S. 11048 E. Hwy. 156, 812.427.3380, theridgewinery.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., Sun., 11 am–6 pm; Sat., 10 am–8 pm.

VINCENNES ATTRACTIONS

1809. 509 N. 1st St., 812.882.7422, visitvincennes.org. Closed holidays. $

Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy This fully interactive museum celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest comedians, creator of Freddie the Freeloader, Cauliflower McPugg and many more memorable characters. 20 Red Skelton Blvd., 812.888.4184, redskeltonmuseum. org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun.. noon–5 pm. $

Vincennes State Historic Site This is where the state of Indiana had its beginnings: where Chief Tecumseh walked; where the first governor of the Indiana Territory and ninth president lived. 1 W. Harrison St., 812.882.7422, indianamuseum.org/explore/vincennes. Open yearround; closed holidays. $

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

LODGING

Features a massive granite memorial commemorating the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. 401 S. 2nd St., 812.882.1776, nps.gov/gero. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sun., 9 am–5 pm.

Doll Motel Features clean rooms with free long-distance and in-room refrigerator and microwave. 2015 Old U.S. Hwy. 41, 812.882.0000, visitvincennes.org. WiFi

Grouseland–William H. Harrison Mansion and Museum

Econo Lodge

Grouseland was the home of William H. Harrison and his family during his term as governor of the Indiana Territory. He later became the ninth U.S. president. 3 W. Scott St., 812.882.2096, grouseland foundation.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Indiana Military Museum Indoor and outdoor displays of vintage military vehicles, weaponry, uniforms and artifacts spanning the Civil War through current military engagements. 715 S. 6th St., 812.882.1941, inmilitarymuseum .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Old Cathedral Complex

Off Highway 41 on 6th Street. Rooms include Internet, microwave and free HBO. 600 Old Wheatland WiFi Rd., 812.882.1479, choicehotels.com.

Haus Edelweiss Bed and Breakfast Relax in a beautiful country setting. Home features a sun porch and enclosed hot tub. 2814 N. Church WiFi Rd., 812.726.4603, bandb-hausedelweiss.com.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel features an unstaffed business center, meeting room, Internet, fitness center, laundry, in-room iron/ironing board and coffee maker. 2720 Battery WiFi Rd., 812.886.6333, hiexpress.com.

The current church stands on the site of three previous churches. Across the courtyard is the library and museum, which houses early Vincennes artifacts. 205 Church St., 800.886.6443, visitvincennes.org. Closed holidays. $

Quality Inn

Old French House and Indian Museum

Red Roof Inn

Former home of French fur trader and Indian interpreter Michel Brouillet and his family, circa

Conveniently located off Highway 41 at Willow Street exit. Featuring an indoor pool, sauna and

Conveniently located off Highway 41 on 6th Street. Features on-site restaurant, banquet and meeting rooms. 602 Old Wheatland Rd., 812.886.9900, WiFi choicehotels.com.

Offers kitchens in all suites, a hot breakfast, and a grill on the patio for guests to use. 1320 Willow St., 812.255.1500, marriott.com/towneplace-suites/ WiFi travel.mi, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Windy Knoll Winery

Quaint winery and vineyard with gift shop. Produces wine in small batches to ensure the highest quality. 845 Atkinson Rd., 812.726.1600, windyknollwinery .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Noon–6 pm.

WASHINGTON ATTRACTIONS

Daviess County Amish Country Nearly 725 Old Order Amish families live in Daviess County. They welcome guests to the area, but all Amish businesses are closed on Sundays. 1 Train Depot St., 812.254.5262, daviesscountychamber.com. Open year-round.

Daviess County Museum The Daviess County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, organization, exhibition and/or acquisition of artifacts. 212 E. Main St., 812.257.0301, daviesscountyhistory.net. Tues.–Sat., noon–5 pm. $ LODGING

Baymont Inn & Suites This family-friendly hotel features an indoor pool with a spa and a hot continental breakfast served daily. Pets allowed. Indoor pool, WiFi/Internet. 7 Cumberland Dr., 812.254.7000, baymontinns.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express – Washington This hotel’s setting in the heart of Indiana Amish country, just off Highway 57 on East National Highway. 1808 E. National Hwy., 812.254.6666, WiFi hiexpress.com/washington.

Theroff’s Motel Theroff’s is conveniently located within walking distance of the bowling alley, grocery stores, retail shops, an outlet mall, Walmart and fast-food restaurants. 2001 E. National Hwy., 812.254.4279, theroffsmotel.com/. WiFi

WILLIAMS ATTRACTIONS

Williams Covered Bridge The longest double-span bridge in Indiana. This bridge crosses the East Fork of the White River, built in 1884 by J.J. Daniels. Huron & Williams Rd., 812.849.1090, limestonecountry.com. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Marengo Cave tours in Marengo

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SOUTH REGION

From wondrous architectural flourishes to the “eighth wonder of the world” (as French Lick Resort has been dubbed), Indiana’s southern region is full of surprises. Take an exhilarating ride on the most exciting new roller coaster in the world. Marvel at the wonders of the galaxy in a cutting-edge planetarium. Celebrate Christmas all year long, hike one of the longest caves in the country or pay honor to the state’s baseball heritage. Try houseboating, go antiquing or soar across a zip line. Find your way south, and find a whole new world of exploring to do.

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Clockwise from top left: Thunderbird at Holiday World, Patoka Lake and Squire Boone Caverns’ zipline

TRAVEL PLANS

ROAD TRIPPING!

Local wine, history and Christmas all year ’round—find it all on this drive through Southern Indiana.

CORYDON (15 miles/21 min.)

Indiana’s first capital city is steeped in the past—it’s also the site of the state’s only Civil War battle. Have a picnic beneath the spreading branches of Constitution Elm, where state delegates met in 1816 to draft the first Indiana Constitution.

LEAVENWORTH (12 miles/17

min.) Up for more spelunking? Take in the stunning stalactites and stalagmites of Wyandotte Caves, part of O’Bannon Woods State Park, nestled inside the sprawling, 26,000acre Harrison Crawford State Forest, a favorite destination for bird-watchers, bikers, horseback riders and hunters.

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MARENGO (18 miles/27 min.) The famous caves here beckon you to go gemstone mining, cave crawling, hiking and picnicking. The crown jewel of the cave “rooms”: the Crystal Palace, an easy 40-minute stroll.

FRENCH LICK (34 miles/39 min.)

Best known for its historic pair of lavish hotels, French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs Hotels, it’s also home to sprawling Patoka Lake, a great place to see wildlife.

JASPER (25 miles/37 min.)

The Dubois County Museum and Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame are major draws to Jasper. Best time to go? August 4–7, 2016, when the annual Strassenfest fills the streets with German music, food, a beer garden, car show, parade and much more.

HUNTINGBURG (7 miles/13 min.) Five churches on a Dubois County driving tour of 19 his-

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torical temples of worship, the Trail of Faith, are located in the small town of Huntingburg.

FERDINAND (10 miles/13

min.) Monkey Hollow Winery showcases award-winning vino, and Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt is a major draw for shopping for everything holidays: antiques, handicrafts, primitives, and more.

SANTA CLAUS (8 miles/12 min.)

It’s Christmas all year long in this one-of-a-kind town, with draws like Santa’s Candy Castle and Frosty’s Fun Center along with the major theme park Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.

EVANSVILLE (61 miles/58

min.) Outdoor fun abounds in the state’s third-largest city. Splash through Burdette Park and Aquatic Center, see Komodo dragons at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden or hit the trails at Angel Mounds.

PATOKA, LEAGUE STADIUM, SPIRIT OF JASPER COURTESY DUBOIS CO. VISITORS CENTER; BRYANT’S COURTESY HARRISON CO. CVB; OTHERS COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI, SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS, EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCE, MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, AZALEA PATH ARBORETUM

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Explore the wonders of southern Indiana 90 feet beneath the surface at Squire Boone Caverns, where you can glimpse millions of years’ worth of cave formation in a moment. Above ground, there’s a zipline course, including a newer one for kids.

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BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party!

Victorian High Tea NEW HARMONY, JAN. 17, 2016

History comes alive as Colonel and Mrs. Richard Owen greet their guests for an 1870s-era tea. Working Men’s Institute, 407 Tavern St., 812.682.4806, workingmensinstitute.org

Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016

Honor and commemorate Indiana’s founders at the memorial services being held this month at 43 founder’s burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

Birth of a State: The Indiana Exhibit CORYDON, JUNE 10–29, 2016

See Indiana’s greatest treasures, including the State’s original Constitutions, Flag, State Rifle and more, during the three-city Bicentennial Exhibit. First State Office Building, Walnut & Mulberry St., 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

SIGHTSEEING!

10 Don’t-Miss Destinations

STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S SOUTHERN REGION, FROM BASEBALL TO CANOEING TO CHOCOLATE.

BIG DRAWS 1 Huntingburg Save room for peanuts and crackerjacks, and catch a baseball game at the vintage-style League Stadium. The field used in A League of Their Own has retained original ads from the movie, along with a manually operated scoreboard, and is now home to the Dubois County Bombers. 2 Evansville The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science has achieved lift-off: Its state-of-the-art planetarium, the result of a recent $14 million renovation, reveals the galaxy like you’ve never seen it before.

3 Leavenworth Enjoy sweeping scenic views at the aptly named Overlook Restaurant, situated on a bluff and offering panoramic vistas of the Ohio River. 4 Corydon Plan your own winery tour with a trip to five local spots; Quibble Hill Winery, Scout Mountain Winery, Best Vineyards, Indian Creek Winery and Turtle Run Winery. 5 Jasper The popular Spirit of Jasper Train trips include a new theme this year, the Chocolate Wine & Dine Excursion. See a 25-foot working water wheel.

Schweizer Fest TELL CITY, AUG. 10–13, 2016

A Bicentennial Parade will be a highlight of this year’s annual festival, which includes food and fun for all. tellcityschweizerfest.com

Utica Homecoming Festival/ Bicentennial Celebration UTICA, SEPT. 9–10, 2016

A marching band, antique cars and entertainment will be the hallmarks of this year’s celebration. Free shows include the Cowboy Posse, Wild West Show, Snakehead Ed educational exotic-snake show and more. The whole weekend of fun is kicked off with a parade. uticapreservation.com

River Days MOUNT VERNON, SEPT. 9–11, 2016

This ninth annual event on the scenic Ohio River riverfront includes more than 150 booths, with food, craft vendors and a variety of music. On September 11, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will stop for an exciting celebration of history at the Courthouse before it moves on to historical New Harmony. As a bonus, this year is also Mount Vernon’s Bicentennial, with its own birthday celebration. mtvernonriverdays.wikispaces.com.

SMALL WONDERS 6 Ferdinand Known as the “Castle on the Hill,” Monastery Immaculate Conception is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women; guided tours are offered Tuesday–Sunday. 7 New Salisbury Make an appointment to tour Flatwood Farms, home to a host of alpacas. Products made from the luxurious fleece are available for sale, too. If you’re in town mid-June through midJuly, go picking at Bryant’s Blueberries.

8 Milltown Paddle your way down the scenic Blue River with a rental from Cave Country Canoes. 9 Hazleton Stroll 50 acres of gorgeously landscaped trails at Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, where you’ll find lakes, carvings and 300-plus varieties of azaleas. 10 Rockport The Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater is one of the last of its kind in the U.S.

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Bed & Breakfast. Sample the uniqueness of Blue Heron Wines. 5330 Blue Heron Lane, 812.547.7518, blueheronvines.com. Open year-round.

CHARLESTOWN RECREATION

Charlestown State Park Come and visit the Historic Portersville Bridge. Explore the trail and new exhibits at Rose Island. Boat ramp and river vista overlook on Ohio River. 12500 S.R. 62, 812.256.5600, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

CLARKSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Derby Dinner Playhouse A 500-seat dinner theater featuring Broadway musicals and comedies. Homestyle buffet included in ticket price. Group rates available. 525 Marriott Dr., 877.898.8577, derbydinner.com. Open year-round. $ RECREATION

Falls of the Ohio State Park World-class fossil beds to seasonally explore. Interactive programs. Come see our new exhibits. 201 W. Riverside Dr., 812.280.9970, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

CORYDON ATTRACTIONS

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

REGIONWIDE

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Indiana Cave Trail Venture under Indiana to discover Bluespring Caverns, Indiana Caverns, Marengo Cave and Squire Boone Caverns. 100 Squire Boone Rd., 812.732.4381, indianacavetrail.com. Open March–Oct. $

Family-owned and -farmed since 1843, this 600acre farm features a winery and distillery, farm market, cafe, ice cream shop, family farm park and more! 19816 Huber Rd., 812.923.9463, huberwinery.com. Open year-round.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

BRISTOW

RECREATION

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail

Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring: Butler Winery, Brown County Winery, Oliver Winery, Owen Valley, French Lick Winery, Best Vineyards Winery, Turtle Run Winery, Huber Winery and Winzerwald Winery. P.O. Box 169, French Lick, 812.952.2650, indianauplands.com. Open year-round.

BORDEN RECREATION

Deam Lake State Recreation Area Modern recreation facility on 194-acre lake. Family and horseman campgrounds. Camping cabins.Hiking and horse trails, beach, fishing, seasonal boat rental. 1217 Deam Lake Rd., 812.246.5421, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm. Open March–Nov. $ RESTAURANTS

Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant “Experience a Taste of the Country” at Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant! 2421 Engle Rd., 812.923.5255, joehubers.com. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 11 am–8 pm; Sun., 11 am–7 pm. January–February, open only Fri.–Sun., 11 am–6 pm. Closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site commemorates Indiana’s first state capital and follows the development of Indiana from a territory to a state. 202 E. Walnut St., 812.738.4890, indianamuseum.org/ explore/corydon#contact. Open year-round, closed holidays. $ LODGING

Comfort Inn – Corydon All rooms have a microfridge, coffee maker and 32-inch flat-screen TV. Also, motorcoach parking, free high-speed Internet and business and fitness centers. 115 Sky Park Dr. NE, 812.738.3900, choice hotels.com/indiana/corydon/comfort-inn-hotels/in155. WiFi

Winzerwald Winery

Winzerwald Winery is a friendly little winery on top of a hill in the southern Indiana Uplands. Specializing in great German-style grape wines and fruit wines. 26300 N. Indian Lake Rd./(C.R. 39), 866.694.6937, winzerwaldwinery.com. Open yearround.

CANNELTON

Enjoy our friendly service, clean rooms, full hot breakfast bar, indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room and free WiFi. Packages and discounts available. 2455 Landmark Ave., 812.738.6688, hampton-inn.com/ WiFi hi/corydon.

Holiday Inn Express – Corydon

ATTRACTIONS

Froehlich’s Outfitter and Guide Horse Trail Rides, LLC Ride horses through the beautiful Hoosier National Forest with registered equine professionals. Contact Christie Froehlich, 812.836.2117. 8388 Deer Creek Rd., 812.608.2170, perrycountyindiana.org. Open year-round. $ WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery Enjoy the winery, in-situ Celtic Cross and Cottage

SYMBOL KEY

Hampton Inn – Corydon

Nearby attractions include Holiday World (50 minutes), Indiana Caverns (5 miles), historical downtown (5 miles) and Walmart (walking distance). 249 Federal Dr., 812.738.1623, hotelcorydon.com. WiFi

RECREATION

Golf Shores Fun Center Family entertainment complex with two 18-hole mini golf courses, one outdoor and one indoor course with 3-D blacklight and arcades. 2510 Landmark Way, 812.738.0802, golfshoresfuncenter.com.

Handicapped-Accessible Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge AMENITIES

Group Rates and Discounts Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

SOUTH listings

Indiana Caverns Includes heights; depths; a boat ride; waterfall; Ice Age fossils, including bones dating back at least 40,000 years; tracks and more. 1267 Green Acres Dr. SW, 812.734.1200, indianacaverns.com. Open yearround. $

O’Bannon Woods State Park Family aquatic center. Nature center, historic haypress and pioneer village. Equestrian-friendly trails and campground. Reservable electric campsites. 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW, 812.738.8232, stateparks. in.gov. Open year-round. $ SHOPPING

Red, White & Blush Store Vast assortment of high-quality, affordable wines from around the world. Accessories, gifts, gourmet cheese, food and specialty beers. 117 W. Walnut St., 812.738.4792, redwhiteandblushstore.com. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Scout Mountain Winery

Small farm winery with vineyard and orchard onsite. Free wine tastings, tours, outdoor seating, gift shop and private tastings. 2145 Scout Mountain Rd. NW, 812.738.7196, scoutmountainwinery.com.

DALE

LODGING

Baymont Inn & Suites This family-friendly hotel features an indoor pool with a spa and a hot continental breakfast served daily. Located 10 minutes from Santa Claus, Indiana. 1339 N. Washington St., 812.937.7000, WiFi baymontinndale.com.

Budget Host Stones Motel The budget-friendly motel includes an outdoor heated pool and free WiFi. Located only 10 minutes from Santa Claus, Indiana. 410 South Washington St., 812.937.4448, budgethost.com. WiFi

Holiday Guest House Suites Located six minutes from Holiday World, the rentals feature spacious kitchens, comfortable sleeping areas, and patios. Each unit sleeps 2–6 people. 19260 N. S.R. 245, 812.630.6594, vrbo.com/445793. WiFi

Motel 6 Located right off I-64 and only 10 minutes from Santa Claus, Indiana. This motel includes free WiFi and an outdoor pool. 1334 N. Washington St., 812.937.2294, motel6.com.

Sally’s Vacation Home Relax in this fully furnished, spacious two-story home with a wood-burning fireplace and two covered porches. Convenient access to Santa Claus. 7402 E. 1800 N., 812.639.7415, vrbo.com/302740. WiFi

DEPAUW

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Quibble Hill Winery

Award-winning small farm winery with a cozy front porch. Music most Saturday afternoons May– September. 338 Gowers Lane NW, 502.424.9559, quibblehillwinery.com. Open year-round. Wed.–Sun., noon–7 pm.

DERBY LODGING

Derby Cabins On The Ohio The beautiful scenic views of Derby are waiting for you here. 12740 Glenview Dr., 812.836.4800, derbycabinsontheohio.com.

Forgotten Times Cabins Come stay with us for a little while, and live the way you were meant to live. Email us: forgottentimes@psci.net. 13304 N. S.R. 66, 812.836.2447, forgottentimescabins.com.

Ohio River Cabins Pontoon rental, canoe trips, fishing, hiking, zipline, horseback riding, water sports, boating. 13445 N. S.R. 66, 812.836.2289, ohiorivercabins.com.

Twin Lakes Cedar Cabins A true Southern Indiana experience! For reservations and more information, please call. 13545 Thrifty Rd., 812.836.2329, twinlakescedarcabins.com.

ELBERFELD ATTRACTIONS

Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia This eclectic collection features exhibits on Roy Rogers, Smokey the Bear, rock ’n roll, World War II, comics, Santa’s workshop and much more. 8838 S. S.R. 57, 812.795.2230, henagermuseum.com. Open year-round. $

ELIZABETH LODGING

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino and Hotel The hotel has 503 rooms and spectacular gaming, restaurants and retail shopping. Includes a top public championship golf course, Chariot Run, and Indulge, the spa. 11999 Casino Center Dr. , 866.676.7463, caesars.com.

EVANSVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Angel Mounds State Historic Site One of the best-preserved pre-contact Native American sites in North America. 8215 Pollack Ave., 812.853.3956, indianamuseum.org/explore/angelmounds. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.– Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $

Evansville African American Museum Showcasing African-American life in Evansville’s Baptisttown neighborhood, this historic building is now a museum promoting arts, culture and discovery. 579 S. Garvin St., 812.423.5188, evansvilleamuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat., noon–5 pm. $

Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Preserve

Mon.–Tues., 9 am–8 pm; Wed.–Fri., 9 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. LODGING

Courtyard by Marriott The newest hotel in Evansville, located near entertainment and shopping; restaurant and bar on-site with 24-hour Starbucks available. 8105 E. Walnut St., WiFi 812.424.4242, courtyardevansville.com.

Hampton Inn by Hilton – Evansville Airport Evansville’s only LEED-certified hotel. Airport shuttle, presidential suites available, breakfast included, located near the Evansville Regional Airport. 5701 US Hwy 41 N., 812.464.1010, WiFi evansvilleairport.hamptoninn.com.

Hilton Garden Inn We are conveniently located near entertainment and shopping. We have a restaurant and bar on-site with room service available. 220 Eagle Crest Dr., WiFi 812.476.4000, evansville.hgi.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, fitness center, business center, guest laundry and indoor heated pool. 324 Rusher Creek Rd., 812.867.2200, WiFi ihg.com.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites – East Conveniently located near entertainment and shopping. Breakfast included in the rate. Microwaves and refrigerators in every room; suites available. 301 Circle Front Dr., 812.473.2500, WiFi holidayinnexpress.com/evansvillein. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Tin Man Brewing Company

Focused on building and cultivating a knowledgeable, responsible and thriving craft-beer culture. 1430 W. Franklin St., 812.618.3227, tinmanbrewing .com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., 11 am–9 pm.

FERDINAND ATTRACTIONS

Monastery Immaculate Conception The “Castle on the Hill,” the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. Tours available. 802 E. 10th St., 800.968.4578, thedome.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. LODGING

Comfort Inn Ferdinand Located off I-64 exit 63 just minutes from Holiday World. WiFi, free breakfast, indoor pool, game room and fitness center. 123 Scenic Hills Ct., WiF 812.998.2121, comfortinn.com.

Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast

A 200-acre old-growth bottomland hardwood forest plus an interpretive center. 551 N. Boeke Rd., 812.479.0771, wesselmannaturesociety.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon– 5 pm.

Warm and inviting. A wonderful Queen Anne dating back to the early 1900s. Warm colors, period decor and Hoosier hospitality! 210 Main St., 877.367.1881, harvestmoonbedandbreakfast.com.

Willard Library

Wilmes Farmhouse

Willard Library of Evansville, Indiana, opened in 1885, is the state’s oldest public library building and one of the oldest libraries in the Midwest. 21 First Ave., 812.425.4309, willard.lib.in.us. Open year-round.

Find peace and relaxation in this newly renovated and fully furnished farmhouse only eight miles from Santa Claus, Indiana. 21674 N. 875 E., 812.630.9101, vrbo.com/295928. WiFi

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FRENCH LICK ATTRACTIONS

French Lick Casino A 51,000-square-foot gaming facility with slots, table games, promotions, tournaments, dining, lounge, entertainment, high-limit gaming area and non-smoking game room. 8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open year-round.

French Lick Scenic Railway Train rides through parts of the Hoosier National Forest, Burton Tunnel (Indiana’s second longest railroad tunnel) and past points of historical inter-

est. 8594 West State Rd. 56, 812.936.2405, frenchlick scenicrailway.org. Open March–December. $

room. Sleeps 5. 745 S. Virginia Ave., 812.936.4857, ballardoverlook.com.

LODGING

Best Western Plus

Artists Inn and Cottages Historic inn within walking distance of downtown. Area attractions are at your fingertips. Adjacent cottages make it easy to accommodate groups. 592 S. Summit St., 812.936.7333, WiFi artistsinnandcottages.com.

Ballard Overlook

Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park & Resort

Renewed 1915 Craftsman guesthouse with an exceptional view, amenities and large gathering

Family-fun resort featuring a 40,000-square-foot indoor water-park with retractable roof, interactive

Visitor Resources Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers and local welcome centers.

Statewide

Indiana Wines Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries—enjoy special events tours festivals and wine tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open year-round.

Clarksville

Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau Cross the Ohio River on Big 4 Pedestrian Bridge. Riverfront dining and entertainment. One of the U.S.’s oldest candy shops in this historic downtown. 305 Southern Indiana Ave., 812.280.5566, sunnyside oflouisville.org. Open year-round.

Corydon

Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau For travel information and assistance visit the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center and let our professional Travel Counselors help you plan your stay. 310 N. Elm St.,

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Well-appointed guestrooms featuring modern amenities. Complimentary full breakfast. In-room coffee, microwave and refrigerator. Convenient location. 613 S. Arnold F. Habig Blvd., 812.936.0520, WiFi bestwestern.com/plusfrenchlick.

888.738.2137, thisisindiana.org. Open year-round. closed holidays Mon.– Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

Evansville

Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau For all information on what to do and where to go, visit us at The Pagoda in downtown Evansville. 401 S.E. Riverside Dr., 800.433.3025, visitevansville.com. Open year-round. closed holidays.

French Lick

Visit French Lick West Baden Complete visitors center offering personal trip-planning assistance; area and regional visitor information; and computer and Internet access. 8102 W. S.R. 56, 866.309.9139, visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com. Open year-round, closed holidays.

Jasper

Dubois County Visitors Center Minutes from Holiday World, French Lick and Patoka Lake; hotels, houseboats and B&Bs available. Enjoy tourist train, festivals, monastery, golf and shops! 2704 Newton St., 812.482.9115, visitduboiscounty .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm.

Jasper Chamber of Commerce Tourist information center. Maps, walking tour, attractions, lodging, Strassenfest, business information/general resource center. Outside map rack. 302 W. 6th St., 812.482.6866, jasperin.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm.

Jeffersonville

Princeton

Experience the Falls of the Ohio renovated Interpretive Center, ancient fossil beds and Ohio River history. Derby Dinner Playhouse, Bass Pro Shops, retail district. 305 Southern Indiana Ave., 812.280.5566, sunnysideoflouisville.org. Open yearround.

Information on our Barn Quilt Trail, Toyota Visitors Center and tours, Lyles Station, Indiana’s oldest restaurant and Azalea Path Botanical Gardens. 702 W. Broadway, 812.385.0999, gibsoncountyin.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri. 9 am– 5 pm.

Leavenworth

Salem

Year-round fun and adventure in Crawford County. Information about boating, fishing, caving, hiking, biking, golfing, cabins, inns and dining options. 6225 E. Industrial Lane, 888.755.2282, crawfordcounty indiana.com. Open year-round.

Historic Salem/Washington County offers festivals, museums, lakes, parks, shops, eateries and so much more. Discover Salem at cityofsalemin.com. 201 E. Market St., 812.883.4265, cityofsalemin.com.

Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau

Crawford County Welcome Center

New Albany

Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau Historic downtown with a vibrant dining scene, breweries, winery, and shopping; outdoor entertainment; Mansion Row and art centers; new aquatic center. 305 Southern Indiana Ave. , 812.280.5566, sunnysideoflouisville.org. Open yearround.

Newburgh

Historic Newburgh Visitors Center This picturesque river town has cool shops and unique restaurants. Check out our website for all the events and activities throughout the year. 517 W. Main, 800.636.9489, historicnewburgh.org.

Visit Warrick County Information on fishing, camping, dining, shopping, golfing, historical tours and everything else Warrick County can offer for visitors. 4763 Rosebud Lane, Ste. C, 800.636.9489, visitwarrick.com. Open year-round.

Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau

Historic Salem, Indiana City Hall

Santa Claus

Spencer County Visitors Bureau Your main source of visitor information for Santa Claus, Indiana, and Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home. 39 N. Kringle Place, 888.444.9252, santaclausind.org. Open year-round.

Scottsburg

Scott County Visitors Commission Located in historic downtown in the Heritage Station Depot built in 1872. Information, maps and discounts are available at the visitor center. 90 N. Main St., 812.752.9211, scottin.com. Open year-round. closed holidays Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm.

Tell City

Perry County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Visit a complete Tourist Visitor Center and Artisan Gift Shop. Housed in The Tell City Train Depot. 888.343.6262. 333 7th St., 812.547.7933, perrycountyindiana.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 5 pm; Sat., 8 am–noon.

SOUTH listings

arcade and all the latest amenities. 8505 W. S.R. 56, 877.936.3866, bigsplashadventure.com. WiFi

Comfort Suites All-suite hotel with whirlpool suites available. Minutes from French Lick, West Baden and Patoka Lake. 9530 W. S.R. 56, 812.936.5300, comfortsuites. WiFi com.

French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Village Enjoy fully furnished, pet-friendly, modern log cabins while less than a minute from Osborn boat ramp and floating fishing pier. 7900 W. C.R. 1025 South, 812.936.9854, patokalakevacations.com.

French Lick Manor House Historic private home featuring high ceilings, wood floors, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and much more. Comfortably sleeps 6–8 individuals. 8527 W. Main St., 812.336.5970, frenchlickmanorhouse.com. WiFi

French Lick Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort Classic American hotel whose amenities include golf, a spa, casino, horseback riding, dining, Kidsfest, hiking, biking pools, bowling, shopping, entertainment, special events and a conference center. 8670 West S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. WiFi

Lane’s Motel Motel close to French Lick Resort, Patoka Lake, Paoli Peaks and area restaurants. 8483 W. S.R. 56, WiFi 812.936.9919, lanesmotel.com.

Wilstem Ranch Wilstem Ranch is an 1,100-acre secluded property. It’s a great destination for family reunions, weddings and corporate retreats. Enjoy horseback riding, soaring on zip lines, UTV tours and hiking. 4229 US Hwy 150 W., 812.936.4484, WiFi wilstemranch.com. RECREATION

The Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort An 18-hole, par-70, championship-level golf course with an award-winning 7,000-yard course, clubhouse, dining, pro shop, outings, tournaments, and resident PGA professional. 8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open March–Nov. Mon.–Sun., 7 am–8 pm.

The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort French Lick Resort’s Pete Dye Course is an 18-hole, par-72, championship-level golf course with an 8,100-yard course, clubhouse, pro shop, awardwinning course, regional and national tournaments, and resident PGA professional. 8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open April–Nov. Mon.–Sun., 7 am–7 pm. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

French Lick Winery

Enjoy wine tasting, case discounts, the gift shop and the observation area. The on-site cafe features a variety of Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, salads and desserts. 8145 Sinclair St., 812.936.2293, frenchlickwinery.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs. and Sun., 11 am–5 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm.

GENTRYVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Colonel Jones Home The Home has been restored to interpret the 1930s residence of merchant, Civil War soldier and friend of Abraham Lincoln. No admission-park entrance fee 620 E. C.R. 1575 North, 812.937.4710, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round.

HAZLETON ATTRACTIONS

Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens A nature walk you will never forget. Explore 50 acres of beautifully landscaped trails, lakes, water features, wood carvings and 300-plus varieties of gorgeous azaleas. 1502 N. 825 W., 812.640.9133, azaleapatharboretum.org. Open April–Sept. $

HUNTINGBURG ATTRACTIONS

Huntingburg League Stadium Tour League Stadium—built in 1894 and renovated in the early 1990s, it was the set for the film A League of their Own featuring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. 203 S. Cherry St., 800.968.4578, dcbombers.com/the-bombers-experience/leaguestadium/. Open May–Aug.; closed holidays. $ LODGING

Quality Inn-Huntingburg Sixteen miles from Holiday World and 25 miles from Patoka Lake. Micro-fridges and WiFi. Tworoom family suites available. 406 E. 22nd St., WiFi 812.683.2334, qualityinn.com/hotel/in177.

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RECREATION

Dubois County Museum

Voted best public golf course in Indiana in 2015 by the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association. An 18-hole, par-72, championship course. 1490 N. Meridian Rd., 888.684.3287, sultansrun.com. Open March–Nov.; closed holidays. $

ATTRACTIONS

Features German ancestry, antique farm machinery, a Main Street exhibit, kids interactive area, community murals, military exhibit, log house and more. 2704 Newton St., 800.968.4578, duboiscountymuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–2 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $

Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper City Mill Ride in luxury aboard the Spirit of Jasper! Ride & Dine and day-trip excursions offered. Tour Jasper City Mill and watch a 25-foot working water wheel. 201 Mill St., 814825959, spiritofjasper.com/. Open May–Nov.; closed holidays. $ LODGING

Days Inn – Jasper Hoosier hospitality in beautiful southern Indiana. Stay and enjoy the great outdoors. 272 Brucke WiFi Strasse, 812.482.6000, daysinn.com.

Sultan’s Run Golf Club

RESTAURANTS

Schnitzelbank Restaurant Specializing in German and American cuisine. Home of Indiana’s No. 1 sandwich,The Bratzel! Enjoy a full bar with domestic and imported beer. 393 Third Ave., 812.482.2640, schnitzelbank.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–10 pm.

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JEFFERSONVILLE ATTRACTIONS

Schimpff’s Confectionery Manufacturing confectionery specializing in hard candies and chocolates since 1891. Candy demonstration area, museum, soda fountain and lunchroom. 347 Spring St, 812.283.8367, schimpffs.com. Open Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; closed holidays.

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ATTRACTIONS

SHOPPING

Santa’s Stables

Beautiful downtown full of vitality and great shops. Day-trip brochure showing stores and events. See us on Facebook. Hours vary. 302 W. 6th St., 812.482.6866, downtownjasper.org. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm.

LEOPOLD

Jasper’s Downtown Shopping District

A family-friendly horseback riding experience led by skilled guides. Wooded surroundings. 20- and 45-minute rides. Pony rides. 6709 E. C.R. 1475 N., 812.340.2288, santas-stables.com. Open March–Oct. $

ATTRACTIONS

Holiday Inn Express Indoor pool, game room, free breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, boardroom for 10 people and free WiFi. IHG Rewards Club. 2000 Hospitality Dr., 812.482.3344, holidayinnexpress.com.

desserts and more! 2031 Newton St., 812.848.BREW, schnitzbrewery.com. Tues.–Fri., 4 pm–10 pm; Sat., noon–10 pm; Sun., 1 pm–8 pm.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Schnitz Brewery and Pub

We brew our own Schnitz Blonde, Hefe, Porter, IPA, seasonal and root beer in-house. Enjoy our pub fare: pizzas, wings, subs, burgers, salads,

Eagles Wings Zipline Have a zipline adventure today! Soar through the beautiful Hoosier National Forest. Call or book online. 10220 Lorainne Rd., 855.947.8474, eagleswingszipline.com. Open May–Sept. $

LINCOLN CITY ATTRACTIONS

Lincoln Amphitheatre

Fairs, Festivals & Events Your ticket to seasonal fun in Southern Indiana.

Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival SALEM, FEB. 27–28, & MARCH 3–5, 2016

Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival offers tours, pioneer demos, wagon rides, entertainment, food, family fun and great maple syrup of course! Sugarbush Farm, 321 N. Garrison Hollow Rd., 812.967.4491, lmsugarbush.com. 9 am–5 pm.

Campbellsburg’s All American Country Hoedown Festival CAMPBELLSBURG, JUNE 3–5, 2016

Good old country fun, food, entertainment, a parade and special events await visitors at Campbellsburg’s All American Country Hoedown Festival. Town of Campbellsburg, 812.755.4251, campbellsburghoedownfestival.com.

Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival ROCKPORT, JULY 2, 2016

Enjoy food, fireworks, live music and a parade during Rockport’s Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival. Rockport City Park, 812.649.9147, indianasabelincoln.org, noon–9 pm.

Pekin’s Fourth of July Celebration

Jasper Strassenfest JASPER, AUG. 4–7, 2016

Family-oriented street festival with German music, food, events, dancing, rides, games, beer garden, 5K run/walk, car show, parade and great fun! Courthouse and downtown area, 302 W. 6th St, 812.482.6866, jasperstrassenfest.org.

Jeffersonville Steamboat Days Festival JEFFERSONVILLE, SEPT. 3–4, 2016

The Steamboat Days Festival is an art festival in the newly completed Big 4 Station Park in downtown Jeffersonville. Big Four Station Park, Mulberry St., 812.285.6440, jeffparks.org. 11 am– 5 pm.

Old Settlers Days SALEM, SEPT. 17, 2016

History comes alive on the grounds of The John Hay Center and Pioneer Village during Old Settler’s Days. Arts and crafts, entertainment, family fun. John Hay/Steven’s Museum Grounds and Village, 307 E. Market St., 812.883.2219, oldsettlersdays.org, 10 am–5 pm.

Family Fall-O-Weekends SANTA CLAUS, SEPT. 24–OCT. 30, 2016

Family packages are available with tickets to Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World, special events, coupons and more. 888.444.9252, santaclausind.org. $

PEKIN, JULY 3–4, 2016

Santa Claus Christmas Celebration

Join the town of Pekin celebrating its 185th oldestconsecutive 4th of July Festival, parade, flea market and carnival in the United States. Pekin Park and Town Area, State Highway 60, 812.216.3300, pcba.webs.com.

SANTA CLAUS, DEC. 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 2016

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Visit Santa Claus, Indiana: America’s Christmas Hometown for family fun during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration. 888.444.9252, santaclausind.org.

One of the largest roofed amphitheatres in the U.S. is this majestic 1,500-seat outdoor venue in Lincoln State Park. 15032 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.2329, lincolnamphitheatre.com. Open April–Oct. $

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial See where Abraham Lincoln spent his childhood and learn about the lives of the Lincoln family who lived here in a pioneer community. 3027 E. South St., 812.937.4541, nps.gov/libo. Open year-round. $ LODGING

Family Cabins at Lincoln State Park Seasonal furnished family cabins sleep six. Easy drive to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Call 866.622.6746. 15476 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.4710, camp.in.gov. RECREATION

Lincoln State Park “Here I grew up,” said Lincoln of the area including park. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Camp cottages. 15476 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.4710, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

MAGNET LODGING

Colucci Log Cabins on The Ohio River Our cabins are located at the water’s edge on the largest pool of the entire Ohio River System. E-mail: logcabins@psci.net. 17735 Magnet Valley Rd., 877.275.5642, coluccirivercabins.com.

MARENGO ATTRACTIONS

Marengo Cave Indiana’s most-visited natural and National

SOUTH listings

Landmark. Two walking tours, gemstone mining, hiking, crawling tours, camping and picnicking. 400 E. S.R. 64, 812.365.2705, marengocave.com. Open year-round. 9 am–5 pm. $

MAUCKPORT LODGING

High Ridge Log Cabin Rentals Three cabins spaced apart for privacy. Includes picnic table, fire pit, charcoal grill, towels, linens, dishes, pots and pans. 9100 Cabin Lane SW, 812.732.8802, highridgecabins.com.

and group facilities; fitness center and pool. Pet-friendly. 504 North St., 800.782.8605, WiFi newharmonyinn.com. RECREATION

Harmonie State Park Swimming, fishing, hiking, bicycle trails, volleyball, summer nature/history programs. Log-style family cabins. Mountain biking, horse trails (BYOH). 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd., 812.682.4821, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ RESTAURANTS

RECREATION

Squire Boone Caverns Come see what has taken thousands of years to create. Guided tours take you past stalactites, stalagmites, columns and more. One-hour walking tours. 100 Squire Boone Rd. S.W., 812.732.4381, squireboonecaverns.com. Open year-round. $ P

Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures Add a bit of high-flying fun to your day! Zip our 2,400-foot canopy tour in the trees. Kids’ Zip available for smaller zippers. 100 Squire Boone Rd. SW, 812.732.1200, sbcza.com. Open March–Nov.

Red Geranium Restaurant Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant is one of the region’s most charming and romantic restaurants. Lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. 504 North St., 800.782.8605, redgeraniumrestaurant .newharmonyinn.com. Open year-round.

PAOLI LODGING

Blueberry Hill Estate

MILLTOWN

Enjoy your choice of luxurious accommodations, from the Main House Suites to Secluded Hillside Cottages, or try out “glamping,” the unforgettable camping experience. 1493 E. S.R. 56, 812.723.0600, WiFi blueberryhillestate.com.

Cave Country Canoes

Lost River Inn Bed & Breakfast

RECREATION

Paddle Indiana’s first natural river. Blue River is ideal for families and beginners. All-day to multiple-day trips. 112 W. Main St., 812.365.2705 canoetheblue.com. Open May–Aug. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–2:30 pm (April, Sept., and Oct., weekends only). $

Newer home in a relaxing country setting and close to many attractions. Two rooms, one with a Jacuzzi, both with private baths, full breakfast offered. 3593 N. C.R. 200 W., 812.865.4496, lostriverinn.net. WiFi

MOUNT PLEASANT

Midwest Inn

LODGING

Vinnie’s Ohio River Log Cabins Come enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the southern Indiana country in a log cabin on the beautiful rolling Ohio River. 19150 N. S.R. 66, 812.843.4848, vinniesrivercabins.com.

NEW ALBANY ATTRACTIONS

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site Reflects the affluence of a man once considered the wealthiest in Indiana. 914 E. Main St., 812.944.9600, indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson. Open yearround; closed holidays. $

NEW HARMONY ATTRACTIONS

Historic New Harmony This unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offers tours of historic sites. 401 N. Arthur St., 800.231.2168, usi.edu/hnh. Open March–Dec. Mon.– Sun., 9:30 am–5 pm. $ LODGING

Family Cabins at Harmonie State Park Furnished family log cabins sleep 6 or 8. Easy drive to New Harmony historic sites. Details and reservations at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746. 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd., 812.682.4821, camp.in.gov.

New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center Lakeside rooms. Beautiful landscape. Complimentary continental breakfast; weddings, meeting

RECREATION

Patoka Lake Swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing and hunting in season. Staffed interpretive center. Reservable camping and shelters. 3084 N. Dillard Rd., 812.685.2464, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging Houseboat, floating cabins, Fun and Play toons, pontoon rental. Cabins, rooms and suites located across from Patoka Station. Full-service Marina with ship store on site. 2991 N. Dillard Rd., 812.685.2203, patokalakemarina.com. Open yearround. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Patoka Lake Winery

Patoka Lake Winery will have a tasting room, production room, three winery suites and two silo suites. The winery is located at Newton-Stewart entrance to Patoka Lake. 2900 N. Dillard Rd., 812.685.2203, patokalakewinery.com. Open yearround.

PRINCETON ATTRACTIONS

Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail Discover the homespun beauty of southwestern Indiana along the Barn Quilt Trail, which features more than 230 hand-painted blocks beautifully adorning the Gibson County landscape. 702 W. Broadway St., 812.385.0999, gibsoncountyin.org. Open year-round.

Non-smoking motel with outdoor swimming pool. All rooms have cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves and free WiFi service. Near Paoli Peaks. 1917 W. Main St., 812.723.4555, fritchproperties.com. WiFi

Ritz Motel Motel with singles, doubles and suites. Hotplate, microwave, refrigerator and cable in each room. Lodge available for parties up to 20. 2000 W. Main St., Paoli, 812.723.2530. WiFi

Trail View Ski Lodge Step right out of the lodge and onto the slopes. Great for groups. Fireplaces and fully furnished kitchens. 1917 W. Main St., 812.723.4555.

Underwood Inn Beautiful 1868 home with two completely refurbished guest rooms and bathroom with clawfoot bathtub. 405 N. Gospel St., 812.723.4639. WiFi

PATOKA LAKE LODGING

Floating Cabins at Patoka Lake Offering all the amenities of home, even the linens and towels. Park your boat next to your cabin in a private slip. Stay and play. 2991 N. Dillard Rd., 888.819.6916, patokalakemarina.com. WiFi

Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Bridge Enjoy a stay with Patoka Lake right in the backyard and a boat ramp a half-mile away. Dip into the in-ground pool to relax. All you need is yourself, clothes and food. 9104 S. CR 450 W., 812.936.3646, vrbo.com/378029. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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Lyles Station Historic School & Museum African-American historical site offers museum, authentic log cabin and Alonzo Fields gallery. Groups and classroom field trips welcome by appointment. 953 N. 500 W., 812.385.2534, lylesstation.org. Open year-round. $

United States. 644 North Highway 161, 812.649.2857, holidaydrivein.com. Open May–Sept. $

site. 1375 Old State Hwy. 45, 812.649.9258, therusticrockport.com. Open year-round. $

Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum

LODGING

Toyota Visitors Center/Plant Tours See a Toyota manufacturing facility and its production up close. Tour reservations recommended and can be made online. 4000 Tulip Tree Dr., 888.696.8211, tourtoyotaindiana.com. Open yearround. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm.

Right off Highway 231, the inn offers an indoor pool with hot tub, free WiFi, fitness center and deluxe continental breakfast. 1355 N. Plaza Dr., WiFi 812.649.2979, comfortinn.com.

Ohio River Scenic Byway

Corner House Bed & Breakfast

Take a beautiful drive through the southern portion of Spencer County, following the picturesque Ohio River through river towns. Highway 66, 800.489.4474, ohioriverbyway.com. Open year-round.

ROCKPORT ATTRACTIONS

The Rustic

Catch the latest big-screen flicks at Holiday DriveIn, one of the few drive-in theaters left in the

This nine-hole course offers all golfers the opportunity to golf while enjoying the two scenic lakes and wooded surroundings. Restaurant located on

This country inn offers overnight lodging with breakfast. The three themed guest rooms include baths, flat-screen TVs with cable, WiFi and more. 3984 North C.R. 200 West, 812.660.0331, bedandbreakfast.com/in-rockport-cornerhousebb .html. WiFi

Locust Hill Motel A quiet motel located on Highway 161 near

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Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater

Camping

Comfort Inn & Suites

The Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum houses hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s historic past. 928 Fairground Dr., 812.649.9147, indianasabelincoln.org. Open May–Dec. $

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Modern recreation area, 194-acre lake (electric motors only), beach, boat rental, shelters. Camping cabins. Reserve shelters/sites camp.IN.gov or 866-622-6746.

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Challenging hiking, summer nature/ history programs, boat ramp to Ohio River. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Family aquatic center. Bridle trails and horsemen’s camping. Canoe access to the Blue River. Reserve campsites & shelters at camp.IN.gov. or 866.622.6746.

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Beautiful setting near Lake Lincoln. Three miles from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or 866.622.6746.

BORDEN Deam Lake State Recreation Area 1217 Deam Lake Rd. 812.246.5421 in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm

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CHARLESTOWN Charlestown State Park 12500 S.R. 62, 812.256.5600 stateparks.in.gov

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CORYDON O’Bannon Woods State Park 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW 812.738.8232 stateparks.in.gov

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LINCOLN CITY Lincoln State Park 15476 N. C.R. 300 East 812.937.4710 stateparks.in.gov.

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Summer nature/history programs. Nice log style furnished family cabins. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

NEW HARMONY Harmonie State Park 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd. 812.682.4821 stateparks.in.gov

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Staffed nature center, raptor rehabilitation area, hunting in season. Reserve campsites and shelters at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

PATOKA LAKE Patoka Lake 3084 N. Dillard Rd., 812.685.2464 stateparks.in.gov

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Relax and enjoy your camping experience as nature’s beauty surrounds you. With 36 campsites available.

ROCKPORT Oakridge Campground 837 N. Silverdale Rd., 812.649.2860 indianasabelincoln.org

SANTA CLAUS Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort 78 N. Holiday Blvd., 877.478.3657 lakerudolph.com

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SCOTTSBURG Hardy Lake 4171 E. Harrod Rd., 812.794.3800 stateparks.in.gov

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Located next door to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort features more than 270 family rental RVs and cabins, and more than 230 RV and tent sites. Stable water level means great fishing. Winterized restroom for comfortable winter camping. Reserve campsites at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

SOUTH listings

Owensboro, Kentucky. 815 S. S.R. 161, 812.649.9918, indianasabelincoln.org.

Rockport Inn Bed & Breakfast This 19th-century Victorian inn is quiet and cozy, located near the Ohio River in Rockport. McKenzie’s Bar & Restaurant is located next door. 130 S. 3rd St., 812.649.2664, indianasabelincoln.org. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Pepper’s Ridge Winery

One of eight wineries along the Hoosier Wine Trail, Pepper’s Ridge Winery is situated on a quiet country road near Rockport, Indiana. 4304 N. C.R. 200 West, 812.649.9463, peppersridge.com. Open year-round.

SALEM

ATTRACTIONS

The Depot Railroad Museum Transforms great moments of railroading history into reality. Extensive collection, model railroad, special events. 206 S. College Ave., 812.883.1884, salemdepot.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–4 pm. $

Historic Beck’s Mill A completely restored and operating mill dating to 1808. Current mill rebuilt 1863. Hiking, demos, tours, events. 4433 S. Beck’s Mill Rd., 812.883.5147, becksmill.org. Open April–October. Fri., 11 am–4 pm; Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $

Historic Salem Speedway Celebrates 65 years of racing excellence on a historic high bank track. For schedule and info, see website. 2729 Hwy. 56 West, 812.883.6504, salemspeedway.com. Open April–Nov. $ P

The John Hay Center/Steven’s Museum Complex

Santa Claus Christmas Store

Scott County Heritage Museum

Shop May–December at this gigantic store featuring Christmas gifts, decorations, collectibles, fudge and other sweet treats and nearly 5,000 ornaments. 33 N. Kringle Place, 877.224.1772, santaclauschristmasstore.com. Open May–Dec.

Local history and ghost tours available throughout the year by appointment. Call for info on weekend events. 1050 S. Main St., 812.752.1050, scottcounty heritagemuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–1 pm.

Santa Claus Museum & Village

RECREATION

Explore the museum, original Santa Claus Church, Santa Claus Post Office and Santa Claus Statue. Don’t forget to write your free letter to Santa! 69 N. S.R. 245, 812.544.2434, santaclausmuseum.org. Open May–Dec.

Delaney Creek Park Washington County’s best-kept secret! A 326-acre park with an 88-acre lake, camping, cabins, boat rentals, fishing and beach. 8215 N. Delaney Park Rd., 812.883.5101, delaneypark.com. Open year-round. $

Santa’s Candy Castle

Hardy Lake

Blends old-world charm with a modern-day spin to create a wonderful experience for believers of all ages. 15499 N. S.R. 245, 812.544.3900, santascandycastle.com. Open May–Dec.

Boating, swimming, fishing and hunting in season. Summer nature/history programs. Winterized restrooms and shower house for cold-weather camping. 4171 E. Harrod Rd., 812.794.3800, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

LODGING

NorthStar Vacation Rentals

Knobstone Trail

Just across the road from Holiday World, NorthStar Vacation Rentals offer fully furnished, spacious rooms with full kitchen facilities. 55 N. Holiday Blvd., 812.937.7099, northstarvacationrentals.com. WiFi

The rugged terrain of this 58-mile back-country hiking trail is often compared to the Appalachian Trail, for which many people use it to train. One Main, in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4224.htm. Open year-round.

Santa’s Lodge

ST. MEINRAD

Decorated for Christmas 365 days a year, the lodge is located within a mile of Holiday World. Two pools and St. Nick’s Restaurant are located on site. 91 W. Christmas Blvd., 812.937.1902, santaslodge.com. WiFi

Santa’s Lakeside Cottages Located just a few miles from Holiday World, the cottages surround a scenic lake with Elf Park featuring a playground and an outdoor pool. 1405 W. Christmas Blvd., 812.686.2628, santascottages.com. WiFi

Offers an extensive artifact collection, Pioneer Village, Depot Train Museum, Genealogy Library and Hay birthplace. 307 E. Market St., 812.883.6495, johnhaycenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm. $

SHOPPING

Piper Flight Center Museum

SCOTTSBURG

The Piper Flight Center Museum houses vintage Piper aircraft, a flight simulator, educational library and artifacts that bring the magic of flight to life. S.R. 56, 812.472.3749, piperflightmuseum.org. Open year-round.

SANTA CLAUS ATTRACTIONS

Christmas Lake Golf Course Full-service, par-72, championship golf course with tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and sparkling lakes. Bar and grill on site. 1 Clubhouse Rd., 877.962.7465, christmaslake.com. Open year-round. $

Frosty’s Fun Center Play at the Christmas-themed 18-hole miniature golf course and enjoy tasty snacks, sandwiches, ice cream and fresh pizza. 15 S. Cedar Lane, 812.544.3338, facebook.com/frostysfun?fref=ts. Open year-round.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Plan for two or more days of family fun at this family theme park and water park. 452 E. Christmas Blvd., 877.463.2645, holidayworld.com. Open April– Oct. $

Holly Tree Christmas Shop A wonderful place to find souvenirs, Christmas furnishings and gifts. 8 Kringle Place, 812.937.4600, hollytreechristmasshop.com. Open year-round.

ATTRACTIONS

Cornucopia Farm Southern Indiana’s premier corn maze and family farm. Family fun, entertainment and farm education. 5444 N. Rutherford Hollow Rd., 812.752.6694, cornucopiafarm.com. Open Sept.–Oct. $

Historic Downtown Scottsburg Take a step back in time. Numerous antique stores, shops and eateries all around the historic square and courthouse. 90 N. Main St., 812.752.9211, scottin.com. Open year-round.

Mid-America Science Park One of the most comprehensive science parks in the country, consisting of three interconnected centers. 821 S. Lake Rd. South, 812.752.9521, maspark.org. Open year-round.

Ross Country Jamboree Renovated 1947 movie theate, the perfect venue for country-music acts. A taste of the Grand Ole Opry in Southern Indiana. 31 E. Wardell St., 812.752.8877, rosscountryjamboree.com. Open yearround. $

ATTRACTIONS

Saint Meinrad Archabbey A peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Benedictine monks. 200 Hill Dr., 800.581.6905, saintmeinrad.org. Open year-round. LODGING

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center The quiet atmosphere and beautiful grounds make this a serene place to stay. Located only 15 minutes from Holiday World in nearby St. Meinrad. 200 Hill Dr., 800.581.6905, saintmeinrad.org. WiFi WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Monkey Hollow Winery

Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana in an area of rich German history stretching back over 150 years. 11534 E. C.R. 1740 North, 812.357.2272, monkeyhollowwinery.com. Open year-round.

TELL CITY

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES

Tell City Brewing Company

More than 40 beers on tap. Great food, drinks and live music. Tours of the brewery, inside The Pour Haus. 706 Humboldt St., 812.547.2739, tellcitypourhaus.com. Open year-round.

WEST BADEN LODGING

Legend of French Lick Boutique Hotel & Resort Gated entrance with luxury accommodations. Three large master suites, each with a jetted tub for two. Location shown in several movies. 7328 W. C.R. WiFi 100 N., 812.936.6333, legendoffrenchlick.com.

West Baden Springs Hotel One-of-a-kind historic hotel. World-class spa and golf, dining, shopping, pools, horseback riding, entertainment and event/meeting space. 8538 W. Baden WiFi Ave., 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. VisitIndiana.com / 2016

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BROCHURE GUIDE

Need advice? A map? A field guide to your Indiana destination? Fill out and submit the postcard order form attached to this page, or call or visit the websites listed below to order all the resources you need to make your trip a successful one.

STATEWIDE

01 Indiana Travel Guide

02 Indiana Festival Guide

03 Indiana Tourism Packet

04 Golf and Travel Guide

Your indispensable companion to travel in Indiana. In addition to your Travel Guide, you’ll receive an Offical Indiana Roadway Map. 800.677.9800 VisitIndiana.com

It’s your ultimate guide to festivals throughout Indiana. No glove box is complete without it. Complimentary Travel Guide and Roadway Map included. 800.677.9800 VisitIndiana.com

Your indispensable companion for travel in Indiana. You receive an Indiana Travel Guide, Roadway Map, Festival Guide and email updates. 800.677.9800 VisitIndiana.com

Detailed information on more than 400 public-accessible courses, along with regional maps and stay and play packages. Complimentary Indiana Travel Guide and Roadway Map included. 800.677.9800 Visitindianagolf.com NORTH

05 Indiana Glass Trail

06 Indiana Wines

07 Indiana Recreation Guide

Visit statewide artists and glass-related venues continuing the centuries-old tradition and beauty of Indiana’s glass arts. 317.607.5243 indianaglasstrail.com

Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries! Enjoy special events, tours and wine tastings. Taste the experience of Indiana wine. 800.832.9463 indianawines.org

Official guide to state parks, inns, reservoirs, forests, fish and wildlife areas, historic sites and more. 877.463.6367 dnr.in.gov

09 LaPorte County Northern Indiana

10 Amish Country Northern Indiana

11 The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont

12 Shipshewana/LaGrange County Visitor Center

Orchards, festivals, fishing, bike trail, parks, museums, beautiful beaches, zoo, outlet shopping and casino. Come see all that LaPorte County has to offer. 800.634.2650 VisitMichiganCityLaPorte.com

Quilt Gardens and the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Wakarusa and Shipshewana are set along the scenic Heritage Trail. 800.262.8161 AmishCountry.org

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-80/90 and I-69. Visitors can save 25–70 percent at designer stores like Coach, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Under Armour. 260.833.1516 theOutletShoppesatFremont.com

Official Visitor Guide for Shipshewana and the Amish Backroads. Order yours today. 866.710.4197 VisitShipshewana.org

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08 Northern Indiana Lakes Country Pokagon State Park, the Midwest’s longest toboggan run, outlet shopping, wineries, buffalo preserve and 101 natural lakes. 800.525.3101 Lakes101.org

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13 South Bend Mishawaka and Notre Dame Notre Dame, Studebaker Museum, Oliver Mansion, East Race Waterway, Potato Creek State Park, shopping, performing arts and much more. 800.519.0577 VisitSouthBend.com

17 Henry County Come enjoy a “Pathway through Henry County.” We offer racing, horse shows, go-karting, fishing, camping and more. We are rich in history, from Wilbur Wright to basketball legends. 765.593.0764 henrycountyin.org

14 Indiana’s Kosciusko County Take the time to escape everyday stress while discovering newfound joy in everyday places. Treat your family to some good healthy fun. Take time out in Indiana’s Kosciusko County. 800.800.6090 LiveWellintheMoment.com

15 South Shore – Along Lake Michigan

16 DeKalb County Visitors Bureau

Just minutes from Chicago! Indiana Dunes, lakefront casinos, theaters, water park, candy factory, dairy/pig farm tours, shrines, historic downtowns and more!. 800.255.5253 alongthesouthshore.com

Visit DeKalb County and experience our museums, featuring automobiles, trucks, aircraft, railroad memorabilia, military and county history. 877.833.3282 dekalbcvb.org

18 A Fun Family Getaway in Fort Wayne

19 Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau

Fort Wayne ranks No. 1 for fun! Our Children’s Zoo is in the nation’s top 10, and is a “No. 1 Indiana Summer Gotta-Do.” Check out our amazing packages and getaways! 800.767.7752 visitfortwayne.com

With exciting casino action, live horse racing, historic theaters and beautiful parks, Anderson Madison County has what you want to get your fun started! 800.533.6569 VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com

Explore Kokomo Opalescent Glass tours, Seiberling Mansion, Greentown Glass, Elwood Haynes Museum, automotive museums, art galleries, unique dining, festivals, trails, concerts and sports. 800.837.0971 VisitKokomo.org

20 Visit Kokomo

CENTRAL

21 Muncie & Delaware County

22 Hamilton County

23 Visit Indy

24 White River State Park

Model Aviation Museum, Minnetrista, Ball State University, Muncie Children’s Museum, art galleries, Sportsplex, Prairie Creek Reservoir, bike/walk/ horse trails, dragway, canoeing. 765.284.2700 visitmuncie.org

An affordable getaway awaits in Hamilton County, Indiana. Enjoy fine dining, shopping, music, entertainment, golf and outdoor adventure. Discover it all, just north of Indy. 800.776.8687 VisitHamiltonCounty.com

Indiana’s capital city awaits you! Our 120-page Visitor Guide provides insider tips and creative ideas for enjoying the sports, dining and attractions that set Indy apart. 800.323.4639 VisitIndy.com

Visit the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, NCAA Hall of Champions and the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn concert venue. 800.665.9056 inwhiteriver.org WEST

25 Indianapolis Zoo

26 It’s All About Shelby County

27 Visit Hendricks County

Full of “firsts” and “largests” in the nation. The Indianapolis Zoo is wildly different! Experience orangutans like never before at Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center. 317.630.2001 IndianapolisZoo.com

Grover Museum, historic motor/bike tour. Bistros, bakeries, antiquing galore! The Strand Theatre, music and arts festivals. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. 888.303.0244 visitshelbycounty.com

Your affordable, family fun adventure awaits just minutes west of Indy. Make memories enjoying festivals, cultural and recreational experiences, amazing food and more. Plan your getaway now. 800.321.9666 VisitHendricksCounty.com

28 Visit Lafayette– West Lafayette Vibrant downtown, winery, breweries, art galleries, outdoor art, architecture, golf packages, trails, Purdue University, Wolf Park, Prophetstown State Park. 800.872.6648 HomeOfPurdue.com

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SOUTH CENTRAL

29 Covered Bridges in Putnam & Parke Counties

30 Ripley County - southeast Indiana’s treasure

31 Daviess County – Authentic Amish Tours

32 Unexpected, Unforgettable Columbus

40 covered bridges, Turkey Run and Lieber State Parks, Raccoon and Rockville Lakes, DePauw University, canoeing, Cataract Falls, golf, galleries, museums and Amish. 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry.com 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com

If you’re a fan of basketball, guns, festivals, history, B&Bs, state parks (biking, hiking, swimming or camping), flea markets or antiques, we have something for all. 888.747.5394 ripleycountytourism.com

Where quality craftsmanship and tradition are treasured. Working farms, buggy makers, furniture craftsmen, cheeses and candles. Call for Amish Tours and info. 812.254.5262 daviesscounty.net

Ranks sixth in the US for architecture and design. Tour 80-plus significant works of public art and architecture including Eero Saarinen’s masterpiece, Miller House. 800.468.6564 columbus.in.us

35 Historic Corydon & Harrison County

36 Visit Warrick County, Indiana

SOUTH

33 Relive the Story in Vincennes/Knox County

34 Evansville Visitor Guide

Vincennes is Indiana’s first city, an ideal getaway for history enthusiasts. Visit historic sites, the Red Skelton museum, festivals, enjoy lush agritourism and more. 800.886.6443 visitvincennes.org

Amazonia in Mesker Park Zoo, Tropicana Evansville, District After Dark, hiking/biking trails, seven museums, 300-plus restaurants, three breweries, shopping, golf courses, festivals. 800.433.3025 VisitEvansville.com

Take a historic tour, explore our caves, hike scenic trails, pour a glass of locally made wine, spend the day gaming at Horseshoe Southern Indiana or zip through tree tops. 888.738.2137 thisisindiana.org

Located on the Ohio River, Warrick County offers abundant shopping, dining and museum opportunities and outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and ATV trails. 812.858.3555 visitwarrick.com

37 Visit French Lick West Baden – Orange County

38 Southern Indiana, Clark-Floyd Counties

39 Spencer County Visitors Bureau

40 Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

The Midwest’s year-round destination! Award-winning spas, hotels, golf, Patoka Lake, winter skiing, gaming, recreation, rural hometowns and special events. 855.293.6759 visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com

Clarksville, Jeffersonville and New Albany; Blend Ohio River’s history with new Falls of the Ohio exhibits, thriving downtowns, concerts and wineries and breweries! 812.280.5566 SunnySideOfLouisville.org

Visit Santa Claus, Indiana, home of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and tons of family fun. See Abraham Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home only five miles away. 888.444.9252, SantaClausInd.org IndianasAbeLincoln.org

Dozens of rides and slides, free soft drinks, free parking and free sunscreen. Two parks for one price with top-ranked attractions. We are No. 1 for Family Fun! 877.463.2645 HolidayWorld.com

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INDEX Columbus Art & Architecture Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Freetown and Pershing Township Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 69

French Lick Casino. . . . . . . . . . . 119, 122

Hunter’s Honey Farm. . . . . . . . . 26, 78

French Lick Scenic Railway.. . . . . 122

Cook’s Bison Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Huntingburg League Stadium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 117, 123

Cornucopia Farm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Froelich’s Outfitter and Guide Horse Trail Rides, LLC. . . . . . . . 120

Covered Bridge Art Gallery. . . . . . 93

Frosty’s Fun Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 120

Garfield Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 59

The IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum.. . . . . . . . 71

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 60

Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Indiana Bicentennial Train. . . . . . . 33

Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 80

The Country Shops of Grabill. . . . 55 County Line Orchard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Covered Bridges.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Crothersville Town Players.. . . . . 105 Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Culver Academies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Das Dutchman Essenhaus. . . . . . . 44 David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University. . . . . . . . 59 Daviess County Amish Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

INDEX 100 Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Albanese Candy Factory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 44 Ball State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bankers Life Fieldhouse. . . . . . . . . . 29 Barn Quilts of LaGrange County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 71

Go Ape Treetop Adventure. . . . . . 71

Indiana Historical Society.. . . . . . . 72

Goshen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Indiana History Center. . . . . . . . . . . 33

Greencastle Summer Music Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Indiana Medical History Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Greencastle Walking Tours.. . . . . 90

Indiana Military Museum. . . . . . . 113

Daviess County Museum. . . . . . . . 113

Greenwood.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Indiana Repertory Theatre. . . . . . . 72

DeBrand Fine Chocolates. . . . . . . . 54 Decatur County Barn Quilt Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Grist Mill Slow Jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Indiana State Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Deep River Waterpark. . . . . . . . . . . 44

Grouseland.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 113

Indiana State Museum. . . . . . . . 33, 72

Dentzel Carousel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Grover Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Indiana University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Depauw University Events. . . . . . 90

The HandleBar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Indiana’s Antique Alley. . . . . . . . . . 60

The Depot Railroad Museum. . . 127

He is the Potter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Indianapolis Indians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Derby Dinner Playhouse.. . . . . . . . 120

HealthWorks Kids’ Museum. . . . 46

Dinky’s Auction Center. . . . . . . . . . . 111

Heartland Historic Baseball Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Indianapolis Motor Speedway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 29

Discover Jasper County. . . . . . . . . . 46 Downtown Lafayette – West Lafayette.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Dubois County Museum. . . . 28, 124 DWNTWN Muncie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Henry County Saddle Club. . . . . . . 59 Heritage Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Indy Eleven.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. . .23, 71

Hillforest Victorian House Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Jackson County Community Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Elkhart – Gateway Mile. . . . . . . . . . 40

Hipstoric Downtown Noblesville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Jackson County History Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Enchanted Fairy Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Historic Artcraft Theatre. . . . . . . . 64

Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts – IU South Bend. . . . 46

Historic Beck’s Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home/Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 70

Historic Connersville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Historic Courthouse Square. . . . 90

Carmel City Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Evansville African American Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The John Dillinger Museum. . . . . 40

Historic Downtown LaGrange.. . 43

Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County. . . . . 28, 88

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

The John Hay Center/Steven’s Museum Complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Cass County Dentzel Carousel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 56

Exploration Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Explore Wolcottville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Historic Downtown Westfield.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Cass County Historical Society Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Fair Oaks Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 88

The Historic Hoosier Gym.. . . . . . . 56

Just Us Girls Getaway Packages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Fairmount Historical Museum & Gift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Historic Hostess House. . . . . . . . . . . 59

kidscommons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 104

Fanimation Antique Fan Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Historic Howe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Kitchen BMX Skatepark. . . . . . . . . . 30

Historic New Harmony. . . . . . . . . . 125

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Carmel Arts & Design District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 66

Catacombs Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Historic Downtown Scottsburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 71

The Center for the Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Benton County Wind Farm Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 , 88

Charming Topeka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Fashion Farm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 71

Fastimes Indoor Karting. . . . . . . . . . 71 Flatwood Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Historical Society of Decatur County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chocolate Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.. . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51, 55

The History Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Farm at Prophetstown. . . . . . . 93

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 44

Christmas Lake Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Blue Gate Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Clabber Girl Museum & Bake Shop.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 95

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. . . 50, 55

Cole Clothing Museum. . . . . . . . . . . 57

Bridgeton Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Colonel William Jones Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 123

Bristol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Columbian Park Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Bosse Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

HighPoint Orchard. . . . . . . . . . 98, 106

The Center at Donaldson. . . . . . . . . 45

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Indianapolis Museum of Art.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 72

Heritage Trail – Northern Indiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Belterra Casino Resort. . . . . . . . 25, 99

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 54

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. . . . . . . . . 72

Eby’s Family Fun.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Elkhart Quilt Gardens.. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Actors Community Theater of Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Indiana Glass Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Eagles Wings Zipline. . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

A guide to the attractions, camping, festivals, lodging, recreation, restaurants, shopping and wineries/breweries/distilleries in this issue.

ATTRACTIONS

Ignition Music Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fort Vallonia Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Historic Richmond Depot District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Historic Salem Speedway. . . . . . . 127

Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 126

Indianapolis Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Johnson County Museum of History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Kokomo Opalescent Glass. . . 23, 51 Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 73 Lane Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Lanier Mansion State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 LaPorte County Historical Society Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fort Wayne Museum of Art. . . . . . 55

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Laser Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Fragrant Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hollywood Casino. . . . . . . . . . . 25, 108

Lavender Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Hoosier Heartland Alpacas. . . . . . 111

Freeman Army Airfield Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 54

Lawrence County Museum of History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lawrenceburg Speedway.. . . . . . 108

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INDEX Levi Coffin State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 50, 55 Limberlost State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

PINHEADS/Alley’s Alehouse. . . . 69 Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Toboggan at Pokagon State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Kimmell Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

FEBRUARY

Lake Rudolph Campground & RVResort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

The Hoosier Centennial – Tippecanoe County. . . . . . . . . . . . 85

MARCH

Piper Flight Center Museum. . . . 127

Toyota Visitors Center/ Plant Tours.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Limestone Heritage Trail. . . . . . . . 110

Poseidon Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Traders Point Creamery. . . . . . 65, 81

Lieber State Recreation Area at Cagles Mill Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Lincoln Amphitheatre.. . . . . . . . . . . 124

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. . . . . . . . 14

Tri-State Antique Market.. . . . . . 108

Lincoln State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 124

Purdue University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tri-State Artisans Greensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

McCormick’s Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Tuttle Orchards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Mississinewa Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Fiber Fest & Spin-In.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

University of Notre Dame.. . . . . . . 37

Monroe Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

APRIL

Montgomery Lake & Ruritan Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

2016 NCAA Women’s Final Four. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Mounds State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

25th Annual Traditional Pow-wow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Lisa’s Pie Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Putnam County Museum. . . . . . . . 90 Putnam County Playhouse/ Hazel Day Longden Theatre.. 91 Quilt Gardens Along the Heritage Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

US 24 Speedway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Logansport Art Association.. . . . . 57 Longcliff Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Quilters Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Lubeznik Center for the Arts. . . 44

Racing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Vincennes State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Lucas Oil Stadium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy. . . . . . . . 99, 113

Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Boyhood Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

New Vision RV Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Lyles Station Historic School & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Rhythm! Discovery Center. . . . . . . 73

Wabash & Erie Canal Park. . . 82, 88

Oakridge Campground. . . . . . . . . . 126

Rising Star Casino Resort.. . . . . . . . 25

Ouabache State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Main Street Greensburg Farmers Market.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Ropkey Armor Museum. . . . . 28, 88

Wapehani Mountain Bike Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Preserve. . . . . . . . . . 121

Patoka Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Luckey Hospital Museum. . . . . 51, 61

Mansfield Roller Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Marengo Cave. . . . . . . . . . . 30, 114, 124 Marshall County Barn Quilt Trails of Northern Indiana. . . . 45 Marshall County Historical Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Ross Country Jamboree.. . . . . . . . . 127 Rotary Jail Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Rouch Barn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rural Routes to Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 69 The Rustic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Victory Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 62

White Key Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 White River State Park.. . . . 9, 64, 73 Whitewater Canal State Historic Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Muscatatuck Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 O’Bannon Woods State Park.. . . 126

Ouabache Trails Park.. . . . . . . . . . . 109 Pokagon State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Prophetstown State Park.. . . . . . . 94

Rail Fest and Spring Festival. . . . 102 RiverRoots Music & Folk Arts Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Robinson’s Whitewater Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Round the Fountain Art Fair. . . . 90

Saint Meinrad Archabbey. . . . . . . 127

Wick’s Pies, Inc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Menno-Hof.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Salt Creek Horse Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 107

Mid-America Science Park. . . . . . 127

Santa Claus Christmas Store.. . . 127

Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Mid-America Windmill Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Santa Claus Museum & Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 41

Shakamak State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Mid’Town Museum of Native Cultures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Santa’s Candy Castle. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Willard Library.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Starve Hollow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Santa’s Stables.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Williams Covered Bridge. . . . . . . . 113

Summit Lake State Park. . . . . . . . . 60

Middlebury – Amish Country.. . 44

Schimpff’s Confectionery. . . . . . . 124

Wolf Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tall Sycamore Campground.. . . . 60

Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Science Central.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 55

World War II Buzz Bomb, Greencastle Square. . . . . . . . . . . 90

Thousand Trails/Indian Lakes RV Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Salamonie Lake.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Shades State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Spring Mill State Park. . . . . . . . . . . 109

Zaharakos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Tippecanoe River State Park.. . . 44

Seiberling Mansion and Howard County Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

CAMPING

Versailles State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Shiojiri Niwa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Blackhawk Campgrounds. . . . . . . 94

The Shrine of Christ’s Passion. . . 47

Brookville Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Model Aviation Museum. . . . . . . . . 59

Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Brown County State Park.. . . . . . 109

Monastery Immaculate Conception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 121

Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride. . . . . . 65

Chain O’Lakes State Park.. . . . . . . 60

Southern Indiana Center for the Arts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Charlestown State Park.. . . . . . . . . 126

Minnetrista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mitchell Opera House. . . . . . . . . . . 110

Monon Community Center. . . . . . 66 MoonTree Studios & Gallery.. . . 46 Mooresville Park & Recreation District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Morris Performing Arts Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 MPA Opry Barn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Muncie Dragway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Murals Trail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 The Museum of Miniature Houses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 NCAA Hall of Champions. . . . 29, 73 Nappanee – Amish Country. . . . . 45

Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper City Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 124

CBarC Expo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Clifty Falls State Park. . . . . . . . 12, 109

Turkey Run State Park.. . . . . . . 84, 94 West Boggs Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Whitewater Memorial State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FESTIVALS VARIOUS DATES

Cloverdale RV Park and J.C. Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Birth of a State: The Indiana Exhibit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 99

Squire Boone Caverns.. . . . . . . . . . . 116

Deam Lake State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Community Arbor Day.. . . . . . . . . . . 65

Steuben County Farmer’s Market.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dogwood Springs Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Elkhart Campground. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Splash House Water Park.. . . . . . . . 59

Studebaker National Museum.. . 47 SullivanMunce Cultural Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Swiss Heritage Village & Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Camping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

500 Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

RV/MH Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

The Miller House and Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 23

MAY Brick Street Market Downtown Zionsville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

McHale Performing Arts Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Scott County Heritage Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Potato Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . 44

Whitewater Valley Railroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 98, 110

Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 98, 110

The Empire Strikes Back– A Bicentennial Celebration of Indiana Fashion.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Dulcimer Concerts of Early1800s Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Family Fall-O-Weekends.. . . . . . . . 124 Indiana Bicentennial Art Exhibition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Falls of the Ohio State Park. . .12, 33

Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

France Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Indiana in 200 Objects.. . . . . . . . . . . 65

Wings Over Muscatatuck Migratory Bird Festival.. . . . . . 102

JUNE Birth of a State: The Indiana Exhibit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Campbellsburg’s All American Country Hoedown Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Cole Porter Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Crothersville Red, White and Blue Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 CruZionsville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Elkhart Jazz Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Heritage Days Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 85, 99, 117 Indian Market & Festival.. . . . . . . . . 68 Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering. . . . . 90 Limestone Comedy Festival.. . . . . 99 Noble County All-IN Block Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Talbot Street Art Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Taste of Tippecanoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tenderloin Throwdown. . . . . . . . . . 102

JULY Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Angola Balloons Aloft.. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Boone County 4-H Fair. . . . . . . . . . . 68 Dancing & Cruising in the Streets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Elkhart County 4-H Fair.. . . . . . . . . . 41

Switzerland County Historical Museums.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Marsh Symphony on the Prairie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Hardy Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Mosey Down Main Street. . . . . . . 90

“Essence of Indiana” Film Competition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Swope Art Museum.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Harmonie State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

NIghts Before Christmas. . . . . . . 104

Faeries, Sprites & Lights. . . . . . . . . 56

Heartland Resort.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Old French House and Indian Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

T. Furth Center for Performing Arts and the Ryan Concert Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Parke County Maple Syrup Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Oliver Winery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

T.C. Steele State Historic Site.. . . 111

Indiana Dunes State Park. . . . . . . 44

Palladium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Perfect North Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Taltree Arboretum Railway Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Indiana State Fairgrounds Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Reserve.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum & Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Jackson-Washington State Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Nickel Plate Arts Campus. . . . . . . . 78 Notre Dame Walking Tour.. . . . . . . 45 Ohio River Scenic Byway. . . 24, 126 Old Cathedral Complex.. . . . . . . . . 113

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market. . . . . . . . 41

Fayette County Free Fair. . . . . . . . 56 Indiana Dunes Sand Sculpture Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Jackson County Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Limestone Heritage Festival.. . . 102

JANUARY

Pekin’s Fourth of July Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Victorian High Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Tenderloin Throwdown. . . . . . . . . . 102

INDEX Dubois County Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Ripley County Tourism Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

The Cabin at Natural Valley Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Utica Homecomming Festival/ Bicentennial Celebration. . . . 117

East Region Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Scott County Visitors Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cabins & Candlelight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

White River Valley Antique Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Fayette County Tourism. . . . . . . . . . 58

Three Rivers Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Seymour Oktoberfest. . . . . . . . . . . 104

Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair. . . . 90

Tree City Fall Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Wabash Riverfest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

AUGUST 3rd Annual Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County.. . . 90 34th Annual Traditional Pow-wow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Wine, Cheese and Art Festival.. 102 Zionsville Lions Club 63rd Annual Fall Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . 68

OCTOBER

45th Swiss Wine Festival. . . . . . . . 102

Apple Festival of Kendallville.. . . 56

Beers Across the Wabash.. . . . . . . 90

ArtsWalk Muncie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Colt World Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Bavarian Beer Bash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

GreekFest 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Bremen’s Bicentennial Oktoberfest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Greensburg Power of the Past. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Indiana State Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Jackson County Watermelon Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Jasper Strassenfest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues 100.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Century of Progress Home Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon.. . . . 90 Fort Vallonia Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Heartbeat of Washington Fall Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Evansville CVB.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Franklin County Convention, Recreation and Visitor’s Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Shipshewana/LaGrange County Visitors Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cambria Hotel & Suites, Noblesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Cambria Suites Indianapolis Airport, Plainfield.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Fulton County Tourism Commission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Spencer County Visitors Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sweet Owen CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Hamilton County Tourism.. . . . . . . 72

Terre Haute CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Hancock County Visitors Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Vincennes/Knox County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Harrison County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Visit Bloomington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Colucci Log Cabins on the Ohio River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Henry County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Visit Fort Wayne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Comfort Inn, Avon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Historic Newburgh Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Visit French Lick West Baden. . . 122

Comfort Inn, Batesville.. . . . . . . . . 100

Switzerland County Tourism.. . 106

The Cat and Fiddle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Charley Creek Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61 Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 College Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Visit Hendricks County. . . . . . . . . . . 72

Comfort Inn, Corydon. . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Visit Indy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Comfort Inn, Ferdinand. . . . . . . . . . 121 Comfort Inn, Fremont. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Heartland Apple Festival. . . . . . . . . 68

Historic Salem, Indiana City Hall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Odon Old Settlers Festival. . . . . . 102

Medora Goes Pink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

The Hoosier State Train. . .42, 72, 92

OUTfest.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Mississinewa 1812. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Visit Lafayette–West Lafayette.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Schweizer Fest.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Oktoberfest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Huntington County Visitor & Convention Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Visit Michigan City LaPorte.. . . . . 42

Comfort Inn, Lebanon. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival. . . 90

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Indiana Capitol Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Visit South Bend Mishawaka. . . . 42

Comfort Inn, Nashville. . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Visit Warrick County. . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Pumpkin Fantasyland.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Comfort Inn – Indy Airport, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Riley Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Indiana Foodways Alliance.. . 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122

Seymour Oktoberfest. . . . . . . . . . . 104

Indiana Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . 42

Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Indiana Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122

Vintage Spirits: History and Hooch of Bartholomew County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ Kosciusko County Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DECEMBER

Jackson County Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Always Inn Brown County B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Festival of Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Jasper Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

AmericInn Hotel and Suites Indianapolis NE – Fishers. . . . . 69

Comfort Suites, Fort Wayne.. . . . . 55

Parke County Covered Bridge Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Artists Inn and Cottages.. . . . . . . . 122

Purdue Christmas Show. . . . . . . . . 90

Ballard Overlook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Comfort Suites, Lafayette/West Lafayette.. . . . . 93

Jennings County Visitors and Recreation Commission.. . . . 106

Baymont Inn & Suites, Dale. . . . . 121

Comfort Suites, Marion. . . . . . . . . . . 59

Baymont Inn & Suites, Greensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Comfort Suites, South Bend.. . . . . 47

Baymont Inn & Suites, Lawrenceburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Corner House B&B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

SEPTEMBER 20th Annual Indy Irish Fest. . . . . . 68 20th Century Chevy Car Show and Cruiz-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Angola Civil War Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Art on the Wabash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Atlanta New Earth Festival.. . . . . . 68 Back to the Fifties Festival. . . . . . . 68 Bicentennial Montgomery Turkey Trot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Crack-Away Daze II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Door Village Harvest Festival. . . 37 Fairmount Museum Days/ James Dean Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . 56 Festival of the Turning Leaves. . . 68

Dickens of a Christmas.. . . . . . . . . . 90

Francesville Fall Festival. . . . . . . . . . 41

Santa Claus Christmas Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

The Gathering at the Crossing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

INFORMATION

Global Fest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Grabill Country Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Images of Morgan County.. . . . . . . 65 Indiana Chalk Fest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Jefferson Steamboat Days Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Kokomo Salutes Indiana’s Automotive Heritage.. . . . . . . . . 51 Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War Re-enactment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.. . . 42

Journey Johnson County.. . . . . . . . . 72 Lafayette Limo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Lawrence County Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Madison Visitor’s Center. . . . . . . 106 Marion/Grant County CVB. . . . . . 58

Boone County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Marshall County Tourism.. . . . . . . . 42

Brewers of Indiana Guild. . . . . . 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122

Martin County Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Brown County Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Miami County Tourism Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Montgomery County Visitors & Convention Bureau.. . . . . . . . . 92

Cass County Visitors Bureau.. . . . 58

Monticello Chamber & White County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . 92

LODGING

Comfort Inn, Lawrenceburg. . . . 108

3 Fat Labs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Comfort Inn & Suites, Columbus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

9 East on Poplar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Comfort Inn & Suites, Porter.. . . 46

Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Comfort Inn & Suites, Rockport.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

The Alexander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Comfort Inn & Suites, Warsaw.. . 47

Allstate Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Comfort Inn Edinburgh/ Columbus, Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . 105

Baymont Inn & Suites, Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport/ Plainfield, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Bed & Breakfast at Schaefer’s Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Best Western, Martinsville. . . . . . . 78 Best Western Plus, Anderson. . . . 54 Best Western Plus, French Lick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Best Western Plus, Howe.. . . . . . . . 43

Comfort Suites, Brownsburg. . . . . 66 Comfort Suites, French Lick. . . . . 123

The Conrad Indianapolis.. . . . . . . . . 73 The Cottage at Natural Valley Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Country Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Courtyard by Marriott, Evansville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Courtyard by Marriott, Kokomo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Tipton Lakes, Columbus. . . . . 104 Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center, Muncie.. . 59 Covered Bridge Retreat.. . . . . . . . . . 93

Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Morgan County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Marshall County Blueberry Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Crawford County Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Muncie/Delaware County Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Big Splash Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Noble County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Birdsong Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . 91

Nappanee Apple Festival.. . . . . . . . 41

Daviess County Visitors Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Parke County Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Perry County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Blue Gate Garden Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau. . . 106

Putnam County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Blue Heron Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Randolph County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Days Inn, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Decatur County Visitors Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Blueberry Hill Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Richmond/Wayne County Visitor’s Bureau & Old National Road Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Der Ruhe Blatz Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Brookville Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Derby Cabins on the Ohio.. . . . . . 121

Brown County Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Dixie Chopper Hotel & Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Old Settlers Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 On the River Car Show & Cruise.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Persimmon Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 River Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 St. Boniface Germanfest.. . . . . . . . 90

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Inn & Suites, Plainfield.. . . . . . . . 79

Budget Host Stones Motel. . . . . . 121

Creek House Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Creekside Retreat.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station.. . . . 73 Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Days Inn, Cloverdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Days Inn, Jasper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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INDEX Dogwood Springs Vacation Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Doll Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Southwest/Plainfield, Plainfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Homewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Hotel, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Double Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Harvest Moon B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Econo Lodge, Cloverdale.. . . . . . . . 88

Haus Edelweiss B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino and Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Econo Lodge, Elkhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Herman Leive House. . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Hotel Indigo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Econo Lodge, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . 112

High Ridge Log Cabin Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

The Huntington B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Econo Lodge, Vincennes. . . . . . . . . 113 Economy Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fairfield Inn & Suites, Avon. . . . . . 66 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Fairway Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Family Cabins at Harmonie State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Family Cabins at Lincoln State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Family Cabins at McCormick’s Creek State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Family Cabins at Potato Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Family Cabins at Shakamak State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Family Cabins at Whitewater Memorial State Park. . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Farmhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Farmstead Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Floating Cabins.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Forgotten Times Cabins. . . . . . . . . 121 Fort Harrison State Park Inn and Golf Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Village.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 French Lick Manor House. . . . . . . 123 French Lick Springs Hotel. . . . . . . 123 Garden Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gasthof Village Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 The Grapevine Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Greencastle Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hampton Inn, Batesville. . . . . . . . 100 Hampton Inn, Carmel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Hampton Inn, Corydon.. . . . . . . . . . 120 Hampton Inn, Evansville. . . . . . . . . 121 Hampton Inn, Fremont.. . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hampton Inn, Greenfield. . . . . . . . . 70 Hampton Inn, Lafayette/West Lafayette.. . . . . 93 Hampton Inn, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . 112 Hampton Inn, Whitestown. . . . . . 80 Hampton Inn & Suites, Fishers. . 69 Hampton Inn & Suites, Greensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Hilton Garden Inn, Edinburgh. . . 105 Hilton Garden Inn, Evansville. . . 121 Hilton Garden Inn, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rockport Inn B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Cave Country Canoes. . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Rodeway Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Celery Bog Nature Area. . . . . . . . . . 93

Ruddick-Nugent House B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Chain O’Lakes State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 54

Sagamore Resort.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Charlestown State Park.. . . . . . . . . 120

Saint Meinrad Archabbey. . . 28, 127

Clements Canoes Outdoor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 95

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Sally’s Vacation Home. . . . . . . . . . . 121

The Inn at DePauw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Santa’s Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Inn at Irwin Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Schenck Mansion B&B Inn. . . . . . 113

Knights Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Santa’s Lakeside Cottages.. . . . . . 127

Hilton Garden Inn, Inn at St. Mary’s, Gillespie Conference & Special Event Center, South Bend.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, South Bend.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Holiday Guest House Suites. . . . 121

Lane’s Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Holiday Inn, Terre Haute.. . . . . . . . . 95

Legend of French Lick Boutique Hotel & Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

SpringHill Suites by Marriott. . . . 95

Lighthouse Inn Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Staybridge Suites Airport – Plainfield, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Holiday Inn Express, Cloverdale.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Holiday Inn Express, Corydon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Holiday Inn Express, Fremont. . . 41 Holiday Inn Express, Greensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Holiday Inn Express, Howe.. . . . . . 43

Locust Hill Motel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Lost River Inn B&B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Mama Sue’s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Maple House.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 The Marmalade Sky B&B. . . . . . . . . 69

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing. . . . . . . . . . 76 Sleep Inn & Suites.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 South College Condos. . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 110 Staybridge Suites, Fort Wayne.. . 55

Steve Alford All-American Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Super 8, Logansport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Super 8, Vincennes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Super 8 Motel, Cloverdale. . . . . . . . 88

Holiday Inn Express, Jasper. . . . . 124

Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Holiday Inn Express, Lawrenceburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Mary Helen’s Bed, Breakfast and Fine Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

That Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Holiday Inn Express, Lebanon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Mary Rose Herb Farm and Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Theroff’s Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Holiday Inn Express, Vincennes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

The Metamora Inn B&B. . . . . . . . . . 110

TownePlace Suites by Marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Holiday Inn Express, Washington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Midwest Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Trail View Ski Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Moon-Lite Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Travelodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Carmel/Westfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Motel 6, Cloverdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Motel 6, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Trine State Recreation Area Cabins and Swenson Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Greenwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Motel 6, Dale.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Nana’s House Bed & Breakfast.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 New Harmony Inn Resort. . . . . . . 125

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Logansport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

NorthStar Vacation Rentals.. . . . 127

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Seymour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Ohio River Cabins.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Holiday Inn Express & Suites North, Evansville.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Holiday Inn Express Airport Plainfield, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites – East, Evansville. . . . . . 121 Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis Northwest, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Hampton Inn & Suites, Indianapolis/Brownsburg.. . . . . 66

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . 74

Hampton Inn & Suites, Munster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hollywood Casino Hotel. . . . . . . 108 Hometown Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Hampton Inn & Suites at Heritage Square, Granger.. . . . 42

Homewood Suites, Lafayette/West Lafayette.. . . . . 93

Hampton Inn Edinburgh/ Columbus, Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . 105

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport/ Plainfield, Plainfield. . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Cardinal Greenways of Grant County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Columbus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis South, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest, Indianapolis.. . . . . . 74

Riverside Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers, Fishers. . . . 70

Hampton Inn & Suites, Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown, Indianapolis. . . . . . 74

Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Ritz Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis.. . . . . . . . . 74

Oakwood Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Super 8 Motel, Plainfield.. . . . . . . . . 79

Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Twin Lakes Cedar Cabins. . . . . . . . 121

Clifty Falls State Park. . . . . . . 98, 108 Connersville and Fayette County.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Riding Stables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Dagaz Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Deam Lake State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 120 Delaney Creek Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 DePauw Nature Preserve & Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Eel River Run.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 eXplore Brown County.. . . . . . . . . . . 111 Falls of the Ohio State Park. . . . . 120 Family Time Adventures. . . . . . . . . 101 The Fort Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fort Harrison State Park.. . . . . . . . . 76 France Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Freedom Springs – Greenwood Aquatics Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 70 Golf Shores Fun Center. . . . . . . . . . 120 Harbor Links Golf Course. . . . . . . . 56 Hardy Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Harmonie State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Haspin Acres Off Road and Motocross Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Hickory Hills Golf Club. . . . . . . . . 104 Hoosier National Forest. . . . 27, 100

Underwood Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Indiana Cave Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Union Club Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Indiana Caverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Vevay Swiss Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Old MG Bed & Breakfast. . . . 66

Vinnie’s Ohio River Log Cabins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Indiana Dunes State Park. . . . . . . 40

Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Waterford Estates Lodge. . . . . . . . . 47

Indiana FFA Leadership Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Prairie Guest House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Quality Inn, Huntingburg.. . . . . . . 123 Quality Inn, Logansport.. . . . . . . . . . 57 Quality Inn, Seymour.. . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Quality Inn, Vincennes. . . . . . . . . . . 113 Quality Inn & Suites, Brownsburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Quality Inn & Suites, Greensburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Ramada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Red Roof Inn, Vincennes. . . . . . . . . 113 Red Roof Inn – Taylorsville, Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Renaissance Indianapolis North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Residence Inn, Columbus. . . . . . . 104 Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest, Indianapolis.. . . . . . 74

West Baden Springs Hotel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 127 Westin Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Whitetail Tree Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Wild Gourd B&B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Interlake State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Jackson Washington State Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Wilmes Farmhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Kendallville Park and Recreation Department.. . . . . . 56

Wilstem Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Knobstone Trail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Wingate by Wyndham. . . . . . . . . . . 80

Lake Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Woodland Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Lieber State Recreation Area at Cagles Mill Lake.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Woodridge Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Lincoln State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Little Turtle Waterway. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

The Badlands Off Road Park. . . . . 85

Mansfield Roller Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Bluespring Caverns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

McCormick’s Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brickyard Crossing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Brookville Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Mississinewa Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Brown County State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 20, 111

Monroe Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Brownstown Speedway.. . . . . . . . . 103

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Cardinal Greenways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Mounds State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

INDEX Muscatatuck Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Bonge’s Tavern,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Artifacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Schoolhouse Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

O’Bannon Woods State Park.. . . 121

Carriage on the Square Smokehouse.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Barn Stable Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Big and Tall Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Bloomington Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 100

Shipshewana Furniture Company.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Shopping Communitywide, Lafayette/West Lafayette.. . . . . 93

Otis Park Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . 100 Ouabache State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cerulean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Panhandle Pathway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cindy’s Diner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Patoka Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Crystal & Jules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Dairy Castle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Bombers’ Gift Shop at League Stadium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Das Dutchman Essenhaus. . . . 14, 45

Brooke’s Candy Co. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

The Shops at Perry Crossing. . . . 80

People Pathways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Divvy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brown’s Antiques on Fifth.. . . . . . . 81

South Bend Chocolate Co. .. . . . . 136

Perfect North Slopes. . . . . . . . 99, 107

Fluttering Duck Bar & Grill.. . . . . . 92

Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Funky Monkey Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Carmel Old Town Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Tippecanoe Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Castleton Square Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Titus Bakery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 77

Cataract General Store. . . . . . . . . . . 95

The Trove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Georgia Reese’s Southern Table & Bar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chocolate Bliss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

University Park Mall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chocolate for the Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . 69

Veach’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Goldfinch Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Circle Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Great Crescent Brewery. . . . . . . . 100

Clay City Pottery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vera Bradley at Jefferson Pointe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Harry & Izzy’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Clay Terrace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 69

Pete Dye Golf Trail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Pokagon State Park.. . . . . . . . . . 26, 40 Potato Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . . 45 Potawatomi Wildlife Park. . . . . . . . 47 Prairie Creek Reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . 61 Prophetstown State Park.. . . . . . . . 93 Putnam County Golfing. . . . . . . . . . 91 Raccoon Lake Boat Rental.. . . . . . 94 Raccoon State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 River Bluff Trail/Hervey Preserve.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Riverside Skating Center. . . . . . . . . 93 Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Rockville Lake Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Salamonie Lake.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Seymour Country Club.. . . . . . . . . . 112 Shades State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Shadowood Golf Course.. . . . . . . . 112 Shakamak State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Skyward Adventures, Inc. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 102 Spring Mill State Park. . . . 20, 99, 111

Gasthof Amish Restaurant & Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Hilltop Inn Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ivanhoe’s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Joseph Decuis.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 61 Korners Kountry Kitchen. . . . . . . . 102 Laurel Hotel Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Mason’s Root Beer Drive In. . . . . . 16 Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill. . . . . 107 Mudbugs Cajun Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Mug-n-Bun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Myers’ Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Nick’s Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Oasis Diner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Overlook Restaurant. . . . . . . . . 25, 117

Squire Boone Caverns.. . . . . . . . . . . 125

Oyster Bar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

The Pier & Back Porch Restaurant and Bar at Oakwood Resort.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

St. Joseph County Parks. . . . . . . . . . 47

Country Shops of Grabill. . . . . . . . . 51 Cricket’s Unique Boutique. . . . . . . 92 DeBrand Fine Chocolates. . . . . . . 136 Denim & Honey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Dutch Village Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Edinburgh Premium Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Elements.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Eli’s Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Essenhaus Village Shops.. . . . . . . . . 45 Exit 76 Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . 99, 105 Experience Shipshewana. . . . . . . . 46 The Fashion Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fire Arts Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Red Geranium Restaurant.. . . . . . 125

Heidelberg Haus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Stay and Play Golf Packages. . . . . 93

Route 66 Diner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Holly Tree Christmas Shop. . . . . . 127

Sultan’s Run Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . 124

St. Elmo Steak House.. . . . . . . . . 10, 76

Summit Lake State Park. . . . . . . . . . 59

Schnitzelbank.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Homespun: Modern Handmade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. . . 47

South Side Soda Shop & Diner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Indy Reads Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Steeplechase Ristorante.. . . . . . . . 110

It’s Your Dime.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Tippecanoe River State Park. . . . . 47

Storie’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Trails.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tina’s Traditional Old English Tearoom.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Jasper’s Downtown Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Tim’s Shooting Academy of Westfield.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Trine State Recreation Area.. . . . . 41 Tropicanoe Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Turkey Run State Park.. . . . . . . 20, 94 Versailles State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Tippecanoe Place Restaurant.. . . 47

Hoosier Bat Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Just Pop In!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Triple XXX Family Restaurant.. . . 93

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 44

Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple. . . . 76

Magnolia Mercantile. . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Words & Images/The Train Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Company.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

WINERIES, BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

Broken Beaker Distillery.. . . . . . . . . 17 Cardinal Spirits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Chateau de Pique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Chateau Thomas Winery. . . . . . . . 64 Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Easley Winery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Fountain Square Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 French Lick Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Goshen Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Grand Junction Brewing. . . . . 65, 80 Great Crescent Brewery. . . . . . . . . . 99 Hopwood Cellars Winery.. . . . . . . . 81 Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Indian Trail Wines.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Whitewater Memorial State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Woodys Library Restaurant. . . . . . 68

Muncie Mall.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

The Indiana Whiskey Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Zaharakos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Newfangled Confections. . . . . . . . 136

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. . . . . 120

Zing Japanese Fusion.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Old Bag Factory.. . . . . . . . . . . 8, 36

Indiana Wine Trail.. . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 110

SHOPPING

Old Mill Shoppes and Art Gallery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Indy Wine Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Modern Charm Boutique. . . . . . . . . 18

New Day Craft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Olympian Candies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Picker’s Paradise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Northern Indiana Lakes Country Wineries.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Huber’s Starlight Distillery. . . . . . 17

Monkey Hollow Winery. . . . . . . . . 127

Barnaby’s Pizza South Bend.. . . . . 47

Albanese Candy Outlet Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

The Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Antiqology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus.. . . . 45

Oliver Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 100

Brau Haus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Architectural Antiques of Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Red, White & Blush Store.. . . . . . . 121

Patoka Lake Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Schimpff’s Confectionery. . . . . . . 136

The People’s Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Blue Gate Restaurant. . . . . . . . 14, 46

Twisted Crew Brewing Co. .. . . . . 112

Weekend Quilts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Modern Charm Boutique. . . . . . . . . 18

Almost Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Triton Brewing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Weedpatch Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

McCord Candies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Abbott’s Candies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 136

Tin Man Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Warm Glow Candle Company. . . 51

Wheel Fun Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

1875: The Steakhouse.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tell City Brewing Co. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Winzerwald Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Martinsville Candy Kitchen. . . . . 136

240Sweet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

South Bend Brew Werks. . . . . . . . . . 47

Wakarusa Dime Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Venturi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RESTAURANTS

Sun King Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . 70, 77

Windy Knoll Winery,.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Walnut Creek Golf Courses. . . . . . 59

South Shore Brewery Trail. . . . . . . 37

Wakarusa Amish Country. . . . . . . . 47

Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

The Green Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

South Bend Brew Werks. . . . . . . . . . 47

Upland Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Ghyslain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Greenwood Park Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Scout Mountain Winery. . . . . . . . . 121

Vine & Table.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Bear Wallow Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Good’s Candy Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Salt Creek Winery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Schnitz Brewery and Pub. . . . . . . . 124

Two-EE’s Winery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Blackhawk Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 80

Goertzen Pottery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Salt Creek Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Village Park Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

The Game Warehouse.. . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The Gift Shoppe on Main. . . . . . . . 102

Quibble Hill Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 The Ridge Winery Tasting Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Victorian Candy Company. . . . . . 136

Fizz’z Bike Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Putnam Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Starve Hollow State Recreation Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

The Sterling Butterfly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Pepper’s Ridge Winery.. . . . . . . . . . 127

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SWEET THINGS Bite into candy-coated goodness from all around the state.

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2. Caramel-nut-crunch popcorn with almonds, $4 for 3.8 ounces at Just Pop In!, 6302 N. Guilford Ave., Indianapolis, 317.25.SWEET, justpopinonline.com (C )

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3. Deluxe nut truffle and coconut truffle, $3.25 each at DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 4110 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, 260.432.5050, debrand.com (E)

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13. Crunchy cinnamon artisan marshmallows, $10 for 10 puffs at 240Sweet, 9600 N. U.S. Hwy. 31, Columbus, 812.372-9898, 240sweet.com (SC)

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6. Coconut Frittle, $5.99 for 4 ounces at Newfangled Confections, 613 E. North Street, Indianapolis, 317.721.5525, newfangled confections.com. (C )

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7. Dark-chocolate bark with assorted nuts, $16.99 for 1 pound at Chocolate Bliss, 110 E. 5th St., Jasper, 812.482.1617. (S)

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12. Dark-chocolate raspberry creams, $8 for 8 ounces at McCord Candies, 536 Main St., Lafayette, 765.742.4441, mccordcandies .com (W)

5. Gummy bears in flavors like wild cherry, strawberry, mango and green apple, $2.99 for 16 ounces at Albanese Candy Outlet Store, 1910 W. U.S. 30, Merrillville, 219.738.2333, albanesecandy.com (N)

9. Peppermint candy cane, $1 and up at Martinsville Candy Kitchen, 46

11. Assorted saltwater taffy in flavors like orange vanilla, black licorice and strawberry cream, $4.95 for 9 ounces at Victorian Candy Company, 457 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, 260.768.3272, victorian candycompany.com (N)

4. Signature handpainted chocolates, $14.50 for a box of six at Ghyslain, 350 W. Deerfield Rd., Union City, 866.449.7524, ghyslain.com (E)

8. Chewy wrapped caramels, $12 for 12 ounces at Abbott’s Candies, 48 E. Walnut St., Hagerstown, 877.801.1200, abbottsalso .com (E)

10. Milk-chocolate– covered-almond toffee, $23.99 for 6 ounces at Brooke’s Candy Co., 247 N. Maple St., Dana, 765.665.3646, brookes candyco.com (W)

WHERE TO FIND THE GOODS:

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14. Maple-nut Greek creams dipped in dark chocolate, $9.25 for 8 ounces at Olympian Candies, 625 E. Main St., Richmond, 765.962.4989, olympian candies.com (E) 15. “Fish” hard candy in flavors like butter rum, cinnamon, clove and spearmint, $2.25 for 4 ounces at Schimpff’s Confectionery, 347 Spring St., Jeffersonville, 812.283.8367, schimpffs.com (S) 16. Peanut brittle, $11.99 for 16 ounces at Good’s Candy Shop, 1423 W. 53rd St., Anderson, 765.642.7247, goodscandyshop.com (E)

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1. Dark-chocolate– covered cherries, $16.99 for 1 pound at South Bend Chocolate Company, 3300 W. Sample St., South Bend, 800.301.4961, sbchocolate .com (N)