Day Trip- Wabash

By Cathy Shouse

S eeing a friend for lunch can be just the thing to perk up your day. Planning a one-day trip with friends can be even better So why not make 2019 the year you go on a girls’ trip? A trip to a nearby place like Wabash can be ideal if you’re on a tight schedule.

Glo has put together all the details you’ll need

Amber Noon owns the Bash Boutique in Wabash, an upscale boutique in Wabash’s revitalized downtown just one of many unique shopping oppor tunities available

“I t ’s nice now because Wabash has become more of a destination because there are several stores that offer unique things, ” Noon said

On any trip, food is an essential ingredient, so don’t leave it to chance; scope out the options ahead of time

Afla Irani, V ice president of hospitality at the Honeywell Center, offers Eugenia’s restaurant, located inside the Honeywell (11 a m to 2 p m Monday through Friday)

“ We’ve got a lot of options, ” he said “ We have many salads, and fish taco bowls, chicken burrito bowls, and also vegan and vegetarian selections We’re open in the evenings before shows at the Honeywell, too, and have specialty dinners like allyou-can-eat prime rib ”

To make a day of it, get to town early and stop at Modoc’s Market to grab a blueberr y almond scone or banana nut or blueberr y muffin

Places to Eat

380 Smokehouse & Grill, 380 Manchester Avenue

The Berg, 233 S. M iami Street

B-K Root Beer, 1625 S Wabash Street

Eugenia’s, 275 West Market Street

Harr y ’s Old Kettle, 1633 Stitt Street

Market Street Grill, 90 W Market Street

Modoc’s Market, 205 S. M iami Street

Rock City Café, 25 E Market Street

Smitty ’s Bar & Grill, 10 E. Canal Street

Twenty, 111 Market Street (in Charley Creek Inn)

Una Bella Pizza Napoletana, 1710 S Wabash Street

The Works, 396 Manchester Avenue

Eclec tic Shop, 42 W. Canal Street, modern and vintage gifts, ar tisan items

Ellen’s Bridal & Dress Boutique, 42 W Canal, women’s event wear and accessories

The Francis Shoppe, 65 W. Market Street, women’s clothing

Heaven on Ear th, 4767 IN-15, cotton fabrics and quilting supplies

Kitchens Plus Countr y Store, 1770 S. Wabash, home décor, gifts, primitives

Make I t Your O wn Potter y, 24 W Canal Street, paint and take items

Tiny Threads Children’s Boutique, 47 W. Market Street, clothes from three months up to tweens Uptown Style, beauty salon, 86 E Main Street, manicures, massages

Wabash County Historical Museum, 36 E. Market Street, variety of exhibits

Wabash Wicks, 1019 N M iami Street, locally handmade soaps, body butter, and candles

Wine & Cheese Shop, 111 W. Market Street, specialty wines from Indiana wineries

Tip: This is just a sampling so be sure to leave time to wander and explore for same-day discoveries Plus, some stores have unusual hours, so check ahead to see when a business is open a

For More Information

www VisitWabashCount y com Photos provided by Visit Wabash Count y

Things to D o

Anthony Leigh, 79 W Market, men’s clothing

Bash Boutique, 26 W Market Street, jeans, per fume, accessories, handbags, jewelr y

Bellazo, 35 W Market Street, vintage consignment and new items, too

Brooch Boutique, 49 W Market Street, clothing

The Coz y Cottage, 56 W Market Street, candles and home décor

The Crow ’s Nest, 12 W Market Street, antiques and collec tibles