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From special doggie room-service menus, to attractions and events where pets are encouraged to join the fun, you’ll be inspired to plan a road trip with your furry friends.

When our beloved cat, Muffy, sees the suitcases come out, she immediately runs and hides under the couch. This behavior used to be displayed solely during thunderstorms, but once she figured out the connection between the luggage and her parents leaving, she became inconsolable.

I’m sure most pet owners have had similar experiences, so you’ll be happy to know this issue’s cover story is all about traveling with your pets; or as we like to call it, “Petcation.” Writer Elizabeth Granger spent weeks canvassing the state, discovering all kinds of great places you can stay, eat, and play with your pet. From special doggie room-service menus, to attractions and events where pets are encouraged to join the fun, you’ll be inspired to plan a road trip with your furry friends.

Also in this issue, you’ll learn why it’s best to experience an attraction—rather than just see it—with some of Indiana’s best guided tours. You’ll read about downtown Crawfordsville and how its redevelopment has created a destination for both tourists and businesses. We also have a feature on Indiana’s horse racing industry and its 25-year history of bringing Thoroughbred racing to our state.

And speaking of horses, our Innkeeper Profile will introduce you to a family in Wabash County who’s turned a historic barn and stable into an overnight inn and boarding facility. Our other Innkeeper Profile features a long-time Orange County couple who’ve turned the former Larry Bird estate into a 20-acre resort.

We’ve packed a lot more into this issue, including festival highlights, summer food trails, and more. Be sure and read about a significant designation in Indiana history—the Indiana Dunes becoming the country’s 61st national park.

And if you’re ready to find that authentic weekend getaway excursion our website, travelindiana.com, is full of weekend getaway ideas, package deals, and photo contests. You’ll discover the Best Outdoor Destinations, Top Family Fun Attractions, Culinary Destinations, and much, much more.

So grab your pets, and some treats for the road, and start planning that next Indiana adventure!

Meow and Happy Travels!

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Petcation story by Elizabeth Granger

It’s time for pets to pack their bags & travel Indiana this summer!

Miles, a Bichon Frise, has been the “doggie ambassador” at the Hotel Indigo in Columbus, Indiana, for 11 years. Photo Credit: Columbus Area Visitors Center

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An in-room doggie dining menu at West Baden Springs Hotel includes Bo’s half pounder, Moses’ meatloaf, steak or chicken a la Pooch, and the biscuit du jour. PHOTO CREDIT: French Lick Resort

For many, a family trip is more fun when the whole family goes. Lodging and dining spots are paying attention – and increasing their options for dogs, cats and various other pets.

Here are a few pet-friendly Hoosier suggestions which can start you on that allinclusive family vacation.

Miles went to work for Hotel Indigo in Columbus, Indiana, when he was just a pup. That was 11 years ago, when the Bichon Frise was eight weeks old. He’s been on duty ever since, welcoming a variety of overnight guests that have included dogs, cats, rabbits, even a parrot – along with their human companions.

“He likes to be with people,” general manager Leanne Barker says.

“He likes to sit up on the counter. A lot of people think he’s a stuffed animal; they’re surprised when he moves.”

The affable greeter, the hotel’s “doggie ambassador,” is often at the registration desk. He has accepted thousands of hugs and belly rubs.

“Many people cannot travel with their pets, and they miss them,” Barker says. “Miles fills that void.”

As a revered staff member, Miles has his own business card complete with his own email. He lives at the hotel. With someone on duty 24/7, he’s never been alone. He isn’t available to spend the night in a guest room, but the hotel has a fish in a fishbowl that you could borrow. “We don’t want guests to feel lonely,” Barker says.

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The October event includes a “HowlO-Ween” costume contest.

Most lodging sites do not have a Miles, but in increasing numbers, they’re welcoming pets. The lodging’s size or location doesn’t matter. Think of small out-of-the-way places in the country. Also think of large hotels in large cities.

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art of the dog If you love traveling with your dog, consider a trip to Carmel.

Carmel has been recognized as one of the most pet-friendly cities in Indiana with more than 40 restaurants that will accommodate your pups and hotels that will do the same. They are taking the love of dogs one step further with the second annual Art of the Dog event coming to the Arts & Design District September 21.

With this fundraising event, Art of the Dog gives your pet pooches the opportunity to dip their paws into paint for a small donation and create their own masterpieces. Owners can also pose for picturesque portraits with their pooches, taken by a professional photographer. The festival features vendor booths and fun things to do for both owners and their pups. Art of the Dog raises money for the Indiana Canine Assistance Network – the only accredited service dog training program in Indiana.

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“We do love our pets here. Dogs make people happy, so it’s a good reaction from guests.”

— Maria Alvis,

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always available to run and play with their four-legged guests.

Bloomington is crazy about pets and has a hefty number of petfriendly lodging and dining sites, many offering treats and water bowls.

Among them is the new boutique hotel Graduate Bloomington, where a complimentary BarkBox, along with a water bowl and blanket, is presented at check-in.

Strawberry Fields guest house on Lake Lemon offers a fenced yard.

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Indianapolis’ Conrad Hotel, for example. Public relations manager Maria Alviz says it’s a great perk for guests. “We do love our pets here,” she says. “Dogs make people happy, so it’s a good reaction from guests.”

Visiting dogs get a bandana, a dog bowl, and, upon request, a dog bed. “We do have a lot of guests who return because their pets are welcome in the guest rooms.” Alviz adds.

If the hotel staff knows the dog will be celebrating a birthday, the Conrad surprises it with a customized cake from Three Dog Bakery. And because the Conrad is on the Cultural Trail, the hotel has treats and water bowls for passing canines. Its outdoor patio is also welcoming of pets.

Southern Indiana offers a double feature at French Lick Resort with two world-class hotels in French Lick and in West Baden. Both offer petfriendly rooms for dogs and cats, and there’s a canine menu in West Baden.

The in-room doggie dining menu includes Bo’s half pounder, Moses’ meatloaf, steak or chicken a la Pooch, and the biscuit du jour.

Four-legged Flo (with help from Elle Humbert, her human companion) has posted a blog with insider tips for visiting dogs. She writes that both hotels have welcoming front porches, so “if you wag your tail enough and smile at the associates working at Scoops, they will give you a piece of waffle cone to enjoy.” And on the free trolley, “the conductor will take a photo with you and let you be ‘conductor’ for a ride.”

Located on Lake Shafer in Monticello, the Lighthouse Lodge has seven deluxe suites and three private cottages, and they are all pet-friendly. Owners Bonnie and Mike Triplett embrace travelers’ love for pets and their own dog, Patches, is

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“I love to meet the dogs when they come with wellbehaved people. I tell each potential guest that I ‘require’ the dog to come if they have one.”

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“I love to meet the dogs when they come with well-behaved people,” owner Sura Gail Tala says. She tells each potential guest that she “requires” the dog to come if they have one.

The Queen and I Bed-andBreakfast in Crawfordsville welcomes dogs, too. “We like to travel with our dogs,” innkeeper Isaac Hook says, so guests’ four-legged “children“ are welcome.

In Brown County’s Story Inn, dogs are welcome to spend the night in designated guest rooms and horses are welcome in the horse barn.

Brown County Vacation Homes, which owns and manages several rental properties in Brown County, offers pet-friendly accommodations too. This includes Allison House and Barn Treasures, both conveniently located in downtown Nashville.

State parks welcome overnight pet guests at more than 7,700 campsites as well as in designated rooms at the seven state park inns. Turkey Run and Whitewater Memorial state parks also have some pet friendly cabins. For more information on petfriendly state park activities, check out the Outdoor section in this issue.

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Downtown Nashville, in Brown County, welcomes pets of all kinds, including miniature donkeys at Bone Appetit dog bakery (TOP) and Chateau Thomas Winery (BOTTOM).

Wineries are also embracing pets.

At TwoEE’s Winery in Huntington County, dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas, including the patio and amphitheater. Their “Uncorked” events, which feature live music and food trucks, are popular for pet owners and take place Friday and Saturday nights April through September. “Our staff loves it when pets come to the winery,” says Stephanie McIntyre, director of marketing and events for TwoEE’s.

“Besides special events, pets and their owners love to hang out on the lounges in our patio area.”

Perhaps the most popular activity is just walking the dog, often along hiking trails found in many locales.

Some are close to lodging and dining sites which offer water in dog bowls as well as snacks for pets just walking by.

The No. 1 option for hiking trails may well be state parks.

Other well-known trails include the Indianapolis Cultural Trail; Monon Trail in Marion and Hamilton counties; Cardinal Greenway through Marion, Muncie and Richmond; Wabash Heritage Trail in Tippecanoe County; B-Line in Bloomington; Whitewater River Gorge Trail in Richmond; and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County.

City and county parks often offer impressive green spaces. In Indianapolis, dogs are welcome at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indiana War Memorial Plaza, Military Park, and Garfield Park Conservatory’s Sunken Gardens.

Richmond has two remarkable nature settings at Hayes Arboretum and Cope Environmental Center.

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As for dining, many restaurants welcome dogs to their outdoor patios but not inside the buildings.

Some have special food items for pets. Donatello’s in Carmel, for example, invites dogs to its outdoor patio always but adds special “Dine with your Dog Thursdays” that include a dish of chicken and rice for Fido. “It’s so dog owners can feel comfortable, and also so they can connect with one another,” co-owner Adam Aasen says.

Craft breweries often invite dogs inside to their tap rooms because they typically don’t have full kitchens.

Instead, there may be food trucks nearby, and patrons are encouraged to bring food into the breweries.

Metazoa Brewing Company in Indianapolis donates 5 percent of its profits to animal and wildlife organizations.

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Valparaiso, and Irwin Gardens in Columbus. Attend a music festival at Bill Monroe’s Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom. Stroll through a local farmers market.

Beasley’s Orchards in Danville welcomes dogs all the time, even inside the market, and hosts a special Dog Days at the Maze in October to raise funds for animal rescue groups.

Dogs looking for new homes are there; they can be adopted and taken home that day. “It’s to find a forever home for our four-legged furry friends,” agritourism manager Jim Finley says.

There’s a costume contest for the

Cave Country Canoes, on the Blue River in Milltown, welcome dogs every day. But during The Dog Days of Summer (Aug. 17-25), paddlers with dogs get a discount.

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dogs; a talent contest, too. “We’ve had dogs that wave and do obedience tricks and sit pretty,” retail manager Jordan White says. The dogs also come dressed for Halloween. They go on hayrides, walk through the corn maze – everything that humans do.

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TwoEE’s Winery in Huntington County welcomes pets on their patio and amphitheatre.

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“That’s the weekend we have the most happy, smiling faces,” White says. “Everyone’s happy, everyone’s having a great time, everyone’s petting the dogs.”

Several pet-friendly annual events benefit local humane societies or animal rescue organizations.

Among them is the Mutt Strut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in April, billed as “the greatest spectacle in dog-walking.” There are also the Dawg Gone Walk & Fiesta in Brown County in May, PugFest in Fort Wayne in June, Dog Days of Summer in Greenfield in August, and Barktober Fest 5K and Dog Walk in Kokomo in October.

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river. There’s a dog souvenir section in the store with bandanas, dog life vests, and river-themed leashes. The Dog Days of Summer, Aug. 17-25 this year, offers a special incentive: a discount for patrons who bring a pet.

And then there are the special treats. In Brown County’s Nashville, Bone Appetit dog bakery has healthy snacks for dogs. Truth be told, many are designed with the human companion in mind since Fido probably doesn’t care what that peanut butter/molasses/baconflavored treat looks like. But buyers are definitely smitten by the treats shaped like fish or ice cream comes or even egg on toast.

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Story Inn (812) 988-2273 • www.storyinn.com

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Metazoa Brewing Co. (317) 522-0251 • www.metazoa.beer TwoEE’s Winery (260) 672-2000 • www.twoees.com Beasley’s Orchard (317) 745-4876 • www.beasleys-orchard.com Cave Country Canoes (812) 365-2705 • www.cavecountrycanoes.com

Barktober Fest (765) 452-6224 • www.kokomohumane.org Mutt Strut www.indymuttstrut.org Miles’ email address miles@dorahotelco.com Four-Legged Flo’s Blog www.frenchlickresort.blogspot.com/2016/05/ flos-guide-to-french-lick-resort

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Some important tips: • Begin your travel with help from local tourism bureaus. Stop in when you get to town; they often have water bowls and pet snacks waiting for your dog. Ask about pet-friendly lodging, dining and events.

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• Remember: Well-mannered pets are welcome. Unruly pets are not.

• Call lodging and dining sites to ask about pet policies before taking your pet with you. Sometimes websites are outdated.

• Ask if pets can be left unattended – in a hotel room, for example.

Make sure you’re available via cell phone if you do leave a pet unattended.

• Have the pet’s leash with you – and use it. It’s also a good idea to have the pet’s crate with you.

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Raena Latina loves doing just about everything with her two dogs.

Sheldon, age 10, is a chocolate lab who participates in competitive agility competitions. Niko, 6, is an Australian shepherd-husky mix who loves to run.

He participates in Fast CAT races, basically timed 100-meter dashes for dogs.

But Latina, Sheldon and Niko also like to take it a little slower sometimes.

That’s where Indiana’s state park properties come in. Latina likes exposing her dogs to a variety of areas to keep them interested and engaged, and state park properties provide that.

“They are smart, intelligent animals and it’s all about keeping their bodies and minds active,” Latina said. “I want to find things to stimulate them.”

Pets are an integral part of many families, and state park properties welcome them. Pet owners can hike with their pets, camp with their pets, and even boat with their pets, if they have a life jacket.

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People don’t need to stuff their activities into just one day. All state park inns have some pet-friendly rooms for multiple-day stays. There are also petfriendly cabins at Whitewater Memorial and Turkey Run state parks, and petfriendly rustic cabins at Brown County State Park.

Latina has traveled with her dogs on many occasions, and has some suggestions for those traveling with their pets in inns and cabins to make the stay more enjoyable for both pet and owner.

“I always take an extra sheet put it over the bed,” she said. “It helps contain the hair.”

“I also wipe their feet off and keep a list of things like extra water and food in case anything happens.”

Latina said she also travels with a first aid kit for dogs, just in case of emergency.

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their own that pet owners need to follow for a safe and happy stay for both owner and pet.

The most important rule for pets is keeping them on a 6-foot leash. Ginger Murphy, deputy director of stewardship for state parks, says dogs have been injured in accidents at parks, and some of those accidents could have been prevented had the dog been on a leash.

Latina said she was walking through a park when her dogs happened on a snake. No one got hurt, mostly because her dogs were on a leash.

“It reminded me, oh, we’re in their world now,” Latina said.

Murphy said she understands the temptation to let dogs off their leash.

“I have a chocolate lab and one of the fun things I like to do is watch her run, but it’s better for you, for other guests, and especially for wildlife to keep them

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The 6-foot leash rule applies to the entire state park property and to all pets visiting state parks.

on a leash,” Murphy said.

Having pets on leashes also makes other people more comfortable. Some people are not as comfortable around animals and seeing any animal coming toward them without a leash can be scary, Murphy said, even if the dog does not have bad intentions.

Picking up after your pet is also important, and not only for aesthetics.

There are parasites in some dog waste that can affect wildlife in the area.

Some people may feel like pet waste will decompose on its own, but Murphy said waste left on the ground can build up quick.

“When you multiply that in a campground or on busy trails by hundreds of dogs over the course of a weekend, that’s a lot of dog piles,” Murphy said.

Latina said it’s just the right thing to do.

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“As dog owners we have that responsibility to make a good environment for everyone else,” she said. “I find myself being judgmental if I find another owner not picking up.”

Excessive barking in campgrounds can bother other campers, especially during the quiet hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. If a dog doesn’t handle new situations or people well, it might be best to leave it at home with a sitter or at a favorite kennel so that other campers can enjoy the outdoors.

There is a unique area owned by state parks where dogs can wander and explore off leash. Fort Harrison State Park Dog Park, at 8725 Fall Creek Road in Indianapolis, has been set aside especially for dogs.

Murphy said Fort Harrison’s dog park is not something that would typically be on state park property.

Most state park properties are designed for conservation and giving people opportunities to get out and explore nature; however, the location of Fort Harrison’s dog park, away from the rest of the state park, with a completely separate entrance, made it an ideal location to create such an area.

Beverly Monts has owned her dog Moses, a 35-pound corgi-spaniel mix, for eight years and said she loves coming to Fort Harrison.

“It gives me a chance to get my dog out with other dogs not on a leash,” Monts said. “It also allows me to hang out with other owners of dogs who are like-minded and want their dog to have a social life.”

A one-year membership to Fort Harrison State Park Dog Park is $75 per dog.

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State law requires all pets’ vaccinations to be kept up to date, whether letting your dog run at Fort Harrison’s Dog Park or taking them for a walk on a leash at any other property. Information on vaccination requirements and an annual dog park membership application for Fort Harrison are at stateparks.IN.gov/2982. htm. The website also includes answers to frequently asked questions.

Dogs aren’t the only animals welcome at state parks. Cats are also welcome, though they also have to be on a leash, and some people do so.

Murphy said she remembers seeing a picture of a cat on a leash sitting on the front of a kayak at Chain O’Lakes State Park.

Indiana state park properties also have a few horse campgrounds. Brown County, Versailles, O’Bannon Woods,

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Potato Creek, Tippecanoe River, and Whitewater Memorial state parks all have horse camp areas, as does Salamonie Lake.

Riders will need a horse tag on DNR properties. An annual horse tag is $20, daily use tag is $5.

The Indiana Trail Riders Association has good information on riding horses throughout the state and how to get involved in horse riding.

You don’t have to run your pets in competitions like Latina does to enjoy state park properties with them. The properties have something to offer everyone, and if the rules are followed, everyone can have a dog-gone good time.

For more information about pet rules and etiquette at DNR properties, see dnr.IN.gov/8236.htm.

Several DNR State Parks and Forests offer Horsemen’s campgrounds.

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This year, the League of American Bicyclists improved Carmel’s Bike Friendly status to a silver level. With more than 210 miles of paths and trails throughout the city, there is plenty to see, from the paved trails in the Arts District to the wooded trails along the White River.

The popular Monon Greenway, which sees around 300,000 users annually, connects Carmel to Indianapolis to the south and Sheridan to the north and runs 27 miles from end to end.

If your bike needs air or a simple repair, you will be happy to know they have five bicycle repair stations located along the Monon Greenway. Don’t have a bike? No worries … the Carmel Bike Share program has you covered with 11 stations and 100 easy-to-rent bicycles located around the City’s entertainment districts.

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The Oasis Diner in Plainfield is well-known for their hand-breaded pork tenderloins. PHOTO CREDIT: Visit Hendricks County

Ahhhh…the sweet taste of summer!

If food had seasons, this would surely be our favorite. And thanks to the Indiana Foodways Alliance, it’s easy to plan your summer foodie road trip.

The Alliance, which was founded more than a decade ago, is a nonprofit group of like-minded foodies and tourism professionals who’ve created a series of food and beverage trails around the state.

And it seems only fitting that for our summer issue we highlight two of our favorites—I Scream for Ice Cream and Just Cruisin’ trails.

The I Scream for Ice Cream trail Hot dog heaven: Mr. Weenie in Peru

has 24 stops, and if you’re up for the challenge, you can spend your summer months tasting more than 100 flavors of ice cream, shakes, and sundaes. One stop is Zaharakos, which opened in 1900 and is still one of Columbus’ historic landmarks.

Belly up to the solid marble bar for an old-fashioned soda, or the “Big Z”—a colossal treat with five scoops of ice cream and choice of sauces and toppings. There’s even an original 100-year-old Welte orchestration organ piping tunes throughout the restaurant.

Feeling nostalgic? In Warsaw you’ll find an old-time pharmacy featuring an authentic soda fountain.

Zale Drugs & Luncheonette will transport you back in time with its historic lunch counter where you can order milkshakes, malts, sundaes, and more. You can even get five flavors of phosphates, and enjoy a Coke in a real glass bottle.

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has been serving up food and ice cream to a loyal following, some who drive from all over the state just to enjoy their frozen treats. They’re best known for having more than 100 different flavors of shakes and 100 different sundaes, and even have a “100 Club” for patrons who’ve tried all 100 varieties.

You may not expect to find ice cream at a variety store, but two stops on the trail offer a frozen surprise. Collom’s General Store, in the tiny Parke County town of Bridgeton, serves up hand-scooped ice cream in a variety of flavors, as does Gobbler’s Knob Country Store in Bloomingdale, also in Parke County.

Even if you don’t have a convertible, you can still enjoy the nostalgia of retro drive-ins on the Just Cruisin’ trail, with 15 stops all around the state. In Plainfield, the Oasis Diner was actually shipped via railroad in 1954 from New

Frazier’s Dairy Maid in Anderson is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. PHOTO CREDIT: Dale Pickett

TOP: Triple XXX is Indiana’s first and oldest drivein.

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BOTTOM: Ivanhoe’s serves up ice cream treats, along with lunch and dinner. Photo credit: Grant County Visitors Bureau

Jersey and eventually became one of Indiana Landmarks’ “10 Most Endangered Buildings.” Fortunately, the diner was relocated, restored, and reopened in 2014 and now serves incredible food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a handbreaded tenderloin, hand-cut steak and eggs, ice cream sodas, and more.

Perhaps the only thing in West Lafayette that’s almost as wellknown as Purdue University is the Triple XXX Family Restaurant, Indiana’s first and oldest drive-in.

Since opening in 1929, they’ve been treating customers to homemade root beer and great food, including their famous Duane Purvis All American burger (loaded up with peanut butter) which was featured on Food Network (along with some of their other sandwiches!).

Remember those eat-in-your-car drive-ins where you had to “turn on your lights for service?” Well at Mr. Weenie in Peru, that’s still the way to get your order taken. Known for having some of the best hot dogs in Indiana, Mr. Weenie offers theirs more than ten ways, including a kraut dog, Chicago dog, Bahama Mama dog, and more. Their extensive menu offers more than just hot dogs, so there’s something for everyone. traveliN Summer 2019

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Celebrating their 65th anniversary this year, Frazier’s Dairy Maid in Anderson is a member of both the Just Crusin’ trail and the I Scream for Ice Cream trail. Brian Frazier is a second-generation owner; the drive-in was started by his father in 1954.

Offering both carports and a walk-up order window, Frazier’s maintains the same character it had in the 1950s, and the quality remains the same. “We don’t scrimp on anything,” Brian says. “We are loyal to our customers, and they are loyal to us. Quality is so important.” Open seasonally, April through October, Frazier’s is world-famous, partly because of their turtle sundaes and butter pecan sundaes. “We are well-known for the pecans we use, which are buttered and salted,” Brian says. “We go through 100 pounds of pecans every six weeks.”

With so many locations on these two trails, it may take all summer to try them all. But what could be better than eating your way through summer, especially when it comes to ice cream and drive-ins?

For a full list of locations, along with all the other Indiana Foodways Alliance trails, go to www.indianafoodways.com.

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One of Columbus’ historic landmarks, Zaharakos, has been delighting ice cream lovers since 1900. PHOTO CREDIT: Lee Lewellen

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Interior designer Russell Irving fell in love with Muncie’s Neely house – and Thomas Neely’s 19th century diaries. Now the house is an upscale restaurant and, enhanced by the magic of chef Nick Kirkpatrick, is ‘in the business of making memories.’

Nick Kirkpatrick: The Neely House MUNCIE – It started in an ordinary enough way, with a high school kid working at a fast food place to make a few bucks.

But that kid already had ideas about food, and then a boss who let him improvise. Encouraged him, even. That continued when Nick Kirkpatrick moved on from fast food to chain to upscale restaurants. And others in all those kitchens took note.

He’s not yet 30, but his interest, drive and attention to detail have made him the executive chef at The Neely House in Muncie.

loc ation: E a st Central Indiana restaurant: The neely house 617 E. Adams St., Muncie, IN (765) 216-1647 website: theneelyhouse.com food: We dress things up but al so stay homey. We’re upscale but not pretentious.

Above: Thomas Neely’s 1852 home on South Adams Street in Muncie opened as an upscale restaurant in October 2018. Photo by Elizabeth Granger Right: Roasted crusted AAA tuna with a mustard crust, arugula, Provencal roasted tomato medley, smoked almond tapenade and aged balsamic reduction. Photo courtesy of The Neely House

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At the center of the table are pork rillettes with a whole wheat baguette, grape must and whole ground mustard, cornichon and sweety drop peppers. Photo courtesy of The Neely House

Kirkpatrick couldn’t officially work in a restaurant kitchen until he was 18, when, he says, “I fell in love with it.” And throughout the past decade or so, in restaurants in Valparaiso and then Muncie, he’s continued that love affair.

Meanwhile, Russell Irving was falling in love with Thomas Neely’s 1852 home on Muncie’s East Adams Street as well as with Neely’s daily diaries about life on the homestead, which he kept for more than 40 years.

Irving’s plan to create an upscale restaurant in Neely’s home melded with Kirkpatrick’s growing culinary expertise. Kirkpatrick was hired before the restaurant opened last fall and was able to be involved in the planning, not only for the kitchen but also for the dining and bar areas.

Although he did not go to school for the culinary arts, Kirkpatrick modestly says he has “pretty good knowledge and experience” as well as a desire “to do better.”

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Thomas’ Filet is served with roasted garlic risotto, grilled asparagus, bordelaise, roasted enoki and shitake mushroom topped with bleu butter. Photo courtesy of The Neely House

from culinary classes they’d taken.

The Neely House’s food is classified as new American cuisine. And there’s Neely’s influence, via those diaries.

“When he (Neely) is not writing something historically significant, it’s all about the food,” Irving says.

“What he was growing, how they were preparing it, what they were eating.

So we’ve put back every tree in the orchard that he had, plus more, and his gardens. We serve what he had in his gardens as much as we can.”

Kirkpatrick adds, “We dress things up but also stay homey. We’re upscale but not pretentious.”

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Nick Kirkpatrick joined the staff of The Neely House in Muncie before it opened last October.

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Irving describes a particular dish; Kirkpatrick works to replicate it.

An “Extraordinary Pairings” series began in April; additional pairings, limited to 30 guests, will be offered every other month.

Other special events included two late May “Fireflies in the Orchard” evenings, and a July 4 ice cream social “because Thomas Neely was fond of ice cream.” An October party will celebrate the restaurant’s first anniversary.

Kirkpatrick says he’s in the business of making memories. And he adds, “I really love doing this.”

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steak on the menu, along with fried chicken. An online reviewer wrote: “That fried chicken ... trust me, this is what you want to order. Man, is it good. So juicy, super crispy and extra flavorful.”

Three raised beds of herbs grow right outside the kitchen door, where the Chef’s Table seats diners on sunny days. And next door, there’s a 38-footby-38-foot garden. In season, it’s garden to table as much as possible.

The home was restored closely to what it looked like at the time of Neely’s death in 1901. Separate rooms, both downstairs and up, insure a more intimate dining experience.

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner; Saturday and Sunday for brunch. “We’re always trying to make our menu items better,” Kirkpatrick says. Often

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loc ation: indiana about: tours offer an inside look at the lives of fascinating hoosiers.

Jayne Hoffman begins her guided tour with a photo of Benjamin Harrison standing in front of his home on North Delaware Street in Indianapolis. He’s surrounded by neighbors and friends who have

gathered to congratulate him on having been named the Republican presidential candidate. It is June 1888.

Hoffman points to the fence in front of the house. The pickets would soon be gone, she says, taken for souvenirs by well-wishers.

The home is still there—known as the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. The fence is now iron, but the home is as it was in Harrison’s day. Close to 80 percent of its items belonged to the Harrisons.

French Lick and West Baden tours by Indiana Landmarks provide plenty of colorful history.

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White House china designed by President Benjamin Harrison’s wife Caroline. Original T.C. Steele paintings.

A visit to an Amish home. And juicy tidbits of personal info. Intimate ties to fascinating Hoosiers are everywhere. And when they’re shared by in-the-know tour guides, you’ll be in the know, too.

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Furthermore, visitors are able to walk through every room except the front parlor and a small upstairs room.

Guides point out family items, each with an anecdote. And they weave history into the personal story of the 23rd president of the United States. “Benjamin Harrison was a good person, but he wasn’t perfect,” Hoffman says. “He tried to do everything the right way.”

In Brown County, artist T.C. Steele and his second wife, Selma, are introduced to visitors by Andrea deTarnowsky, property manager/ tour guide at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. In 1907 Steele bought a run-down farm near Nashville.

“He decided it was time to make a new start in his personal life,” says deTarnowsky. “He also decided he was going to bring a new bride up here.”

That bride was Selma, a city girl from Indianapolis who was widower Steele’s junior by more than 20 years. After a two-day trek from Indianapolis, the new couple arrived at the home which Steele had designed. “Mind you,” deTarnowsky says, “this was her introduction to her new home. She got her first look at it

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only after she was trudged up this long hill, through the squirrel briars and mud, in her wedding shoes.

The roads in Brown County were so bad that day the horse couldn’t even make it up the hill.”

Steele had designed the house and supervised its construction, something he’d never done before.

He was, deTarnowsky says, “a little fuzzy on some of the practical areas.”

The House of the Singing Winds, named because the wind would “hum” as it hit the screening on the porch, is open for tours. So are Steele’s studio and Selma’s gardens. Opening in May is a new visitors center.

The Steele home is one of Indiana’s 11 state historic sites.

Another is the Levi and Catharine Coffin House in Fountain City.

As conductors for the

Underground Railroad, the Coffins helped more than 1,000 runaway slaves—now called freedom seekers—on their way to safety in the 1840s.

Tour guide Eileen Baker-Wall is a descendant of one of those freedom seekers. Instead of moving northward, as most did, her greatgreat-grandfather William Bush stayed in Indiana and helped others toward freedom. Baker-Wall’s greataunt found Bush’s wooden shoes in the attic of his Fountain City home.

Bush would have worn the shoes to protect his feet from being burned as he worked as a blacksmith. They’re prominently displayed in the new visitor center next door to the Coffin house.

The Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum in Rockport focuses on the early 1800s; Abraham Lincoln spent his “formative years,” ages 40

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7-21, in southern Indiana. Its prized possession is a hutch believed to have been made by Lincoln.

Opulence shines at the West Baden Springs and French Lick hotels in southern Indiana, where guides from Indiana Landmarks share details about the two posh hotels that competed for the ultra-rich in the early 1900s. They hyped the region’s mineral waters—and the illegal gambling. If you were anybody, or wanted to be anybody, you were there.

The hotels’ success plummeted with the 1929 Stock Market and they fell into disrepair. Enter Bill and Gayle Cook and their love for historic landmarks, couple it with casino gambling OK’d by the state legislature in 2003, and the two hotels—now both part of French Lick Resort— again welcome guests to luxury.

Kokomo Opalescent Glass shows how it makes glass magic during its tours. Visitors walk past furnaces where workers ladle molten glass into long-handled cups and walk it to its destination while ribbons of liquid fire trail behind them on the floor. The visitors then go through a glassblowing room and on into an art

Artists gather outside the House of the Singing Winds at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site in Brown County.

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Gary Knowles, president of the Midwest Travel Journalists Association, calls the bus tour “an eye-opening, extraordinary feast for the eyes.” He nominated the tour for a coveted GEMmy from MTJA; it was presented to the visitors center last summer.

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Architecture Program that is still alive today.”

Now more than 70 Columbus buildings, including the Miller House, have a modernist feel. The visitors center conducts tours of Miller’s modern home and of the more ornate Edwardian home in which he grew up. There is also an architecture highlights bus tour.

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studio where a variety of exquisite designs are created.

In Columbus, it’s all about modernism. After World War II, Cummins Engine president J. Irwin Miller wanted to attract the best young engineers to work for his company. “He had a lot of exposure to great design and architecture,” says Erin Hawkins, director of marketing for the Columbus Area Visitors Center. “And he just happened, personally, to love modernism.”

The city needed new schools.

Miller offered to pay the design fees if the school board chose an architect from a list he provided.

“That was it,” Hawkins says. “A onetime offer. Until it was time for the next school. Eventually it evolved into the Cummins Foundation

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A tour at Kokomo Opalescent Glass includes hot molten glass that’s worked into magnificent creations by glassblowers. Photo by Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau

help you focus your attention on things that are important, and also add context, background and perspective to weave together facts and tales and opinions into the kind of unforgettable Any Warhol “guess-what-I-heard” story that you’ll be telling amazed friends for years to come,” he says. “And they’ll be saying to one another, ‘Geez, they sure do get around to some interesting places.’

“Or you could just wander around and see some pretty interesting things and hope someday someone who has taken the guided tour tells

Wolf Park, a research/education facility in Battle Ground, has been welcoming the public since the 1970s.

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you all about it before you forget what you saw.”

In Shipshewana, three Amish bus tours are offered by the Blue Gate Amish Tours. Each is limited to a dozen people; the tour bus stops at Amish businesses or homes. “You’re with a small group of people; you get your questions answered,” says Andy Rohrer of Blue Gate Hospitality.

At Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, it’s an ATV rather than a bus—and it can be driven by the guest. These side-by-side tours, with guide, let visitors be drivers or passengers on four-passenger ATVs. One guest called it “an amazing tour full of bumps, dips, mud, grass, property history and speeding through a field as fast as you can go.”

Tours take visitors into a cave at Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport. Squire Boone and his brother Daniel discovered the caverns in 1790; Squire Boone later lived there with his family.

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lighted, paved walkways and steel bridges and ends with a 73-step spiral staircase. The cavern stays at 54 degrees year-round, so a jacket or sweater is recommended.

Wolves are the big attraction at the education/research facility Wolf Park in Battle Ground, but there are also coyotes, foxes and bison. Operations coordinator Kimber Hendrix says the animals are socialized so they enjoy being around people—but they are fenced in.

There are special events because, Hendrix says, “we don’t want things to always be the same for the animals or for the guests.”

Regular tours are in the afternoons.

Popular special tours include cookout howl nights, Wolf Park after hours, Easter egg hunt, watermelon party, pancake breakfasts. “If you’ve been once, you haven’t seen it all,” Hendrix says.

In Michigan City, there’s the Barker Mansion, built in 1857 and renovated in 1905. Guided tours introduce visitors to the 38-room house with original furnishings and art and to the family of John H. Barker, one of the founders of the railcar industry. The Haskell & Barker Car Company eventually merged with Pullman.

For years visitors have asked if the mansion in haunted. So blackout tours—which sell out quickly—are now offered on Friday and Saturday nights in October. In his blog, heritage interpreter T.J. Kalin says the mansion is, first and foremost, a historic institution; his job is to convey the history of the family and of the region. But, he adds, his job “includes talking about what it is like to work here, and ghost stories are part of that behind-the-scenes side

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of the mansion. … Sometimes weird things happen and we have no idea what to make of it.”

And then there are the food tours. The star at Abbott’s Candies in Hagerstown is caramels. Crafted the old-fashioned way—small batches, hand cut, hand wrapped, hand packaged.

Their tours start with a brief history of where Abbott’s began in 1890, and continue with the production side of the business, starting with the caramel room. Next stop is the chocolate room, and the final stop is the packing station.

Sechler’s Pickles in St. Joe opens the world of pickling to visitors, who are usually surprised to find more than 50 varieties of pickles, relishes and salsas.

The bottom line? Take a guided

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tour when it’s offered. If you’re not sure, ask if there is one. If there isn’t, or if you’re there when a guided tour isn’t available, do ask for a pamphlet or narrated CD or cell phone connection so you’ll know what you’re seeing. They’re available for sites that include Garfield Park Conservatory in Indianapolis; Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County; downtown Corydon, Indiana’s first state capital. And a walk through the French Lick West Baden Museum ends with a huge knocks-your-socks-off diorama that honors the county’s circus history.

Check individual websites for detailed information.

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The Ben-Hur Building, constructed by the Ben-Hur Life Insurance Association in 1913, is slated to become a hotel with apartments and first-floor commercial space. Photo by Elizabeth Granger

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CRAWFORDSVILLE – A deciduous forest, potentially arable land, water provided by a nearby creek: the perfect spot to settle. And in 1823 the only town between Terre Haute and Fort Wayne was named Crawfordsville.

Before long its two primary attributions – wealth and civic-mindedness – produced a cultural haven that became known as “The Athens of Indiana.”

“There was old money that was

brought here, and they were huge investors in the community,” says Sue Lucas, Crawfordsville Main Street program manager. “Those people were very intentional about what they were doing. They built a center here – of commerce, of professional services, of destination. There was a strong infrastructure of community.”

Wabash College, one of just three current male-only colleges in the United States, was founded in 1832.

Early Crawfordsville residents included Lew Wallace, Civil War general and author of “Ben-Hur.” Today the city boasts of seven museums as well as artist studios and galleries.

Industries include healthcare, education, manufacturing, finance, the arts, recreation, and agriculture.

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As in many cities, Crawfordsville’s downtown suffered a decline in recent decades. “The ‘70s and ‘80s were brutal for many historic downtowns,” Lucas says. “When the old Commerce Building came down, it really got the attention of the community. Concerned residents felt they needed to do something to preserve the downtown core, or this would be status quo.”

A Downtown revitalization committee was created in the 1990s.

In 2002 it became a Main Street community.

The past 15-20 years have strengthened the downtown in several ways, each part playing a role in making the community more vibrant.

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When the library board decided to build a new library, its thought was to go south of town. But the citizenry urged it to keep the library downtown.

Its new building is across the street from the original 1902 library, which was the first Carnegie library in Indiana. Renovate and reuse has become popular; that earlier library is now the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County.

Lucas says, “All of those major components that make a strong community are within a two-block radius of downtown – municipal government, county government, library, post office, …” A former bank is now the Fusion 54 building. It brings together agencies of Montgomery County (No. 54 in Indiana’s alphabetical listing of counties), encouraging greater collaboration. It accommodates several community organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Visit Montgomery County tourism bureau, Montgomery County Leadership Academy, Main Street program) along with a co-working business incubator and Wabash College.

Pike Place, a pocket park at Washington and Pike streets, was dedicated this spring. Also new are Trailhead Park, walking trails, and the rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing. A former insurance building is slated to become a hotel with apartments and first-floor commercial space.

In 1993, Little Mexico opened on East Main Street. “Both my parents were transferred from Chicago to Crawfordsville to work at the Atapco factory,” says Claudia Bravo, daughter of Irma and Ignacio Bravo. “My mom would cook for lunch and take it to work, and her co-workers would ask if

Among the menu choices at Francis & Mount is the steak frites entrée. Photo by Fred Granger

they could taste. They loved the way she cooked and said she should open a restaurant.”

Allen’s Country Kitchen is an “old school breakfast diner” that’s open until 7:30 p.m. It’s been an eatery since the ‘70s; Dave and Amy Allen have been owners for nine years. “When we started, there were just a handful of places you could eat lunch,” Dave Allen says. “Now there’s so much more to choose from.”

An online reviewer says it’s “nothing fancy, but that is one of the major pluses of dining here. People sit down and talk to each other. There really are so few places left like Allen’s where you can come and see the same folks having coffee and enjoying the food with their friends.”

Downtown’s newest restaurant is Francis & Mount, opened in January in the old Francis & Mount grocery/ feed/hardware store built in 1880.

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return to his home town and open an upscale restaurant; last year he realized the time was right. He credits the brewery Backstep, opened in 2017 in the former Monon Hotel by two firefighters, for proving a new business can make a go of it in Crawfordsville.

Hannah Thompson’s story has similar details. Thompson, 30, didn’t grow up in Crawfordsville, but her grandparents lived here. When her parents retired, they moved to Crawfordsville. Thompson, in the meantime, got a degree in computer engineering. And then she fed her passion by going to culinary school.

Thompson showcases her culinary expertise at Maxine’s on Green, which she named for her grandmother and opened in 2016. She’ll expand with evening hours this fall. Her five-year dream is to open a steak restaurant.

Lucas says one of the community’s strengths is its caring, supportive attitude which citizens appreciate.

Two firemen from Indianapolis’ Pike Township opened Backstep Brewery in Crawfordsville’s old Monon Hotel in 2017. Photo by Elizabeth Granger

The women’s dress shop Heathcliff has been serving Montgomery County for 54 years.

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The Marie Canine Plaza at Crawford Place was created in 2003. Photo by Fred Granger

“The secret sauce? There’s a spirit of gratitude here,” she says.

It’s evident in the success of the Montgomery County Community Foundation. Time and time again, the request for donations is met – by not only residents but also people who live elsewhere but have fond feelings about the community. The downtown revitalization is helping to influence that spirit of generosity.

There’s a lively mix of businesses which are new and businesses which

have been downtown for quite a while.

The women’s dress shop Heathcliff, for example, has been at its downtown location in the former Murphy’s dime store for 54 years.

Other businesses have been in the area but have relocated to downtown.

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The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum was built in the 1890s, by Wallace, on the site where he wrote Ben-Hur. Guided tours are offered. Photo by Fred Granger

local artists’ creations and presenting workshops and education programs.

There are also studios and galleries, and the Vanity Theatre offers live performances.

The arts scene includes Reclaimed

by Grace, where Travis and Jami Harrington use wood as their canvas.

“We absolutely knew this was the best spot for us to set up our future,” Jami Harrington says. “The downtown is charming – it’s full of history – there are a lot of little artsy shops and niches, eateries, a brewery.”

She says she remembers empty buildings downtown, “but now we’re pretty much at max capacity.”

Warm weather offers Lunch on the Plaza, a First Friday Concert Series, and a number of festivals. The outdoor farmers market prompted the opening of the year-round Four Seasons indoor market.

It’s time to take a look at Crawfordsville. While there, check the courthouse clock tower. For decades it was gone, removed in 1941 because of structural concerns. In 1996 several townspeople began to raise money to restore it. The new clock tower was put atop the courthouse just last year.

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Delight in Delphi, home of the Wabash and Erie Canal. With its commercial district listed in the National Register of Historic Places , and a network of parks, trails, historic homes, unique shops and restaurants, and “The Delphi”– a replica canal boat, it’s worth the drive. Don’t miss the Wabash and Erie Canal Park and Museum, along with the Delphi Opera House. Carroll County Chamber, 114 E Main St , Delphi, IN 46923. www.CarrollCountyIndiana.com

Experience the City of Whiting, a beautiful corridor to Lake Michigan. Downtown 119th Street is flourishing with quaint shops, a historic movie theatre, a micro-brewery, a wide variety of cuisine, and family attractions all within walking distance. A stroll along the boardwalk in Whiting Lakefront Park is the perfect way to end the day. Embrace the quality of life in Whiting, Indiana. www.WhitingIndiana.com

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Plymouth was incorporated as a city in 1873, and its historic downtown is a sight to see no matter the season. It’s home to the Marshall County Blueberry Festival, celebrating its 52nd year August 31 through September 3. There are many parks scattered around town, and most weekends in the summer their amphitheater offers live musical and theatrical performances.

It’s also home to the Plymouth Farmer’s Market which takes place on Saturday mornings from May through October. Historic landmarks, local shopping, eateries, golf, and great lodging options abound.

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The historic uptown of Francesville is just what you need for a quiet day trip away from the commotion of the city. Check out the newly renovated Montgomery Mercantile, a retail store made up of 15 micro shops, featuring local artisans and entrepreneurs. Catch lunch or dinner at Clyde’s Burger Café, which features an ever-evolving menu of sandwiches and heavenly home-cooking. This fall, don’t miss the 51st Fall Festival, which takes place September 20, 21, & 22. Check out seasonal events here: francesville.net/uptown-projectevents.html

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This area is known as the “Crossroads of American History” and its history helped shape America. The Historic National Road, which linked the eastern seashore with the western frontier in the 1830s, passes through the heart of the area offering a glimpse into our nation’s past.

The city embraces its history, and visitors can experience it for themselves at many Richmond attractions. The Wayne County Historical Museum houses storied artifacts such as an original Conestoga wagon pioneers used as they trekked westward on the National Road and early 20th century Richmond-made airplane and cars.

Home of the legendary Gennett Recording Studio, Richmond made its mark with music superstars like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton. The Gennett Walk of Fame honors these and other legends. The three-dimensional bronze and colored tile mosaic markers on the trail are shaped like 78 rpm records and are accompanied by a small bronze plaque identifying the artist and their contribution to the history of music.

In addition to history, Richmond boasts a world-class art museum, famous rose gardens, large collection of Tiffany windows, and more. Boutiques and unique shops add to Richmond’s charm and provides endless shopping pleasures. Richmond’s Historic Depot District and downtown Richmond are booming with new eateries and trendy shops. The Depot District is a collection of early 20th century industrial structures that today house antique stores, a microbrewery, locally owned restaurants, unique shops, murals, Model T Museum, coffee house, and more.

Richmond also hosts several popular festivals throughout the year.

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“Climate is what we expect.

Weather is what we get,” according to the late Mark Twain. Both weather and climate are top priority with Hoosiers, and that is especially true for Indiana’s farmers. The state is literally rooted in agriculture and there are numerous events to ramp up your appreciation of that heritage, learn about current food production, and study all things agriculture related. These aren’t your grandpa’s events, either. There’s everything from drones that sometimes fly overhead to extensive information sessions on the technologies now used for crop production.

Lori Jolly-Brown of Purdue University is affiliated with the school’s Horticulture & Landscape Architecture. The annual Indiana Horticultural Congress & Trade Show (IHC) is the main event she manages, but there are many smaller sessions scheduled throughout the year as well. The next IHC is slated for February 11-13, 2020 at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel and around 450 people are expected to attend. Until then, there are smaller events. July 18 is Meigs High Tunnel Field Day at Meigs Horticulture Farm and features tours

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of conventional and hydroponic high tunnel cucumber and melon production; August 1, is Small Farm Ed Field Day, where Purdue’s working small farm, run by students, demonstrates growing vegetables and herbs and using the principles that naturally govern balanced eco systems; September 5 is a Hydroponics & Greenhouse workshop about best varieties, nutrient recipes, production systems, artificial lighting and temperature needs for hydroponic lettuce produced in greenhouses and indoors, with many hands-on activities. www.inhortcongress.org This year is the 41st running of the farm show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, which will happen December 17-19, 2019. Renamed the Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo, the event was given a reboot last year with many updates. “Technology” was added to the name to better reflect today’s farm environment. Event president Gary Truitt attended farm shows for years and 52

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has been involved with many aspects of agriculture, from journalism to radio shows. So he had observed what worked and what didn’t. He knew that in addition to learning about the equipment and technology, farmers liked sharing ideas with one another.

“People come to the show because there’s a lot of camaraderie,” Truitt said.

“We set up a little coffee shop. It was in the middle of the show and you could sit and talk and get a cup of coffee. It was a lot of learning and social networking, and exchanging ideas.”

The show is offering more demonstrations in an effort to appeal to everyone in the family. Many Future Farmers of America (FFA) high school students got involved last year and attendees came who were in their 30s and 40s. About 3,000 people attended. indianafarmexpo.com The general public may be interested in the wide variety of toy farm machinery for sale, often popular with collectors and children. Plus, learning about how food is produced can be

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on to show up in droves.

“At this year’s show in January, we had 30,282 registered attendees and about 1,100 booths,” Cline said. “It’s one of the top five indoor farm shows in the nation.

We bring in people from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois.

We consistently get people from Pennsylvania.”

Every last detail is nailed down when event days roll around.

There’s only one thing that can’t be controlled. “I worry about the weather every year…but unless it’s heavy snow conditions, we have good attendance. There’s just more four-wheel drives and pick-ups in the parking lot,” Cline said with a laugh. www.tradexpos.com/fort-waynefarm-show Leave it to farmers to know how to deal with Indiana’s climate.

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farm shows, plan to spend January 14, 15, and 16 at the 2020 Fort Wayne Farm Show. In its 31st year, it’s held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum annually.

The show is like The Fort Wayne Farm Show is one of the nation’s top five indoor farm shows. an extravaganza, with the largest variety of farm machinery in the interesting and important. Last year region all in one location. Northeastern they did giveaways, including drones Indiana Soil and Water Conservation as prizes.

Districts and Purdue Cooperative “The farm show is a great way to Extension will present daily see what’s going on with food,” Truitt educational seminars. Fred Cline, the said. “There’s so much misinformation show’s director, said he works with a out there…If you really want to see company that decorates the coliseum how food is produced, come and ask to add comfort and eye appeal. After questions.” all the planning, people can be counted But to see the granddaddy of all

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Salamonie Bridle Stalls & Carriage House Ben and Jen Bailey, Owners, Innkeepers

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In 2001, Jen and Ben Bailey did not know what their future held when they purchased the property for what is known today as Salamonie Bridle Stalls & Carriage House in Wabash County. At the time, everything from the house to the barn was “dilapidated.”

They set out on a winding trail of transformation by hitching together a strong work ethic, a varied skill set, and a vision that evolved over time.

Ben had an animal science degree from Purdue University and worked for Bailey Construction, his father’s company. Jen’s career path involved various office work.

“We, along with our family, renovated our home first, then moved on to the barn,” Jen said.

“Our property is surrounded by ‘Salamonie State Property’ and the ‘Bridle Trails,’ horse trails that are located directly behind our home which are utilized by horseback riders and hikers.”

Jen said the “logical thing to do” was to board horses, which they began in 2003. It must be noted that theirs was not just any barn, but a historic “bank” barn, a style that can be accessed at two different levels. They installed a new roof, new windows, painted the exterior, and built seven horse stalls.

As they constantly improved and grew their business, they added

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two daughters along the way, now ages nine and eleven. But when it came to the next business step, a bit of a struggle developed between the adults. Expanding from being “just” a horse boarding facility to opening an “inn” to the public would call for some creativity and lifestyle changes.

“My husband had the idea of building an apartment in the haymow of our horse barn. I told him for years, ‘No way!’” Jen claims. “Eventually we did build the apartment known as ‘The Carriage House’ in 2017. It doesn’t come full circle until I truly sit and think about my life then versus now. I traded in my high heels for muck boots...best decision I ever made.”

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Two hammock swings in a tree just outside the Carriage House, as well as Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, invite visitors to put their feet up and relax on the property. Up to six travelers can be accommodated at a time. Ozzie the rescue dog and Tiger the barn cat are part of the ambience, along with chickens Jen tends. The horses often graze in the pasture, and guests can view them from the living room and bedroom windows of the carriage house, located on five acres of land.

The Salamonie Reservoir is just to the east, so close you can hear the boats frolicking in the water.

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The historic barn now houses an apartment accommodating up to six guests.

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guests to the local farmers market as well as shopping in downtown Wabash, which is well-known for the unique boutiques and specialty shops. The nearby Honeywell Center hosts concerts and shows from top headliners, and there are several festivals and special events throughout the year in Wabash county. There are also foodie tours, and other attractions in the area.

Jen said, “You could say we have the best of both worlds. Everything is at our fingertips.”

Guests have come from Chicago and Indianapolis, as well as Maine, Oregon, Texas, and even Great Britain. Some guests confess they come strictly for the peace and serenity. When asked, the Baileys are happy to offer an “up-close pet of the horses.”

The Bailey’s attention to detail is seen throughout the property.

They wash all laundry in organic dye-free soaps, and their toiletries are organic as well. They have Egyptian Cotton towels and sheets in the Carriage House for comfort; however, they have mismatched dining chairs and a few antiques to round out the space so guests can experience something unique. They can host up to six guests, with two bedrooms; one with a king bed and the other with two full beds. There’s one bathroom with a tiled shower and a fully-stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

“We take great pride knowing our guests picked our property out of all the lodging options out there,” Jen said. “It’s truly humbling and we go to great lengths to ensure they have everything they need so they can relax, smile and feel human again.”

For more information go to www. salamoniebridlestalls.com or www. visitwabashcounty.com

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The Kintner House Inn The Inn features 14 bedrooms all furnished with beautiful antiques and their own bathrooms. Breakfast in the morning will not disappoint.

Leisure shop downtown Corydon and/or visit a few of Harrison County’s 7 wineries.

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Market Street Inn Built in 1881, the home boasts 25 rooms with seven guest rooms total—3 of which are spacious suites, 11 fireplaces and 2 dining rooms, a relaxing front porch, as well as a rooftop party deck. Food and entertainment all are close by or within walking distance.

Thyme For Bed Located on 10 acres in Lake County, Indiana’s only monolithic dome bed & breakfast is surrounded by farmland, but close to Chicago, Lake Michigan dunes and many other seasonal attractions.

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The Lighthouse Lodge on Lake Shafer 7 deluxe suites and 5 two-bedroom cottages. Perfect for vacations, weddings, reunions, parties, business retreats, and meetings. Open year round. Check the rave reviews on TRIPADVISOR and BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM.

Gladden House Bed and Breakfast This beautifully restored 1898 Queen Anne home and gardens offers the perfect getaway.

Full deluxe breakfast and evening snacks. Enjoy Salem’s restaurants, shops, and more.

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Ever dreamed of spending the night in the home of a former celebrity? If so, now’s your chance.

Welcome to Legend of French Lick, former home of professional celebrity basketball player, and native son of French Lick, Larry Bird.

First playing for Indiana State Sycamores, Bird went on to be a famous player with the Boston Celtics. His home was the location for a Converse TV commercial, the movie Blue Chips, and a 2010 HBO special. Bird also hosted fellow basketball player, and one-time rival, Magic Johnson in this home.

In 2007, Mike and Debbie Hicks, long-time residents of Southern Indiana and business owners in Bedford, purchased Bird’s home.

Renovations were made to update it to become a boutique hotel and event center—yet maintain the flavor and many furnishings Bird had in it, for authenticity.

Today, the 20-acre property is perfect for a secluded and private getaway, wedding, reunion, corporate event or retreat. With six suites, three of which are master suites with garden tubs, it accommodates 20 people. And with its classic outdoor gazebo, heated pool with a cabana and full kitchen, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and central location to many Southern Indiana attractions, including nearby French Lick, it’s the ideal spot.

The crown jewel of this beauty though, is the event center,

The estate offers many amazing amenities on its 20 acres of land that is suited for any event.

The Celebrity Suite is the largest suite and offers a king size bed and a couch with abundant space for sitting next to the fireplace.

The Abbeydell Convention Hall is a 6,600square-foot open banquet and convention space with an adjacent parking lot.

Abbeydell Hall. Once a garage for Bird’s car collection, it was lovingly transformed into a convention and event center, able to seat 350 people. Book your once-in-a-lifetime wedding here, or enjoy the worldclass dinner shows, on par with those found in Branson, Missouri.

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Legend of French Lick and Abbeydell Hall net a perfect score for your next event or getaway.

Information and reservations found at www.legendoffrenchlick.com or 812-936-5300.

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As if you need another reason to visit Shelby County, their wildly-popular Big Blue Barbecue event is coming back again, taking place August 9 and 10 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.

World-class barbecue teams from across the U.S. will be “getting their grill on” for a chance to win the coveted championship. Along with tasting great barbecue, of course, attendees will also enjoy brews, vendors, karaoke contest, firefighter games, 4x4 obstacle course, Silly Safari live animal shows, and more. There are even special kids activities.

This year they’ve added a steak and bison burger competition on Friday, and on Saturday there’s a KIDS Q and Dessert, and People’s Choice where you can sample pulled pork from both the teams and local vendors.

Make plans to spend the weekend, and take time to visit some of the county’s locally-owned restaurants, shopping experiences, world-class casino, and more.

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Journey to Jennings County...

Just south of Columbus in North Vernon, Tom and Ann Means, along with their daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Mike Underwood, invite you to a destination like no other in Indiana. For over 20 years, they have been drawing clientele from Indianapolis to Louisville, and all across Southern Indiana, who shop here for all their stained glass supplies, take classes and seek custom creations.

From unique gifts to custom made windows, cabinet inserts, lamps, transoms and sidelights, to repairing stained glass and offering classes for beginner to intermediate, they do it all.

Lori Underwood teaches classes, a limit of five per class, that offer a personal touch. And with more than 30 years experience, has the skills and expertise to ensure students will not be disappointed. Please check website for class information and availability: www.classicstainedglassshop.com CLASSES, TOOLS, SUPPLIES

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For one of the best fishing spots in Indiana, and the top 25 in the nation, look no further than the pride of Henry County, Summit Lake State Park. A short drive northeast of Indianapolis, and situated just outside the town of New Castle, Summit Lake State Park is ranked as the county’s #1 attraction, according to TripAdvisor. The 19th state park in Indiana, it first opened in 1988 and has been called a hidden gem.

The park encompasses 2680 acres of land, with a large 800-acre lake that is home to trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. It’s perfect for weekend family outings with kayak and canoe rentals on-site, along with paddle and row boats too. And with six miles of hiking trails, most with lakefront views, along with a newly extended swimming area, open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, there’s truly something to please everyone.

Other amenities include boat ramps, 120 campsites with water and electric hookups, two large open shelters to reserve for family picnics or events, and one of the Midwest’s premier birding locations, with over 260 species identified. In fact, Zeigler Woods, in the southwest corner of the park, is Henry County’s first and only dedicated nature preserve. Sightings of bald eagle, osprey, black tern and sandhill crane can be found, just to name a few.

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With two world-class environmental centers and a variety of trails, Wayne County’s mantra could well be “take a hike.” Meant in the most positive way, for a profusion of physical, mental and spiritual reasons.

With 466 acres, Hayes Arboretum offers hiking trails, ponds, fields, wetlands and an Indian Mound. It has three percent of the state’s old growth forest plus acres of reforested land.

Four generations of the Hayes family have worked this land, carrying on Stanley Hayes’ commitment to not only preserve and protect nature but also share it with the public through recreation and education. He had the foresight to guarantee its future by creating a foundation in 1959.

“Native trees and reforestation – that was his passion, his hobby,” says great-grandson Steve Hayes Jr. “He wanted more people to have his love of reforestation.”

It means, for this arboretum, native plant material from the Whitewater River Valley, a long educational history, and environmental stewardship.

“People come here to learn – we’re definitely an educational facility – and to experience nature. We’re as much a part about the indoors as we are the outdoors,” Hayes says.

In April 1963 the land was opened to the public; more than 1,000 cars were lined up to get in. Admission was free then; it’s still free now.

Hiking trails are one of the top draws at Hayes Arboretum. Courtesy photo/Hayes Arboretum

“The No. 1 thing people like about the Arboretum is the hiking trails,” Hayes says. “Come run through the woods. Bring your dog.”

There are 16 miles of trails, mountain bike trails, a 3-mile auto tour, guided hikes that include a meditation hike, a Native American history hike, children’s outdoor playscape, butterfly garden, nature center, and history museum. Education is big, with classes and day camps for pre-schoolers through adults. Woodcarving is popular; beginners start by carving a bar of soap.

Be aware that the main entrance is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday but the East Side Trails entrance is open dawn to dusk every day.

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1992 when educators Jim and Helen Cope transformed their farm into a nature center with botanist, arborist, and conservationist Francis Park.

Marketing director Erica Hile says it’s all about “promoting sustainable use of Earth’s resources through education, demonstration, and research.”

People visit primarily for the nature programs. “We want people to be outside,” Hiles says. “People want to be entertained, and recreation is a big part of that – to go out and de-stress from their day. We’ve got three miles of hiking trails through beautiful habitat.”

Kids, she says, love the wetlands because “they can go into the water and catch frogs.” A nature playscape is “kind of hidden” – so people just come across it. “It has logs to climb on, stumps to roll over, plants to smell and touch

Thistlethwaite Falls is just one scenic stop on the Cardinal Greenway.

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and even eat. We want kids to get out and learn how to just be kids, and to take safe risks. We have a lot of kids who are fearful. When nature gives them a benefit, and they’re having fun with it, they learn to care for it and be stewards.”

Cope’s education building is a “living building” made from mostly local, sustainable, toxin-free and energy efficient materials.

As at Hayes Arbotetum, admission to the trails at Cope is free.

The American Discovery Trail, with 6,800 miles of multi-use trail stretching from Delaware to California, goes through Wayne County. One of its local trails is the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest rail-to-trail covering 62 miles from Richmond to Marion.

It goes through Whitewater Gorge Park as the Whitewater Gorge Trail. In addition to part of the city, this urban trail passes local geology and history, taking in Thistlethwaite Falls, the Starr-Gennett Logo building and Gennett Records studio site and Musicians’ Walk of Fame.

County and city parks offer additional trails in Glen Miller Park, Springwood Park, and Middlefork Reservoir. Earlham College and I.U. East invite walkers to their campuses.

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and is ever so easy on the pocketbook.

Antique stores are especially inviting when their wares are displayed outside.

Some of the trails invite bikers.

Work is nearly completed on the new bike/pedestrian pathway which connects downtown Richmond, the Historic Depot District and the Cardinal Greenway. Free bike rentals are available at Cycling and Fitness Warehouse in Richmond.

The area offers golf, birding, and gardens. Try disc golf, or pickleball.

Be a spectator at the Richmond Jazz Baseball, a Collegiate Summer Baseball League played at the Historic McBride Stadium.

On Saturday nights in August, Richmond Parks and Recreation invites film buffs to “Movies in the Glen” at Glen Miller Park. In the fall, pick apples at Dougherty Orchards, the oldest family owned apple orchard in the state.

There’s more, and the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau has got it covered. Check it out for Recreation’s 3 R’s – you know, refreshment, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

For more information go to www. visitrichmond.org

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Camping, Boating, Wine, Dining, and Shopping.

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Plan your getaway at www.visithuntington.org

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Carmel, Indiana, continues to add more great things for visitors to see and experience in 2019, and one of those additions is Midtown Plaza, which is fast becoming one of the most exciting places to hang out.

This new, vibrant revitalization of Carmel’s old industrial area – located in the heart of a thriving center of entertainment, urban-style living and commerce – features a sweet menu of free amenities. Monon Boulevard and Midtown Plaza both serve as an interactive play area for kids of all ages, featuring a spray plaza, public art, ping-pong tables, a pool table and big screen entertainment.

Meanwhile, Midtown is also home to some great places to eat and drink, including Sun King Spirits where they have an on-site distillery and multiple dining options in their food hall. The new Fork + Ale House includes its own brewery and a full menu. Both have outdoor patio seating and overlook the new Midtown Plaza.

There is plenty of free parking and once you arrive, you are just a short walk north to the beautiful Arts & Design District with more than 200 businesses and a variety of annual festivals. Head south and you’ll wind up at City Center, which is home The Palladium and Center for the Performing Arts and more shops and restaurants, the newest of which is the Cake Bake shop opening in July.

For more information, go to www.carmel.in.gov

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Discover Diversity loc ation: northwest indiana venue: south shore 7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN website: alongthesouthshore.com about: Lounge on the majestic sand dunes on the be ach or take a leisurely stroll along more than 60 miles of trail s at the Indiana Dunes.

A trip to the Indiana Dunes National Park is not just a trip to the sandy beaches and cool waters of Lake Michigan; it’s a trip back in time, a trip to experience 15,000 acres of diverse landscapes and make memories with your friends and family.

The Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore) offers stargazing into the Milky Way, thrilling cycling adventures, strenuous hikes up the towering dunes as well as a relaxing day soaking up the sun’s rays.

More than 13,000 years ago, glaciers receded, leaving behind some of the nation’s most diverse landscapes and plant life. The Indiana Dunes not only has towering mountains of sand and swimming opportunities in one of the nation’s Great Lakes, but also includes bogs, marshes, prairies, ponds and rivers. The Indiana Dunes is also home to one of the last-surviving and highest quality oak savannas in the world!

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61st National Park February 15, 2019 marks a monumental event in Indiana’s history – the Indiana Dunes becoming the country’s 61st National Park. Hoosiers have always known the grandeur of dunes and the recreation opportunities along the shore. Now, the park will be featured in calendars, books and can’t miss lists. Travelers will include it on their bucket list and make it an essential stop in the Midwest.

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born here. In the late 1800s, Henry Cowles, a University of Chicago botanist, performed field studies in the dunes and published his classic paper on plant succession based on his research. During a visit to the park, keep your eyes peeled for more than 1,100 native flowering plants and ferns, 350 bird species as well as maple, oak, beech and black gum trees in the forests.

Adventure Awaits Miles of hiking paths will take adventurers through the forests and

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marshes and along the rivers and to the lakeshore for breathtaking views. A number of flat-terrain and paved bike paths meander through the park system as well as rugged, more challenging paths for mountain bikers.

The lakeshore along Lake Michigan also provides a number of launch sites for sea kayaks. Paddlers can enjoy a scenic adventure along 30 miles of the nationally recognized Lake Michigan Water Trail. For a quiet and relaxing paddle, canoes and paddleboards can be launched along nearby rivers or the lagoon at Marquette Park.

Along the sandy shores, you can enjoy a number of activities, including swimming, volleyball and searching for beach glass. See the sunset over Chicago’s skyline or stay longer and enjoy stargazing while you camp at the park or nearby.

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Furry Friends Bring your entire family, including your fur family to the Indiana Dunes National Park. Pets are allowed on the majority of the trails and beaches with a leash no longer than 6 feet. There are some restrictions at West Beach, Nature Play Areas and the Glenwood Dunes and Pink Bog Trails. As always, please pick up after your pet and for the safety of your family, stay on the trails.

Southern Shores Start planning your trip today! Choose from a variety of vacation rental properties, hotels or a campsite to get the most out of your visit. The South Shore has a number of other attractions just a short drive from the National Park including award-winning restaurants and more than 30 breweries, wineries and meaderies.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the candy factory, visit a modern-day dairy farm or fly through the skies at the adventure park. Start planning your summer getaway at alongthesouthshore.com or nps.gov/indu.

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Sometimes, it’s just fresh air, a simple reminder to breathe in.

Sometimes, it’s a hike through pristine oak and pine forests. It’s drifting gently down a beautiful river. Come experience a getaway where city life is just a day trip away and modern amenities hide behind a beautiful exterior.

The jewel of Pulaski County is, almost inarguably, the Tippecanoe River, one of the top-10 most important freshwater systems in North America. It was given this designation by The Nature Conservancy in Rivers of Life: Critical Watersheds for Protecting Biodiversity and is looked at as the gold standard of streams for biological cleanliness by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The Tippecanoe winds through the towns of Monterey and Winamac and has inspired many other designated recreational areas, including the Tippecanoe River State Park and a designated Canoe Trail.

The Tippecanoe River State park, located just north of Winamac, is home to a variety of camping opportunities that include primitive, electric, camper cabins, horse sites, and youth tent areas. There are 23 miles of trails, 9 miles of which are for hiking only, and 14 miles of which are a combination of hiking/horse trails. All are rated as easy to moderate. Additionally, the park also houses several historic structures

built by the Works Project Administration (WPA) in the 1930s. One of these structures is a 90-foot fire tower that offers visitors an outstanding view of the surrounding countryside.

Pulaski County is home to two livery services providing canoe, kayak, and tube trips down this pristine waterway: TippyCanoe Rentals, located along the river between Winamac and Monterey at Rising Sun Campground, and Riverside Rentals, located on the east side of Winamac.

Dave and Connie at Riverside Rentals invite everyone to come connect — with him or herself, with Dave and Connie, with friends, and with nature — on the river. They also offer package deals out of Chicago for a day on the river that includes a catered lunch and fun in the sun at the Winamac Town Park through Midwest Adventures.

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old Pennsylvania Railroad. Upon reaching the south side of Winamac, the Pathway gives way to the Winamac Parkway, a linear park along the western edge of downtown following the Pennsylvania bed to State Road 14. There’s a picnic shelter where the trail meets Main Street, and the park is only a short block or two from Winamac’s commercial blocks, where you’ll find multiple eateries, including One-Eyed Jacks, dedicated to serving the biggest and most tasty tenderloin you’ll ever experience, along with a 60+ craft beer selection. A short ride eastward on Main Street leads you to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, which pedestrians and bicyclists can use to cross the Tippecanoe River into the Winamac Town Park, which is home to near perfect picnic spots.

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Lakeside living provides unique business opportunities and enhances the tourist experience.

In the greater Monticello area, visitors can engage in a number of lake attractions from cruising on Indiana’s largest boat to golfing 18 holes at a beautiful course along Lake Shafer. We’re going to highlight the top 5 lakeside attributes in White County!

1. Indiana Beach –Experience roller coasters, water slides, camping, water fun, fantastic food, and entertainment at Indiana Beach…Where Families Flock for Fun! 2. Madam Carroll – Welcome aboard the Madam Carroll, Indiana’s largest boat!

Under new ownership, the boat is now a year-round destination. Experience new events, family fun, and create lake memories on the legendary Madam Carroll.

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finest destination golf courses. Located on Lake Shafer, TCC was renovated in the 1960s and converted to an 18-hole course

by Indiana golf course designer, the reputable Pete Dye. Located on-site are a golf pro shop, a bar, and an event venue.

4. Lighthouse Lodge – Located on Lake Shafer, the Lighthouse Lodge is one of White County’s most fabulous and popular resorts. If you’re looking for Hoosier hospitality at its finest, owners Mike and Bonnie Triplett are the hosts who will pamper you with great food, boating and lakeside fun! Book your wedding,

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5. Lakeside Dining – White County has a number of great eating destinations, some with lakeside dining experience.

On Lake Shafer, the Madam Carroll hosts dinner cruises, while the Sportsman Inn has a lakeside patio and piers for boat access. Oakdale Bar & Grill, under new ownership, has renovated and remodeled its patio, called The Dale. On Lake Shafer, the Tippecanoe Country Club boasts an outdoor patio, lakeside. Riverside, a popular destination, is located on the banks of the Tippecanoe River.

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These 5 lakeside attractions are guaranteed to showcase why White County is the getaway you never knew you needed. For more information about our lake happenings, visit enjoywhitecounty.com and see what all White County has to offer!

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Considered one of Bloomington’s signature boutique establishments, the historic Grant Street Inn, built in 1883 and originally known as the Ziegler house, is just minutes away from downtown. Photo courtesy Grant Street Inn.

The inn’s front porch is a popular gathering spot, especially after an afternoon of shopping.

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location: grant street inn town: bloomington website: grantstinn.com about: the historic Grant Street Inn, built in 1883 and originally known as the Ziegler house, is just minutes away from downtown.

It’s summertime and the living truly is easy at the Grant Street Inn, a boutique inn between Seventh and Eighth Streets in Bloomington. A fiveminute stroll from Indiana University’s famous Sample Gates, at the Grant Street Inn you can choose from five buildings with 40 distinct rooms ranging in style from Victorian-chic traveliN Summer 2019

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to modern, old-world elegance. So, finding something that appeases each girl’s taste is a breeze.

There’s a full range of options, from The Ziegler, which is the main house, built in the 1880s and fully restored in 1990, to The Expansion built in 2012 that is planet-friendly and LEED-certified with its solar panels and rainwater collecting system. Or you can check in to the Gilstrap House, with a shared wraparound porch with rocking chairs or The Annex, which lends itself more to corporate travelers.

But the charming Buttercup Cottage may be the perfect setting for up to five girlfriends. You can step back

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in time by combining its two rooms into one for an old-fashioned slumber party. The cozy décor’s been freshly renovated in a white and cream palette, highlighted with a modern, metal circular chandelier that creates a pleasing marriage of a historical building with a contemporary feel.

Plus, if you stay up chatting longer than intended, no worries. The Grant Street Inn’s dining room serves a bountiful, homemade breakfast whipped up from scratch by the chef. If you find yourself there in the afternoon, chef will have goodies ready as well.

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of previous “girlfriend” visitors such as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, author Joyce Carol Oates, and actresses Diane Neal (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Priscilla Barnes (Jane the Virgin).

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With a total of 40 guest rooms, the Grant Street Inn offers 40 unique experiences. Part of the hometown charm is that each room has a completely different feel than the next. photo courtesy Grant Street Inn.

Current special offer Reserve two nights and get the third half off!

Valid June 14th – August 17th, 2019 Life’s too short not to enjoy every moment. Keep the excitement alive and make plans to reserve a getaway for you and the girls!

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Bloomington was named as one of the “Memorable and Unique Places to Stay in Indiana” by WGN-TV Chicago in 2018. So, striking out on your own to explore is an enticing option. In case you’re looking for a few suggestions, you might want to check out some of the Boutique Shops such as EllieMae’s Boutique, Mirth, Tivoli Fashion and Jewelry, By Hand Gallery, and more, all located inside Fountain Square just off of Kirkwood Avenue on the south side of the downtown square.

If you’re interested in casual dining, the Big Woods offers an array of choices from hamburgers to fish to truffle French fries, among other selections, as well as award-winning beer.

The Hopscotch Coffee B-Line Café is along Bloomington’s well-known B-Line Trail. The cafe offers vegan and gluten-free baked goods from Rainbow Bakery, a variety of local coffee options, and freshly blended smoothies.

While the Hopscotch Roastery & To-Go location off of Madison Street only offers coffee options and smaller selection of baked goods, it’s quick and easy to get out if you’re in a rush to start your day. The Madison location is only six blocks from the inn, roughly a ten-minute walk, and the Hopscotch Coffee B-Line Café is only a mile away; still an ideal location if you prefer to wander down the B-Line on foot or hop on a scooter to zip on down quicker.

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The history of horse racing in Indiana reads like a modernday fairytale that includes some unconventional fairy godmothers and the crowning of royalty. Jessica Barnes, director of racing & breed development for the Indiana Horse Racing Commission since 2009, has experienced most of the story’s chapters since coming on board with the commission in 1999. As the organization celebrates a landmark twenty-fifth year in Thoroughbred racing in 2019, Barnes looked back over the years.

One of the most memorable events happened in 2017 when Hoosier Park hosted the Breeders Crown Championships, the Super Bowl for harness racing (Standardbred), and is also the equivalent to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the Thoroughbreds.

“That was a pinnacle event that nobody thought would ever happen in Indiana,” Barnes said. “It’s the Oscars of harness racing.”

But the growth of Indiana horse racing started much earlier.

Thoroughbred racing broke through the gate at Hoosier Park in 1996, and in 1997, the first Quarter Horse races took place also at the Anderson track.

In the years since more horses, more farms, and more breeders have helped the breed development programs grow.

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more and more accolades over time.

Almost like fairy godmothers before Cinderella’s ball, visionaries in the sport invested heavily to bring horse racing to Indiana. Barnes credited them for taking hold of a vision without knowing the amazing happy ending the story would have.

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Money is one of the main themes of horse racing. Barnes said that while paying the highest prices for horses and breeding is no guarantee of success, it helps.

Initially, the state’s horse racing industry’s majority of funding came from a portion of the admission tax collected at riverboat casinos, and enthusiasm ran high from the beginning. “Everybody wanted to see the program succeed,” Barnes said.

A major financial shift turbo-charged success—and created what Barnes calls “growing pains”—when slot machines were added at the tracks.

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While fueling tremendous growth “in quantity and quality of horses,” the increased quantity of horses also created challenges.

With the increase in attention on the welfare of racehorses, in Indiana the focus has stayed on the health and well-being of the horses. “Indiana has always been driven to be one of the leaders in clean and safe racing, from race day medications to testing,” said Megan Arszman, director of marketing and communications.

Barnes and Arszman agreed Indiana has a bright future in racing. They continue to spread the word with ongoing efforts to introduce more people to the sport, what Barnes calls “cultivating the fans.”

Top Left: Indiana Grand offers the only live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the state of Indiana.

Upper Right: Horse racing events have increasingly become fun for the whole family.

Bottom: Every year more and more people are being introduced to the sport.

S e v en Fun T hing s in Indiana Horse Racing History 1 First Quarter Horse race was in 1997 at Hoosier Park.

2 Hoosier Park hosted all three breeds year-round until Indiana Downs (now Indiana Grand) was built in 2002.

From 2002 to 2013, the tracks swapped breeds back and forth—Hoosier would host harness racing while Indiana hosted flat (Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse), then they’d switch so Hoosier was hosting flat and Indiana harness, for year-round racing. The first flat racing meet hosted at Indiana Downs was in 2002 and was 30 days. In 2013, with the completion of the casino, Indiana Downs took over as hosting only Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse racing while Hoosier kept Standardbred racing.

3 Every one of the 92 counties in Indiana has a tie to Indiana horse racing, whether by having a track or a farm.

4 The biggest race day at Indiana Grand is Indiana Derby day, which hosts the Grade 3 $500,000 Indiana Derby and Grade 3 $500,000 Indiana Oaks, attracting horses and trainers from across the country. The event will be held on July 13th this year.

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5 The biggest race day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park is the Dan Patch on August 9, again attracting horses and trainers from across the country. Harrah’s Hoosier Park hosted the 2017 Breeders Crown, which is the world championship of harness racing, the first time such an event has been hosted in Indiana. They will again host the event in 2020.

6 Indiana’s breeding programs boast some strong numbers in terms of money earners. The Standardbred program produced harness racing’s Horse of the Year for three years in a row: Wiggle It JiggleIt (2015), Always B Miki (2016), and Hannelore Hanover (2017). Three Indiana-sired horses own world records for the fastest mile in harness racing: Always B Miki, Hannelore Hanover and Homicide Hunter.

7 Indiana-bred Bucchero (Thoroughbred) represented Indiana at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in 2017 and 2018, as well as representing not only the United States but Indiana at the Royal Ascot meet in England the summer of 2018.

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Check out some of these great events in Hancock County Indiana! Find out how you can “Create Your Story” at one of these great events—and many more that can be found on the Hancock County Tourism and Visitor’s Center website: www.visitinhancock.org PENNYS ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

WALL THAT HEALS

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GREENFIELD July 11-14, 2019

GREENFIELD July 27, 2019

GREENFIELD August 9, 2019

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica www.greenfieldwall.com

Fine art, crafts, music, food, Big Wheel Grand Prix, Duck Derby Raffle www.facebook.com/pennsytrailartfair

Sample chocolate from 20+ stops, gift basket raffle, *registration required www.greenfieldcc.org

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Car show, talent contest, parade, food, vendors and queen contest www.townofshirley.com

Bicycle Race and post race festival with live music and food www.hancockflat50.com

Bed race, vendor booths, live music, food www.40and8voiture1415.org

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Fish fry, vendor booths, music, beer garden and parade www.nplions.com

Dealers in fossils, minerals, gems and jewelry, kid activities www.500earthsciencesclub.org

Vendor and Craft booths, photography, poetry and home arts contests, parades, food, live entertainment, queen contest www.rileyfestival.com

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Riley Festival Turns 50 “Little Orphant Annie has come to our house to stay…” a verse, that the Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley, wrote in 1885. Riley would go on and describe Greenfield, his Hoosier hometown, in several of his poems— including “The Ol’Swimmin’ Hole,” “The Raggedy Man,” and “When the Frost is on the Punkin’.” These poetic stories created the “Life of Riley” and brought Greenfield— and Indiana to the world.

Even one hundred years after the passing of the poet, Greenfield still honors their hometown icon with one of the largest festivals in the State of Indiana, and this year, the “Riley Festival” turns 50 years old.

Always held the first Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, the Riley Festival is the only festival where downtown streets are shut down to accommodate the crowds. Both US 40 and State Street are closed to through traffic so that Greenfield can put on a proper celebration for James.

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a kind items, to juried arts and crafts and all sorts of delicious things to eat. There is live entertainment from the local folks who sing, play instruments and dance to some great Hoosier groups, including “The Flying Toasters” and “The Wright Brothers.” There are competitions that range from art, to photography, to home arts, and yes, poetry.

Traditions are held in special esteem with the Riley Festival, and the Children’s Parade of Flowers is a unique event that reaches all the way back to when the poet was alive. Every year the festival has a theme—and this year “The Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole,” has the honors. The real swimming hole of Riley’s era was located just down the street from the festival. However, if you really want to find out about Riley—you can tour the Riley Boyhood Home and Museum, and see the rafter room, the cubby hole and press that is mentioned in Riley’s poem.

It should be no wonder that Riley wrote, “Greenfield was the best place, this side of Heaven.” Consider a visit to celebrate 50 years of the Riley Festival and “Create Your Riley Story” in Hancock County, Indiana.

To find out more about the Riley Festival in Greenfield, IN go to www.rileyfestival.com

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Just southwest of Indy is an area that is quickly becoming a “must visit” destination in Indiana. Here, you’ll find experiences you’d never expect: view the world beyond at a NASA affiliated space science institute; tour a working honey farm; relax at the state’s only winery that’s also home to a brewery and distillery; hike the hills created by long-melted glaciers; create your own work of art… you can do it all in Morgan County, Indiana! Load up the family and come create memories you’ll all treasure for years to come.

Enjoy the summer and early fall with outdoor movies at Centerbrook Drive In and lots of fun outdoor live music opportunities! Check out the Drink at the Creek Summer Concert Series at Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery & Distillery in Martinsville and the Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series in Mooresville.

Farm visits are another seasonal favorite with Anderson Orchard in Mooresville kicking off their season in early July, as well as tours at Hunter’s Honey Farm and the relaxing atmosphere of Willowfield Lavender Farm. Don’t miss the fall fun at Greendell Landscape Solutions during their Fall Festival in October with games, pumpkins and even a corn maze!

Seasonal festivals include Fourth of July festivities and Artie Fest in July, followed by the Morgan County Fair and Old Settlers Picnic and Fair in August.

Fall fun begins Labor Day weekend with the Paragon Homecoming Festival and continues throughout the months of September and October with a plethora of fun festivals and craft fairs throughout the county. Some of our favorites are the Monrovia Festival, Colonel Vawter Day in Morgantown, and the Chili Cookoff and Chalk Art Contest in Martinsville.

Don’t forget about Waverly Park – their annual festival takes place at the end of September with lots of traditional arts demonstrations, historic re-enactments and live performances. Come back in October for the Haunting of Waverly Park!

Check the calendar at visitmorgancountyin.com for all the details on upcoming events, festivals and live music opportunities throughout the Morgan County area, as well as other things to do and must-try dining opportunities.

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Berries & Ivy Locally owned, this fun store features beautiful home decor items and local artwork in a historic downtown setting. Find home decor and accessories, jewelry, antiques and more.

28 N. Main St. Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-7722 Facebook.com/berries&ivycountrystore mon + fri 10-5, tues-thurs 11-5, sat 10-4

Martinsville Candy Kitchen Step back in time at the Martinsville Candy Kitchen where you will find delicious chocolates, ice cream and handmade candy canes.

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Hunter’s Honey Farm A family-owned and operated farm featuring honey, beeswax, bee pollen, candles, honey soap, moisturizing cream, lip balm, gourmet food and much more. Tours available year round (reservations required).

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Everywhere Art & Unexpected Architecture location: South Central indiana cit y: columbus website: columbus.in.us about: one of the best cities in the world for architecture lovers.

Columbus, Indiana, is overflowing with colorful art and modern architecture, created by the world’s best. You’ll be greeted by magnificent design and small-town charm as soon as you enter Columbus. It’s been called one of the best cities in the world for architecture lovers. Thousands of visitors flock to the area to see work from greats like I.M. Pei, Dale Chihuly

and Eliel Saarinen. You may not know their names, but you’ll never forget their work. Columbus is a great place to fall in love with architecture for the first time or all over again.

Everywhere you go, world-class architecture, modern design and captivating public art take you to a brighter, bolder world. Look around while strolling along the streets and take in magnificent sculptures like the Large Arch and the colorful pipe organs of the AT&T Switching Center.

Impressive landmarks like First Christian Church, Robert Stewart Bridge and Bartholomew County Courthouse make you wonder what else lies around the corner. Look a little closer to spot fun

Chihuly sculpture at the visitors center.

CERA Campground is open!

We welcome individual units or groups of all sizes to stay at our facility. Enjoy camping at Ceraland in your tent, camper, motorcoach, or rent one of our camping cabins or campers. All 308 sites have water & electric, 234 are full service sites!

Make your reservation today at www.ceraland.org/campground.

We’re located on 345 acres of rolling parklands with an 11-acre stocked lake, fishing, paddle boats and canoes, Aquatic center, 18 hole miniature golf course, tennis, basketball, disc golf course, sports center, concerts, and much more! come out and see for yourself.

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designs like the Dancing C’s and elements hidden in plain sight by the makers of these awesome creations. Any angle you look, you discover an intriguing new detail on the art and architecture of Columbus.

Don’t miss a thing while a local expert guides you through the history and inspiration of Columbus’ most popular spots. Get an inside look at the mid-century modern Miller House and Garden, catch highlights of over thirty Columbus icons from the comforts of a bus, explore the fanciful Inn at Irwin Gardens or hit the road with a self-guided bicycle tour. However you want to experience Columbus, there’s a tour for every pace.

Take a break from art and architecture with fantastic downtown dining, boutique shopping and engaging entertainment that captures Columbus’ culture. Locals love Tre Biccheri’s pasta, Savory Swine’s charcuteries and Zwanzigz pizza, to name a few. No trip to Columbus is complete without a scoop of old-fashioned ice-cream from the restored 1900s Zaharakos Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. Artisans and artists offer exquisite finds and exceptional work all throughout Columbus’ shops and galleries. Shoppers rave over designer labels and trendy brands at bargain pricing from Edinburgh Premium Outlets.

Columbus really comes alive, celebrating the best of what makes the community so unique, during events like Exhibit Columbus, YESFest Film Festival and Columbus Scottish Festival. No matter when you go or what you do, a creative new world is waiting for you to discover it.

Columbus, Indiana, is located in the IndianapolisCincinnati-Louisville triangle and just four hours southeast of Chicago. Reserve a tour online at www.columbus. in.us before your visit. Stop by the Columbus Area Visitors Center in downtown for city guides, a remarkable gift shop, stunning artwork and a warm welcome. Come be inspired by our flair for design!

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Columbus is located within the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati triangle, right on your way if you are heading just about anywhere in the upper Midwest. It is a great getaway for enjoying architecture, public art, green spaces, and a first-rate park system.

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Exhibit Columbus is an annual exploration of architecture, art, design, and community.

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Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) is unlike any other ice cream parlor in the nation.

Experience the world of soda fountains, mechanical music and iconic items from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

329 Washington St., Columbus, IN (812) 378-1900 www.zaharakos.com Open 11am-8pm

Just 4 minutes off I-65 in southern Indiana

Gramz Bakery and Coffee Bar The place to go for a great cup of coffee and sweet treats in downtown Columbus, serving espresso drinks, pour-overs, and an extensive coffee brew bar and fresh baked goods.

Columbus Commons Visit Columbus’ child-friendly living room. Located in the heart of downtown, experience spectacular downtown views, and indoor playground featuring the 30-foot Luckey Climber.

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Red Barn Antique Mall Voted “Best of Indiana Antique Mall” by 2018 Electric Consumer, you’ll find a fantastic assortment of antiques. Located just across the west bridge, from downtown Corydon.

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Discovery Center Fun family destination! Hightech experience featuring five interactive galleries highlighting early Indiana. 360° theater presentation recreates the Battle of Corydon. More than just a museum!

SENIIOR AND Group rates available

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One destination, unlimited memories.

Discover exciting things to do in Southern Indiana, which is home to unique history, the region’s best caves, outdoor activities, wineries, shopping, and talented makers and musicians. Harrison County and Historic Downtown Corydon have dozens of attractions to provide an ideal getaway.

Bl aine H Wiseman Visitor Center 310 N. Elm St Corydon, IN 47112 812-738-2138 / 888-738-2137 thisisindiana.org

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Warm Glow offers over 60 fragrances of candles, home decor, floral, chocolate and gourmet food, bath and body, Indiana made wine and so much more. Warm Glow also offers the best restrooms on I-70 and nestled in the center of the store is the Stone Hearth Cafe.

Warm Glow introduced a new store, Artisans & Java....the perfect blend in November 2017. This new store features local handcrafted artisans, furniture and antiques. Find that original, one of a kind gift or a delicious cup of coffee from Boston Stoker at Artisans & Java. Artisans & Java is located in the building next to the main store, the former Watering Can building. Artisans & Java....the perfect blend!

Visit our new Pour & Glow studio and create your very own candle. We have several jars, fragrances & colors to choose from. Add a custom label & charm to your candle. The Pour & Glow studio is located inside the Warm Glow Store.

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Belly up to the 6th Annual Indiana Bacon Festival, Saturday, August 24th in Delphi. From 3-11 pm, partake in bacon-eating contests, with favorites like the bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, caramel-bacon bread pudding, maple-bacon long johns and bacon-fried ice cream, to name a few. Back again this year is Harley, the mechanical hog, along with tons of family-friendly entertainment and activities. And don’t miss locally-made beer and wine while you jam to great cover bands, featuring the songs of the Beatles, and an Eagles tribute band, Hotel California. Tickets go on sale July 15th.

More information? “It’s all about the bacon,” says Carroll County Chamber President, Julia Leahy. If you need more, visit: www.indianabaconfestival.com

SUMMER SUN. FAMILY FUN. EXPLORE KOKOMO! FREE SUMMER CONCERTS

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KOKOMO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES July-September. See schedule at KokomoSummerSeries.com

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WINDING CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Bluegrass bands all weekend.

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JULY 3-4 Carmel Hamilton Co., Central Reg. CarmelFest

JULY 6-7 Delphi Carroll Co., West Reg. Canal Days

JULY 3-6 Cicero Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Lights Over Morse Lake Festival

JULY 7-13 LaPorte LaPorte Co., North Reg. LaPorte County Fair

JULY 3-7 Cedar Lake Lake Co., North Reg. Cedar Lake Summerfest

JULY 8-13 Greentown Howard Co., East Reg. Howard County Fair

JULY 4 Wolcott White Co., West Reg. Wolcott Summer Festival

JULY 8-13 Warsaw Kosciusko Co., North Reg. Kosciusko County Community Fair, inc.

JULY 4-6 Kokomo Howard Co., East Reg. Haynes Apperson Festival

JULY 11-13 Bristol Elkhart Co., North Reg. Bristol Homecoming Festival

JULY 11-14 Saint John Lake Co., North Reg. St. John Festival

JULY 12-20 Fort Wayne Allen Co., East Reg. Three Rivers Festival

JULY 12-14 Angola Steuben Co., North Reg. Angola Balloons Aloft

JULY 13 Corydon Harrison Co., South Reg. Corydon Capital Day

JULY 12-13 Martinsville Morgan Co., Central Reg. Artie Fest

JULY 13 Elkhart Elkhart Co., North Reg. Elkhart Bike Night

JULY 12-13 Freetown Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Freetown JULY Festival

JULY 13-20 LaGrange LaGrange Co., North Reg. LaGrange County 4-H Fair

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JULY 18-20 Saint Joe Dekalb Co., East Reg. Famous St. Joe Pickle Festival

JULY 20 Elkhart Elkhart Co., North Reg. Gateway Mile Auto Fest

JULY 26-Aug. 3 Martinsville Morgan Co., Central Reg. Morgan County Fair

JULY 18-21 Winamac Pulaski Co., North Reg. Northern Indiana Power From the Past Antique Power Show & Flea Market

JULY 20-27 Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair

JULY 26-28 Whiting Lake Co., North Reg. Pierogi Fest®

JULY 21-27 Brownstown Jackson Co., South Central Reg. Jackson County Fair

JULY 26-27 Frankfort Clinton Co., West Reg. Frankfort Hot Dog Festival

JULY 19-27 Goshen Elkhart Co., North Reg. Elkhart County 4-H Fair JULY 19-20 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Scott County MaterFest JULY 20 Carmel Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Art of Wine

JULY 23-28 Fort Wayne Allen Co., East Reg. Allen County Fair JULY 24-28 Portland Jay Co., East Reg. Vintage Motor Bike Club Meet

JULY 27 North Webster Kosciusko Co., North Reg. 11th Annual Dixie Day Festival & Art Fair JULY 27-28 Orland Steuben Co., North Reg. Vermont Settlement Festival

Aug. 1-4 Nappanee Elkhart Co., North Reg. Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival Aug. 1-4 Jasper Dubois Co., South Reg. Jasper Strassenfest Aug. 2-18 Indianapolis Marion Co., Central Reg. Indiana State Fair Aug. 2-11 Crown Point Lake Co., North Reg. Lake County Fair Aug. 3 Angola Steuben Co., North Reg. Angola Art Festival Aug. 3 Noblesville Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Art Fair on the Square

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JULY 17-21 Hammond Lake Co., North Reg. Festival of the Lakes

Aug. 7-11 Tell City Perry Co., South Reg. Schweizer Fest

Aug. 9-10 DeMotte Jasper Co., North Reg. Touch of Dutch Festival

Aug. 20-24 Portland Jay Co., East Reg. Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show

Aug. 29-Sep. 1 Griffith Lake Co., North Reg. Rock N’ Rail Fest

Aug. 10 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. Big Blue BBQ

Aug. 22-25 Vevay Switzerland Co., South Central Reg. Swiss Wine Festival

Aug. 30-Sep. 2 New Castle Henry Co., East Reg. Farmer’s Pike Antique, Arts and Crafts Festival

Aug. 22-25 Vevay Switzerland Co., South Central Reg. Swiss Wine Festival

Aug. 30-Sep. 2 Ligonier Noble Co., East Reg. Ligonier Marshmallow Festival

Aug. 10 Redkey Jay Co., East Reg. Gas Boom Days

Aug. 8-10 LaGrange LaGrange Co., North Reg. Northeastern Steam and Gas Show

Aug. 10 Muncie Delaware Co., East Reg. Aviation Adventure Day

Aug. 9-10 Anderson Madison Co., East Reg. Dan Patch Stakes Festival

Aug. 17-18 Michigan city City LaPorte Co., North Reg. Lubeznik Arts Festival

Aug. 9-11 Elkhart Elkhart Co., North Reg. Elkhart Riverwalk Grand Prix

Aug. 17 Wabash Wabash Co., East Reg. Wabash Garden Fest

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Aug. 7-10 Delphi Carroll Co., West Reg. 164th Annual Old Settlers Festival

Aug. 24-Dec. 1 Columbus Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg. Exhibit Columbus

Aug. 31-Sep. 1 Vernon Jennings Co., South Central Reg. Labor Day Festival of the Arts Sep. 5-8 Roann Wabash Co., East Reg. Roann Covered Bridge Festival Sep. 6-8 Rensselaer Jasper Co., North Reg. Little Cousin Jasper Festival

Aug. 24 Delphi Carroll Co., West Reg. Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County

Sep. 6-7 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Scottsburg Airport Powered Paraglider Fly-In

Aug. 24 Crawfordsville Montgomery Co., West Reg. Taste of Montgomery County

Sep. 7 Tell City Perry Co., South Reg. Fall Into Art Festival

Aug. 25 Elkhart Elkhart Co., North Reg. Taste of the Gardens

Sep. 7-8 Anderson Madison Co., East Reg. Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market

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Sep. 7 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Scott County Quilt Festival

Sep. 14 Culver Marshall Co., North Reg. Culver Wine Fair

Sep. 12-15 Lanesville Harrison Co., South Reg. Lanesville Heritage Weekend

Sep. 15 Carmel Hamilton Co., Central Reg. Carmel PorchFest

Sep. 12-15 Nappanee Elkhart Co., North Reg. Nappanee Apple Festival

Sep. 20-22 Burlington Carroll Co., West Reg. Burlington Fall Festival

Sep. 13-15 Paoli Orange Co., South Reg. Paoli Fall Festival

Sep. 20-22 Francesville Pulaski Co., North Reg. Francesville Fall Festival

Sep. 21 Shelbyville Shelby Co., Central Reg. BBQ and BREWFEST Sep. 21 Flora Carroll Co., West Reg. Depot Day Festival Sep. 21 Martinsville Morgan Co., Central Reg. Fall Harvest Celebration Sep. 21 Ferdinand Dubois Co., South Reg. Ferdinand Folk Festival Sep. 21-22 Salem Washington Co., South Reg. Old Settlers Day Festival

Sep. 21-22 Rochester Fulton Co., North Reg. Trail of Courage Living History Festival Sep. 21 Wabash Wabash Co., East Reg. Wabash Founder’s Day Festival Sep. 27-28 Scottsburg Scott Co., South Reg. Hardy Lake Raptor Days Sep. 27-28 West Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Ouibache Music Festival Sep. 28-29 Griffith Lake Co., North Reg. Fall Harvest Craft Festival Oct. 5-6 West Lafayette Tippecanoe Co., West Reg. Feast of the Hunters’ Moon

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Sep. 14-15 Middletown Henry Co., East Reg. Middletown Fall Funfest

Sep. 21 Corydon Harrison Co., South Reg. Art at the Old Capitol

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Sep. 14-15 Columbus Bartholomew Co., South Central Reg. Columbus Scottish Festival

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7’ Apple Pie, Crafts, Parade, Contests, Tournaments SUMMER FESTIVAL AUGUST 9-10

• Wings & Wheels - Sat. • Antique Tractor & Engine Show - Thurs., Fri., Sat.

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Artists and crafters, Kids Zone, food vendors, Cornhole tournament and Better World Book’s “Free Books” for everyone.

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A celebration of 18th century life at the Fort

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.D.T., Saturday,

October 6 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. E.D.T., Sunday,

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The Feast is an historic reenactment of 18th century life with more than 6,000 reenactors. The event celebrates the founding of Fort Ouiatenon in 1717.

Fort Ouiatenon West Lafayette, Indiana

Experience French and Native American music and dance, military demonstrations and grand fife and drum corps performances. Witness dozens of artisans and craftspeople as they demonstrate everything from pottery to blacksmithing.

With seven different stages there is something for everybody to enjoy!

There is also a variety of handson activities for both children and adults to enjoy that include tomahawk throwing, candle making, and a period children’s games arena!

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The Feast is held on the grounds of Fort Ouiatenon Historic Park, a primitive country setting, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana.

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depicted, where you can trace the very footsteps of history, and have a good time doing it. Over 1,000 people in historic outfits participate.

The Trail of Courage includes historic encampments representing the French & Indian War, Voyageurs, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Western Fur Trade, Plains Indians teepees, and Woodland Indian wigwams.

Frontier Indiana comes alive with foods cooked over wood fires, period music and dance, traditional crafts,

The excitement and adventure of Frontier Indiana comes alive at the 44th annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival Sept. 21-22 in Rochester, Indiana. Since 1976 it has been a place where history is

historic camps and trading, canoe rides on the river, muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing contests, candle dipping and a Mountain Man Tug of War. Produced by the Fulton County Historical Society, this event combines genealogy of the Potawatomi Indians and the settlers who lived in Fulton County and northern Indiana in the early 1800s. The public is invited to join in the Indian dances 2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., which are held in an arena outlined by teepees.

The Trail of Courage will be held at the FCHS grounds four miles north of Rochester on US 31 and Tippecanoe River. Admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children 6 through 11, and free ages 5 and under. Hours are Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Come for the day (or two or three), you’ll be glad you did! There is so much free entertainment daily including a circus, the Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular & Kalita show, carnival rides and more. Be sure to be there Saturday at 1 p.m. for the parade and Sunday for the NEW Auto and Motorcycle Show.

Various local teams battle it out for the title of the region’s “best chili.” Prizes are awarded for 1st and 2nd place, people’s choice, and best decorated booth.

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The Red Hot Car Show, hosted by the Blacktop Cruisers Car Club, features hundreds of antique, restored, and custom vehicles.

There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies given in 41 classes, along with 10 Specialty Awards and a Best of Show.

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September 28-29 Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm madisonchautauqua.com

Come visit Historic Downtown Madison, IN where fabulous food, music and art happen every day. For 49 years the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art packs the area with even more of the above. The streets are lined with over 250 juried artists and craftsman from all over the world exhibiting unique, handmade items that range from glass, pottery, painting, woodworking and more.

The festival’s riverfront food area boasts the finest food truck dining that includes crab cakes, gourmet corn dogs, fresh seafood, and exceptional tacos. All of this enjoyment is made even better by the superior entertainment that is situated throughout, what has been considered for some time to be, Southern Indiana’s Premier Art Festival.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Fourth Annual Chalk Walk and be a part of the artistic fun by entering your own piece of sidewalk art. You may even win a prize! You also can’t skip a visit to the 8 Decades Drink Tent on the north lawn of the Lanier Mansion. Here you can enjoy a beverage that has been crafted locally while enjoying the entertainment in the restful shade of a true Indiana landmark.

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TURKEY RUN STATE PARK

ROCKVILLE LAKE PARK

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Parke Bridge Motel Covered Bridge Motel Motel Forrest

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Granny’s Farm B & B Granny’s Farmhouse Mansfield Guest Inn Bubble Gum B & B Owl Nest B & B Cherrywood Farm B & B Red Brick Inn Knoll Inn The Homestead

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Turkey Run State Park Cabins Wilkins Mill GuestHouse Hilltop Guesthouse Bear Cub Cabins Raccoon Lake House Rentals Rockville Lake Park Cabins Up the Creek Cabins Gobbler’s Knob Cabins Turkey Run Cabins Peaceful Waters Cabins Fallen Rock Parke The Dragonfly Guesthouse Raccoon Lake Sunset Rentals The Homestead Est. 1919 Pat’s Pad Hobson Farms

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Spectrum Gallery Featuring the works of local artists—jewelry, sculpture, pottery, woodwork, paintings and photography. Located downtown Bloomington inside Fountain Square.

Brown County Art Gallery Brown County’s original art gallery, established in 1926, featuring many of Indiana’s finest contemporary and early art colony masters.

Hinshaw Rock’N Gems

101 W. Kirkwood Ave. #112 Bloomington, IN 47404 812-333-0536 gallery406.com

3 blocks East of Courthouse, Main St. & Artist Dr. Nashville, IN 47448 812-988-4609 browncountyartgallery.org

1232 S. County Road 650 W. French Lick, IN 47432 812-936-7255 hinshawrockngems.com

MON-SAT 10-5, SUN 12-5

For visitor info 812-936-3418 or visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com

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FRENCH LICK

Nationally and internationally know artisans, the Hinshaw family has been creating beautiful jewelry and decorator pieces since 1961. Unique jewelry designed and created by silversmith, Merrill Hinshaw. Names by Lapidary journal as one of the top ten stone polishers in the nation, the Hinshaws cut and polish stones by hand to create a work of art.

DAILY 11-5:30 AND BY APPT.

Photo + Art by Kendall Reeves

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Classic Stained Glass & Gift Gallery, Inc. Choose from a variety of beautiful stained glass pieces as gifts or home decor, pick up glass supplies for DIY’s, or take a stained glass class.

250 E. Hoosier St. North Vernon, IN 47265 812-346-4527 / 888-484-5277 classicstainedglassshop.com TUES-FRI 9-5, SAT 9-2, SUN-MON CLOSED

SCOTTSBURG

Inspired Fire Glass Studio & Gallery Shop jewelry, photography, and art by local, regional and national artists. Offering classes. Located minutes from downtown Lafayette.

Dorrel Harrison Handcrafting and painting recycled barn boards into custom plaques. Dorrel wants his work to lead to a greater appreciation of the barns in southern Indiana.

2124 State Road 25 W. Lafayette, IN 47909 765-474-1981 inspiredfire.com

4887 S. State Road 3 Scottsburg, IN 47170 812-889-3369 by appt. barnmillplaques.com

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JULY 12 Mark Trammell Quartet Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

JULY 3—AUGUST 18 Shrek the Musical Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com JULY 5—AUGUST 18 The Buddy Holly Story Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS beefandboards.com JULY 6 Brady Meenach & Joanna Kai Cobb Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule JULY 11, 30 I’ve Got the Music in Me The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

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JULY 13 Lynda Randle Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule Mike Boughey & Kim Glyn Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule Dada Veda Live!

Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org JULY 16 Dimension 5 (1966) Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org JULY 18 & 19 Everly Brothers Experience (Tribute) Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule JULY 19 The Ghoul Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org JULY 20 New Speer Family Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule JULY 20 Greg Perkins & Wyatt Miller Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule Rock Lotto Astra Theatre JASPER astratheater.com 126

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JULY 20 & 27 Rumpelstiltskin Nettle Creek Players Show Tent HAGERSTOWN nettlecreekplayers.com JULY 25 The Taylors Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule JULY 26 & 27 Legacy Five Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule JULY 27 Kelly Casey & Kelly Amy Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule Magic & Mystery Featuring Mat LaVore Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org JULY 29 & 30 The Browns Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule AUGUST 1 King’s Brass Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule AUGUST 2-11 Nunsense II Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org AUGUST 3 Doo Wop/Wulf Brothers Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

AUGUST 23, 30 The American Variety Show The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

AUGUST 9 John Conlee Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

AUGUST 24 Christy Miller Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

AUGUST 9-11 & 16-18 Mamma Mia Richmond Civic Theatre RICHMOND gorct.org/

One Night with Elvis featuring Brad McCrady Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

AUGUST 10 Mike Fryman & Leigh Ann Cooper Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

AUGUST 26 Branson on the Road Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com

AUGUST 13 The Green Berets Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

AUGUST 30 Misadventures of Martin Hathaway Earlham College RICHMOND earlham.edu/events/public/

AUGUST 17 Billy Keith Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule AUGUST 20 Invasion of the Star Creature Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org AUGUST 21-SEPTEMBER 29 Million Dollar Quartet Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE derbydinner.com AUGUST 22-OCTOBER 6 Hairspray the Broadway Musical Beef and Boards Dinner Theater INDIANAPOLIS beefandboards.com

AUGUST 31 Josh McMillan & Millie Meunier Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule SEPTEMBER 3 The Allens Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule SEPTEMBER 3 The Hurt Locker Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org

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SEPTEMBER 5 Stayin’ Alive- BeeGees Tribute Shipshewana Event Center SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

SEPTEMBER 6,11,13, 19 The American Variety Show The Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS legendoffrenchlick.com

SEPTEMBER 6 Jimmy Fortune Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule

SEPTEMBER 7 Kelly Trask & Mike Boughey Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule

Neal McCoy Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule SEPTEMBER 6-8 Ripcord Richmond Civic Theatre RICHMOND gorct.org/

Nerak Roth Patterson Band Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org SEPTEMBER 9 The Ladies for Liberty & The Soldiers of Swing Derby Dinner Playhouse CLARKSVILLE / derbydinner.com SEPTEMBER 10 The Brain Eaters Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org SEPTEMBER 13 I Bury the Living Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatreshelbyville.org Sammy Terry Live!

Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatreshelbyville.org SEPTEMBER 14 1964 The Tribute Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/ shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/ schedule SEPTEMBER 14 Greg Perkins Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree. com/schedule

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Pressed in Black Live Strand Theatre SHELBYVILLE strand-theatre-shelbyville.org SEPTEMBER 20 Dennis Deyoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour Emens Auditorium MUNCIE bsu.edu/emens SEPTEMBER 21 Amber Martin & Colt Wienhorst Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule SEPTEMBER 24 Bontrager Family Blue Gate Theatre SHIPSHEWANA riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule SEPTEMBER 27-29 Jungle Book Kids Richmond Civic Theatre RICHMOND gorct.org/ SEPTEMBER 28 Wyatt Miller & Maisy Reliford Ross Country Jamboree SCOTTSBURG rosscountryjamboree.com/schedule fwembassytheatre.org Lorrie Morgan Jasper Arts Center JASPER jasperarts.org

A funded internship or research experience for every student.

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EMENS AUDITORIUM 2019-2020 SEASON | MUNCIE, IN SEPTEMBER 06 Royal Jelly Jive - World Jazz 13 Tarry Fator - Comedy 20 DENNIS DEYOUNG: THE GRAND ILLUSION 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM TOUR - Rock OCTOBER 04 Cirque Mechanics 42 Feet: A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels - Cirque 10 The Texas Tenors - Broadway 19 Whose Live Anyway? - Comedy 24 Aubrey Logan - Pop/Jazz 28 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical NOVEMBER 07 Six Guitars: The Story Behind the Style - Musical Theatre 12 Pedrito Martinez - Cuban 13 Sibarite 5 20 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll - Rock

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The Coffee and Cabernet Series at Pruis Hall includes 10 world class performances within genres including Celtic, Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Americana, Swing, Folk, Comedy etc. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall at the heart of Ball State University and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee bar while attending the performance.

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Playing Now - October 31 380+ Shows, 78 Artists & 2 Musicals!

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Inspirations McKameys Jim Brady Trio Everly Brothers Experience (Tribute) Legacy Five The Browns Ball Brothers Collingsworth Family Brian Regan Hoppers Soul’d Out Quartet Southern Raised Moe Bandy Stayin’ Alive - BeeGees Tribute Jimmy Fortune Neal McCoy Sadie Robertson w/ Hollyn Lettermen Trace Adkins: Don’t Stop Tour 2019 1964 The Tribute The Drifters, The Platters & The Cornell Gunter’s Coasters Dailey & Vincent Get the Led Out - A Celebration Of “The Mighty Zep”

Neal McCoy | Sep 6

Lettermen | Sep 12

1964 the tribute | sep 14

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JULY 7 Summer String Academy 35th Anniversary Celebration 4 pm Jacobs School of Music Auer Hall BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu JULY 9 Willian Harvey 8 pm Jacobs School of Music Auer Hall BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu JULY 10 Read Gainsford 8 pm Jacobs School of Music Auer Hall BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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JULY 12 Back to the Future FILM 7:30 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org JULY 13 Festival Chamber Players 8 pm Jacobs School of Music Auer Hall BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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JULY 16 The Three Hermits by Stephen Paulus 8 pm Jacobs School of Music Auer Hall BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

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AUGUST 9 Close Encounters of a Third Kind FILM 7:30 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org AUGUST 11 Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm Waldron Whikehart Auditorium BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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AUGUST 23 The Matrix FILM 7:30 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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Buskirk-Chumley Theater—RUFUS WAINWRIGHT by Matthew Welch

SEPTEMBER 1 An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October 8:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org SEPTEMBER 5-22 The Great Gatsby presented

by Cardinal Stage 2 pm, 7:30 pm Ivy Tech Waldron Auditorium BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org SEPTEMBER 11 Philharmonic Orchestra 8pm Jacobs School of Music Musical Arts Center BLOOMINGTON music.indiana.edu

SEPTEMBER 12 Welcome to Night Vale with Special Guest 8:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org SEPTEMBER 14 Rufus Wainwright 8:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org SEPTEMBER 18 Carlene Carter 8:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater BLOOMINGTON buskirkchumley.org

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JULY 12, AUGUST 9, SEPTEMBER 13 Wine Pairings 8 pm West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium WEST BADEN frenchlick.com JULY 13 Tim Johnson 2 pm - 6 pm Quibble Hill Winery DEPAUW quibblehillwinery.com JULY 20 Guy Rhodes 2 pm - 6 pm Quibble Hill Winery DEPAUW quibblehillwinery.com

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JULY 12 Forks of the Wabash Uncorked 5:30 pm - 9 pm Historic Forks of the Wabash Park HUNTINGTON harta-gotrails.org

JULY 12, 26, AUGUST 9, AUGUST 23 Sunset Wine Cruise on Patoka Lake 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Patoka Lake Marina BIRDSEYE patokalakemarina.com

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Art of Wine 5 pm - 10 pm Carmel Arts & Design District CARMEL carmelartsanddesign.com Uncork the Uplands 5:30 - 9 pm Oliver Winery’s Creekbend Vineyard ELLETTSVILLE uncorktheuplands.com

JULY 27 Jim Eversole 2 pm - 6 pm Quibble Hill Winery DEPAUW quibblehillwinery.com The 24th Annual Indiana Microbrewers Festival 2 pm - 6 pm Military Park @ White River State Park INDIANAPOLIS featured.drinkin.beer/events

Brews on Buckeye 5 pm - 10 pm Downtown Kokomo KOKOMO visitkokomo.org

AUGUST 17 Tim Johnson 2 pm - 6 pm Quibble Hill Winery DEPAUW quibblehillwinery.com

AUGUST 18 Ron Jones Jazz Quartet 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Turtle Run Winery CORYDON turtlerunwinery.com

AUGUST 22-25 Swiss Wine Festival Thurs-Fri 4 pm - 12 am, Saturday 10 am - 12 am, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Riverfront VEVAY swisswinefestival.org

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AUGUST 25 The Vinyl 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Turtle Run Winery CORYDON turtlerunwinery.com

Beers Across the Wabash 3 pm - 6 pm John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge LAFAYETTE beersacrossthewabash.com

AUGUST 31 Larry Montgomery

2 pm - 6 pm Quibble Hill Winery DEPAUW quibblehillwinery.com SEPTEMBER 7 Brewed in the Fort Craft Beer Fest 2 pm - 6:00 pm Headwaters Park East FORT WAYNE brewedinthefort.com

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SEPTEMBER 14 Whitestown Brew Fest 12 pm - 4:30 pm Whitestown Municipal Complex WHITESTOWN whitestownbrewfest.com SEPTEMBER 29 The Monarchs 2 pm - 5 pm Turtle Run Winery CORYDON turtlerunwinery.com

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Gamblers and gangsters, artists and architects, frontiersmen and businessmen—these ethereal inhabitants of French Lick’s past were truly a restless bunch. The legends guarantee a place in history, with new stories yet to be told, in this rediscovered bastion of Americana.

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pirits of French Lick—the largest pot-still distillery in Indiana—

is leading the way, representing both quality of the Hoosier artisan distilling process, while paying tribute to its inseparable past, and the many pre-prohibition era distilleries that once dotted the hills of Southern Indiana. By implementing best practices from those early times, with improved modern methods, Spirits of French Lick has created a unique place in the industry. Not only in terms of its story, but also in methodology: double-pot still distillation, retention and concentration of flavor and aroma. ✦ Established in 2016, as an outgrowth of French Lick Winery, Spirits of French Lick focus on four pillars of distilling: bourbon, brandy, botanical spirits and American whiskey. ✦ Relying on time-tested practices, and new innovations in the distilling program, we craft a spirit that has defined character— equally driven by grain, barrel, yeast and experience—following our motto, “Respect the Grain.” ✦ Crafted using only the finest agricultural products that can be sourced or grown, with wheat and corn products cultivated on our own multi-generational, female-owned Hoosier Homestead Farm, using sustainable farming practices.

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“From field to glass we present to you the finest in small batch American distilling, bringing both quality and tradition back to our state.”

- John Doty, Owner Spirits of French Lick

✦ One of the few artisan distilleries equipped with a grain mill on site, complete with a seed cleaner, to help produce a purer spirit, free from offending flavors. ✦ The Lee Sinclair, a four-grain bourbon with a mash of corn-wheat-oats-barley, is the flagship product. It’s a powerful testimony to the historic Sinclair, once a prominent French Lick businessman, responsible for making the West Baden Springs Hotel dome the architectural feat it is. ✦ One of the many things that separates Spirits of French Lick from other Indiana artisan distilleries is the creation of a new hybrid, open-pollinated strain of heirloom corn called Amanda Palmer, used in the estate bourbon.

The development of this strain, and the use of alternative grains in distilling (including oats, kasha and buckwheat), makes Spirits of French Lick very unique. ✦ Spirits of French Lick products are not limited to locals, they are distributed throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri. Purchases can also be made on-line through an eCommerce platform www.seelbachs.com which has distribution to 33 states. ✦ Through our unique products, including our single-pass, Calvados-style Apple Brandy, citrus-forward Old Tom Gin, and Indiana’s first commercial Absinthe—we live, breathe and create distilling history. traveliN Summer 2019

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We have a craft cocktail bar and we have artisan distillery tours with a tasting of four spirits and vodka, including a complimentary gift.

Spirits of French Lick 8145 W. Sinclair St West Baden Springs, IN 812-936-2293 www.sprirtsoffrenchlick.com

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