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INDIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Executive Director Mark Newman 317.234.2085 Director of Communications Jake Oakman 317.232.8897 Director of Marketing Carol Sergi 317.233.6761 Projects Manager Ali Meyer 317.232.8838 Welc ome! Digital Communications Specialist Kyle Johnson IN THE PAGES OF THE BICENTENNIAL EDITION 317.232.8908 of the Indiana Travel Guide, you’ll find information on Lieutenant Governor Family of great destinations in every corner of the Hoosier State. Business Administrative Assistant Gaye Caplinger From five-star cuisine prepared from Indiana’s agricul- 317.234.2085 tural harvest and world-class tourist venues to small-town REGIONAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES festivals and our remarkable capital city, Indiana is a North Region Northern Indiana Tourism wonderfully diverse state full of travel opportunities to fit Development Commission almost any itinerary. And, no matter where your Indiana 574.862.1434, 574.862.1979 (fax) travels lead, you are always greeted by our warm Hoosier East, West, South Central & South Regions Hospitality. Kelleen Larkey MWM, Inc. There are always great reasons to visit Indiana, and this 260.410.4073 year has added significance as we celebrate the 200th Central Region year of Indiana statehood. Our destinations, events and Katy Cavaleri Magnify Marketing, LLC attractions look forward to having you join our year-long 317.313.5033 birthday party! EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS Whether you prefer an exhilarating hike in a breathtak- Editor Kelly Kendall ing state park, the charm of local shopping in a historic Art Director downtown, a world-class sporting event or relaxation on Allison Edwards a beach with your cell phone off and your sunscreen on, Contributing Writers the pages of this travel guide offer hundreds of ideas on Rebecca Berfanger, Amy Lynch, Ashley Petry how to find your perfect Indiana getaway. You can always CONTACT US find additional trip ideas and information by logging on to Indiana Office of Tourism Development One North Capitol, Suite 600 VisitIndiana.com, the state’s official travel website. , IN 46204 317.234.2085, 317.233.3261 (fax) A great place to work, visit and live; that’s Honest-to-

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20 114 22 Contents Departments Features 4 State Map Find welcome centers, state parks, urban 1 Welcome! 22 Indiana 6 Ways areas, lakes, reservoirs and national forests Indiana has a surprise around every Romance. Family fun. Art. Sports. Bargain all across Indiana. corner. Here’s where to begin. hunting. Outdoor adventure. Whatever you’re looking for in your next great trip, 128 Brochure Guide you’ll find it in this state. From roadside 6 Social Media Want more? Here’s where to get more stops to photo ops, here’s our guide to Check us out online! Here’s how. information on your next destination, enjoying everything Hoosier. whether it’s a golfing getaway, a wine trail 10 Destination: Dinner or a lake-country escape. Just choose your Five restaurants around the state that 32 Happy 200th, Indiana! own adventure and start dreaming! are definitely worth the trip. History buffs, rejoice: Our bicentennial year, 2016, is being celebrated all over 131 Index the state, all year long. Here are some 12 Seven Wonders Where to find Indiana counties, plus your top books, places and events—from cool Natural and man-made spots that are quick guide to everything in this book, museum exhibits to fascinating historical perfect for your next great selfie. broken down by category: Attractions, sites—to explore during our 12-month Camping, Festivals, Information, Lodging, birthday party. 14 Amish Surprises Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping and Stunning quilts, fabulous fried chicken and Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries. sturdy furniture? Yes. But more awaits. Vacation 16 Road Food Planner Burgers, pork tenderloins, milkshakes, Find out what’s new and notable, pie—all of Indiana’s best grub on the go. explore great things to do and discover places to stay, eat, camp and more in 17 Distill My Heart each of these sections: The Indiana craft-brewery scene has been hopping for a while now. The new 34 North Region kids on the block: artisan distilleries. 48 East Region 18 Souvenir Central Fun, fab, one-of-a-kind mementos. 62 Central Region ON THE COVER 20 Best of the State Parks 82 West Region Happy 200th, Indiana! A view of our State Where to enjoy the great outdoors. Capitol from Market Street in downtown 96 South Central Region Indianapolis. Photography by Tony Valainis, 136 Sweet Things Emmis Publishing. Photo retouching by Yummy local treats for your next road trip. 114 South Region Andrew Davis.

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

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PIck up a one-of-a-kind memento during your visit to Indiana, like this hand- made Clint Bear guitar. INsider AMISH DINERS & 16 GREAT CANDY & STATE PARK OUR STATE, INDIANA COUNTRY DRIVE-INS SOUVENIRS COCKTAILS MUST-DOS 6 WAYS TURNS 200! pgs. 14 pg. 16 pg. 18 pgs. 136 & 17 pg. 20 pg. 22 pg. 32

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

Old World Gondoliers on the Central Canal in Indy’s White River State Park PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 9 INsider FINE DINING Destination: Dinner FIVE QUINTESSENTIALLY INDIANA RESTAURANTS THAT DESERVE A ROAD TRIP. by Amy Lynch

1875: THE CERULEAN CRYSTAL & JULES OYSTER BAR ST. ELMO STEAKHOUSE 1101 E. Canal St., Winona 709 W. Main St., 1830 S. Calhoun St., STEAK HOUSE 8670 W. S.R. 56, French Lake, 574.269.1226, Madison; 812.274.1077; ; 260.744.9490; 127 S. St., Lick; 812.936.8001, ceruleanrestaurant.com (N) crystalandjules.com (SC) fwoysterbar.com (E) Indianapolis, 317.635.0636, frenchlick.com (S) stelmos.com (C) Sleek, chic Cerulean sits This charming dinner-only Just a tad south of down- This classy open-kitchen pretty in a cedar bungalow establishment in downtown town Fort Wayne, this Everyone who’s anyone— eatery stays perfectly along a Winona Lake canal Madison serves up gourmet circa-1888 landmark was a athletes, actors, rock stars, in step with its sumptu- framed by artsy galleries dishes in refined yet saloon for decades before politicians, IndyCar drivers, ous surroundings on the and boutiques. relaxed digs. transitioning into the business moguls—scribbles historic French Lick Resort Oyster Bar in the 1950s. a visit to century-old St. VIBE: The midcentury- VIBE: The stylish interior property. Elmo in on the itinerary modern interior makes boasts a monochromatic VIBE: The comfortably when in Indy, with good VIBE: White-tablecloth fine a stylish backdrop for color palette in shades broken-in atmosphere reason. dining befitting anniversa- innovative plates of Asian- of gray punctuated with honors the building’s sto- ries, birthdays and other meets-modern-Midwestern red columns and iron wall ried past with a handsome VIBE: Old-school elegance grand celebrations. Wear cuisine. decor. wood bar, intimate table with stiff cocktails, a stellar something nice. seating and fishing memo- wine cellar, expertly cooked WHAT TO ORDER: Tradi- WHAT TO ORDER: The spicy- rabilia on the walls. steaks and a tuxedoed WHAT TO ORDER: The tional bento box–style sweet marinated Costa waitstaff. If these celebrity dreamy, creamy baked lunches filled with a sea- Rican New York strip, crab WHAT TO ORDER: Classi- photo-lined walls could lobster mac ‘n cheese sonally changing selection cakes and the house-made cally prepared fresh market talk … appetizer, followed by the of entrees, sides, soups pasta in whatever form seafood, steaks, BBQ house specialty: dry-aged, and salads. At dinner, it’s offered. Save room for shrimp, calamari and, of WHAT TO ORDER: Steel bone-in rib eye. If you’re customers can consider creme brulee. course, oysters any way yourself for the first bite on an expense account, forward-thinking farm- you want ’em. of shrimp cocktail so spicy, NOTED: The restaurant’s go for the 16-ounce to-table fare and a full it’s nearly combustible. No name is a thoughtful NOTED: The building’s list Wagyu strip sirloin. crudo bar. one’s looking if you need to tribute to the two most of former owners includes use a napkin to wipe your NOTED: “1875” references NOTED: All the hardwood important women in chef- Hughie Johnston and Neal watering eyes. the year of the inaugural used for the tables and owner Andy Richmer’s life: Barille, members of the Derby. A picture bartops is indigenous to his wife, Crystal, and his world-champion Zollner NOTED: The James Beard of Aristides, the winning Indiana. And like the food, late mother, Julie. Pistons softball team. Foundation honored St. horse, hangs in a place of the art you see on the walls Elmo with an America’s honor at the restaurant’s is all locally sourced. Classic Award in 2012. entrance.

LOCAL If there’s such a thing as a guaranteed good meal, these Indiana restaurants TOQUES serve it. Their chefs have all been semi-finalists for the prestigious James Beard WORTH Award, known as the Oscars of the food industry, over the last 25 years: THE TRIP Clockwise from top: Daniel Orr of FARMbloomington, Bloomington • Micah Frank of Black Market, Indianapolis • David Tallent of Restaurant Tallent, Bloomington • Regina Mehallick of R Bistro, Indianapolis • Aaron Butts of Joseph Decuis, Roanoke • Greg Hardesty of Recess and Room Four, Indianapolis 1875 COURTESY FRENCH LICK RESORT, OYSTER BAR COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE, ORR COURTESY FARMBLOOMINGTON, FRANK COURTESY BLACK MARKET, BUTTS BY KYLE MIRON, OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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INsider HORIZONS Seven Wonder s BEHOLD: CAN'T-MISS DESTINATIONS ALL AROUND THE STATE, EACH GUARANTEED TO SURPRISE, DELIGHT AND ENTHRALL.

Brown County Fall Colors Indiana's largest state park, nicknamed the "Little Smokies," is a treat to visit any time of year, but it's an especially prime destination for enjoying gorgeous autumn leaves. 800.753.3255, browncounty.com (SC)

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

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

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

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

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

Indianapolis Motor Speedway The year 2016 marks the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500—the perfect time to take in this race, the world's biggest single-day spectator-sport event. 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, 317.492.8500, indianapolismotorspeedway.com (C) PHOTOS COURTESY FRENCH LICK RESORT, INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART, INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, INDIANA DNR; CLIFTY FALLS AND BROWN COUNTYFROM THINKSTOCK.COM; SPEEDWAY BY IMS PHOTO/JOE SKIBINSKI

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Pumpkinvine Ignition Music Garage Venturi Nature Trail AMISH SURPRISES Think Indiana farmland is all about old-fashioned furniture, quilts and fried-chicken dinners? There’s plenty of that, sure. But here are seven startling finds that also fill Amish country.

A HIP MUSIC JOINT to detail still shows more than a blocks off Main Street, which taps The Amish-country pizzeria has some The latest indie bands play century later. other beers redolent of bittersweet real foodie cred—it’s been voted to 1 Ignition Music Garage (120 E. chocolate, honeydew and pears. the list of “Top 15 Most Life-Changing Washington St., Goshen, 574.971.8282, AWESOME Pizza in the Nation” by Esquire ignitionmusic.net), where you can also CINNAMON ROLLS SCENIC BIKING readers. pick up vinyl at this garage-turned- 3 When you walk into Rise ’n Get out your two-wheeler and music-store. The venue sells lots of Roll Bakery & Deli (several northern- 5 hit the Pumpkinvine Nature AMISH FURNITURE Americana and new indie-rock, but Indiana locations, risenroll.com), your Trail (pumpkinvine.org), which, with THAT DOESN’T doesn’t shy away from more special- head may be turned by the chocolate help from the Maple City Greenway 7 LOOK AMISH ized releases, like bluegrass, garage whoopie pies, raspberry-cream–filled and the MapleHeart Trail, connects Amish-made furnishings are known and psychedelic albums. donuts or glossy fruit tarts. This is Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and for their superior craftsmanship, understandable. But do not let your- Shipshewana. You’ll pass through and the pieces at Shipshewana RIDING A CHICKEN self be distracted from the true prize: urban areas, small towns and, of Furniture Co. (130 E. Middlebury Climb aboard a chicken, the pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth rolls course, tranquil Amish countryside. St., Shipshewana, 888.447.4725, 2 horse, cow or dog—all carved laced with cinnamon and sugar. Eat shipshewanafurniture.com) at to represent animals you might see one now, thank us later. PERFECT PIZZA Riegsecker Marketplace run the around town—on the 110-year-old The brick-lined walls of gamut from Shaker to traditional Dentzel Carousel (Davis Mercan- BACON BEER 6 Venturi (123 E. Ave., to contemporary. If you classic tile, 255 E. Main St., Shipshewana, Really. And it’s good! Try a Goshen, 574.485.2985, eatventuri farmhouse-style pieces, you’ll find 260.768.7300, davismercantile.com). 4 pint at Goshen Brewing .com) make for a cozy atmosphere for plenty to choose from. But there are It’s one of several masterpieces Co. (315 W. Washington St., Goshen, tasting Neapolitan-style pies that get also more modern, clean-lined coffee crafted by the famed Dentzel broth- 574.971.5324, goshenbrewing.com), topped with mascarpone, prosciutto, tables, sideboards and such that you ers from Germany, and the attention a family-friendly brewpub just two figs and other gourmet ingredients. might not expect.

Blue Gate Restaurant Amish Acres Historic Das Dutchman 3 CAN’T- 1 (195 N. Van Buren St., 2 Farm & Heritage Resort 3 Essenhaus (240 U.S. MISS AMISH Shipshewana, 260.768.4725, (1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, 20, Middlebury, 574.825.9471, riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ 800.800.4942, amishacres.com). essenhaus.com). This traditional COUNTRY bluegaterestaurant). For an See a Broadway show in the Amish-style restaurant serves authentic Amish dining Round Barn Theatre, tuck up home-style fare in the heart CLASSICS experience, pull up a chair here. into a legendary Threshers of the country. Take a taste Beef and noodles, home-style Dinner beneath the hand-hewn home with you—pick up a jar meatloaf and country pot roast, timbers of a century-old barn of apricot butter or pure maple are among the daily specials. and shop for quilts and crafts. syrup on your way out. AMISH ACRES, IGINITION MUSIC COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB ; VENTURIBY ELECTRIC ANGEL PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB, PUMPKINVINE BY PETER RINGENBERG/COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY CVB

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INsider GOOD EATS ROAD FOOD Hit the highway for a meal at these charming diners and drive-ins.

MASON’S ROOT BEER DRIVE IN CINDY’S DINER IVANHOE'S Sometimes, you just need a coney dog and a A mere 15 people at a time can belly up to the Scoop up a treat at this drive-in, which proudly root beer. That's when you make a beeline for bar at this breakfast and lunch spot, one of Fort serves 100 different kinds of milkshakes this throwback fave. 1201 E. National Hwy., Wayne's most historic restauarants. 230 W. Berry and another 100 sundaes. 979 S. Main St., Washington, 812.254.2830 (SC) St., Fort Wayne, 260.422.1957 (E) Upland, 765.998.7261, ivanhoes.info (E)

NICK’S KITCHEN MUG-N-BUN SOUTH SIDE SODA SHOP & DINER It all began in 1904 with founder Nick Freienstein The pork tenderloins spill well over the buns Like pie? Great, because this venerable Main selling hamburgers from a pushcart; now the rest- they're served on at this drive-in of more than 50 Street spot features more than 50 different aurant's a local landmark. 506 N. Jefferson St., Hun- years. 5211 W. 10th St., Speedway, 317.244.5669, kinds . 1122 S. Main St., Goshen, 574.534.3790, tington, 260.356.6618, nickskitchen.net (E)  mug-n-bun.com (C) southsidesodashop.com (N)

TRIPLE XXX FAMILY RESTAURANT HILLTOP INN RESTAURANT OASIS DINER Juicy, savory burgers have been getting See if you can stomach the most famous menu This '50s-fabulous New Jersey transplant has been flipped at this college-town favorite since 1929. item here, as sampled by TV foodie Alton Brown: relocated, restored, and reopened here on the 2 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette, 765.743.5373, the brain sandwich. 1100 Harmony Way, Evansville, Historic National Road. 405 W. Main St., Plainfield, triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com. (W) 812.422.1757, hilltopinnrestaurant.com (S) 317.837.7777, oasisdiner.com (C)

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16 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 LIBATIONS INsider Distill My Heart LOCAL DISTILLERIES ARE SERVING UP ARTISAN SPIRITS ALL AROUND THE STATE. CHEERS!

BEAR WALLOW HUBER’S BROKEN HOTEL TANGO THE INDIANA CARDINAL DISTILLERY STARLIGHT BEAKER ARTISAN WHISKEY SPIRITS 4484 Old S.R. 46, DISTILLERY DISTILLERY DISTILLERY COMPANY 922 S. Morton St., Bloom- Nashville, 812.657.4923, 19816 Huber Rd., 643 Massachusetts Ave., 702 Ave., 1115 W. Sample St., South ington, 812.202.6789, bearwallowdistillery Starlight, 812.923.9463, Indianapolis, broken Indianapolis, 317.653.1806, Bend, 574.520.1915, cardinalspirits.com (SC) .com (SC) huberwinery.com/ beakerdistillery.com (C) hoteltangowhiskey inwhiskey.com (N) Handcrafted gin, rum, starlight-distillery (S) .com (C) Take a Farm-to-Fifth Vodka was the first Everything that touches whiskey, vodka and tour at Indiana’s first Brandies produced creation from the Bro- Curl up with a cocktail the small-batch whis- liqueurs are served up retail distillery and early-1800s–style are ken Beaker, scheduled by the fireplace in this keys made here—the daily in the bucolic, see for yourself how the specialty at Star- to open in downtown refurbished 19th- grains, even the stills— bustling college town of staffers make Indiana light Distillery, situated Indy by the beginning century carriage house; is made in Indiana. For Bloomington. corn whiskey in an at the picturesque Hu- of 2016. It also does Fletcher, the resident a libation that playfully HOURS 4 pm–10 pm old-fashioned copper- ber’s Orchard, Winery & liqueurs—including cat, may wander over threatens to “kick your Monday–Thursday; pot still. Sample a Vineyards, but plenty of rhubarb, ginger and to say hello. It’s a cozy teeth in,” dare to try noon–midnight moonshine shake-up or other spirits are bottled cranberry—and fruit spot for sampling the Silver Sweet Corn Friday; 10 am–midnight handcrafted whiskey here, too. brandies. limoncello, rum and Whiskey. Saturday; 10 am–10 pm and rye inside the much more. HOURS 10 am–6 pm HOURS Unavailable at HOURS 9 am–5 pm Sunday. rustic-industrial tasting Monday–Saturday; press time; check the HOURS 2 pm–10 pm Monday–Friday. room. WHAT TO ORDER noon–6 pm Sunday. website. Monday–Thursday; WHAT TO ORDER The The Apothecary: dry HOURS 11 am–5 pm Tours by appointment. noon–10 pm Friday– WHAT TO ORDER Old Fashioned: whiskey vermouth, tonic water, Monday–Thursday; Sunday. WHAT TO ORDER The The Fleming: vodka, bourbon, simple syrup, aromatic bitters and 11 am–6 pm Friday– Starlight Sour: bourbon, muddled jalapeño and WHAT TO ORDER The bitters and lemon. Red Bird Elixir (similar Saturday. lemon juice, simple basil, honey simple Rosales: a sweetly to Campari). WHAT TO ORDER The syrup and Huber’s syrup, lemon juice and bracing melange of Apple Pie Moonshine, Chambourcin wine. Dolin blanc. muddled strawberries made with all-local and mint, vodka, lemon ingredients: Wilks & juice, raspberry syrup Wilson Spiced Apple and soda water. Elixir, Indiana apple cider and, of course, moonshine. PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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

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

PHOTOS COURTESY ROMY & CLARE/CAROLYN MOWAT, DICK LEHMAN, VERA BRADLEY, LYDIA GERBIG FAST; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING Harrison PEZ dispenser, $3.25 at , 3 W. Scott St., Vincennes, 812.882.2096, grouselandfoundation.org (SC)

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Turkey Run Salamonie Lake State Park GET OUT & PLAY Indiana’s state parks and recreation areas are packed with options for outdoor fun. Want to explore? Here are some No. 1 spots to ... BY AMY LYNCH

… HIKE includes cabins and stalls. Deam Lake also in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4226.htm). About 30 (8121 Park Rd., connects to , tacking on miles northeast of Evansville, the varied Marshall; 765.597.2635, in.gov/dnr/ another 80 miles of trails to explore. (S) topography makes for a thrilling ride at this parklake/2964.htm). Test your calf muscles family-friendly destination. Just be sure with a jaunt on the picturesque trails that … CANOE your off-highway vehicle is registered or wind through the sandstone cliffs and gorg- Chain O’Lakes State Park (2355 E. 75 street legal/licensed. (S) es of Rocky Hollow/Falls Canyon Nature S., Albion; 260.636.2654; in.gov/dnr/ Preserve north of Sugar Creek. Along the parklake/2987.htm). Canoe enthusiasts … SNOWMOBILE way, you’ll glimpse the Punch Bowl, Wedge can paddle to their hearts’ content along Salamonie Lake (9214 Lost Bridge Road Rock, the Ice Box and other geologic for- this scenic string of 13 glacier-formed West, Andrews, 260.468.2125, in.gov/ mations worth taking a selfie with. (W) kettle lakes northwest of Fort Wayne, nine dnr/parklake/2952.htm). Straddling the of which link by waterway for miles of Huntington/Wabash county line, this … MOUNTAIN BIKE adventure along picture-perfect natural 12,500-acre property is home to a 40-mile Brown County State Park (1810 S.R. 46 shoreline. Canoe, paddleboat, kayak and snowmobile trail that skirts the southern East, Nashville; 812.988.6406, in.gov/dnr/ rowboat rentals are available on-site. (E) edge of the lake and stays open Decem- parklake/2988.htm). Bike magazine ranks ber 1 through March 31, provided there’s Indiana’s largest state park among the top … SUN YOURSELF adequate snow. With funding support 33 mountain-bike trails in North America, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore from the Indiana Department of Natural and the collection of easy to rugged paths (1215 N. S.R. 49, Porter; 219.926.2255, Resources, Salamonie Trailmasters keep here has earned the park “epic” status from indianadunes.com). A beach vacation in things running smoothly. (E) the International Mountain Bike Associa- Indiana? Yep. Visitors can brave the Lake tion. Panoramic vistas and unsurpassed fall Michigan waves at any of the unguarded … EXPLORE CAVES foliage are part of the package. (SC) sandy spots that dot the Indiana Dunes (3333 IN 60, National Lakeshore—Portage Lakefront Mitchell; 812.849.3534, in.gov/dnr/ … RIDE HORSEBACK and Riverwalk, Porter, Kemil, Dunbar, parklake/2968.htm). Although some caves Deam Lake State Recreation Area (1217 Lakeview and Central Avenue. Bring your on Indiana DNR–managed properties are Deam Lake Rd., Borden; 812.246.5421, own kayak, paddleboard or body board for off-limits due to white-nose syndrome (a in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm). Saddle up serious fun in the sun. (N) bat-killing fungus), Twin Caves remain and get along—this southern Indiana state open for boat tours. Donaldson/Bronson recreation area (SRA) near Sellersburg … GO FOUR-WHEELING Cave and a portion of Upper Twin Cave and New Albany keeps riders and horses Interlake State Recreation Area (S.R. offer limited access to self-guided groups

happy with a designated campground that 68, 3 miles east of S.R. 61, Lynnville, with reservations. (SC) TURKEY RUN & SALAMONIE LAKE PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANA DNR, BROWN COUNTY BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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

22 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 TRIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ART AFICIONADOS You’re always up for a great gallery walk. Museums are your stomping grounds. Being surrounded by amazing architecture is your idea of an idyllic afternoon. Find it all, all across Indiana.

1 centuries, especially 2 American Region- FIND BIG ART IN EXPLORE AN alist artists such A SMALL TOWN ARTSY TRAIL 3 as Thomas Hart PHOTO OP! USA Today recently Benton, Edward The Art & Earth Columbus is a magnet named Swope Art Hopper and Grant Trail (artandearth for fans of Modernist architecture. Its Miller Museum (25 S. Wood. (W) trail.com) in the SPEND A NIGHT AT THE House and Garden— Seventh St., Terre designed by the same (SORT OF) MUSEUM Haute, 812.238. Swope Art architect who created Museum The Indianapolis Museum of Art 1676, swope.org) St. Louis’s iconic Gateway Arch—is one curated the artwork on display at one one of “10 great of the best-preserved of Indy’s trendiest boutique hotels, The places to see art in Modernist homes in Alexander (333 S. Delaware St., India- smaller cities.” The the nation. Tours are napolis, 317.624.8200, thealexander.com). offered by reservation 2,500-strong col- only (imamuseum.org/ Stroll the halls (and even the parking lection emphasizes visit/miller-house). garage) in search of artsy surprises, and American art from (SC) then grab a cocktail in the Plat 99 mix- the 19th and 20th ology lounge—beautifully trimmed with 99 of artist Jorge Pardo’s blown-glass lanterns. (C)

Northern Indiana 5 area winds through TAKE A GLASS- seven counties, with FACTORY TOUR everything from blueberry patches Founded in 1888, to artist studios. Kokomo Opalescent Get inspired by the Glass (1310 S. Mar- beauty of the Indi- ket St., Kokomo, ana Dunes, explore 765.457.8136, kog the quilt gardens .com) built its repu- and “shingle shops” tation crafting glass in Amish Country, for Tiffany Studios. and wander the More than a centu- streets of the artsy ry later, the factory Village at Winona, still uses traditional stopping at cozy techniques to make 4 bed and breakfasts glass for Tiffany along the way. (N) restorations. (E)

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

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

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 23 1 TRIP 2 3 4 5 6 COUPLES Finally: time for just the two of you. Snap a shot in front of a famous sculpture that declares your “LOVE” to the world. Leisurely bicycle rides, scenic strolls and sunset views await. You’re on the road to romance.

1 Shopping in Madison ROLL ALONG THE RIVER PHOTO OP! The Ohio River Robert Indiana’s 4 Scenic Byway runs iconic LOVE sculpture, straight through on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum Madison, one of of Art (4000 Michigan SMELL THE ROSES Indiana’s pretti- Rd., Indianapolis, Take a stroll through the Shiojiri Niwa est river towns. 317.923.1331, imamuseum.org), (1000 E. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka), a Rent some wheels is the perfect garden that symbolizes the city’s sister at Fizz’z Bike Shop backdrop for a relationship with Shiojiri City in Japan. (311 West St., Madi- smooch selfie. Experts Its Garden Bridge is a symbolic link son, 812.273.3499) recently overhauled between this world and paradise—a opens up at Bonge’s restaurant has the sculpture, to explore the meaningful place to discuss your own Tavern (9830 W. an ever-changing sandblasting away 133-block historic decades of rust, but happily-ever-after. Head up the hill 280 N., Perkins- menu, but look district’s antique it’s slowly returning to to the Teahouse Pavilion for the best ville, 765.734.1625, for favorites like its original brownish shops and artisan scenic view. (N) bongestavern.com). applewood-smoked patina. (C) boutiques. Nosh on The 21-and-over prime rib. (E) salami and cheese at the cozy tasting room at Thomas 5 Family Winery (208 E. Second St., Madi- HAVE A LIGHT- BULB MOMENT son, 812.273.3755, thomasfamily Paris may be the winery.us) (SC) City of Light, but tiny Wabash—popu- lation 10,666—was the world’s first electrically lighted city. Seek out bright surprises in the well-preserved downtown core, then book a room at the Charley 3 Creek Inn (111 W. 2 Market St., Wabash, TRY A TRIP- 260.563.0111, WORTHY TAVERN charleycreekinn SIP A SWEET RED .com). Its Green Hat It may feel like the The picturesque tasting room at Oliver Winery (8024 N. S.R. Lounge piano bar is middle of nowhere, 37, Bloomington, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com) just north the perfect place to but that doesn’t wind down—its live of Bloomington serves up crisp hard cider and dozens of wines, stop foodies from entertainment is making the drive including its trendy new Bubblecraft varieties. Come for a sip, tour inspired by Hoagy and tailgating the production facility, then linger on the grounds for a picnic. (SC) Carmichael and

outside until a table Cole Porter. (E) PHOTOS COURTESY VISIT MADISON, OLIVERY WINERY, VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA, BELTERRA CASINO; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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Follow the Indiana Glass Trail to SEEK OUT A SUNSET downtown Muncie (downtown After a devastating flood muncie.org), where in 1937, the entire town of a cluster of art Leavenworth decamped to galleries honors the the top of a nearby bluff, glass-making legacy where a former chicken of the hometown hatchery became the Ball Corporation. Don’t miss Stephen Overlook Restaurant (1153 Knapp’s innovative W. S.R. 62, Leavenworth, Light Symphony 812.739.4264, theoverlook artwork—made of .com). Enjoy a 20-mile colored glass and panoramic view of the Ohio light—at Ball State River from your table as you University’s Sursa dine on crisp fried chicken, Hall. (E) divine barbecued ribs and blackberry cobbler. (S)

Belterra Casino Resort

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Taking a gamble on love? Throw the dice for real in Southern Indiana at Hollywood Casino (777 Hollywood Blvd., Lawrence- burg, 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana .com), Belterra Casino Resort (777 Belterra Dr., Flor- ence, 812.427.7777, belterracasino.com) or Rising Star Casi- no Resort (777 Ris- ing Star Dr., Rising Sun, 812.438.1234, risingstarcasino .com). (SC)

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 25 1 2 3TRIP 4 3 4 5 6 OUTDOORSY TYPES Adventure gets your blood pumping. You never head out on a vacation without hiking boots in your suitcase. Communing with nature is your second nature. Lakes, farms, parks—these are your hot spots.

1 PLAN A SWEET GETAWAY PHOTO OP! Before you commit If you visit one state to that backyard park this winter, make it Pokagon State beehive, take a tour Park (450 Lane 100 of Hunter’s Honey Lake James, Angola, Farm (6501 W. Hon- 260.833.2012, in.gov/ Hunter’s ey Lane, Martins- dnr/parklake/2973. Honey Farm htm). There’s cross- ville, 765.537.9430, country skiing, huntershoneyfarm sledding and ice .com). Kids can roll can suit up and for stuff made with fishing, but the real joy is in zipping down beeswax candles work alongside the it in the farm store: the quarter-mile and bottle their own beekeepers. Once dog treats, hand toboggan run at up bears full of honey, you’ve seen how the soap, furniture pol- to 40 mph. (N) and older visitors honey is made, shop ish and more. (C)

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2 Noble County’s Farm to Fork Trail celebrates local farms, such PICK A HOOSIER BOUQUET as Cook’s Bison Fragrant Farms (413 Woods St., New Harmony, 812.682.4406, Ranch (5645 E. 600 fragrantfarms.com) cultivates 24 acres of Indiana’s state flower, S., Wolcottville, the peony. Visit in May and early June to buy fresh-cut stems (or 260.854.3297, cooksbisonranch just stroll through the blooming gardens), or stop by in the fall .com), and a maple- for plants of your own. (S) sugar shack. One aromatic favorite is

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

family-owned farm Ave., Bedford, Lavender Lane. 812.275.5987, (2258 E. Northport fs.usda.gov/hoo SPEND THE NIGHT Rd., Rome City, sier/) spans more CLOSE TO NATURE 260.854.4494, than 200,000 thelavenderlane acres, and is more Tucked away in a quiet valley, .com). (E) than 12 times the the Mary Rose Herb Farm & Retreat (23112 Cattail Rd., Bristow, size of Indiana’s 812.357.2699, maryroseherbfarm largest state park. .com) offers unique accommoda- 4 Explore more than tions: two canvas yurts complete TAKE A WALK 266 miles of trails with air conditioning and antique IN THE WOODS through southern furniture. The nights are perfect Indiana’s rolling for stargazing, and each morning The Hoosier hills, or canoe down starts with a basket of hot break- National Forest one of the region’s 5 fast delivered to your door. The

HONEY FARM COURTESY VISIT MORGAN COUNTY, POKAGON COURTESY POTAWATOMI INN/FRED WOOLEY, BISON FROM THINKSTOCK.COM, YURT FARM BY DICK BETZ, LAKE MONROE BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING (811 Constitution scenic rivers. (S) great outdoors, indeed. (S)

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 27 1 2 3 4TRIP 5 4 5 6 BARGAIN HUNTERS You know money can’t buy happiness—or a fabulous trip. For that, all you need is a little know-how, and a willingness to go off the beaten path to find interesting destinations that won’t empty your wallet.

1 2 and Nature Park (4000 Michigan GET SOME PEACE WANDER AN AND QUIET ARTSY GARDEN Road, Indianapolis, 3 317.923.1331, ima PHOTO OP! museum.org/visit/ Looking for an The Cass County For a totally free the-park) on its inexpensive lodging Dentzel Carousel way to enjoy FREE MUSEUMS (1208 Riverside the Indianapolis grounds. There’s no option? Skip the Dr., Logansport, SPENDING A DAY AT THE MUSEUM charge to wander roadside motel and 574.753.8725, Museum of Art, DOESN’T HAVE TO BREAK THE BANK— book a room at St. casscountycarousel wander over to 100 the wooded paths POP INTO ONE OF THESE FREE GEMS. .com) in Riverside Meinrad Archab- Acres: The Virginia between large-scale Park has been running commissioned art- bey (200 Hill in circles for more B. Fairbanks Art » Indy celebrates a beloved hometown Dr., St. Meinrad, than a century. It works, such as Ate- author at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial 812.357.6611, costs a mere 75 cents lier Van Lieshout’s Library (340 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, to ride the hand- giant 317.652.1954, vonnegutlibrary.org), where saintmeinrad.org), carved masterpiece, you can see the typewriter on which where no-frills ac- open between skeleton (as seen Vonnegut tapped out classics such as commodations start Memorial Day and in the recent hit Labor Day. This is your Slaughterhouse-Five. (C) at $60. Visitors can chance to reach out movie The Fault explore the chapel and grab that in Our Stars) or » Spanning 50 acres, the Ropkey and stroll the quiet brass ring! (E) Free Basket by Los Armor Museum (5649 E. 150 N., at 100 Acres grounds. (S) Carpinteros. (C) Crawfordsville, 765.794.0238) houses a vast collection of tactical U.S. military vehicles, such as World War II–era Sherman tanks. (W) » The Carnegie Museum of Mont- gomery County (222 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, 765.362.4618, crawfords ville.org/carnegie-museum-of-mont gomery-county) celebrates local history alongside more modern innovations, such as 3D printers. (W) » once spent the night at the Colonel William Jones Home (620 E. County Road 1575 N., Gentryville, 812.937.4710, lspfriends.org/ col_jones.html), which is now preserved as a sterling example of Federal archi- tecture. (S) » The Dubois County Museum (2704 4 Newton St., Jasper, 812.634.7733, dubois countymuseum.org) tells the stories of people who made Indiana great, from GO TREASURE HUNTING farmers to soldiers to industrialists. (S) » With more than 450 unique antique The 24,000-square-foot Bloomington Antique Mall (311 W. Seventh ceiling and desk fans on display, the St., Bloomington, 812.323.7676, bloomingtonantiquemall.com) is Antique Fan Museum is the only just as quirky as its hometown. More than 120 booths offer bargains museum of its kind in the world (10983 on midcentury furnishings, rare books, vintage jewelry and much Bennett Pkwy., Zionsville, 317.733.4113, fanimation.com). (C) more. Bonus: It’s right next door to the handy B-Line Trail. (SC) CAROUSEL COURTESY CASS COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU, OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

28 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 1 2 3 4 5TRIP 5 6 SPORTS FANS You bleed your team’s colors. The crack of a bat against leather, or the whoosh of a ball through a net? These are the sounds that speak to you. Here’s where to find them.

1 in the infield of the treatment at the famed Indianapolis Milan ’54 Hoosiers BOOK A TEE TIME Huntingburg 3 Motor Speedway. Museum (201 W. League Stadium (N) (W) (C) (S) Carr St., Milan, Legendary golf 812.654.2772, course designer 2 milan54.org). AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME Pete Dye is from Ferret out the dif- Diehard baseball fans will love the Heartland Historic Baseball Indiana, and the GET THE REAL ferences between Trail, which winds through Southern Indiana toward the Lou- Hoosier state has HOOSIERS STORY reel and real life as isville Slugger Museum. Start at (23 Don Mattingly the nation’s larg- Way, Evansville, 812.435.8686), the nation’s third-oldest stadium. The “Milan Miracle” you browse team est concentration Other stops include the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and basketball team memorabilia and a of his courses. Tee vintage Huntingburg League Stadium—home of the Rockford that inspired the large collection of up at seven of Peaches in the movie A League of Their Own. (S) 1986 movie gets the film costumes and them along the hometown-hero props. (SC) Pete Dye Golf Trail (petedyegolftrail .com), which spans Lucas Oil Stadium 5 the state. Time for during the 2015 just one round? Try NCAA Final Four FEEL THE NEED Brickyard Cross- FOR SPEED ing (4400 W. 16th There’s never been a St., Indianapolis, better time to grab 317.492.6417, brick a seat and watch yardcrossing.com). the cars fly by at the Four of its holes are Indianapolis 500 (indianapolismo torspeedway.com) That’s because this year’s race, on May 29, marks the 100th running of the icon- ic event. (The first- ever Indy 500 was PHOTO OP! in 1911, but the race Strike an athletic pose on one of the was skipped dur- sports simulators 4 ing some wartime at the NCAA Hall years). (C) of Champions (700 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indianapolis 500 317.916.4255, ROOT, ROOT, ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM ncaahallofchampions .org), which highlights Cheer for the at Lucas Oil Stadium (500 S. 24 collegiate sports. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, 317.262.8600, lucasoilstadium.com), Try for a slam dunk in the sports trivia pull for the and at Bankers Life challenge, watch Fieldhouse (125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, 317.917.2727, video highlights of memorable bankerslifefieldhouse.com) or take yourself out to the ballgame moments and relive at Victory Field (501 Maryland St., 317.269.3545, Indianapolis, the classic Hoosiers inwhiteriver.com/attractions/victory-field), home of the minor- in a re-created retro gymnasium. (C) league . (C) PHOTOS COURTESY NCAA, LEAGUE STADIUM; SPEEDWAY BY IMS PHOTO/ BRET KELLEY; LUCAS OIL BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 29 1 2 3 4 5 TRIP 6 FAMILIES You’ve got the whole gang together and you’re looking for fun. Find it in caves, at a candy factory, on a coaster and other cool spots all over the state.

1 made. The Mer- cherry, mango and rillville confectioner blue raspberry, plus GET A GOLDEN makes gummies in a wide assortment 2 TICKET mouth-watering of artisan choco- Take a behind- flavors such as wild lates. (N) the-scenes tour at GO DOWN UNDER Albanese Candy Much closer to home than Mammoth Cave, Factory (5441 E. (400 E. S.R. 64, Marengo, 812.365.2705, marengocave.com) offers , two easy walking tours strewn with stalactites, stalagmites 219.947.3070, and other show-stopping stone formations. Kids will enjoy the gemstone-mining activity and the winding mazes, but Marengo albanesecandy also offers more adventurous options for the experienced .com) to see how spelunkers among us. (S) the “world’s best gummies” are

4 St., South Bend, 574.217.8946, RAMP UP thekitchenskate YOUR GETAWAY park.com) is the state’s largest—and At 33,000 square arguably best—in- feet, South Bend’s door skate park. Kitchen BMX Skate- And no wonder: park (3300 Sample Professional BMX trick rider Brett Ba- nasiewicz designed it as his private training facility. Try a few tricks yourself or get inspired by watching the experts at Banasie- PHOTO OP! wicz’s annual pro/ Flush your kiddos ( ) down a giant toilet am contest. N at kidscommons 3 (309 Washington St., Columbus, 812.378. 3046, kidscommons .org)—to teach them all about plumbing, SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM of course. Afterward, head down the The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (3000 N. Meridian St., block to Zaharakos (329 Washington Indianapolis, 317.334.4000, childrensmuseum.org) is a wonder- St., Columbus, land of fun for kids of all ages. Ride a historic carousel, dig for 812.378.1900, zaharakos.com), a fossils in the immersive Dinosphere exhibit, see a planetarium beautifully restored show or race boats down an indoor stream. Tinier tots will enjoy ice cream parlor that the Playscape gallery’s blocks, water features and climbing has been serving up scoops and splits since contraptions. (C) 1900. (SC) Kitchen BMX Skatepark

30 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 PHOTOS COURTESY THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS, KOCH FAMILY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, HOLIDAY WORLD; KIDSCOMMONS COURTESY COLUMBUS AREA VISITORS CENTER, KITCHEN COURTESY VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA, GUMMIES BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, MARENGO BY JOE SAILER/BALL STATE UNIVERSITY SWEET TREAT INDULGE INA brands. the nation’s oldest chronicles oneof museum, which Stroll throughthe andgravy.biscuits favesbreakfast like ing treats, plus cases fulloftempt- in are reflected in bakingpowder years ofexperience pany’s 150-plus shop), thecom- museum-bake- clabbergirl.com/ 812.478.7189, Ave., Terre Haute, Shop Museum &Bake At theClabberGirl space. fun, family-friendly eral galleriesat this - isone of sev exhibit water-themed The wet. prepared toget , cmoekids.org) come 812.464.2663, St., Evansville, ville Museum of Evans Family Children’s at the Kochtory in theQuackFac- If youdaretoplay DUCKY PACK ARUBBER 5 6

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

RUN, HOOSIERS! way to freedom in Canada. In October, the Grouseland's elaborate Ú More than 1,800 local State Historic Site (113 staircase heroes, volunteers and U.S. 27 North, Fountain City, special contributors to the 765.847.2432, indiana community, followed closely museum.org/explore/levi- by a Mobile Visitors Center, coffin-house), will open a will traverse all 92 counties new visitor center next in the Indiana Bicentennial door. The new structure was Torch Relay over five weeks, designed to resemble the ending with a grand finale home of the Coffins’ neigh- at the Indiana State Capitol bor, Jediah Price, as it did in on October 15. Torchbearers the 1830s. The visitor center will walk, run and even ride will include exhibit space, a watercraft, farm equipment, library and a theater. a racecar, horse and wagon, antique automobile and other modes of transporta- tion that symbolize Hoosier heritage. (Various locations around the state starting September 9; Indiana State Capitol, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, October 15.)

UNDERGROUND BOOK IT RAILROAD Ú Real-life characters Ú When abolitionist Levi who have molded the Coffin and his wife lived in state’s history since 1816 are the “Grand Central Sta- featured in the new book PRESIDENTIAL tion of the Underground Indiana’s 200: The People Railroad” in what was then Who Shaped the Hoosier called Newport, they helped State (edited by Linda Gugin P L A C E S more than 2,000 slaves, and James E. St. Clair). Crack including the inspiration it open for a biographical In addition to President Lincoln, Indiana is home to for the character Eliza in directory of 200 major mov- , Indiana’s first appointed Uncle Tom’s Cabin, on their ers and shakers. governor (1800–1812) and president for 31 days (March

4–April 4, 1841). His home, Grouseland (3 W. Scott St., A hiding space Vincennes, 812.882.2096, grouselandfoundation inside the Levi Coffin Home's garret .org), all 300 acres of it, includes the first brick house built in the . Harrison’s grandson, in addition to being a Civil War general and a prominent Indianapolis attorney, was elected the 23rd president of the (1889–1893). The Presidential Site (1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317.631.1888, bhpsite.org) is home to various exhibits and events, including naturalization ceremonies and historical reenactments. GROUSELAND COURTESY VINCENNES/KNOX COUNTY VTB, COFFIN HOME COURTESY WAYNE CO. CVB, COURTESY SPENCER CO. CVB; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

32 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 IT'S OUR PARTY Want more to ways to celebrate? Check out pages 37, 51, 65, 85, 99 and 117 for more

Bicentennial Indiana festivities that'll have you sipping tea in a Victorian-era

home, sculpting an IndyCar out of

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fashion have changed in a HAPPY 200TH, INDIANA! historical style show.

BRIGHT BEGINNING Ú Thirteen years before Indiana became a state, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their expedition west to the Pacific Ocean and back. LIVING HISTORY They started the journey in Ú The exhibit 1816: Indiana what is now Clarksville. The Joins the Nation is the lat- site is marked by the Lewis est entry in the “You Are and Clark Statue, When They There” series at the Indiana Shook Hands, at Falls of the History Center (450 W. Ohio Ohio State Park (201 West St., Indianapolis, 317.232.1882, Riverside Dr., Clarksville, indianahistory.org), where 812.280.9970, lewisandclark The train- major historical moments trail.com). turned- museum come to life. First, you’ll step through an image of the cov- A CAPITOL IDEA er of the 1816 Indiana State Constitution, projected Ú Before Indianapolis onto a fine screen of mist. became the state’s current Then you’ll enter a room in capital, Corydon was the ALL ABOARD! Corydon, where debates are seat of state government The Indiana Bicentennial Train (indianahistory.org/ taking place among Hoosier from 1813 to 1825. Today, delegates to the Constitu- visitors to the Corydon train) made its first appearance at the 2015 Indiana tional Convention about Capitol State Historic Site State Fair, and returns there this year, August 5–21. how to shape the future of (126 E. Walnut St., Corydon, Climb into the three air-conditioned boxcars, which this young state. Actors will 812.738.4890, indianamuse stage a series of vignettes, um.org/explore/corydon) can have been turned into galleries to display The Next sometimes even pulling visi- see the preserved trunk of Indiana—a look at the state’s past, present and future tors into the conversation. the Constitution Elm, where through the lenses of four themes: transportation, land An interactive touchscreen the first state constitution use, talent and community. Several hundred images invites you to vote on issues was drafted in June 1816; such as education, personal the Capitol Building, built from the Indiana Historical Society’s archives show his- liberty and the balance of from limestone from nearby torical and contemporary visuals. What will come next? power—themes that still quarries; and other spots of resonate today. historical interest.

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

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s West Beach

34 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 NORTH REGION Cutting-edge cuisine. World-class antiquing. Beaches fringed with tall grass. There are as many ways to enjoy Northern Indiana as the people who flock to the area, renowned for its Amish-country heritage and distinctive cultural treasures. Where else can you whiz down Indiana’s only refrigerat- ed toboggan run, feel sand between your toes, bite into an award-winning burger and run your hand across quilts made the same way they’ve been sewn for hundreds of years? Do it all in northern Indiana.

INSIDE THIS SECTION NEW & FAIRS & DESTINATION REGIONAL VISITOR CAMPING NOTEWORTHY FESTIVALS LISTINGS MAP RESOURCES SITES

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

TRAVEL PLANS ROAD TRIPPING! Beaches, vintage cars, artsy shopping and dining—find it all on this drive through Northern Indiana.

START HERE: HAMMOND Start Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, which gorgeous “quilt gardens” from May your trip at the Indiana Welcome offers 65,000 square feet of gaming. YOUR GUIDE 30 to October 1, and continues into 1 Center to get your bearings. And AT A GLANCE the next three towns listed here (and if you’re lucky enough to visit during LAPORTE (13 miles/22 min.) beyond). Maps available at each of the the holiday season, you’ll find cool stuff The exhibit on Belle Gunness, a seven sites guide the way. 3 5 6 7 centered around the movie A Christmas serial killer of the early 1900s, is 1 2 4 8 4 9 10 Story, based on author Jean Shepherd’s a popular draw at the LaPorte County GOSHEN (10 miles/16 min.) recollections of growing up in this Historical Society Museum. You’ll find everything but old town. Six animatronic window displays 8 bags at the Old Bag Factory, an depict iconic scenes from the film, and SOUTH BEND (27 miles/39 min.) artsy enclave of shopping and dining, special events include the Oh Fuuudge! Cruise through 150 years of where you might see a potter molding relay race. auto history at the Studebaker clay at his wheel, eye-popping quilts 5 trip mileage National Museum, then step back in in a log cabin and a sculptor at work in 138 miles PORTER (31 miles/35 min.) Feel time at the Center for History. his studio. sand between your toes when drive time 3 hours, 38 minutes you cross into Indiana Dunes ELKHART (16 miles/32 min.) At WAKARUSA (11 miles/19 min.) 2 notes country. The beach draws swimmers the RV/MH Hall of Fame, climb More quilt gardens (and Of course, you and sun worshippers all summer long, 6 aboard the “long, long trailer” could do this trip all 9 murals) await in this Amish and when the air turns crisp, theaters, that mirrors the one Lucy & Desi made in one day, but why? Country town, which also hosts a hiking trails, buzzy restaurants and famous in their 1953 road-trip movie. Stretch it out over popular music festival each summer. a few and enjoy other attractions call. Don’t miss Mae West’s car parked just yourself. Also, be sure down the aisle, and explore vintage to check routes and NAPPANEE (8 miles/12 MICHIGAN CITY (13 miles/24 Airstreams and Winnebagos. attraction hours min.) This city has— min.) Serious savings await at before setting out. 10 surprise!—still more quilt 3 Lighthouse Place Premium Out- BRISTOL (9 miles/19 min.) Make gardens, but also Amish Acres Historic lets, where you’ll find some 120 shops a stop on the Heritage Trail, Farm & Heritage Resort, a working from major brands. Or try your luck at 7 which features an array of farmstead with eateries and a theater. AMISH ACRES, QUILT GARDENS, GOSHEN BREWERY, DIME STORY COURTESY ELKHART CO. CVB; BEACH AND TALTREE COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, ORCHARD COURTESY SOUTH SHORE CVA, BARN BY WHITEMAN-SNIPES KELLY 36 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 NORTH noteworthy

SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— 10 Don’t-Miss come join us for the party!

Elkhart Jazz Festival ELKHART, JUNE 24–26, 2016 Destinations With Indiana’s long tradition of talented composers, singers and STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S NORTHERN pop stars—from Hoagy Carmichael REGION, FROM CRAFT BEER TO OLD-SCHOOL ROLLER-SKATING. and Cole Porter to the Jacksons and Axl Rose—Elkhart’s annual music festival has a natural tie to the state’s BIG DRAWS history. 410 S. Main St., 574.293.4469, 1 Valparaiso See the amazing story of for free from May 30 to October 1. elkhartjazzfestival.com America’s railroads unfold at Taltree 4 (Various) The tap never runs dry Arboretum Railway Garden, an elaborate Indiana Dunes Sand Sculpture along the South Shore Brewery Trail, Contest model railway tableau. home to 19 breweries and counting. CHESTERTON, JULY 9, 2016 2 Lakeville The historic Rouch Barn, a It winds from Whiting in northeast This year’s theme is Indiana in sterling example of a circular barn, is one Indiana all the way to LaPorte; for a celebration of the bicentennial, of Indiana’s many Heritage Barns—find map of where to stop for your next so expect huge, amazing sand sculptures that represent the state, out more at indianabarns.org. beer, go to ssbrewerytrail.com. like an IndyCar or famous Hoosier. 3 Elkhart A supersized garden on Main 5 South Bend The gleaming Golden Build your own sculpture or just Street celebrates Indiana’s 200th birth- Dome welcomes you to the stately admire the work of others. , 1600 N. 25 East, day with a historical quilt pattern lit by campus of the University of Notre indianadunes.com/events a custom sculpture inspired by the fall Dame, a great place to tour or tailgate Bicentennial Torch Relay. You can see it before a big game. Door Village Harvest Festival LAPORTE, SEPTEMBER 10–11, 2016 This year’s theme is “Celebrating 1 2 3 Indiana’s 200 Years.” The fest will include a Potawatomi camp, 1832 pioneer settlement, Civil War encampment, antique car and tractor display, historical craft demonstrations, musical entertainment from different periods of Indiana’s history, wagon tours and other events. 3501 W. Joliet Rd., michigancitylaporte.com/events

4 8 9 Bremen’s Bicentennial Oktoberfest BREMEN, OCTOBER 7–9, 2016 In honor of the state’s 200th birthday, this town with German roots is reviving its beloved Oktober- fest, including 100-plus craft and specialty vendors, live entertain- ment, bed and tricycle races, lots of food and more. bremen2016.com

Century of Progress Home Tours SMALL WONDERS CHESTERTON, OCTOBER 15–16, 2016 6 Fremont Stay in a tipi or safari tent at jumbo jelly beans to Whirly Pops to Five historic homes from the 1933 Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, where 250 bacon-scented lip balm at this throw- Chicago World’s Fair open their buffalo roam 400 acres of land. back delight. doors for this annual reservations- only tour along the Indiana Dunes 7 Bristol Lace up your skates and let 9 Hobart From September through Oc- National Lakeshore. From a charm- the good times roll on the wood-floored tober, County Line Orchard is a charming ing pink bungalow to a revolutionary roller-skating rink at Eby’s Family Fun, destination for picking apples or explor- structure resembling a cardboard which dates back to 1954. ing intricate corn mazes. box, these homes show off then- innovative building materials 8 Wakarusa Candy junkies will go crazy 10 Lowell Antiquers are drawn to the and cutting-edge construction. for the Wakarusa Dime Store, packed quaint shops and old architecture in the 219.395.1882 with Pop Rocks, Mary Janes and other downtown district—browse dolls, vin- nostalgic sweets. Find everything from tage linen, ’50s kitsch and much more.

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Open Jan., March–Dec. Mon., 10 am–5 pm; Wed.– Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun. 11 am–5 pm. CROWN POINT ATTRACTIONS The John Dillinger Museum An interactive journey through Dillinger’s life and crimes that focuses on the advancements made in crime-fighting technology. 1 Courthouse Square, 219.989.7979, dillingermuseum.com. Open year-round. Tues.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $ CULVER ATTRACTIONS Culver Academies Roam the manicured grounds of this world- renowned private co-ed boarding school, known for its legendary Black Horse Troop. 1300 Academy Rd., 574.842.7000, culver.org. Open year-round. ELKHART ATTRACTIONS Elkhart – Gateway Mile Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Ruthmere Mansion, the Lerner Theatre, Midwest Museum of American Art and Elkhart’s RiverWalk frame the downtown arts scene. Downtown Elkhart, 800.294.8223, gatewaymile.com. Open year-round.

Heritage Trail – Northern Indiana Scenic drives, eclectic communities and hidden gems line this nationally recognized tour route rated tops by USA Today readers. Free audio-tour CD. Northern Indiana, Elkhart, 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round. ANGOLA RECREATION ATTRACTIONS Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail Steuben County Farmer’s Market Indiana’s most beautiful park on Lake James. Bike See 19 eye-popping, ever-changing gardens blanket Open Saturdays May–October at the Steuben path, walking/hiking trails, cross-country skiing, seven communities in a vibrant tapestry. All-new Community Center, Angola, and at the Fremont toboggan run, nature center. 450 Lane 100 Lake patterns in must-see settings; always free, May Town Park. Fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and James, 260.833.2012, stateparks.in.gov. Open year- 30–October 1. Elkhart & LaGrange Counties, Elkhart, honey. 317 S. Wayne St., 800.525.3101, lakes101.org. round. $ 800.262.8161, quiltgardens.com. Open May–Oct. Sat., 8 am–noon. BRISTOL LODGING T. Furth Center for Performing Arts ATTRACTIONS Creek House Center and the Ryan Concert Hall Town of Bristol Day and overnight rentals. Full kitchen, five Located on Trine University’s campus, this intimate Catch the “Daily Grind” at Bonneyville Mill, kayak bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, screened porch, venue is reminiscent of European concert halls, the St. Joe River, explore the County Historical 55-inch HDTV, Comcast Sports. Perfect for retreats with its lush gold detailing and marble statuary. Museum—they’re all free along the Heritage Trail. and special events. 574.264.0330, ruthmere.org. 500 W. Maumee St., 260.665.4990, trine.edu. Open 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round. WiFi year-round. Econo Lodge Elkhart Toboggan at Pokagon State Park CHESTERTON Comfortable rooms at prices friendly to your Pokagon State Park features the only refrigerated, RECREATION budget. Rooms with WiFi, coffee maker, hair twin-track toboggan slide in Indiana. It doesn’t Indiana Dunes State Park dryer, iron/ironing boards, fridge. Whirlpool have to snow for you to have fun! 450 Lane 100 Lake Three miles of shoreline and sand dunes. Lake rooms available. 3440 Cassopolis St., 574.262.0540, James, 260.833.2012, tobogganrun.com. Open late swimming, hiking and access to Calumet bicycle econolodge.com. WiFi Nov.–late Feb. $ trail. Nature center and programs. 1600 N. 25 E., 219.926.1952, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. SHOPPING $ LODGING Big and Tall Outlet Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park A nearly 10,000-square-foot store holds a wide Four-season fun! Saddle barn, boat/bike rentals, re- SHOPPING selection of top-name big and tall men’s clothing at frigerated toboggan run, trails and beach. Located Schoolhouse Shop 50 percent off the manufacturer’s suggested retail on Lake James. For reservations: 877.LODGES.1, Nostalgic, upscale shopping in our 19th-century price. Closed Sundays and major holidays. 1333 S. schoolhouse. Gourmet foods, toys, Duneland Nappanee St., 574.293.0111, bigandtalloutlet.com. 6 Lane 100 A Lake James, 877.768.2928. WiFi Clothiers for women and men, gifts, novelties. CST. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 Ramada Angola 278 E. 1500 N., 219.926.1551, schoolhouseshop.com. am–9 pm. Located near Pokagon State Park, this pet-friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, game room, free continental breakfast and free WiFi. 3855 N. S.R. AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts 127, 260.665.9471, ramada.com. Open year-round. SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge WiFi WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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

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

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

Culver Academies Trine State Recreation Area Cabins Memorial Chapel and Swenson Lodge Cabins and Swenson Lodge recreation building, once part of historic Wing Haven Resort, are available for reservations. 145 W. Feather Valley FREMONT Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov. ATTRACTIONS Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve RECREATION A 400-acre preserve with nearly 250 buffalo, plus Trine State Recreation Area gift shop, bed and breakfast, guided tours of the On the shores of Gentian Lake on the opposite side herd, and tipi and safari-tent accommodations. of I-69 from Pokagon State Park. Boat rentals, fish- 6975 N. Ray Rd., 260.495.0137, wildwindsbuffalo.com. ing, hike/bike trails, ice skating. 145 W. Feather Valley Open year-round. Wed.– Sun., 10 am–4 pm. $ Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov. Open year-round. $

One of the largest 4-H Fairs in the nation is Fairs, Festivals right in Elkhart County. Enjoy outstanding food, & Events 4-H exhibits and free grandstand entertain- Your ticket to seasonal ment. Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746-D County Rd. 34, 574.533.3247, 4hfair.org. $ fun in Northern Indiana. Marshall County Blueberry Festival Shipshewana Trading Place PLYMOUTH, SEPT. 2–5, 2016 Auction & Flea Market Luscious blueberry treats, 15K run, crafts, SHIPSHEWANA, EVERY WEDNESDAY parade, fireworks, free entertainment, classic- Each Wednesday year-round is the Misc. & car show, hot-air balloons, carnival and family Antique Auction, featuring up to 10 auctioneers activities. Centennial Park, 888.936.5020, selling a variety of miscellaneous items and blueberryfestival.org. WiFi antiques at 9 am. Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction, 345 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4129, Nappanee Apple Festival tradingplaceamerica.com. NAPPANEE, SEPT. 15–18, 2016 An Indiana top festival—abundant apples and Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival festival foods, seven-foot apple pie, two enter- WAKARUSA, APRIL 22–24, 2016 tainment stages, craft and commercial vendors, All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, fresh parade, Wings & Wheels, carnival. U.S. 6 and S.R. maple syrup, free kettle-popped popcorn, 19, 574.773.7812, nappaneeapplefestival.org. entertainment, a parade, animal acts, and contests beckon visitors. Downtown Wakarusa, Francesville Fall Festival 574.862.4344, wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com. FRANCESVILLE, SEPT. 16–18, 2016 Free entertainment daily, arts, crafts, flea Angola Balloons Aloft markets, fun run, parade, garden tractor pull, ANGOLA, JULY 8–9, 2016 auto show, cornhole, fireworks, dinner daily. Hot-air balloon competition featuring special- 219.869.1229, francesvillefallfestival.com. shaped balloons, plus 30 additional balloons. Historic aircraft displays, plus classic car Angola Civil War Days cruise-in. Tri-State Steuben County Airport, ANGOLA, SEPT. 23–25, 2016 5220 W. U.S. Highway 20, 260.316.8577, Weekend battle re-enactments and historical angolaballoonsaloft.com. 6 pm–10 pm. characters, plus town dance, period church service, blacksmith and Confederate and Union Elkhart County 4-H Fair camps. Common’s Park, John St., 800.525.3101,

PHOTO COURTESY VISIT MARSHALL CO. GOSHEN, JULY 22–30, 2016 angolacivilwardays.com. 9 am–4 pm.

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SHOPPING ion of I-69 and the I-80/90 Toll Rd., 260.833.1516, Barn Stable Antiques theoutletshoppesatfremont.com. Open year-round. GRANGER Restored 1870s barn filled with primitive, painted LODGING and period furniture. Holiday open house held Hampton Inn & Suites at Heritage WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Square the first Saturday each December. 330 E. S.R. 120, Northern Indiana Lakes Country Wineries 260.495.2276, barnstableantiques.com. Our Hampton Inn & Suites in Mishawaka is located Two Fremont wineries feature locally grown grapes within walking distance of restaurants, shops, a with award-winning wines. Tasting rooms, plus art Old Mill Shoppes and Art Gallery grocery store and Starbucks. 7347 Heritage Square shows and live music. Northern Indiana Lakes Coun- Dr., 574.243.4600, mishawakasuites.hamptoninn.com. Local art, including metal paintings, jewelry and try, 800.525.3101, lakes101.org. Open year-round. pottery for display and purchase in historic post WiFi office, milking parlor and old mill. 6770 E. 750 N., 260.316.6554, oldmillshoppes.com. Open Fri.–Sun. GOSHEN HOWE (Memorial Weekend to Labor Day), 10 am–5 pm. ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS City of Goshen Historic Howe The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont Old Bag Factory artisan studios, eclectic shops Experience small-town charm. Walking-tour maps Save up to 70 percent every day at favorite and artful eats line the streets in this entrepre- available at the Shipshewana Visitors Center and brand-name stores, including Under Armour, neurial hub along the Heritage Trail. Downtown, Paws & Claws Bookstore. Saturday farmers market Coach, American Eagle and more. Intersect- 800.262.8161, goodofgoshen.com. Open year-round. in summer. 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org.

Visitor Resources Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, Rochester theaters, a candy factory, dairy/ Fulton County Tourism Welcome! Your information on regional convention and pig farm, historic downtowns and Commission visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers unique attractions. 7770 Corinne Dr., Explore our museum, chili cook-off and local welcome centers. 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore and “Red Hot Car Show,” Trail .com. Open year-round. of Courage, 18-hole golf course, Statewide this beautiful lake community year- Nickel Plate Trail and beautiful Lake Brewers of Indiana Guild round! Culver has so much to offer, Michigan City Manitou. 822 Main St., 574.224.2666, Represents the state’s craft brewing you need to see it for yourself. 102 Visit Michigan City LaPorte rochestertourism.org. Open year- industry. Visit our website for a map W. Jefferson St., Ste. A, 574.635.0054, Your source for finding great round. Mon–Fri., 8 am–5 pm. of Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries cometoculver.org. Open year-round; activities, including festivals, and much more. 1010 Central Ave., closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 9 am– outlet shopping, gaming, orchards, Shipshewana Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, 4 pm; Fri., 9 am–6 pm; Sat., 9 am– fishing, outdoor family fun and Shipshewana/LaGrange drinkin.beer. Open year-round. 3 pm. more! 4073 S. Franklin St. County Visitors Center (Marquette Mall), 800.634.2650, Friendly travel counselors stand Indiana Foodways Alliance Hammond visitmichigancitylaporte.com. ready at the Visitors Center to as- Statewide organization dedicated Indiana Welcome Center Open year-round. sist with area information, lodging, to the promotion of locally owned Travel counselors available to assist maps and directions. Public rest- restaurants and food producers with tourist info. Center houses an Mishawaka rooms and free WiFi are available. throughout the state through exhibit hall, gift shop, theater and Visit South Bend Mishawaka The Center is pet-friendly. 350 S. culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Greens- clean restrooms. 7770 Corinne Dr., Explore the Notre Dame campus, Van Buren St. (S.R. 5N), 866.710.4197, burg, indianafoodways.com. Open 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore Studebaker Museum, breathtaking visitshipshewana.org. Open year- year-round. .com. Open year-round. River Walk, Japanese Gardens and round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm; Sat., second-largest shopping district in 9 am–1 pm. Indiana Wines South Shore Convention Indiana. 101 N. Michigan St., Ste. 300, Discover Indiana’s award-winning and Visitors Authority 800.519.0577, visitsouthbend.com. South Bend wineries—enjoy special events, The South Shore is minutes from Open year-round. Visit South Bend tours, festivals and wine tastings. Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, Mishawaka Experience Indiana wine, one deli- theaters, a candy factory, dairy/ Plymouth Notre Dame, Studebaker cious sip at a time. West Lafayette, pig farm, historic downtowns and Marshall County Tourism Museum, Oliver Mansion, East 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. unique attractions. 7770 Corinne Dr., Take “Time to Unwind” while Race Waterway, Potato Creek Open year-round. 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore enjoying our lakes, golf courses State Park, performing arts. 101 N. .com. Open year-round. and quaint towns. Visit us—you’ll Michigan St., Ste. 300, 800.519.0577, Regionwide enjoy our hospitality. Open season- visitsouthbend.com. Open year- The Hoosier State Train LaPorte ally, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm. 201 N. round; closed holidays. All Aboard! Providing passenger Visit Michigan City LaPorte Michigan St., 800.626.5353, rail service from Indianapolis to Visit Michigan City LaPorte is your visitmarshallcounty.org. Open Chicago that offers comfortable source for finding great activities, year-round; closed holidays. Warsaw coaches, spacious dome cars and including festival, outlet shop- Mon.– Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm. Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ impeccable dining. Stops include ping, gaming, orchards, fishing, Kosciusko County Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, outdoor family fun and more! 4073 Visitor Center Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and S. Franklin St. (Marquette Mall), Porter Call or visit the Visitor Center in Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com. 800.634.2650, visitmichigancity Indiana Dunes Visitor Center Warsaw for information on Indiana’s Open year-round. $ laporte.com. Open year-round. Start with an educational film, Kosciusko County. Visitor Guides, exhibit and bookstore, or expand maps and Art & Earth Trail informa- your adventure with knowledgeable tion. 111 Capital Dr., 800.800.6090, Culver Merrillville staff and a 24-hour information ves- livewellinthemoment.com. Open Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee South Shore Convention tibule. 1215 N. S.R. 49, 800.283.8687, year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Visitor Center and Visitors Authority indianadunes.com. Open year-round. Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat., 10 am– Experience the small-town charm of The South Shore is minutes from 4 pm.

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

Holiday Inn Express Howe Ideal for business, leisure and family travelers— anyone who is looking for an upgraded hotel that is still economical. 45 W. 750 N., 260.562.3660, holidayinnexpress.com/howesturgis. LAGRANGE ATTRACTIONS The Barn Quilts of LaGrange County Quilt-pattern murals adorn historic barns, family homesteads and public spaces. The Barn Quilt Trail celebrates the history of agriculture and quilting. LaGrange County, Shipshewana, 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round.

Historic Downtown LaGrange Brick streets wrap around the square on one of Indiana’s most beautiful restored turn-of- the-century courthouses; farmers market Tues- day and Saturday in summer. 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round. LAPORTE LODGING Blue Heron Inn Nestled on the east short of Pine Lake. The Blue Old Bag Factory Heron’s rooms and boathouses offer unique lodg- in Goshen

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts unique Amish-style restaurant, bountiful bakery, MERRILLVILLE Featuring contemporary art galleries, monthly First boutique shops, charming inn and outdoor ATTRACTIONS Friday art walks from 5 pm–8pm, Gallery Shop of- activities. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Albanese Candy Factory fering artisanal items, plus year-round art classes. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 6 am–8 pm; Fri.– Factory outlet store. Manufacturers of the world’s 101 W. 2nd St., 219.874.4900, lubeznikcenter.org. Open Sat., 6 am–9 pm. best gummies and gold-label chocolates. Over year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; 1,000 candies, sugar candies, nostalgic candy Sat.–Sun., 11 am–4 pm. Middlebury – Amish Country and gifts. 5441 E. Lincoln Hwy., 219.947.3070, Hike, bike or walk the Pumpkinvine Trail; picnic albanesecandy.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., LODGING at Krider Garden or dine family-style on comfort 9 am–8 pm; Sun., 10 am–6 pm. Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa food favorites at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. Relax in one of two hotel towers. Enjoy pampering 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round. Deep River Waterpark in a luxurious spa. Find exciting action on the ca- Indiana’s premier water park—the perfect family sino floor. Choose from endless dining options. 777 escape! Wave pool, body slides, tube slides, river Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, bluechipcasino.com. LODGING ride, play zone and much more! 9001 E. Lincoln Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center Hwy., 219.947.7850, deepriverwaterpark.com. Open SHOPPING Charming, spacious and inviting with all the Memorial Day to Labor Day. $ Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets amenities guests appreciate. Nestled in a com- Shop our outlets in Michigan City and discover fortable home-like atmosphere in the heart of 120 designer and name-brand outlets, featuring Amish Country. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, MICHIGAN CITY savings of 25 percent to 65 percent every day. 601 essenhaus.com. WiFi ATTRACTIONS Wabash St., 219.879.6506, premiumoutlets.com/ Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa lighthouseplace. Open year-round. Enjoy thrilling casino action at Blue Chip, where That Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast you’ll find slots, tables and live poker. Two hotels, a Come enjoy our beautiful 37-acre retreat-like luxurious spa, endless dining options and meeting MIDDLEBURY setting. Perfect for weddings, retreats, scrap- space available. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. 777 ATTRACTIONS booking, honeymoons and relaxing getaways. Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, bluechipcasino.com. Das Dutchman Essenhaus 212 U.S. 20, 574.825.3021, thatprettyplace.com. Open year-round. P A pleasant surprise in the country! Discover our WiFi

Camping GRATES/GRILLSGROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTS RECREATION HALLRV SITES SEWER HOOKUP TABLES TENNIS COURTS WATER HOOKUPWIFI/INTERNETSITE ACCESS DESCRIPTION BOAT RENTAL BOATING ELECTRIC HOOKUPFISHING LAKEFLUSH TOILETS HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWED SHOWER/HOT SWIMMINGWATER TACKLE/BAIT TENTS

ANGOLA Nature center with nature/history Pokagon State Park programs. Saddlebarn with escorted 450 Lane 100 Lake James ••••••••••••••• rides, famous toboggan run. Reserve 260.833.2012 campsites at camp.in.gov. or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

CHESTERTON Nature center with nature/history programs. Access to Calumet Bicycle Indiana Dunes State Park ••••••••••• 1600 N. 25 E., 219.926.1952 Trail. Reserve campsites and shelters stateparks.in.gov at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

ELKHART In RV Capital of the World, close to Elkhart Campground manufacturers, dealers, service 25608 C.R. 4, 574.264.2914 ••••••••••••••••• centers. 20, 30, 50 amps. Pull-through elkhartcampground.com level sites. Cabins. 6,000-square-foot rec hall.

FREMONT Destination resort with 540 campsites, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone RV & tent, cottage/cabin rentals, four Park Camp Resort ••••••••••••••••••••• pools, waterslides, splash playground, 140 Lane 201, Barton Lake camp store and more! 800.375.6063, jellystonesbest.com

GOSHEN Available camping year-round except Elkhart County 4-H during closed events. 30/50 amp hook- Fairgrounds Camping •• •••••• •• ups. Weekly, monthly rates. RV groups 17746 C.R. 34, 574.533.3247 and rallies welcome. 4HFair.org

NORTH LIBERTY Bridle trails (BYOH), horsemen’s camp. Nature center with programs, 25601 S.R. 4 ••••••••• winter tubing hill and mountain bike 574.656.8186 trails. Reserve at camp.in.gov or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

WINAMAC Horsemen’s camping, saddlebarn Tippecanoe River State Park with escorted rides, rent-a-camp 4200 N. U.S.35 •••••••••• cabins available. Reserve campsites 574.946.3213 and shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

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

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

SHOPPING Dutch Village Market Hundreds of craft, gift, vintage and antique booths; handcrafted decor and gifts; specialty coffees and reclaimed goods. Dutch Kitchen Restaurant on-site. 700 N. Tomahawk Trail, 574.773.2828, dvillagemarket.com. Open year-round; closed on holidays. 9 am–5 pm Mon.–Sat. NORTH LIBERTY LODGING Family Cabins at Potato Creek State Park Furnished family cabins sleep eight. Great for family gatherings. Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, nature center. Reservations at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 25601 S.R. 4, 574.656.8186, stateparks.in.gov.

RECREATION Potato Creek State Park Swimming, fishing and boating on lake. Staffed na- ture center, hiking, bicycling, bridle trails (BYOH), cross-country skiing and tubing hill. 25601 S.R. 4, Hesburgh Library $ at Notre Dame 574.656.8186, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. NORTH JUDSON ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS SHOPPING Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Das Dutchman Essenhaus University Park Mall Offers 10- and 20-mile round-trip themed With 1,100 seats, our Amish-style restaurant Experience amazing shopping and entertainment train rides for a fee, May–October and special specializes in hospitality and quality. Crisp with national retailers like Macy’s, Michael Kors, events. Guest engineer program. Static displays, broasted chicken, 30 types of pie and every- Coach, Pandora, Barnes & Noble, Bar Louie and operating signals. 507 Mulberry St., 574.896.3950, thing in-between. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, many more. 6501 N. Grape Rd., 574.277.2223, hoosiervalley.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. essenhaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., shopuniversityparkmall.com. Open year-round. Sat., 9 am–4 pm. 6 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 6 am–9 pm. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

SHOPPING NOTRE DAME Essenhaus Village Shops MONGO ATTRACTIONS Six specialty gift shops are filled with quilts, hand- ATTRACTIONS Notre Dame Walking Tour bags, kitchen gadgets, books, jewelry, furniture, Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Reserve Stop at Eck Visitors Center for a student-guided wall art, apparel, home décor and much more! 240 One of the largest nature areas in the Midwest, walking tour. Take time to view a 20-minute U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open year- with more than 11,500 acres. Enjoy canoeing, video on the tradition and mystique of Notre round. kayaking, fishing, hunting, bird watching and Dame. University of Notre Dame, 574.631.5726, camping. 8310 E. 300 N., 866.710.4197, visitsouthbend.com. Open year-round. The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round. Full to the rafters with Amish and locally designed PLYMOUTH quilts, wall hangings, table runners, dolls. You’ll MUNSTER ATTRACTIONS find fabrics, stencils, crafts, custom quilts. 240 U.S. LODGING The Center at Donaldson 20, 800.455.9471, essenhausquiltshop.com. Open Hampton Inn & Suites An Intergenerational Living & Learning Center. year-round. Located 25 miles from Chicago. Convenient Visitors can pray, buy natural beef, attend classes, to attractions, golf, restaurants and casinos. learn to weave, create with clay. 9601 Union Rd., MISHAWAKA Enjoy Hampton’s “Clean and Fresh” bed and 574.936.9936, thecenteratdonaldson.com/. Open RESTAURANTS complimentary hot breakfast. 8936 Calumet Ave., year-round. Mon.–Sun., 8 am–8 pm. Zing Japanese Fusion 219.836.5555, munstersuites.hamptoninn.com. Casual eatery offering sushi, hibachi and other WiFi Marshall County Barn Quilt Trails of Japanese fare, including a large variety of tea Northern Indiana and saki. Midwest Living recommended as a NAPPANEE Enjoy the culture and history of rural Indiana Top 10 “must-stop” in the area. 206 N. Main St., ATTRACTIONS by driving Indiana’s first Barn Quilt Trail, with 574.259.8888, zingmishawaka.com. Open year-round. Amish Acres Historic Farm and more than 70 quilt-block murals adorning barns Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–9:30 pm; Fri., 11 am–10:30 pm; Heritage Resort in the county. 201 N. Michigan St., 800.626.5353,

PHOTO BY JOE SAILER/BALL UNIVERSITY STATE Sat., noon–10:30 pm; Sun., noon–9 pm. The complete Amish heritage experience. National visitmarshallcounty.org. Open year-round.

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Marshall County Historical Museum SHOPPING beautiful downtown Shipshewana. Dine from the Located in downtown Plymouth, this museum Experience Shipshewana menu, family-style or buffet-style; more than 29 offers countless ways to experience our unique Eat, shop and play. More than 125 unique shops kinds of pie. 195 N. Van Buren St., 260.768.4725, Hoosier heritage and bring history to life. 123 N. in the middle of Amish Country. Great lodging, bluegaterestaurant.com. Open year-round; closed Michigan St., 574.936.2306, mchistoricalsociety.org. antiques, food, carriage rides, flea markets and holidays. Mon.–Sat., 7 am–9 pm. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am– auctions. 800.254.8090, shipshewana.com. 4 pm. Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction SOUTH BEND MoonTree Studios & Gallery Midwest’s largest flea market. Open May 3– ATTRACTIONS MoonTree Studios is an art-eco-spirituality com- October 1. Year-round weekly antique and livestock Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts plex of studios for creative exploration. In the auction and antique mall across the street. 345 Van – IU South Bend Art Gallery, artists display work to inspire others. Buren St., 260.768.4129, tradingplaceamerica.com. Featuring student/faculty/guest-artist exhibitions and performances in music, theater, dance and 9601 Union Rd., 574.935.1712, moontreestudios.org. Open May–Sept. Tues.–Wed., 8 am–5 pm. P Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am– more. Tickets $3–$12 and free to students and 4 pm. Shipshewana Furniture Company children. 1825 Northside Blvd., 574.520.4203, Amish furniture for every room—locally made arts.iusb.edu. Open year-round; closed holidays. PORTER and handcrafted. Next to the Blue Gate Restaurant Mon.–Sat., noon–5 pm. $ LODGING in downtown Shipshewana. See our website for hours. 105 E. Middlebury St., 888.448.4725, HealthWorks Kids’ Museum Comfort Inn & Suites Our one-of-a-kind learning playground engages Conveniently located off I-94 and close to Indiana shipshewanafurniture.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. the body and mind. Your child will learn to make Dunes National Lakeshore. Indoor pool, break- healthy life choices while having fun at the fast buffet, business center, fitness center and same time. 111 W. Jefferson Blvd., 574.647.5437, meeting room. 1800 W. U.S. Hwy. 20, 219.787.1400, Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Company Yoder’s Meat and Cheese specializes in hormone- healthworkskids.org. Open year-round; closed comfortinn.com. WiFi free, steroid-free beef, pork, chicken, lamb and buf- holidays. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–4 pm. $ P. falo; smoked meats; gourmet foods and 75 varieties RENSSELAER of cheese. 435 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4715, The History Museum ATTRACTIONS yodersmeatandcheese.com. Open year-round. Discover the 38-room Oliver Mansion, compelling Discover Jasper County Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat. 8 am–5 pm. exhibits in the museum’s galleries and the baseball Discover the charm of Jasper County. Hometown teams made famous in the 1992 film A League of festivals, winery, art community, agricultural RESTAURANTS Their Own. 808 W. Washington St., 574.235.9664, attractions and spectacular sandhill crane Blue Gate Restaurant historymuseumsb.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., migration. 223 W. Keller Blvd., 219.866.3080, Serving famous home-style Amish favorites in 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ discoverjaspercounty.com. Open year-round. SHIPSHEWANA ATTRACTIONS Blue Gate Theatre Outstanding musicals! Incredible concerts. Fam- ily entertainment. With more than 280 shows and 75 award-winning artists. 175 Van Buren St., 888.447.4725, bluegatetheatre.com. Open year- round; closed holidays. $

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

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

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

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

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Morris Performing Arts Center National touring concerts, Broadway shows and TIPPECANOE comedians. Behind-the-scenes tours offered by RECREATION appointment. Ranked in top 100 theatres world- Potawatomi Wildlife Park wide by Pollstar. 211 N. Michigan St., 574.235.9190, The natural, historical and cultural features of morriscenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. the area are conserved, protected and restored $ for use and enjoyment of everyone. Open sunrise to sunset. 16998 S.R. 331, 574.498.6550, Studebaker National Museum getintonature.com. Open year-round. Gain insights into the area’s industrial history. View wagons, presidential carriages, military vehicles TOPEKA and cars famous for their style. 201 S. Chapin St., ATTRACTIONS 574.235.9714, studebakermuseum.org. Open year- Charming Topeka round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., Known for hospitality, Topeka combines rural noon–5 pm. $ charm with progressive enterprise. One of Midwest’s largest draft-horse auctions every LODGING spring and fall. Downtown Topeka, 866.710.4197, Comfort Suites – South Bend visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round. Minutes away from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Century Center. 52939 U.S. The Shrine of Christ’s Passion VALPARAISO 933 North, 574.272.1500, southbendcomfortsuites.com. ATTRACTIONS WiFi White Key Gallery Paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic. Stunning Hilton Garden Inn, Inn at St. Mary’s, 11 am–10 pm; Fri., 11 am–11 pm; Sat., noon–11 pm, blown/stained glass. More than 20 artists— all orig- Gillespie Conference & Special Event Sun., noon–9 pm. inal. Historic Victorian with grand piano, fireplace. Center 404 E. Lincolnway, 219.221.8461, whitekeygallery.com. Two beautiful hotels located on the campus of SHOPPING Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., 1 pm– St. Mary’s College, off the South Bend Notre Fire Arts Inc. 5 pm; Thurs.–Fri., 1 pm–7 pm; Sat., 10 am–2 pm. Dame exit, with 15,000 square feet of flexible Fire Arts is dedicated to the creation and apprecia- meeting space. 53995 IN S.R. 933, 574.232.4000, tion of 3-D arts. Original artwork is always available RECREATION innatstmarys.com. WiFi for viewing and purchase. 305 E. Colfax Ave., Taltree Arboretum & Gardens 574.282.2787, fireartsinc.com. Open year-round; Oak preserve offers variety of outdoor landscapes La Quinta Inn & Suites closed holidays. Tues., Thurs., noon–9 pm; Wed., Fri.– and activities. Explore intricate model train garden We offer a free breakfast, WiFi and indoor pool. Sat., noon–5 pm. May to October. Thomas & Friends sightings daily! We are also next to the airport, and pets stay for 450 W. 100 N., 219.462.0025, taltree.org. Open year- free. 23040 Lincolnway West, 574.233.3131, lq.com. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES round. $ WiFi South Bend Brew Werks Craft brewery and restaurant with 10 rotating taps, Waterford Estates Lodge WAKARUSA cider, wine, whiskey, locally sourced from-scratch SHOPPING With 185 rooms; all include 32-inch TV, fridge and food items and an innovative give-back program. microwave. Meeting space and full-service cater- Wakarusa Amish Country 216 S. Michigan St., 574.334.0356, sbbrewwerks.com. Quintessential small-town America with friendly, ing available. Two miles from Notre Dame, near Open year-round. Mon., 5 pm–10 pm; Tues.–Thurs., Indiana Toll Rd. 52890 S.R. 933 North, 574.272.5220, family-owned stores and restaurants, an annual 11 am–10 pm; Fri. 11 am–midnight; Sat. noon– Maple Syrup Festival, Pumpkin Tree and Quilt waterfordestateslodge.com. WiFi midnight; Sun., 10 am–8 pm. Garden. 574.862.4344, wakarusachamber.com.

RECREATION St. Joseph County Parks ST. JOHN WARSAW Making outdoor family memories! Tubing, cross- ATTRACTIONS LODGING country skiing, canoe/kayak rentals, disc golf, The Shrine of Christ’s Passion Comfort Inn & Suites – Warsaw mountain bike trail, weddings, Sugar Camp Days Journey through the Passion of Christ on this Enjoy Winona Lakes, Tippecanoe Lake and Lake and more. Various locations in St. Joseph County, interactive, half-mile winding pathway featuring Wawasee, some of Indiana’s largest and deepest 574.277.4828, sjcparks.org. Open year-round. $ more than 40 life-size bronze sculptures. Gift natural lakes, less than 15 miles away. 3328 E. Center Shoppe. 10630 Wicker Ave (U.S. 41), 219.365.6010, St., 574.269.6655, warsawcomfortinn.com. shrineofchristspassion.org. Open year-round. WiFi RESTAURANTS 10 am–5 pm. Barnaby’s Pizza South Bend Established in 1969, known in South Bend for WINAMAC award-winning pizza and great sandwiches served SYRACUSE RECREATION in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 713 E. Jefferson LODGING Tippecanoe River State Park Blvd., 574.288.4981, barnabys-pizza.com. Open year- Oakwood Resort Rent-a-camp cabins available. Hiking, bridle trails round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am– The Oakwood Resort is a waterfront hotel featur- (BYOH), fishing, summer nature/history programs, 11 pm; Sun., 3 pm–10 pm. ing 77 rooms and luxury suites, beach, tour boat, reservable camping, shelters and group camp. restaurant and bar, Aveda salon/spa, banquet 4200 N. U.S. 35, 574.946.3213, stateparks.in.gov. Restaurant facility and conference center. 702 E. Lake View Rd., Open year-round. $ Enjoy the finest in traditional American cuisine, 574.457.7100, oakwoodresort.com. WiFi dining in the lush surroundings of the historic Studebaker Family Mansion. 620 W. Washington RESTAURANTS WOLCOTTVILLE St., 574.234.9077, tippe.com. Open year-round. The Pier & Back Porch Restaurant ATTRACTIONS and Bar at Oakwood Resort Explore Wolcottville Woochi Japanese Fusion & Bar Enjoy casual elegance with indoor and seasonal Water enthusiasts can enjoy a lake on the out- Stylish spot with Japanese and Asian-fusion dishes, outdoor dining. Beautiful sunsets on the lake. skirts of town or the beach on Dallas Lake. Land plus best sushi in town, a full bar and an extensive Weekly chef-created specials. Live music on lovers can explore a log village, trails and disc golf. tea menu. 123 W. Washington St., 574.289.2222, weekends. 702 E. Lake View Rd., 574.457.8700, Wolcottville Area, 866.710.4197, visitshipshewana.org. notjustsushi.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., oakwoodresort.com. Open year-round. WiFi Open year-round.

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Orchids at Foellinger- Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne

48 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 EAST REGION Make your own perfume. Cheer on a baseball team. Wander lavender fields. There’s always something new to explore in eastern Indiana, where his- tory meets modern-day excitement. The famous Antique Alley, with its thousands of vintage finds, lures shoppers from across the Midwest, while themed gardens at Minnetrista beckon nature lovers. You might wander The Girl of the Limberlost territory, tour art galleries and museums or try your luck at a Vegas-style casino. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it when you head east.

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Clockwise from left: Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Auto- mobile Museum and Antiqology

TRAVEL PLANS ROAD TRIPPING! Antiques, baseball, gardens and specialty museums—find it all on this drive through Eastern Indiana.

START HERE: RICHMOND Six KOKOMO (56 miles/80 min.) LIGONIER (12 miles/19 min.) The shops in this city kick off Antique The new Kokomo Jackrabbits YOUR GUIDE Annie Oakley Perfumery offers 1 Alley, a 33-mile length of the Old 4 baseball team plays all summer AT A GLANCE 8 factory tours and the chance to National Road, where nearly a long; off-season, there are museums create your own fragrance. Take a driv- thousand antique dealers peddle their and art galleries to explore here. 89 10 ing tour of the 34 murals in Ligonier’s wares. You’ll find vintage gems, col- 7 6 downtown area. If it’s October, make lectibles and cool items to paint and HUNTINGTON (57 miles/65 min.) 5 sure to swing by Fashion Farm, whose make your own. Browse vintage finds at the 4 Pumpkin Fantasyland includes amazing eclectic shop Antiqology, which 3 2 displays of U.S. presidents and story- 5 1 FOUNTAIN CITY (9 miles/15 also serves up the biggest selection of book and movie characters, all made min.) The craft sodas in the Midwest. from pumpkins, gourds and squash. 2 here was known as the Grand

Central Station of the Underground FORT WAYNE (26 miles/42 min.) trip mileage ROME CITY (16 miles/24 min.) Railroad—it’s where more than 2,000 The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo 274 miles Nearly 150 acres of shoreline, slaves found their way to freedom. You and Science Central, a hands- drive time fields, woods and formal 6 6 hours, 9 minutes 9 can crawl into a secret attic chamber on kids’ museum, are two big draws gardens make up the Gene Stratton- where slaves were hidden for their for families. The famous Vera Bradley notes Porter State Historic Site, a tribute to Of course, you safety and see a false-bottom wagon Outlet Sale is in the spring. could do this trip all the author of The Girl of the Limberlost that still stands here. in one day, but why? and other books. You can take a guided ALBION (30 miles/45 min.) Tour Stretch it out over tour of the cabin where she once lived, a few and enjoy MUNCIE (35 miles/47 min.) Stroll the Black Pine Animal Sanctu- yourself. Also, be sure or just stroll the grounds on your own. the themed gardens for free at 7 ary, which provides lifelong ref- to check routes and Minnetrista, which takes its uge for nearly 100 exotic animals that attraction hours AUBURN (23 miles/32 min.) 3 before setting out. name from the F.C. Ball home that once were raised in captivity. You’ll see big Come to the Auburn Cord stood on its site. The 40-acre campus and small cats, canines, bears, primates, 10 Duesenberg Automobile includes a rose garden, sunken garden, birds, reptiles and more, representing Museum to see more than 120 vintage

butterfly garden and many more. more than 50 species. cars and related artifacts. ZOO, CONSERVATORY COURTESY VISIT FORT WAYNE; GARFIELD TRAIL, FAIRMONT MUSE- UM COURTESY GRANT CO. VISITORS BUREAU; LAVENDER, LUCKEY MUSEUM COURTESYNOBLE CO. CVB; ANTIQOLOGY COURTESY GLASS HUNTINGTON OPALESCENT CO. V&CB;KOKOMO MUSEUM, OTHERS AUTOMOBILE COURTESY DUESENBERG CORD AUBURN

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SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party! 10 Don’t-Miss

Fiber Fest & Spin-In PORTLAND, MARCH 11–12, 2016 Destinations Bicentennial legacy quilts, along STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S EASTERN with an American flag quilt, will be on display at this event. See vendors REGION, FROM HOLLYWOOD GLORY TO VEGAS-STYLE THRILLS. work with various forms of fibers, such as buffalo, llama, alpaca and BIG DRAWS rabbit. Antique equipment will be 1 Fairmount In actor James Dean’s 3 Fort Wayne Lush seasonal displays, on display, and you can watch the processing of wool and flax and hometown, find artifacts related to him four outdoor gardens, an orchid-studded see an old rug loom. Jay County and once owned by him at the Fairmount Tropical Garden and Sonoran Desert Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St., Historical Museum & Gift Shop, which Garden make the Foellinger-Freimann visitjaycounty.com/fiberfest. also sponsors an annual James Dean Botanical Conservatory worth a stop. Festival, complete with a lookalike con- Cole Porter Festival 4 Anderson Feel the thrill of it all at PERU, JUNE 10–12, 2016 test and screenings of his movies, on the Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which Music, film, theater, food events last full weekend of September. houses more than 2,000 slots and elec- and multimedia presentations 2 tronic table games. memorialize the life of the Peru-born Kokomo Watch molten lava become composer. miamicounty2016.org gorgeous art glass at the Kokomo Opales- 5 Grabill The Country Shops of Grabill cent Glass Factory, whose shop includes include a flea market, old-time general Heritage Days Festival glimmering vases, bowls, paperweights, store and tons of antiquing, all in the HUNTINGTON, JUNE 15–19, 2016 jewelry, lamps and much more. heart of Amish Country. Each year, a different theme is cho- sen for this event. It has looked back at the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, canals, rivers, 1 2 3 canoes, Conestogas and cabins, to name just a few. In 2016, celebrate with a look at 200 years in Indiana. huntingtonheritagedays.com.

Noble County All-IN Block Party ALBION, JUNE 25, 2016 All segments of the community— organizations, churches, schools, industries, the arts, ethnic groups, 6 9 10 governmental agencies, museums, tourist attractions and more—are invited to participate. Courthouse Square, 101 N. Orange St., albionstarteam.org

Three Rivers Festival FORT WAYNE, JULY 8–16, 2016 Headwaters Park serves as the hub for more than 80 events, including a televised parade, fine-arts fair, Bed Race, Waiter/Waitress Contest and SMALL WONDERS much more. threeriversfestival.org 6 Grant County Garfield the cartoon 8 Centerville What began in the owners’ Kokomo Salutes Indiana’s cat traces his roots to this county, where basement in 1994 is now Warm Glow Automotive Heritage creator Jim Davis was born and raised. Candle Company, an 80,000-square-foot KOKOMO, SEPT. 5–11, 2016 Today, you’ll find distinctive statues factory and store with 60 candle scents. This weeklong event will celebrate of the feline all throughout the county Indiana’s car heritage in honor of 9 Roanoke Experience true farm-to-fork the state’s Bicentennial. Activities when you follow the Garfield Trail. dining at Joseph Decuis, the only restau- include Indiana driving tours, 7 Richmond A 10-foot-tall LEGO tower, rant in the U.S. raising its own Wagyu historic Kokomo tours and a Haynes- built by a LEGO-certified architect beef the traditional Japanese way. automobile reunion. The capstone event will feature along with local kids, welcomes you to 10 Wolf Lake Step back in time and visit 200 Indiana-built cars on display. Veach’s toy store. The old-fashioned, the Luckey Hospital Museum, a unique visitkokomo.org 16,000-square-foot shop has a huge rural Indiana hospital that served locals selection of toys for kids of all ages. from 1929 to 1957.

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AUBURN ATTRACTIONS Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum National Historic Landmark with 120 classic, vintage and special-interest autos. Ten galleries in a Art Deco building. 1600 S. Wayne St., 260.925.1444, automobilemuseum.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $ BERNE ATTRACTIONS Swiss Heritage Village & Museum Featuring the world’s largest cider press, a Civil War– era farmhouse, Mennonite church built circa 1860, one-room brick school and Sweitzer barn. 1200 Swiss Way, 260.589.8007, swissheritage.org. Open June–Oct.; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–4 pm. $ BLUFFTON RECREATION A bicycle greenway connects Ouabache St. Park (pronounced “WAH-bash”) to Bluffton. Pool, fishing, hiking, seasonal naturalist, camping. 4930 E. S.R. 201, 260.824.0926, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ CONNERSVILLE ATTRACTIONS Historic Connersville Museum features Connersville-made vehicles, log cabin and more. The Canal House was built in 1842 as headquarters of the Company. 103 Vine St., 765.825.0946, historicconnersville.com. Open April–Nov. Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. ALBANY and entertainment destination. Best of all, it’s all ATTRACTIONS located just minutes north of Indianapolis. 4500 Whitewater Valley Railroad Muncie Dragway Dan Patch Circle, 800.526.7223, hoosierpark.com. Relaxing scenic railroad offers educational, Family fun an eighth-mile at a time! Special racing Open 24/7, year-round. entertaining excursions and special events, such as events throughout the year, including Night of weekend rides to Historic Metamora. 455 Market LODGING Fire, Nostalgia Nationals and more! 7901 Hwy. 28, St., 765.825.2054, whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open 765.789.8470, munciedragway.com. Open March– Best Western Plus – Anderson March–Dec. $ Nov. $ Generous amenities, luxurious accommodations and a location near so many area events and LODGING attractions. The Best Western Plus is conve- Woodridge Inn ALBION niently situated just minutes away from Hoosier Complimentary continental breakfast available daily. ATTRACTIONS Park Casino. 2114 E. 59th St., 765.649.2500, Free high-speed Internet in rooms. Close to airport, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary bestwestern.com. WiFi shopping, dining and attractions. 3700 Western Ave., Voted one of Indiana’s “Top 10 Summer Gotta- 765.825.4800, woodridgeinn.com. WiFi Dos,” Black Pine provides refuge to displaced, RECREATION captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their RECREATION lives. 1426 W. 300 N., 260.636.7383, blackpine.org. Mounds State Park offers a staffed visitor center, Connersville and Fayette County Open year-round. $ as well as swimming, hiking and picnicking. One of the state’s most beautiful and historic The park’s name refers to unique prehistoric areas beckons you! Hike, fish and tour our sites. LODGING earthworks found here. Reservable camping Celebrate Indiana’s 200th with us in September! Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes State Park and shelters. 4306 Mounds Rd., 765.642.6627, 401 Central Ave., 765.825.1523, tourconnersville.com. Furnished family cabins sleep six. Nine connecting stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ lakes with boat/canoe rental. Details and reservations at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. FORT WAYNE 2355 E. 75 S., 260.636.2654, camp.in.gov. ANDREWS ATTRACTIONS RECREATION DeBrand Fine Chocolates RECREATION Salamonie Lake Exquisite gourmet chocolates, desserts and Chain O’ Lakes State Park Staffed nature center, fishing and hunting in drinks. Schedule tours ahead of time by calling Nine connecting lakes for boating and canoeing. season, hiking, bridle, cross-country skiing and Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. 10105 Auburn Park Dr., Hiking, swimming, picnicking, seasonal naturalist, snowmobile trails. Reservable camping and 260.969.8335, debrand.com. Open year-round; closed camping and cross-country skiing trails. 2355 E. 75 S., shelters. 9214 Lost Bridge West, 260.468.2125, holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 7 am–9 pm; Fri., 7 am–10:30 260.636.2654, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ pm; Sat., 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $ ANDERSON ATTRACTIONS AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts Hoosier Park Racing & Casino SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Hoosier Park is a premier gaming, racing, dining WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Foellinger-Freiman Botanical Conservatory Staybridge Suites – Fort Wayne HAGERSTOWN Always in season, with three gardens under glass. Extended-stay hotel located in southwest Fort ATTRACTIONS Youth and adult programs, special events, concerts Wayne, I-69 at Highway 24. Studios, one-bedroom Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum and shopping. 1100 S. Calhoun St., 260.427.6440, and two-bedroom suites available. 5925 Ellison Rd., Indiana’s aviation pioneer is honored with his botanicalconservatory.org. Open year-round; closed 260.432.2427, staybridge.com/fortwaynein. birthplace, family and accomplishments. Kitty holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Thurs., WiFi Hawk replica preserved here. 1525 N. C.R. 750 East, 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $ P 765.332.2495, birthplace.com. Open April–Oct. $ Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo FOUNTAIN CITY Wild family fun with 1,000 animals and five rides ATTRACTIONS Levi Coffin State Historic Site SHOPPING on 40 acres! Named the seventh-best zoo in the Abbott’s Candies United States and the 20th-best in the world by As conductors for the , Levi Coffin and his wife, Catharine, helped more Handmade caramels and chocolates, made the TripAdvisor. 3411 Sherman Blvd., 260.427.6800, same way since 1890. Lots of confectionery treats kidszoo.org. Open April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $ than 2,000 freedom-seekers to safety while living in Indiana. 113 U.S. 27 North, 765.847.2432, available. Stop by to see them being made and sample the caramel. 48 E. Walnut St., 765.489.4442, Fort Wayne Museum of Art indianamuseum.org/explore/levi-coffin-house. Open June–Oct. $ abbottscandy.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. An American art museum with historical and Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm. contemporary exhibits, and hands-on kids fun in the Early Learning Center! 311 E. Main St., GENEVA 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org. Open year-round; closed ATTRACTIONS HUNTINGTON holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Thurs., Limberlost State Historic Site WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ The Limberlost marsh was the perfect laboratory Two EE’s Winery for author Gene Stratton-Porter to study nature. Great wines come from great grapes—it’s that Science Central 202 E. 6th St., 260.368.7428, indianamuseum.org/ simple. 6808 U.S. 24 East, 260.672.2000, twoees.com. This is the place for hands-on science fun for explore/limberlost. Open year-round; closed holidays. Open year-round; closed holidays. 11 am–7 pm. the whole family! Show this ad for a $2 discount $ for up to eight people. Visit website for hours. Code #2062. 1950 N. Clinton St., 260.424.2400, KENDALLVILLE sciencecentral.org. Open year-round. $ GRABILL ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Mid-America Windmill Museum LODGING The Country Shops of Grabill Preserving and telling the story of wind power. Comfort Suites – Fort Wayne Flea market, antiques, H. Souder & Son’s Old-Time With 40 acres of ground displaying restored Near Jefferson Pointe Shopping and less than 10 General Store, Coffee Cabin Cafe and more, in the windmills, exhibits and video. 732 S. Allen Chapel miles from attractions like Franke Park and Lakeside heart of Amish Country in downtown Grabill. 13756 Rd., 260.347.2334, midamericawindmillmuseum.org. Rose Garden. 5775 Coventry Ln., 260.436.4300, State St., 260.627.6315, facebook/thecountryshops. Open April–Nov. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 fortwaynecomfortsuites.com. WiFi Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $

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RECREATION KNIGHTSTOWN KOKOMO Kendallville Park and Recreation ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Department The Historic Hoosier Gym Seiberling Mansion and Enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, kayaking, Visit the gym that was used as the Hickory Howard County Museum swimming, disc golf, boating, fishing and relaxing Huskers home court in Hoosiers and still stands Visit the 1891 home of a wealthy gas-boom in a beautiful environment. Bixler Lake Park as a shrine to Indiana basketball. Get up close industrialist and bask in its Victorian elegance encompasses a gorgeous 117-acre lake, more than and personal with locker-room access. Tours while you discover Howard County’s remarkable 500 acres on its perimeter. 1600 Lake Park Dr., and rentals available. 355 N. Washington St., history. 1200 W. Sycamore St., 765.452.4314, 260.347.1064, kendallville-in.org/departments/park. 800.668.1895, thehoosiergym.com. Open year-round; howardcountymuseum.org. Open Feb.–Dec.; closed Open year-round. closed holidays. 9:30 am–5 pm. holidays. Tues.–Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $

LODGING Courtyard by Marriott Award-winning hotel convenient to attractions, Park. Main St. and Playacres Park, 765.948.4555, shopping, golf and restaurants. Indoor pool and Fairs, Festivals jamesdeanartifacts.com. P exercise room. On-site Bistro Café for break- & EventsAD HERE fast and dinner. 411 Kentucky Dr., 765.453.0800, Apple Festival of Kendallville courtyard.com. WiFi Your ticket to seasonal KENDALLVILLE, OCT. 1–2, 2016 fun in Eastern Indiana. Step back to the early 1800s. Enjoy unique LA OTTO entertainment, food prepared over the fire, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Faeries, Sprites & Lights handmade crafts, a traders village, antiques Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard MUNCIE, JULY 29–30, 2016 and demonstrations. 589 Fair St., 260.350.1119, Tasting Room open seven days a week. Enjoy One hundred years ago, little Betty Ball kendallvilleapplefestival.com. October 1, 9 am–6 a glass or share a bottle with friends in the imagined fairies near her home, where her pm; October 2, 9 am–5:00 pm. P gazebo or porch. Minutes north of Fort Wayne parents developed canning recipes for Ball on Indiana 3. 0185 C.R. 68, 260.637.2980, jars. The enchantment continues! Minnetrista, Pumpkin Fantasyland countryheritagewinery.com. Open year-round. 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, 765.282.4848, LIGONIER, OCT. 1–31, 2016 minnetrista.net. 5 pm–9 pm. $ Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to create well-known characters and historical LIBERTY Fayette County Free Fair events. Hayrides, refreshments and good LODGING CONNERSVILLE, JULY 30–AUG. 6, 2016 food. Fashion Farm, 1680 Lincolnway West, Family Cabins at Whitewater Memorial Indiana’s oldest free fair. Rides; great food; 260.894.4498, fashionfarminc.com. $ State Park harness racing; livestock shows; and motor- Furnished family cabins sleep six. Outdoor fun sports events. Camping Apr. 15–Oct. 1. Park Rd., ArtsWalk Muncie year-round. Access to nearby Brookville Lake. 765.265.1300, fayettecountyfreefair.com. MUNCIE, OCT. 6, 2016 Reservations at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. An exceptional evening of art, food and 1418 S. S.R. 101, 765.458.5565, camp.in.gov. Grabill Country Fair performances. YART will be held in conjunction GRABILL, SEPT. 8–10, 2016 with ArtWalk, with affordable and accessible Sagamore Resort Crafts, children’s games, music, entertainment, art for sale. 765.282.7897, downtownmuncie.org. Waterfront condo lodging on Brookville Lake. food, Saturday morning parade, exhibitors. Join Downtown Muncie, 5 pm–9 pm. Kent’s Harbor Marina boat rentals and Harbor us for lots of exciting family fun. Downtown Links Golf Club also on-site. 15179 Old S.R. 101, Grabill, 260.627.5227, grabillcountryfair.com. Mississinewa 1812 765.458.7431, kentsharbor.com. WiFi MARION, OCT. 7–9, 2016 RECREATION Fairmount Museum Days/ Largest living-history event in the Remembering James Dean Festival U.S. Battle reenactments, Indian village, trapper Harbor Links Golf Course FAIRMOUNT, SEPT. 23–25, 2016 camps, sutlers, food purveyors. Discounts Lakeside 18-hole championship golf course. Authentic James Dean artifacts exhibited at online. Seven miles north of Marion on S.R. 15, Designed by P.B. Dye. Stay & Play packages Museum, James Dean look-alike contest, car 800.822.1812, mississinewa1812.com. October 7, available. Sagamore Resort and Kent’s Harbor boat show, grand parade, entertainment, carnival, 9 am–4 pm; October 8, 9–5 pm; October 9, rentals on-site. 15179 Old S.R. 101, 765.458.9999, crafts and food. Downtown and Playacres 9 am–4 pm. $ harborlinksgc.com. Open April–Oct. $ Whitewater Memorial State Park Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bridle trails (BYOH) and saddlebarn with escorted rides. Summer nature/history programs. Reservable camping/cabins. 1418 S. S.R. 101, 765.458.5565, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ LIGONIER ATTRACTIONS Annie Oakley Perfumery Take a sensory tour and experience the enchant- ment of the only perfumery in the U.S. Browse our gift shop. 300 Johnson St., 260.894.7219, annieoakley.com. Open year-round; closed holidays.

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

56 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 EAST listings public for rides all summer. Off-season private rental. Grab that gold ring! 1208 Riverside Dr., 574.753.8725, casscountycarousel.com. Open June– Aug. Mon.–Fri., 6 pm–9 pm; Sat.–Sun., 1 pm–9 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RECREATION Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Course Best course, best deal anywhere! A 6,185-yard, par- 70 course. Greens fees and cart rental discounted 25 percent after 1 pm. 101 Eberts Rd., 574.753.0222, dykemanpark.com. Open March–Nov. $

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Eel River Run Waterway River Bluff Trail/Hervey Preserve One full mile of urban trail begins at Stonewall Park Little Turtle Waterway’s Trailhead Park and outdoor With 2.4 miles of handicapped-accessible paved and travels east to Riverside Park. New in 2014: a museum features a Wabash riverbank trail, which and gravel trails, plus canoe/kayak launch, four bridge to connect to River Bluff Trail. 4th and High includes the confluence with the Eel River. Fourth bridges, pavilions, labyrinth, three entrances and St., cityoflogansport.org/parks. Open year-round. and Melbourne, cityoflogansport.org. Open year- parking. 800/1500 Michigan Ave., 574.753.4856, round. logansportmemorial.org. Open year-round. France Park Enjoy hiking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing, Panhandle Pathway WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES swimming, fishing and scuba diving at France Park. A scenic 21-mile trail that provides a quiet place The People’s Winery Ride the 1,400-foot zip line! 4505 W. U.S. 24 West, to enjoy nature while walking, running or biking Custom winery serving quality wines made from 574.753.2928, francepark.com. Open year-round. with your family and friends. U.S. 24 West, the finest varietal juices from around the world. $ panhandlepathway.org. Open year-round. 414 S. Third St., 574.516.1559. Open year-round; closed

auto museums, art galleries, golf, unique shops, Miami Indian/ Visitor Resources festivals, unique dining and sports. historical sites, camping, boating, Welcome! Your information on regional convention and 325 N. Main St., 800.837.0971, canoeing, biking, fishing, wineries visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers visitkokomo.org. Open year-round; and orchards. 13 E. Main St., and local welcome centers. closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– 765.472.1923, enjoymiamicounty.com. 5 pm. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. Statewide Auburn Brewers of Indiana Guild DeKalb County Visitors Bureau Logansport Brewers of Indiana Guild represents Visit DeKalb County, Indiana, and Cass County Visitors Bureau Portland the state’s craft brewing industry. experience our museums, featuring Enjoy riverfront recreation, trails, Jay County Visitor and Visit our website for a map of automobiles, trucks, aircraft, the historic Dentzel Carousel, Tourism Bureau Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries railroad memorabilia and military France Park, museums, unique Events, lodging, camping, and much more. 1010 Central collection. 500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Ste. shopping, historic architecture restaurants, attractions, shopping, Ave., Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, C, 260.927.1499, dekalbcvb.org. Open and outdoor fun. 311 S. 5th St., entertainment, history, genealogy, drinkin.beer. Open year-round. year-round; closed holidays, Mon.– 574.753.4856, visit-casscounty.com. antiques, golfing, museums and Fri., 8 am–5 pm. Open year-round; closed holidays. group tours. 118 S. Meridian St., Indiana Foodways Alliance Mon.–Thurs., 8 am–1 pm; Fri., 8 260.726.3366, visitjaycounty.com. Statewide organization dedicated am–noon. Open year-round; closed holidays. Connersville Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm. to the promotion of locally owned Fayette County Tourism restaurants and food producers Fabulous Fayette County welcomes Marion throughout the state through you to enjoy the hospitality of our Marion/Grant County Richmond culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, beautiful and historic area. Explore Convention & Visitors Bureau Richmond/Wayne County Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. our great sightseeing, recreation, Information on James Dean, Splash Visitor’s Bureau & Old National Open year-round. shopping, dining and more! 401 N. House Water Park, Garfield Trail, Road Welcome Center Central Ave., 765.825.1523, Quilters Hall of Fame, Mississinewa Knowledgeable travel advisors Indiana Wines tourconnersville.com. 1812, Car shows. P.O. Box 1327, with trip ideas, directions, maps, Discover Indiana’s award- 765.668.5435, showmegrantcounty brochures and free Richmond- .com. Open year-round. area discount card. Gift shop. winning wineries—enjoy special Fort Wayne events, tours, festivals and wine With 24-hour info vestibule. 5701 Visit Fort Wayne National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, tastings. Experience Indiana Enjoy affordable, fun family Muncie wine, one delicious sip at a time. Muncie/Delaware County visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; getaways in Fort Wayne, Indiana! closed holidays. West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, Check out visitfortwayne.com for Visitors Bureau indianawines.org. Open year-round. itineraries, coupons, packages, Model Aviation Museum, guides and maps. 927 S. Harrison Minnetrista, Ball State University, Rome City Regionwide St., 800.767.7752, visitfortwayne.com. Children’s Museum, art galleries, Noble County Convention East Region Tourism Open year-round; closed holidays. Sportsplex, reservoir, bike/ & Visitors Bureau Explore automotive history, walk/horse trails, dragway. 3700 State park, museums, animal Antique Alley, heritage festivals, S. Madison St., 765.284.2700, sanctuary, lakes, rural scenery, golf, museums, horse racing and a Huntington visitmuncie.org. Open year-round. festivals, B&Bs, Farm to Fork tours, casino. Experience food, glass, Huntington County Visitor Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Tombstone Trail cemetery tours. golf, wine trails and much more. & Convention Bureau 8983 N. C.R. 350 E., 260.854.2115, visiteasternindiana.org. Your source for information about New Castle visitnoblecounty.com. Open year- Huntington County shopping, Henry County Convention round. dining, attractions, lodging Anderson & Visitors Bureau and more. 407 N. Jefferson St., Henry County welcomes you! We Anderson/Madison County 260.359.8687, domorehuntington Winchester Visitors Bureau have many attractions and events, Randolph County Convention .com. Open year-round; closed such as racing, horse shows, With exciting casino action, live holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. & Visitors Bureau horse racing, historic theaters go-karting, fishing, camping and With so much to do, why go and beautiful parks, Anderson/ much more. Come visit! 3205 anywhere else? Come and check Madison County has what you Kokomo S. Memorial Dr., 765.593.0764, out the fastest half-mile at want to get your fun started. Greater Kokomo Visitors henrycountyin.org. Winchester Speedway, SilverTowne, 6335 Scatterfield Rd., 800.533.6569, Bureau Wick’s Pies or Wilson Wines! 123 W. visitandersonmadisoncounty.com. Explore Kokomo Opalescent Glass Peru Franklin St., Ste. 201, 800.905.0514, Open year-round; closed holidays. tours, the Seiberling Mansion, Miami County Tourism Bureau roamrandolph.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 am–4:30 pm. , Greentown and Enjoy festivals, museums, a circus, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

58 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 EAST listings holidays. Tues.–Fri., 2 pm–8 pm; Sat., 11 am–7 pm; Forty acres of Ball family homes, gardens and Sun., 11 am–4 pm. exhibits. 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., 765.282.4848, minnetrista.net. Open year-round; closed holidays. MARION Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–5:30 pm. ATTRACTIONS $ The Garfield Trail Visit 11 unique statues of America’s favorite fat cat in Model Aviation Museum fun poses and outfits. Great photo ops! P.O. Box 1327, Fly into fun and learn about model aviation at 765.668.5435, followthefatcat.com. Open year-round. the AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center. The largest collection of model aircraft in Historic Hostess House the U.S. 5151 E. Memorial Dr., 765.287.1256, Dine in this elegant mansion listed in the National modelaircraft.org/museum. Open year-round; Register of Historic Places. Luncheons weekdays 11 closed holidays. $ am–2 pm; reservations encouraged. Boutique Gift LODGING Shop. 723 W. 4th St., 765.664.3755, hostesshouse.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm. Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center Quilters Hall of Fame Muncie’s newest hotel. Convenient to Ball State Celebrates outstanding contributions to the University, attractions, shopping, golf and rest- world of quilting. Museum and gift shop. Group aurants. On-site Bistro Cafe open for break- tours welcome with advance booking. $4, $3 fast and dinner. 601 S. High St., 765.287.8550, seniors. 926 S. Washington St., 765.664.9333, courtyardmunciein.com. WiFi quiltershalloffame.net. Open April–Nov. Thurs.– RECREATION Sun., 10 am–3 pm. $ Cardinal Greenways Splash House Water Park A 62-mile paved rail-trail spanning five counties, One of the best, family-friendly water parks in offering gorgeous scenery and a safe venue for Indiana! Lazy river, exhilarating waterslides, wave exercise/recreation. 700 E. Wysor St., 765.287.0399, pool and kids play zone. Seasonal. 2601 S. Adams St., cardinalgreenways.org. Open year-round. 765.668.1794, marionindiana.us. Open May–Aug. $ SHOPPING LODGING Muncie Mall Comfort Suites – Marion For a great day of shopping and fun, visit Muncie Close to area attractions like the James Dean Mall! Anchored by Carson’s, JC Penney, Macy’s and Museum, the Marion Civic Museum, Indiana Sears, with 70-plus specialty shops. 3501 N. Granville Wesleyan University and Taylor University. 1345 N. Ave., 765.282.1276, munciemall.com. Open year-round. Baldwin Ave., 765.651.1006, marioncomfortsuites.com. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–5:30 pm. WiFi NEW CASTLE RECREATION ATTRACTIONS Cardinal Greenways of Grant County Henry County Saddle Club Families love the Cardinal Greenway Trail and Developed with the intent of providing a Sweetser Switch in Grant County! Great scenery, quality facility for Henry County youth to show hiking, biking, family-friendly. Fitness and fun! P.O. their horses and ponies. 2221 N. Memorial Dr., Box 2071, cardinalgreenways.org. Open year-round. 765.524.2400, hcsaddleclub.com. Open March–Oct.

Walnut Creek Golf Courses Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum Two national award–winning courses—36 holes Interactive exhibits and a thrilling collection of nestled in the beautiful Walnut Creek Valley. Golf Indiana basketball memorabilia. Hoosier Hysteria Digest four-star rating! Ranked best in the area! is alive and well here. 408 Trojan Lane, 765.529.1891, I-69 Exit 259, 800.998.7651, walnutcreekgolf.com. hoopshall.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Open year-round. $ Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun. 1 pm–5 pm. $

MUNCIE LODGING ATTRACTIONS Garden Inn David Owsley Museum of Art at Close to shopping, restaurants, golf, antique shops, Ball State University the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and New Castle Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! Motorsports Park. 24 E. Executive Dr., 765.529.1670. An outstanding collection representing cultures from around the world from the past 5,000 Steve Alford All-American Inn years. 2021 W. Riverside Ave., 765.285.5242, Enjoy our unique sports-themed hotel with clean, cms.bsu.edu/web/museumofart. Open year-round. affordable rooms, complimentary breakfast, fitness Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4:30 pm; Sat.–Sun., 1:30 pm– room and free WiFi. Recently remodeled rooms. 4:30 pm. P Three miles off I-70. 21 E. Executive Dr., 765.593.1212, stevealfordinn.com. WiFi DWNTWN Muncie Thriving DWNTWN community filled with vibrant RECREATION local shops, eateries and businesses waiting to be wandered through. 500 S. Walnut St., 765.282.7897, Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, volleyball and downtownmuncie.org. Open year-round. summer nature/history programs. Boat rentals. Reservable camping/shelters. 5993 N. Messick Rd., Minnetrista 765.766.5873, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. Explore the legacy of the Ball family and Ball jars! $

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PERU appeared. Visitors can search for the teeny dwellings Just Us Girls Getaway Packages RECREATION and gardens. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, We have fashioned fantastic deals for a girls Mississinewa Lake visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. getaway. Each lady receives $75 worth of freebies, Cabins, long-term camping. Hiking, water including a $25 certificate for Warm Glow Candle activities, disc golf, seasonal hunting. 4673 S. 625 E., Historic Richmond Depot District Store! 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, 765.473.6528, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ Local shops, antiques, nine restaurants, nightlife, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round. entertainment, historical attractions, mural art and RICHMOND a National Model T Ford Museum. 180 Fort Wayne Murals Trail Ave., 765.939.3325, richmonddepotdistrict.com. More than 40 murals are woven along city streets ATTRACTIONS in a collage of Wayne County’s history. Free. 5701 Chocolate Trail National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Indulge! Free local samples: chocolates, candles, Indiana’s Antique Alley wine and more. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, An antiques road-trip destination! Find 1,200- visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. plus dealers of quality antiques and collectibles ROME CITY on two loop trails. 5701 National Rd. East, ATTRACTIONS Enchanted Fairy Trail 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year- Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Whimsical fairy settlements have magically round, closed holidays. Author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur

Camping BOAT RENTAL BOATING ELECTRIC HOOKUPFISHING LAKEFLUSH TOILETSGRATES/GRILLSGROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTSHANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWEDRECREATION HALLRV SITES SEWER HOOKUPSHOWER/HOTSWIMMING WATER TABLES TACKLE/BAIT TENNIS COURTSTENTS WATER HOOKUPWIFI/INTERNETSITE ACCESS DESCRIPTION

ALBION A unique nature center and nine connecting lakes to paddle through. Chain O’Lakes State Park ••••••••••••••• 2355 E. 75 South, 260.636.2654 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

ANDERSON Nature center open year-round. Visit ancient Native American earthworks. Mounds State Park ••••••••••• 4306 Mounds Rd., 765.642.6627 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

ANDREWS Nature center open year-round. Salamonie Lake Bridle trails, snowmobiling and 9214 Lost Bridge West ••••••••••••••• hunting in season. Reserve campsites 260.468.2125 and shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746

CONNERSVILLE Primitive and RV sites, camping on Whitewater River. Tubing, kayaking, Robinson’s Whitewater • •• Campground canoeing, playground, bath house, fish- 1614 S. S.R. 121, 765.825.4885 ing and more. Visit us on Facebook!

BLUFFTON Access to bicycle greenway into Ouabache State Park Bluffton. Summer nature/history 4930 E. S.R. 201 •••••••••••• programs. Reserve campsites and 260.824.0926 shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

LIBERTY Bridle trails (BYOH) and horsemen’s Whitewater Memorial State Park camping. Summer nature/history 1418 S. S.R. 101 •••••••••••••••• programs. Reserve campsites and 765.458.5565 shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

LOGANSPORT Enjoy hiking, biking and cross-country skiing on scenic trails. Swimming, zip France Park •••••• ••••••• 4505 W. U.S. 24 West, 574.753.2928 line, fishing and scuba diving on site. francepark.com

LOGANSPORT Choose from 125 campsites on the Wabash River. Short drive to the Cass Tall Sycamore Campground • •••••••• • 355 S. C.R. 600 East, 574.753.4898 County Carousel, Peru Circus Museum tallsycamorecampground.com and Grissom Air Museum.

NEW CASTLE Summer nature/history programs. Great fishing and sand volleyball Summit Lake State Park ••••••••••••• 5993 N. Messick Rd., 765.766.5873 courts. Reserve campsites and shelters stateparks.in.gov at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

PERU Rent-a-camp cabins available. Summer history/nature programs. Disc golf/RC Mississinewa Lake •••••••••••••••• 4673 S. 625 East, 765.473.6528 flying field. Hunting in season. Reserve stateparks.in.gov at camp.IN.gov or 866.622.6746.

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Gene Stratton-Porter’s cabin is nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake. 1205 Pleasant Point, 260.854.3790, indianamuseum.org/explore/gene-stratton-porter- home. Open April–Nov.; closed holidays. $ ROANOKE RESTAURANTS Joseph Decuis Fine dining, small-town charm. Foods and Wagyu beef grown on our farm. B&Bs and farm tours. 191 N. Main St., 260.672.1715, josephdecuis.com. Open year- round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 pm–10 pm. ROYAL CENTER RECREATION Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Riding Stables Chaperoned rides on scenic trails. Moonlight rides available. Groups welcome. We also offer pony rides and camping. 7187 W. C.R. 250 North, 574.643.9395. Open year-round. 9 am–6 pm. $

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Indian Trail Wines Our rustic charm will bring you in, but our wonderful wines will keep you here! 7540 N. C.R. 350 West, 574.889.2509, indiantrailwines.com. Open year- round; closed holidays. Fri.–Sun., 11 am–6 pm. SELMA RECREATION Prairie Creek Reservoir Camping, swimming, pontoon rental, ATV, horse trails and more. Second-largest city park in the U.S. Just a few miles southeast of Muncie. 7301 S. C.R. 560 East, 766.528.4270. Open year-round. SPRINGPORT LODGING Whitetail Tree Farm Quiet country setting on Christmas-tree farm. Beautiful décor, private baths, separate banquet facility, gift shop. Perfect for weddings and retreats. 8650 N. C.R. 100 East, 765.755.3345, whitetailtreefarm.com. WABASH LODGING Charley Creek Inn Luxury boutique hotel with 30 rooms and suites; on-site restaurant; Wine & Cheese and Ice Cream & Candy Shoppes; and private dining/event space. 111 W. Market St., 260.563.0111, charleycreekinn.com. WiFi WINCHESTER ATTRACTIONS Wick’s Pies, Inc. Tour Wick’s bakery and observe the making of pies and pie shells. Tours by appointment. Pie shop. 217 SE Greenville Ave., 765.584.8401, wickspies.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 6 am–7 pm; Sat., 6 am–2 pm. WOLF LAKE ATTRACTIONS Luckey Hospital Museum Large collection of medical artifacts, books and uniforms displayed in a 1930s-era hospital. Group tours are available by appointment anytime all year. U.S. Hwy. 33 & S.R. 109, 260.635.2490, luckeyhospitalmuseum.org. Open June–Aug. Wed. & Sat., 10 am–2 pm. $

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Victory Field at White River State Park in Indianapolis

62 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 CENTRAL REGION When you’re in the heart of Indiana, expect an unforgettable getaway. World-class museums. Fine (and fun) dining. A sizzling pro-sports scene. Stroll our distinctive neighborhoods, like retro Fountain Square or artsy Mass Ave. Taste your way through family-owned farms and eateries scat- tered in the picturesque countryside. Here, it’s all about city excitement mingled with small-town charm—and you’ll find the best of both when you’re at the center of it all.

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

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

START HERE: ATLANTA Save your CARMEL (8 miles/19 min.) Get PLAINFIELD (19 miles/26 min.) appetite for Lisa’s Pie Shop, where your shopping fix at Clay Ter- YOUR GUIDE Sip and swirl at Chateau Thomas 1 delectably flaky pies are expertly 4 race, an outdoor mall featuring AT A GLANCE 7 Winery, which crafts vino from turned out in varieties including In- both local and national shops, or take in grapes imported from the west coast. diana’s official one: sugar cream. The a show at the Palladium, the lush the- Find wine-aficionado gifts at the large

bakery’s famous Pie in a Jar makes it ater that routinely hosts internationally 1 shop on-site, and take in a concert al 2 easy to grab a bite for the road too. renowned performers. 5 4 3 fresco at the outdoor music venue. 7 6 8 10 NOBLESVILLE (13 miles/21 min.) ZIONSVILLE (10 miles/21 min.) 9 GREENWOOD (27 miles/36 min.) Brick-lined streets are home to This town’s charming Main Make a splash at the Freedom 2 charming indie boutiques, eater- 5 Street, paved in cobblestones, 8 Springs Greenwood Aquatics ies, First Friday celebrations and more. beckons you to spend the day shop- Center, a new, state-of-the-art water Many are centered around the historic ping, tasting, taking in art and much trip mileage park with a lazy river, slides and more. 129 miles town square. more. Browse local boutiques like Lesley Jane, then settle in for a drive time FRANKLIN (10 miles/19 min.) 3 hours, 26 minutes FISHERS (8 miles/16 min.) Step gourmet taco and marg at the hip Classic films screen every two into the past at Conner Prairie Salty Cowboy. notes weeks at the Historic Artcraft Of course, you 9 3 Interactive History Park, where could do this trip all Theatre, an Art Deco gem; it’s right it’s easy to imagine what life was like in INDIANAPOLIS (18 miles/26 in one day, but why? next to the town’s courthouse square, 19th-century Indiana. Tour the Lenape min.) Indiana’s capital city has Stretch it out over a great place for a leisurely stroll. a few and enjoy Indian camp or 1836 Prairietown areas, 6 something for every taste; a yourself. Also, be sure take the 1863 Civil War Journey or fly good place to start is White River State to check routes and SHELBYVILLE (16 miles/22 high in a hot-air balloon. Costumed Park, home to several museums, an attraction hours min.) Try your luck at interpreters and immersive, interac- IMAX Theater, the Indianapolis Zoo and before setting out. 10 Indiana Grand Racing tive experiences throughout 800 acres White River Gardens, The Lawn amphi- & Casino, home to 2,000 slots and of wooded property bring to life the theater, and tons of green space across e-table games, plus seasonal live thor-

events that shaped the Midwest. 250 acres. Park once, play all day. oughbred and quarter-horse racing. PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO, THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS, BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE; WINERY BY THINKSTOCK.COM; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— 10 Don’t-Miss come join us for the party!

Community Arbor Day MORGAN COUNTY, MARCH–MAY 2016 Destinations Community Arbor Day will host STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S CENTRAL several community tree seedling giveaways (including the tulip REGION, FROM TOP MUSEUMS TO TASTY MILKSHAKES. poplar, state tree of Indiana) and planting celebrations throughout the BIG DRAWS county. morgancountyswcd.org. 1 Zionsville A happy herd of Brown 3 Mooresville Buddy up and soar high Indiana in 200 Objects Swiss cows provides milk for Traders above Pioneer Park at Soaring Eagle Zip INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH–DEC. 2016 Point Creamery, an organic dairy farm Line Ride, a 600-foot, two-person seated This exhibit will showcase 200 and award-winning artisan creamery. zipline adventure. objects of significance to Indiana. See how the milk is produced, then dine 4 Greenfield See where the real-life Many will be rare and of easily at the Loft Restaurant or hit the tempt- recognized historical significance, “Little Orphant Annie” came to stay ing Dairy Bar for a fresher-than-fresh such as the original treaties with at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Native Americans. Others may milkshake. Home, the home and birthplace of the be seemingly ordinary items that 2 Indianapolis Kids go crazy for The scribe known as the “Hoosier Poet.” attest to major shifts in the Indiana experience or Hoosiers’ impact on Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the 5 Carmel The Carmel Arts & Design the world. Indiana State Museum and biggest of its kind in the world. Explore District is packed with indie art galleries, Historic Sites, 650 W. Washington St., five floors of fun, interactive learning; boutiques, restaurants and more. Shop 317.232.1637, indianamuseum.org. don’t miss one of the world’s largest col- and savor your way through this historic lections of dinosaur fossils. downtown area. Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016 Honor and commemorate Indiana’s 1 2 5 founders at the memorial services being held this month at 43 founder’s burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

Images of Morgan County MARTINSVILLE, SEPT. 2016 Art show of county residents’ artwork. Winners chosen by popular vote. Art Sanctuary of Indiana, 190 N. Sycamore St., 765.342.8422, 6 7 10 artsanctuaryindiana.com

Indiana Chalk Fest 2016 GREENFIELD, SEPT. 17, 2016 Watch as notable artists create Indiana Bicentennial–themed chalk art at the Hancock County Courthouse Plaza, then create your own design on paper or on the sidewalk for a minimum fee of $5 for children, $10 for teens and $15 for adults. Hancock County SMALL WONDERS Courthouse Plaza, Greenfield, hancockcountyart.com 6 Sheridan Blackhawk Winery special- Junction Brewing Company pours hand- izes in Midwestern varietals. See the crafted brews, served alongside pub food Birth of a State: vineyard and then grab a seat in the tast- with locally sourced ingredients. The Indiana Exhibit ing bar for a grape-to-glass experience. 9 INDIANAPOLIS, NOV. 19–DEC. 18, 2016 Lebanon Bite into a glazed yeast fresh See Indiana’s greatest treasures, 7 Indianapolis One of the last remaining out of the oven at Titus Bakery, a third- including the State’s original Consti- dinner theaters in the country, Beef & generation, family-owned shop. tutions, Flag, State Rifle and more, Boards Dinner Theatre serves up supper in this traveling display. State Capitol 10 Hendricks County Rural Routes to Rotunda, 200 W. Washington St., along with Broadway shows and other Main Street is a self-directed driving tour 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm. favorites in an intimate setting. that takes you on a journey to art studios, 8 Westfield A hometown original, Grand galleries and other creative spaces.

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

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

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

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

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

Museum of Miniature Houses A museum of fine art in miniature. Featuring seven rooms of exhibits and a shop offering mini- ature-related items. 111 E. Main St., 317.575.9466, AVON Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/ museumofminiatures.org. Open Feb.–Dec. Wed.– Brownsburg Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $ LODGING Comfort Inn Avon Newly renovated. Amenities include microwave, refrigerators, WiFi, fitness center, easy access The Palladium The Comfort Inn Avon offers a business center, Experience the Palladium, where we welcome, group rates and motorcoach parking. We also have off I-74, Honors rewards, indoor pool and breakfast. 41 Maplehurst Dr. , 317.852.5800, engage, inspire and transform through compelling a meeting room. 8229 E. Hwy. 36, Avon, 317.272.8789, performing-arts experiences in a world-class brownsburgsuites.hamptoninn.com. WiFi marriott.com/indav. WiFi environment. 1 Center Green, 317.843.3800, The Old MG Bed & Breakfast thecenterpresents.org. Open year-round. $ P Fairfield Inn & Suites Country feel with city proximity. Enjoy a small Fairfield Inn & Suites is located just minutes from piece of history and a large dose of special treat- LODGING Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis International ment. 7579 N. S.R. 267, 317.852.5923, theoldmg.com. Hampton Inn Carmel Airport and downtown Indianapolis. 119 Angelina Located three miles north of I-465 on U.S. 31. Way, Avon, 317.271.9200, marriott.com. WiFi Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg Multiple restaurants within walking distance. Located directly off I-74. Complimentary hot Ritz Charles and Conner Prairie nearby. 12197 N. breakfast; close to Lucas Oil Raceway and the Meridian St., 317.843.1100, hamptoncarmel.com. BROWNSBURG WiFi LODGING Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 31 Maplehurst Dr., 317.852.5353, qualityinn.com/in441. WiFi The Cabin at Natural Valley Ranch Holiday Inn Express & Suites The Cabin overlooks our three-acre lake and has Carmel/Westfield six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, an open CARMEL The Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers meeting living concept on the main floor and a large wrap- ATTRACTIONS space and complimentary breakfast. The hotel around porch. 6310 E. C.R. 350 North, 317.509.3577, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is conveniently located near shopping and naturalvalleyranch.com/cabin.html. WiFi Get tickets now for Civic’s exciting 2015–2016 the Palladium in Carmel. 15131 Thatcher Lane, season! Don’t miss Mary Poppins, Doubt: a Parable 317.575.0000, holidayinnexpress.com/carmelnorth. Comfort Suites and Fiddler on the Roof. Call today! Free parking. 3 Near I-74. In-room microwaves, refrigerators Center Green, Ste. 200, 317.843.3800, civictheatre.org. Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel and Keurig coffee makers. Close to Lucas Oil Open year-round. $ Full-service hotel. Indulge in distinctive style-savvy Raceway and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 500 service, expressive decor and our chic and savory W. Northfield Dr., 317.852.2000, choicehotels.com. Carmel Arts & Design District Grille 39 restaurant and lounge. 11925 N. Meridian WiFi Galleries, specialty shops, boutiques, eateries St., 317.816.0777, renaissanceindianapolis.com. and more! Events, festivals and gallery walks occur WiFi The Cottage at Natural Valley Ranch Beautiful cottage overlooking White Lick Creek. Country living close to the city. Enjoy access to our private lake and horse farm. 6260 E. C.R. 350 AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts North, 317.509.3577, naturalvalleyranch.com/html. SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge WiFi WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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RESTAURANTS Cajun cuisine. Also serving delicious po’ boy Woodys Library Restaurant Divvy sandwiches, beignets and kids menu. Several Built as a Carnegie Library in 1913, this independent A dining experience to be shared. More than 100 gluten-free options. 20 W. Main St., 317.843.8380, historic landmark is a perfect find for a memorable sharing plates and taster tours to sip, share and mudbugscajuncafe.com. Mon. –Sat., 11 am–9 pm. dining experience. 40 E. Main St., 317.573.4444, savor. Guests 21 years of age and over. 71 W. City woodyscarmel.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., Center Dr., 317.706.0000, divvycarmel.com. Open Tina’s Traditional Old English Tearoom Sun., 11 am–midnight; Wed.–Sat., 11 am–3 am. year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., Authentic British tearoom including a bakery, gifts, 11 am–midnight. afternoon teas, lunch, loose-leaf teas. Gluten- SHOPPING free options, made-from-scratch. Groups, children Carmel Old Town Antique Mall Mudbugs Cajun Café welcome. 30 N. Range Line Rd., 317.565.9716, tinas Offering 12,000 square feet and 64 booths and Award-winning, authentic, home-cooked traditional.com. Open year-round. 9:30 am–4 pm. showcases; 48 dealers in furniture, collectibles,

Fairs, Festivals Brick Street Market Indiana State Fair Festival of the Turning Leaves Downtown Zionsville INDIANAPOLIS, AUG. 5–21, 2016 THORNTOWN , SEPT. 23–25, 2016 & Events ZIONSVILLE, MAY 14, 2016 The Indiana State Fair honors youth, Bluegrass Jam Friday. 6pm. Saturday Your ticket to seasonal Brick Street Market features agriculture and education in a fun 5K/10K, corn hole, 1 pm parade. Car fun in Central Indiana. handmade items by over 180 and entertaining environment. Join show Sunday. Free entertainment, vendors, food, entertainment, us August 5–21. Indiana State Fair- kids’ area, street fair and food court demonstrations and a kids’ area. grounds, 1202 E. 38th St., 317.927.7500, Saturday and Sunday only. Main St., Big Ten Women’s Basketball Downtown Zionsville, 317.873.3836, indianastatefair.com. $ P 765.336.2488, thorntownfestival.org. Tournament zionsvillechamber.org. INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 2–6, 2016 34th Annual Traditional Atlanta New Earth Festival March is On! Cheer on the best of CruZionsville Pow-wow ATLANTA, SEPT. 24–25, 2016 the B1G at the Big Ten Women’s ZIONSVILLE, JUNE DATE TBD, 2016 LEBANON, AUGUST 20–21, 2016 Hamilton County’s longest-running Basketball Tournament. Banker’s Life CruZionsville is the largest Porsche Native American singing, dancing, and largest festival features more Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., car show in the state. Includes car Red Road specials, and food. Open than 600 unique booths, live 317.550.1326, indianasportscorp.org. judging, kids’ activities and family at 10 am, Grand Entry 1 pm and 6:30 entertainment and a kids’ fun zone. $ P fun. Free admission. The event pm on Saturday, open at 10:30 am, Downtown Atlanta, 765.292.2626, benefits Alzheimer’s research. Grand Entry 1 pm Sunday. Boone atlantaindiana.com. Big Ten Men’s Basketball Downtown Zionsville, on the Brick County 4-H Fairgrounds, 100 South, Tournament Street, cruzionsville.com. Exit #138, 765.453.9025. $ Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 9–13, 2016 War Re-enactment March is On! Cheer on the best of Talbot Street Art Fair GreekFest 2016 LEBANON, SEPT. 24–25, 2016 the B1G. Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 11–12, 2016 CARMEL, AUG. 26–28, 2016 Providing a bit of living history 125 S. Pennsylvania St., 317.550.1326, Indiana’s oldest juried art fair in his- Greek food, pastries, culture, to our citizens. Union and Con- indianasportscorp.org. $ P toric neighborhood with 270 local music, bazaar, grocery store and federate troops will camp and and national artists. Food available. family-oriented children’s area re-enact battles. Memorial Park, 2016 NCAA Women’s 1600 N. Talbott St., 317.745.6479, included. Free parking options 130 N. Ulen Dr., 765.483.9414, Final Four talbotstreet.org. available. Holy Trinity Greek boonecountyhistorical.org. INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 3–5, 2016 Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St., National championships for all Marsh Symphony on 317.733.3033, indygreekfest.org. Heartland Apple Festival three divisions of NCAA women’s the Prairie DANVILLE, OCT. 1–2, 8–9, 2016 basketball are headed to Indianapo- FISHERS, JUNE 18–SEPT. 4, 2016 Zionsville Lions Club 63rd A fun-filled family event featuring lis! Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. The Indianapolis Symphony Annual Fall Festival hayrides to the pumpkin patch, Pennsylvania St., 317.237.5000, Orchestra’s summer series provides ZIONSVILLE, SEPT. 9–11, 2016 eight-acre cornfield maze, Barnyard ncaa.com/womensfinalfour. $ P music from classical, pop, and rock VIP carnival, parade, silent auction, Bonanza family activity zone, genres from mid-June through beer garden, rides, bounce houses, entertainment and great food. 25th Annual Traditional Labor Day weekend. Conner Prairie, crafts, pet pavilion, safety fair and Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., Pow-wow 13400 Allisonville Rd., 317.639.4300, car show. Lions Park, E. Sycamore St., 317.745.4876, beasleys-orchard.com. LEBANON, APRIL 9–10, 2016 indianapolissymphony.org. $ 317.873.5540, zionsvillelions.com. $ Native American singing, dancing, Red Road specials, and food. Open Indian Market & Festival Back to the Fifties Festival Riley Festival at 10 am., Grand Entry 1 pm and INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 25–26, 2016 LEBANON, SEPT. 16–17, 2016 GREENFIELD, OCT. 6–9, 2016 6:30 pm on Saturday. Open at 10:30 Experience Native American fine Entertainment, food, kids’ activities, Four days of shopping, live enter- am, Grand Entry 1 pm Sunday. Boone art, food, music, dancing, storytell- car and bicycle shows, art show, tainment, festival food, parades County 4-H Fairgrounds, 100 South, ing and family activities. Children 17 arts and crafts, street dance, free and more in celebration of James I-65 exit #138, 765.453.9025. $ and under admitted free. Admission shuttle. No pets; service animals Whitcomb Riley. Downtown Green- includes Eiteljorg Museum access. welcome. Downtown Lebanon, field, U.S. 40 & S.R. 9, 317.462.2141, 500 Festival Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Main & Meridian Sts., 866.447.5050, rileyfestival.com. INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 4–29, 2016 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org. $ P fiftiesfestival.com. Celebrate the spirit and legacy of Oktoberfest the Indy 500 with action-packed Boone County 4-H Fair 21st Annual Indy Irish Fest ZIONSVILLE, OCT. 8, 2016 events throughout May. From LEBANON, JULY 22–28, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, SEPT. 16–18, 2016 Head out to the farm for a whole- participating in the nation’s premier The Boone County 4-H Fair is a Irish cultural event with music, hog roast, German biergarten, half-marathon to watching one of family-friendly free event. Come dance, cultural demos, sheep herd- farm fare, PolkaBoy band, hay- the nation’s top parades, there’s and enjoy a community event ing, kilted mile run, children’s area, rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, something for all ages and inter- where we focus on youth. Boone shopping, food and drink. Family an artisan market and more! ests! Downtown Indianapolis, County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 fun! Military Park in Downtown Traders Point Creamery, 9101 21 Virginia Ave., 317.614.6141, S., 765.482.0750, extension.purdue Indianapolis, 601 W. New York St., Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, 500festival.com. $ .edu/boone. 317.713.7117, indyirishfest.com. $ P traderspointcreamery.com. $

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glass, pottery, toys, linens, clothes, silver, jewelry, to dining, shopping and parks. 337 N. Washington coins, lighting. 38 W. Main St., 317.566.1908, St., 317.718.0598, themarmaladesky.com. WiFi carmeloldtownantiquemall.com. Open year-round. 10 am–7 pm. FISHERS Chocolate for the Spirit ATTRACTIONS Artisan chocolatier featuring some of the world’s Conner Prairie Interactive most premium and rarest chocolate. Chocolates, History Park gelato and gifts. Nationally acclaimed choco- Immerse yourself in the stories of Indiana latier. 301 E. Carmel Dr., Ste. A700, 317.518.8842, through hands-on experiences and programs, chocolateforthespirit.com. Open year-round. Mon.– both indoors and out, at Indiana’s only Smith- Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat., noon–6 pm. sonian affiliate. 13400 Allisonville Rd., 317.776.6000, connerprairie.org. $ Clay Terrace Savor shopping and dining in this unique outdoor PINHEADS/Alley’s Alehouse center featuring Dick’s Sporting Goods, Old The Waterpark at Family-friendly, bowling, arcade, Alley’s Alehouse Navy, Altar’d State, Café Patachou, Kona Grill Carmel’s Monon with chef-prepared food, parties, live music, and more. 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., 317.818.0725, Community Center banquet center, sand volleyball. 13825 Britton Park clayterrace.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., Rd., 317.773.9988. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. am–11 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–1 am; Sun., 11 am–10 pm.

Village Park Plaza DANVILLE LODGING Located in Westfield, bordering Carmel, this ATTRACTIONS AmericInn Hotel and Suites outdoor shopping center features Walmart, Rural Routes to Main Street Indianapolis NE – Fishers Kohl’s, Marsh, First Watch and Bed, Bath & Find the perfect piece of art, take a hands-on The ideal combination of comfort and amenities at Beyond. 2001 E. Greyhound Pass, 317.818.0725. class and enjoy great food along this self-directed a great value. Free, hot, home-style AmericInn Perk Open year-round. driving tour in west-central Indiana. #RR2MS. 8 W. breakfast every morning. 9780 North by Northeast Main St., 800.321.9666, ruralroutestomainstreet Blvd., 317.578.9000, americinn.com. WiFi Vine & Table .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Thurs.–Sat., Indiana’s best selection of wine, champagne, 11 am–5 pm. Hampton Inn & Suites distinctive spirits, beer, artisan cheese and Newly renovated, free WiFi, refrigerator and specialty items from around the corner and LODGING microwave in every room, breakfast, fitness and around the globe. 313 E. Carmel Dr., 317.817.9463, The Marmalade Sky Bed and Breakfast business center, meeting facilities, managers vineandtable.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., Just two blocks north of the square in Danville. reception, whirlpool suite. 11575 Commercial Dr.,

PHOTO COURTESY MONON COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY MONON COURTESY PHOTO 10 am–7 pm. Enjoy vintage charm with modern amenities. Walk 317.913.0300, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

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Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis hands-on activities, and the Johnson County Northeast/Fishers Local History & Genealogy Library. Admission Enjoy superb amenities, such as an in-room is always free. 135 N. Main St., 317.346.4500, refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker and microwave. johnsoncountymuseum.org. Open year-round. Complimentary WiFi, indoor pool and hot tub. Tues.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm. On-site restaurant and bar. 9785 North by Northeast Blvd., 317.577.5900, hiltongardeninn.com. WiFi GREENWOOD ATTRACTIONS Prairie Guest House City of Greenwood Make your stay wonderful—a great experience for Premier Southside destination: Freedom Springs you and your family. Guestrooms have private baths Water Park. The city has 12 parks, a Water Park, and include tastylicious breakfast. 13805 Allisonville seven golf courses, four microbreweries and a Rd., 317.663.8728, prairieguesthouse.com. WiFi winery ... plus, our friendly airport is the closest to downtown Indy! 300 S. Madison Ave., 317.887.5000, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES greenwood.in.gov. Open year-round. Sun King Fishers Tap Room & Small-Batch Brewery LODGING Provides sample flights, or pints, or growlers, cans Holiday Inn Express & Suites and kegs to go for patrons 21 and over. 7848 E. Newly renovated, guest laundry, whirlpool suites, 96th St., 317.436.1926, sunkingbrewing.com. Open wet bar, micro-fridge in every room, fitness year-round. Mon.–Wed., 11 am–9 pm; Thurs.–Sat., room, near downtown Indy and Greenwood Park 11 am–10 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm. Mall, free parking. 1180 Wilson Dr., 317.881.0600, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

FRANKLIN RECREATION ATTRACTIONS Freedom Springs – Greenwood City of Franklin Aquatics Park Come visit Franklin, City of Choice! Specialty Largest water park south of Indy, just 15 minutes shops, restaurants, museums, Art Deco theater, from downtown, featuring a lazy river, lap pool, farmers market, parks, community events and three slides, zero-depth entry pool and more! more. 70 E. Monroe St., 317.736.3602, franklin.in.gov. Freedom Park, 850 W. Stop 18 Rd., 317.884.2078, Open year-round. greenwood.in.gov/freedomsprings. Open May–Sept. Mon.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 11 am–7 pm; Thurs., 11 am– Johnson County Museum of History 10 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $ A family-friendly museum featuring local history, SHOPPING Greenwood Park Mall The premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination on the south side of Indianapolis. Offering more than 150 specialty shops and restaurants. 1251 U.S. 31 North, 317.881.6758, shopgreenwoodparkmall.com. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– 9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. GREENFIELD ATTRACTIONS James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home Visit the boyhood home and birthplace of the “Hoosier Poet,” James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916). See where the real “Little Orphant Annie” came to stay. 250 W. Main St., 317.462.8539, jwrileyhome.org. Open April–Oct.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 11 am– 4 pm. $

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

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

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

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Americans and the West. Experience art, history INDIANAPOLIS and cultures through expansive exhibits and ATTRACTIONS dynamic programs. 500 W. Washington St., Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org. Open year-round. Serves up food, fun and professional Broadway Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ P shows, plus live children’s theater in an intimate setting with free parking. 9301 Michigan Rd., Fastimes Indoor Karting 317.872.9664, beefandboards.com. Open year-round. European style go-karts indoors, with speeds to 40 Mon. 10 am–5 pm, Tues.–Sun., 10 am–7 pm. $ mph on a two-level track. Racers under 18, bring your parent and be 53 inches tall. Call ahead for Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site open times. 3455 Harper Rd., 317.566.0066, ftik.com. A National Historic Landmark, this exquisite Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; 16-room Italianate-style mansion was built by Fri.–Sat., 11 am–11 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm. the 23rd president in 1874. 1230 N. Delaware St., 317.631.1888, presidentbenjaminharrison.org. Open Go Ape Treetop Adventure – year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–3:30 pm; Sun. (June- Eagle Creek Park July), noon–3:30 pm. $ Zip, swing and climb through the trees! An adventure course featuring five zip lines and Catacombs Tours obstacles. Mention promo code INDIANA for a 10 Experience the historic and mysterious percent discount (expires 12/31/16). 5855 Delong Rd., “Catacombs” beneath , 800.971.8271, goape.com. Open March–Dec. $ guided by Indiana Landmarks. Call or log on for pricing and dates. 222 E. Market St., 800.450.4534, The HandleBar indianalandmarks.org. Open May–Oct. $ P Indy’s 16-person, pedal-powered pub on wheels! BYOB, crank the music and tour with us. 310 S. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Delaware St., 317.620.1448, handlebarindy.com. Open Encounter the extraordinary, minutes from March–Nov. Mon.–Fri., 12:30 pm–10 pm; Sat.–Sun., downtown. Explore five floors of fun and 10 am–10 pm. $ P excitement at the world’s biggest and best children’s museum. Free parking. 3000 N. Meridian IMAX Theater in the Indiana State St., 800.208.5437, childrensmuseum.org. Open year- Museum round. $ Located at White River State Park’s Indiana State Museum, the IMAX Theater offers audiences Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians both 2-D and 3-D IMAX. Visit imaxindy.com for and Western Art more info. 650 W. Washington St., 317.233.4629,

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Indiana Historical Society wood carvings. Specializing in genealogy, Indiana Indianapolis Museum of Art Enjoy the Indiana Experience—step into recreated history and government information, the Indiana More than a museum—so much more! The IMA historical scenes, time-travel with images, listen to State Library is open to the public Monday– has 152 acres of lush gardens, historic homes, Cole Porter’s music, try paper mending and more. Saturday for free tours and visitation. 315 W. Ohio outdoor sculptures, and inspiring performance 450 W. Ohio St., 317.232.1882, indianahistory.org. St., 317.232.3675, 866.683.0008, in.gov/library. Open and gallery spaces. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317.923.1331, Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $ P year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., Fri., 8 imamuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. am–4:30 pm; Thurs., 8 am–7 pm; Sat., 10 am– Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 11 am–5 pm; Thurs., 11 am– Indiana Medical History Museum 4 pm. P 9 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ Medical-laboratory building opened in 1896 at Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane to find Indiana State Museum Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra causes of mental illness and educate doctors. Last Located in White River State Park in downtown The renowned ISO presents more than 250 tour at 3 pm. 3045 W. Vermont St., 317.635.7329, Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum is the concerts through its Classical, Pops, Family, imhm.org. Open year-round. Thurs.–Sat., 10 am– place to explore Indiana’s past, present and Happy Hour, Yuletide and Symphony on the 4 pm. $ future. 650 W. Washington St., 317.232.1637, Prairie series. 45 Monument Circle, 317.639.4300, indianamuseum.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., indianapolissymphony.org. Open year-round; closed Indiana Repertory Theatre 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm. $ P holidays. $ P The IRT is the leading professional theater in the state, offering experiences that surprise, inspire, Indianapolis Indians Indianapolis Zoo challenge, entertain and enrich Hoosier lives. 140 The mission of the organization is to provide Pet sharks, view dolphins, feed giraffes, walk W. Washington St., 317.635.5252, irtlive.com. $ Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field lush gardens and experience orangutans like as affordable and memorable family fun. 501 W. never before at the Simon Skjodt International Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center Maryland St., 317.269.3545, indyindians.com. Orangutan Center. 1200 W. Washington St., Happy happens at the Indiana State Fairgrounds $ P 317.630.2001, indianapoliszoo.com. Open year- & Event Center all year long. 1202 E. 38th St., round. $ P 317.927.7500, indianastatefair.com. $ P Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum Indiana State Library More than 75 racing cars, engines, trophies Experience the excitement of professional Visit the beautiful historic building just steps and other priceless memorabilia. Track tours soccer with Indy Eleven games at IUPUI’s Carroll away from the that showcases may be available. 4790 W. 16th St., 317.492.6784, Stadium—the World’s Game, Indiana’s Team! Indiana limestone, sandstone and walnut, as well imshalloffamemuseum.org. Open year-round. 1001 W. New York St., 317.685.1100, indyeleven.com. as stained-glass windows, hand-painted murals and $ $ P

Greenfield 300, 317.262.3000, visitindy.com. Open Visitor Resources Hancock County Visitors year-round, closed holidays. Welcome! Your information on regional convention and Bureau visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Information about antiques, Lebanon and local welcome centers. museums, lodging, restaurants, Boone County Convention parks and recreation facilities, & Visitors Bureau Statewide rail service from Indianapolis to arts and entertainment and the Information available on events, Brewers of Indiana Guild Chicago that offers comfortable HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts. attractions, shops and museums Brewers of Indiana Guild represents coaches, spacious dome cars and 122 W. Main St., 866.384.8687, in Zionsville, Lebanon, Thorntown, the state’s craft brewing industry. impeccable dining. Stops include visithancockcounty.com. Open Whitestown, Advance and James- Visit our website for a map of Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am– town. P.O. Box 644, 765.484.8572, Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and 6 pm. boonecvb.com. and much more. 1010 Central Ave., Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com. 317.554.4494, drinkin.beer. Open year- Open year-round. $ Franklin round. Journey Johnson County Martinsville Located just south of Indianapolis, Morgan County Convention Indiana Foodways Alliance Carmel Johnson County has everything & Visitors Bureau Statewide organization dedicated Hamilton County Tourism from urban shopping to rural living. Learn more about the hidden to the promotion of locally owned A memorable getaway is closer than Where will your journey take you? gems located just minutes from restaurants and food producers you think. Fine dining, shopping, journeyjohnsoncounty.org. Indianapolis and Bloomington. throughout the state through culi- entertainment, golf and outdoor Small towns, fun festivals, local nary trails. P.O. Box 392, Greensburg, adventure—discover it all, just north artisans and natural beauty await. of Indy. 37 E. Main St., 800.776.8687, Indianapolis 109 E. Morgan St., 765.346.5611, indianafoodways.com. Open year- Indiana Capitol Tours round. visithamiltoncounty.com. Open visitmorgancountyin.com. Open year-round. Since 1888, the Indiana Capitol year-round; closed holidays. has stood proudly as one of the Indiana Wines nation’s most impressive govern- Discover Indiana’s award-winning Danville ment buildings. Call for tour times. Shelbyville wineries—enjoy special events, Visit Hendricks County Closed Sunday. 200 W. Washington Shelby County Tourism tours, festivals and wine tastings. Get away from the everyday in St., 317.233.5293, in.gov/idoa/2371.htm. & Visitors Bureau Experience Indiana wine, one deli- Hendricks County. Enjoy an af- Open year-round; closed holidays. It’s all about Shelby County! The cious sip at a time. West Lafayette, fordable destination of family fun, historic Porter Visitors’ Center 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Open recreation, culture and more— Visit Indy offers brochures, maps, festival year-round. all located just minutes west of Come to Indiana’s capital city and information and walking and Indy. 8 W. Main St., 800.321.9666, experience the attractions, sports, driving tours. 501 N. Harrison St., Regionwide visithendrickscounty.com. Open dining, and events that make 317.398.9623, visitshelbycounty.com. The Hoosier State Train year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Indianapolis the state’s top travel Open year-round; closed holidays. All Aboard! Providing passenger Fri., 9 am–5 pm. destination. 200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fort Harrison State Park Inn Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown indoor pool and spa, fitness and business center, and Golf Resort In the heart of Indianapolis, across from Circle meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, guest laundry, Historic inn and officer’s homes. Conference center Centre mall, this prime location is steps from free parking. 5255 Noggle Way, 317.888.4814, and golf course on site. Stay/play packages are downtown Indy excitement. 105 S. Meridian St., spraguehotels.com. WiFi available. For reservations, call 877.LODGES1. 317.261.1200, hamptondt.com. WiFi 5830 N. Post Rd., 317.638.6000, indianainns.com. Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport WiFi Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport is the When looking to book a hotel on northwest side perfect location for those on the go. Onsite Hampton Inn and Suites Indianapolis of Indy, select the one that values its guests the restaurant, free airport shuttle and modern rooms. Airport most with a 100 percent Hampton Guarantee: the 8910 Hatfield Dr., 317.856.9100, indyairporthgi.com. Stay at the closest airport hotel to the IND Hampton Inn NW. 5860 W. 73rd St, 317.290.6000, WiFi Terminal for your next visit to Indianapolis. Free hamptonnw.com. WiFi airport shuttle and hot breakfast included. 9020 Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis Hatfield Dr., 317.856.1000, hamptonindyairport.com. Hilton Garden Inn Northwest WiFi Micro-fridge in every room, whirlpool suites, Excellent highway access and close proximity to popular destinations make the Holiday Inn Express Northwest Indianapolis a one-of-a-kind hotel. 7220 Woodland Dr., 317.290.1212, hixindy.com. WiFi

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

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

Homewood Suites by Keystone Crossing Luxurious suites close to attractions, shopping and nightlife. Features fully equipped kitchens and separate living areas. Free parking. 2501 E. AD HERE 86th St., indianapolis.homewoodsuites.com. WiFi Homewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Hotel An upscale all-suite hotel with all the comforts of home. 211 S. Meridian St., 317.636.7992, indianapolis downtown.homewoodsuites.com. WiFi

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

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

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

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

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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel RECREATION Wheel Fun Rentals at Keystone Crossing The Fort Golf Course Offering unique bike, kayak and paddle-boat Located in the city’s most prestigious area, we An 18-hole public course designed by Pete Dye. rentals along Indy’s downtown canal. Located in are conveniently close to both downtown and Driving range, pro shop, lockers and snack bar. White River State Park. Rent some fun today! 801 the airport, and connected via skywalk to The Stay/play packages available. Call for reservations. W. Washington St., 317.767.5072, wheelfunrentals.com. Fashion Mall. 8787 Keystone Crossing, 317.846.2700, 6002 N. Post Rd., 317.543.9597, thefortgolfcourse.com. Open March–Nov. sheratonindianapoliskeystonecrossing.com. Open April–Nov. $ WiFi RESTAURANTS Georgia Reese’s Southern Table & Bar Westin Indianapolis Walking, jogging, biking and multi-use trails. Upscale southern-cuisine restaurant with an urban Located in the heart of the city, we are directly Nature center, special events, saddle barn with feel. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Weekend connected to the Indiana Convention Center and escorted rides and hay rides, picnicking, sledding entertainment at both locations. Northside: 3454 W. within easy access of Indy’s top attractions. 50 S. hill, cross-country skiing. Dog park with separate 86th St., 317.876.3454; Downtown: 14 E. Washington Capitol Ave., 888.627.8414, westinindianapolis.com. access from Fall Creek. 5753 Glenn Rd., 317.591.0904, St., 317.986.7883; georgiareeses.com. P WiFi stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ Harry & Izzy’s – Downtown Voted best burger and fries in Indianapolis. Sister restaurant of St. Elmo Steak House. Professional guest service and superior food. 153 S. Illinois St., 317.635.9594, harryandizzys.com. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., noon–9 pm. P

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Triton Brewing Company A traditional, community-based production brewery located in the heartland of Indiana. 5764 Wheeler Rd., 317.735.2706, tritonbrewing.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Thurs., 3 pm– 10 pm; Fri., noon–10 pm; Sun., noon–7 pm. LEBANON LODGING Comfort Inn We are located off of I-65 Exit #140, behind Denny’s and White Castle. Continental breakfast, fitness and business centers, conference room and pool. 210 Sam Ralston Rd., 765.482.4800, comfortinn.com/ hotel-lebanon-indiana-in420. WiFi

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

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

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List. 820 W. South St., Exit 140 S.R. 32, 765.482.1740, titusbakery.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 6 am–6 pm; Sat., 6 am–2 pm. MARTINSVILLE ATTRACTIONS Art Sanctuary Three-story building features 20 artist studios with two art galleries and additional exhibit areas. Monthly Second Friday open house. 190 N. Sycamore St., 765.342.8422, artsanctuaryindiana.com. Open year-round.

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

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

SHOPPING The Sterling Butterfly Artisan marketplace featuring works of fine art, jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, bath and body, candles, accessories and more. 190 E. Morgan St., 317.459.3581, thesterlingbutterfly.com. Open year- round. Thurs., 10 am–4 pm; Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm. MOORESVILLE ATTRACTIONS Mooresville Park & Recreation District A beautiful natural community park with plenty of open space for family picnics. Features aquatic center and two-person zip-line ride. 1101 Indianapolis Rd., 317.831.7149, mooresvillepark.com. $

LODGING Hometown Inn Located on S.R. 67. Free coffee, breakfast, local calls, WiFi. Near restaurants, one mile from St. Francis Hospital, five miles from I-70 and I-465. Free semi parking. 100 Hopkins Trail East, 317.584.3775. WiFi NOBLESVILLE ATTRACTIONS Hipstoric Downtown Noblesville Experience the heart of culture in Hamilton County. Enjoy unique local shops, restaurants and recreation all in one must-see destination. 839 Conner St., 317.776.0205, hipstoricnoblesville.com. Open year-round.

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

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

78 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 CENTRAL listings house for events. 1136 S.R. 38 East, 317.773.3344, Best Western Plus Atrea Airport Holiday Inn Express Airport Plainfield stonycreekfarm.net. Closed Mon. $ Inn & Suites This American-owned hotel features full breakfast Hotel includes suites, complimentary breakfast and free airport/local shuttle, restaurants, a winery LODGING and Wifi, pool, sauna, meeting space, full-service and brewpubs nearby. IHG rewards program Cambria Hotel & Suites bar, fitness center, and much more! 6109 Cam- offered. 6296 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9000, The Cambria Hotel & Suites in Noblesville is a 2015 bridge Way, 317.837.7500, bestwesternatrea.com. hiexpress.com/ind-plainfield. Guest Satisfaction platinum award-winner. 13500 WiFi Tegler Dr., 317.773.4970, cambriasuitesnoblesville.com. Homewood Suites by Hilton WiFi Cambria Suites Indianapolis Airport Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield Enjoy Social Circle, our restaurant/lounge. Relax Homewood Suites by Hilton is an all-suite SHOPPING in Custom Fit, our indoor pool, whirlpool or property. It offers fully equipped kitchens, free A Corner Cottage workout facility. 6014 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2394, WiFi, hot breakfast daily and evening social Charming boutique on Noblesville’s town square cambriasuitesindianapolisairport.com. Monday–Thursday. Boardroom available. Perfect offering vintage furniture and accessories, fashion for one-night or extended stay. 2264 E. Perry Rd., clothing and jewelry, home decor and gourmet Comfort Inn – Indy Airport 317.839.1900, indianapolisplainfield.homewoodsuites foods. 895 Conner St., 317.770.7577. Open year-round. A 66-room hotel with 24/7 shuttle service to air- .com. WiFi Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. port. Complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi and fitness center. 6107 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9600, LaQuinta Inn & Suites Hamilton Town Center choicehotels.com/hotels/in082. WiFi Conveniently located at Plainfield Exit 66 on An extraordinary open-air streetscape environment I-70, next to the Indianapolis International Airport. showcasing a diverse mix of retail, restaurants and Hampton Inn Indianapolis Southwest/ Free hot continental breakfast & free 24/7 airport entertainment venues at Exit 210 & 146th St. 13901 Plainfield shuttle. 2251 Manchester Dr., 317.279.2650, lq.com. Town Center Blvd., 317.770.5996, simon.com. Open Perfect for business or leisure. This recently WiFi year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm, Sun. 11 am– renovated establishment provides complimentary 6 pm. 24-hour airport shuttle service and hot break- Staybridge Suites Airport – Plainfield fast daily. 2244 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.9993, This award-winning hotel features free airport and indianapolisswplainfield.hamptoninn.com. local shuttles. Full kitchen suites are great for PLAINFIELD families. Two bedroom/bath suites are available. LODGING Full breakfast provided. 6295 Cambridge Way, Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn 317.839.2700, staybridge.com/indyairport. Airport/Plainfield Enjoy superb amenities at the Hilton Garden Hometown Hospitality at its best! Close to Inn, such as an in-room refrigerator, Keurig Super 8 Motel downtown Indianapolis, Children’s Museum, Zoo, coffeemaker and microwave. Complimentary WiFi, Has 71 rooms, newly renovated, high-definition Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Raceway Park indoor pool and hot tub. On-site restaurant and televisions in all rooms, hot breakfast daily, park- and much more. 6010 Gateway Dr., 317.837.9000, bar. 9785 North by Northeast Blvd., 317.577.5900, and-fly to the airport available 24 hours. 6015 baymontinns.com. WiFi hiltongardeninn.com. WiFi Gateway Dr., 317.837.8888, super8.com. WiFi

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Wingate by Wyndham TRAFALGAR 1910 era. See a railroad display with running trains. Wingate by Wyndham is easily accessible from Some of the special events here include the Quilt I-70 West of Indianapolis. It offers complimentary RECREATION Show, Christmas Festival of Trees and Root Beer WiFi and airport transportation. A meeting Indiana FFA Leadership Center Float Saturday every third Saturday of the month. room is available. The hotel welcomes groups Just 20 minutes from Brown County. Fishing, Admission is free. 52 W. Broadway St., 317.392.4634, and bus tours. 6300 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2500, hiking, low ropes, bicycles, beach and outdoor grovermuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 9 wingatehotels.com. recreation. Cabins and camping available with am–4 pm. reservations. 6595 S. C.R. 125 W., 317.878.4570, SHOPPING leadershipcenter.inffa.org. Open year-round. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino The Shops at Perry Crossing Enjoy 2,200 slots and e-table games. Three The Shops at Perry Crossing is an open-air SHELBYVILLE delectable dining venues, seasonal live shopping center located off of U.S. 40 and Perry ATTRACTIONS thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and new Road in Plainfield. 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Grover Museum home of the Indiana Derby. 4300 N. Michigan Rd., 317.203.4555, perry-crossing.com. Open year-round. The Grover Museum houses a permanent life-size 877.386.4463, indianagrand.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm, Sun., noon–6 pm. street scene with 30 stores dating to the 1900– SHERIDAN WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard provides guests with a complete grape-to-glass experience, specializing in Midwestern varietals. Live music on the weekends. 28153 Ditch Rd., 317.771.2814, blackhawkwinery.com. Open year-round. 1 pm– 6 pm. WESTFIELD ATTRACTIONS Historic Downtown Westfield Enjoy small-town “eats,” unique shops and a charming downtown in Westfield, the home of Grand Park. S.R. 32 & Union St., 317.804.3000, westfieldwelcome.com. Open year-round.

RECREATION Tim’s Shooting Academy of Westfield Focused on safety and education. Indoor shooting range (five for rifles, 10 for pistols), full-service store, classes, lessons and rentals available. 17777 Commerce Dr., 317.399.7918, timsshootingacademy.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–9 pm; Sat., 9 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Grand Junction Brewing Company A Westfield original, the family-friendly GJBC prides itself on creating the finest hand- crafted brews available, served up with locally sourced pub food. Try our Cream Ale, 1520 Hefeweizen, Dark Road Porter and other rotating house and limited-run beers. 110 S. Union St., 317.804.5168, grandjunctionbrewing.com. Open year-round. WHITESTOWN LODGING Hampton Inn The Hampton Inn is a 92-room hotel offering free WiFi, free breakfast, pool and fitness and business centers. 6005 S. Main St., 317.768.2330, hamptoninn.com. WiFi ZIONSVILLE ATTRACTIONS Fanimation Antique Museum Antique Fan Museum hosted by Fanimation houses 1,000 antique fans, some dating to the early 1880s. Fanimation is a premier ceiling-fan manufacturer. 10983 Bennett Pkwy., 317.733.4113, fanimation.com/museum/. Mon.–Fri., 10 am– 4 pm.

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SullivanMunce Cultural Center RESTAURANTS full of great finds—antiques, vintage and neat Zionsville Welcome Center. Discover local history The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point old stuff—all nestled in a beautiful garden setting. and find your roots in our genealogy library. Creamery 315 N. 5th St., 317.908.1396, brownsantiques.com. Create and explore in our art center. Walking The Loft is a farm-to-table restaurant housed Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., tours available. 225 W. Hawthorne St., 317.873.4900, in a historic barn at an organic dairy farm. hours by chance. sullivanmunce.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., Taste organic, local dishes for lunch, dinner and 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 11 am–3 pm. Sunday brunch. 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES traderspointcreamery.com. Open year-round. Hopwood Cellars Winery Traders Point Creamery Lunch: Mon.–Sat., 11 am–2:30 pm; Dinner: Tues.– Makers of fine Indiana wine. We love what we An organic dairy farm and farm-to-table restaurant. Thurs., Sun., 5–9 pm; Fri.–Sat., 5–9:30 pm; Brunch: do, and our great service proves it. Live music Visit the nature walk and milking parlor, or stop Sun., 9:30 am–2:30 pm. provided every weekend. Hopwood Cellars Winery by our farm store for local, sustainable, artisan hosts more than 20 events a month. 12 E. Cedar St., goods. Open daily. Visitors welcome! 9101 Moore SHOPPING 317.873.4099, hopwoodcellars.com. Open year-round. Rd., 317.733.1700, traderspointcreamery.com. Open Brown’s Antiques on Fifth Mon.–Thurs., noon–8 pm; Fri., noon–9 pm; Sat., 10 year-round. Indiana’s oldest antique shop. Three buildings am–10 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

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GREENFIELD Beach, mini-golf, picnic shelter, Heartland Resort playground, campfires permitted, 1613 W. 300 N., 317.326.3181 ••••• ••••••••• 30/50 amp, propane sales, pull- heartlandresort.com through sites and big-rig capable. Open year-round.

INDIANAPOLIS Minutes to downtown and other Indiana State Fairgrounds major attractions. Has 170 camping Campgrounds •• ••••• •• sites with 30/50 amp service. Open 1202 E. 38th St., 317.927.7503 year-round with the lowest rates. WiFi indianastatefair.com available.

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Boat tour along the Wabash & Erie Canal in Delphi

82 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 WEST REGION Here, hikers, bikers, picnickers and nature lovers flock to picturesque parks. Bacon, beer and covered bridges all get their own festivals in western Indi- ana, where you can also go art-hopping, ride a roller coaster, whoosh down a water slide, brave the biggest corn maze around or howl with wolves. Celebrations of Hoosier heritage offer loads of fun, from apple bobbing to square dancing to classic car and motorcycle shows. You never know what you’ll find around the next bend when you go west.

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Clockwise from left: Indiana Beach, General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Sgt. Preston’s of the North

TRAVEL PLANS ROAD TRIPPING! Fab cuisine, museums and covered bridges galore—find it all on this drive through Western Indiana.

START HERE: MONTICELLO Kick CRAWFORDSVILLE (29 miles/42 BRIDGETON (8 miles/15 min.) off your drive with a trip to Indi- min.) Myriad offbeat museums YOUR GUIDE If you like antiques, crafts and 1 ana Beach Amusement Resort, an 4 pop up here, like one for vin- AT A GLANCE 7 collectibles, you’ll love shopping old-fashioned fun and splash park that’s tage armor and aircraft, one for a rotary in this authentic old mill town. Best more Coney Island than Disneyworld. jail and the General Lew Wallace Study time to come? Covered Bridge Festival 1 Hey, where else can you still find & Museum, a National Historic Land- in October. 3 2 pinball machines? mark dedicated to the legacy of the 4 Civil War general and world-renowned 5 TERRE HAUTE (22 miles/35 min.) 76 10 LAFAYETTE (29 miles/51 min.) author of Ben-Hur. 8 9 Your mom used it. You use it. Up-and-coming restaurants here 8 And your kids will probably go 2 include Restauration, a farm-to- MARSHALL (26 miles/35 min.) right on measuring from that familiar table upscale dining experience. They Stroll through the ravines of white tin of baking powder. Taste your join classics such as Sgt. Preston’s of Turkey Run State Park, one trip mileage way through The Clabber Girl Museum 5 182 miles the North, whose patio—the biggest of Indiana’s most beloved outdoor & Bake Shop. in Indiana—is a tempting hangout for destinations, where sandstone gorges drive time 4 hours, 23 minutes tourists, Boilermakers and new friends. represent 600 to 300 million years of CLOVERDALE (38 miles/40 nature taking its course. notes min.) The sprawling Lieber Of course, you WEST LAFAYETTE (3 miles/8 could do this trip all 9 State Recreation Area is lovely, min.) Whatever you want, Town MANSFIELD (17 miles/21 min.) in one day, but why? whether you’re just driving through or & Gown Bistro probably has This town anchors Parke Stretch it out over getting out to fish, picnic, or splash in 3 a few and enjoy it, serving vegan specialties to hearty 6 County, known as the Land of yourself. Also, be sure the 1,400-acre lake. open-faced Reubens. Heard of Bruno Covered Bridges. If you’re lucky, you’ll to check routes and dough? You need to. It’s deep-fried, be in Mansfield in mid-October for the attraction hours GREENCASTLE (10 miles/16 brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled annual festival of covered bridges, but before setting out. min.) Tired yet? This town with Parmesan and served with house- you can drive through and past these 10 is a great place to end a made sauces at Bruno’s Pizza and Big beautifully weatherbeaten wooden busy day—charming inns, B&Bs and

O’s Sports Room, a local landmark. gems all year long. hotels abound here. PRESTON’S COURTESY VISIT LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, WALLACE STUDYCOURTESY MONTGOMERY CO. VCB; MANSFIELD COURTESY INDIANA DNR; OTHERS COURTESY INDIANA BEACH, FAIR OAKS FARMS, WOLF PARK, CLEMENTS CANOES, BENTON COUNTY WIND FARM; EXPLORATION ACRES BY GAIL SEEST

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SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— come join us for the party! 10 Don’t-Miss

The Hoosier Centennial– Tippecanoe County Destinations LAFAYETTE, FEBRUARY 1–26 The spectacle surrounding Indiana’s STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S WESTERN 1916 statehood centennial—which REGION, FROM WOLVES TO WAVES TO OFF-ROAD FUN. established the first state parks and spurred lavish historical pageants—is showcased in this exhibit. Tippecanoe BIG DRAWS County Public Library, 627 South St., 1 Fair Oaks One of the most unique bison, coyotes and foxes. Take a guided 765.429.0100, www.tcpl.lib.in.us places of its kind in the world, Fair Oaks tour to get a good look. Farms offers an up-close-and-personal Dulcimer Concerts of Early- 4 Waveland Canoes! Kayaks! Tubes! look at farm-to-table dining. Sample 1800s Music Get everything you need to enjoy scenic WILLIAMSPORT, SUMMER 2016 freshly made cheeses or ice cream. Sugar Creek all in one place at Clements These concerts will give a different 2 Rockville The Mansfield Roller Mill dimension to history through Canoes Outdoor Center. is an almost completely original example traditional music and historic 5 Wingate See a Native American instruments. Wabash River Strings, of an 1880s flour mill, reflecting the breastplate, flutes, pipes and other finds a self-funded group of musicians era of converting from stone to roller at the Mid’Town Museum of Native who wish to promote dulcimer grinding. music, will play free concerts in the Cultures, dedicated to “the original amphitheater of the Williamsport 3 Battle Ground Wolf Park, a wildlife- caretakers of this nation.” You’ll see an Library on the second and fourth education and research facility, houses abundance of dioramas, dolls, clothing Tuesdays of the month during the not just the titular animals but also and stone tools and artifacts. summer. Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library, 28 E. 2nd St., 765.762.6555, wwtpl.lib.in.us. 1 2 3

Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016 Honor and commemorate Indiana’s founders at the memorial services being held this month at the 43 founders’ burial sites. See website for locations, 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

4 6 9 “Essence of Indiana” Film Competition DELPHI, MID-JULY, 2016 See films 200 seconds long (one for each year of statehood) from amateur filmmakers age 16 and older from across Indiana, defining their Hoosier experience. Films are due by May 1, 2016. Delphi Opera House, 109 S. Washington St., delphioperahouse.org.

The Gathering at the Crossing SMALL WONDERS CAYUGA, SEPT. 9–11, 2016 6 Lafayette See if you can find your way America’s eighth saint and Indiana’s This living-history gathering will through northwest Indiana’s biggest corn first. Here, you can learn more about her be held near Harrison’s Crossing maze, then pick out a great gourd at the extraordinary life journey. and the ancient Piankeshaw Indian Village at the Big Vermillion and pumpkin patch at Exploration Acres. 9 Fowler At Benton County Wind Farm Wabash Rivers. Activities include 7 Frankfort Meander tall grasses at Tours, you can tour the home of Indiana’s demos and displays from a soap- Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observa- first wind farm, touch a blade and see a maker, wood carver, apothecary, tory, where you can also play disc golf, wind turbine up close. basket weaver and blacksmith, plus period games and a Piankeshaw see abundant natural wildlife, observe 10 Attica The Badlands Off Road Park Indian Wigwam with cooking. the constellations and more. rents ATVs and motorcycles and has Vermillion County Fairgrounds. 8 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Visit the everything else you need for family fun, shrine to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, from food to clothes to gear.

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cdpl.lib.in.us/services/carnegie. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm.

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum Designed by the Civil War general who achieved international fame through his novel Ben-Hur. The 2016 exhibit is Golden Age of Hoosier Authors. 200 Wallace Ave., 765.362.5769, ben-hur.com. Open Feb.– Dec.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $

Lane Place Home of Senator Henry S. Lane, founder of the Indiana Republican Party. Built in 1845, this restored mansion houses original furnishings. 212 S. Water St., 765.362.3416, lane-mchs.org. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Tues., 1 pm–5 pm; Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $

Ropkey Armor Museum Offers large collections of historical armored and soft-skinned vehicles and vintage aircraft from WWI through Desert Storm. 5649 E. 150 N., 765.794.0238, ropkeyarmormuseum.com. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., 11 am–4 pm.

Rotary Jail Museum Only known working rotating jail with a circular cell block that turns 360 degrees. The sheriff’s resi- dence houses changing exhibits. 225 N. Washington St., 765.362.5222, rotaryjailmusuem.org. Open March– Dec.; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–3 pm. $ DELPHI ATTRACTIONS Wabash & Erie Canal Park Journey Indiana history with our interpretive center, boat tours (weekends) and pioneer village! CLOVERDALE RECREATION Hike or bike our trails. Camping facilities on-site. LODGING Lieber State Recreation Area Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N. Washington St., Days Inn at Cagles Mill Lake 765.564.2870, wabashanderiecanal.org. Open year- Sixty rooms, free breakfast, trucker, AAA, AARP Family aquatic center, hiking, picnicking, fishing round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., Sun., 1 pm–4 pm; rates. Free cable, free WiFi, meeting facilities. Pets and hunting in season. Marina with mooring and Sat., 10 am–4 pm. allowed. Exit 41, Covered Bridge Country. 1031 N. supplies. Visitors center. 1317 W. Liever Rd., Ste. 1, 765.795.4576, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ Main St., 765.795.6400, daysinn.com. WiFi FAIR OAKS ATTRACTIONS Dogwood Springs Vacation Home COLFAX Fair Oaks Farms Country retreat of 40-plus wooded acres, six LODGING Escape to the country with outdoor fun, food and bedrooms, four full baths and one half-bath. Cabins & Candlelight learning, where you can explore family farms and Sleeps 14-plus with a 7-acre private lake in the A romantic retreat for couples featuring luxurious reconnect with nature, animals and our planet. 856 heart of Covered Bridge Country. 8105 S. S.R. 243, log cabins, whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces, screened N. 600 E., 877.536.1194, fofarms.com. Open year-round. dogwoodspringscampground.com. WiFi decks and full kitchen. 7295 N. 1100 E., 765.436.2133, Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $ cabinsandcandlelight.com. Econo-Lodge Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms FOWLER featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi; CRAWFORDSVILLE ATTRACTIONS 24-hour business center and 24-hour front desk. 1010 ATTRACTIONS Benton County Wind Farm Tours Athens of Indiana Arts Studios & Gallery N. Main St., 765.795.6900, choicehotels.com. WiFi Tour the home of Indiana’s first wind farm. See a Nonprofit art gallery offering featured artists, ex- video, touch a blade and view a wind turbine up Holiday Inn Express hibits and original artwork for purchase. Athens of close! Tours by appointment. 706 E. 5th St., Ste. 11, Newly renovated with three stories; top-of-the-line, Indiana Arts features local and Indiana artists. 113 765.884.2080, bentoncountyin.gov. $ amid historical attractions. Exit 41. 1017 N. Main St., N. Washington St., 765.362.7455, athensartsgallery .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 765.795.5050, holidayinnexpress.com. WiFi 10 am–5 pm. FRANKFORT Motel 6 LODGING Located approximately 39 miles west of India- Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County Lighthouse Inn Motel napolis. Clean rooms and affordable rates. Near Indiana’s first Carnegie Library to open. This Independent motel situated within walking dis- nine covered bridges, restaurants. 924 N. Main St., interdisciplinary museum features six galleries tance of restaurants and shopping centers. Located and rotating exhibits of history, science, and 40 miles from Indianapolis and 30 miles from 765.795.3000, motel6.com. WiFi art. 222 S. Washington St., 765.362.4618, Purdue. 2050 E. Wabash St., 765.654.5592. WiFi Super 8 Motel With 58 rooms, the Super 8 Motel offers free con- tinental breakfast, microwave/refrigerator, suites, AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts indoor heated pool. Free WiFi, laundry on-site. 1020 SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge N. Main St., 765.795.7373, super8.com. WiFi WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Greencastle Summer Music Festival courthouse featuring a glass dome and notable GREENCASTLE Professional performances in a variety of musical murals. Nearby streets offer unique shops and ATTRACTIONS genres every Wednesday, late May–August at the eateries. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4649, Covered Bridges of Putnam County Gobin Methodist Church in Greencastle. Free! 307 coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round. Nine covered bridges and 15 nearby hotels. Stay Simpson St., 765.276.4230, facebook.com/greencastle & play among the trusses, timbers and wooden summermusic. Open May–Aug., closed holidays. World War II Buzz Bomb, arches! Great for elegant/rustic weddings and Greencastle Square events. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, Greencastle Walking Tours This “flying bomb” was used by Hitler in part coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round. Self-guided walking tours in National Register to confuse allied spies. One of only two in the districts, from simple to magnificent structures. U.S., it’s a one-of-a-kind memorial to local WWII DePauw University Events Printed guides in Greencastle visitor center. 12 W. soldiers. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, One of the finest liberal arts universities in the Washington St., 800.829.4639, coveredbridgecountry coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round. US, DePauw offers world-class concerts, speakers, .com. Open year-round. theater, arts and sports events. Public welcome! Putnam County Museum P.O. Box 37, Greencastle, 765.658.4800, depauw.edu. Historic Courthouse Square Artifacts and artisans. Ever-changing exhibits— Open year-round. $ Classic town square with a 1905 neoclassical some including connections with notorious names

Tippecanoe Battlefield, 200 Battle- food and beverages, drag show, Park, Tapawingo Dr., 800.721.2787, Fairs, Festivals ground Ave., 765.742.1419, vendors and family activities. artonthewabash.com. & Events indianafiddlersgathering.org. $ Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.7579, outfest.pridelafayette.org. $ Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Your ticket to seasonal Wabash Riverfest WEST LAFAYETTE, OCT. 1–2, 2016 fun in Western Indiana. WEST LAFAYETTE, JULY 9, 2016 3rd Annual Indiana Bacon Reenactment of life during the 18th Family-friendly celebration of the Festival of Carroll County century French, British and Native Parke County Maple Syrup Fair Wabash River. Canoe races, food, DELPHI, AUG. 27, 2016 American trading post, food, crafts, ROCKVILLE, FEB. 27–28 & music, educational exhibits, 5K run, Bacon, bands and brew! Great demonstrations and music. Fort MARCH 5–6, 2016 bike events, children’s activities food, music, craft beer, wine, , S. River Rd., 765.476.8411, Maple syrup camps open. Pancake and more! Tapawingo Park, 100 cook-off, Kidzone, bacon-eating tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm. and sausage meals, maple syrup Tapawingo Dr., 765.420.8505, contest and more. Downtown Del- $ P producers, crafts and Art Associa- wabashriverfest.com. phi, 119 W. Franklin St., 866.374.6813, tion at the 4-H building. Free maps indianabaconfestival.com. $ Parke County Covered to camps and bridges. Parke County Dancing & Cruising in Bridge Festival 4-H Fairgrounds, 1472 N. U.S. 41, the Streets Beers Across the Wabash ROCKVILLE, OCT. 14–23, 2016 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com. LAFAYETTE, JULY 16, 2016 LAFAYETTE, AUG. 27, 2016 Indiana’s largest festival. Shopping, Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle Taste an assortment of ales and food, entertainment; the shining Mosey Down Main Street cruise, food, beer and wine, plus lagers from 30 Indiana breweries. stars are 31 covered bridges nestled LAFAYETTE, MAY 14, JUNE 11, JULY 9, two stages of live entertainment. Downtown Lafayette, 765.714.4844, in beautiful fall foliage. Free maps. $ AUG. 13, SEPT. 3, 2016 Downtown Lafayette, 765.742.4044, beersacrossthewabash.com. Courthouse Square and county-wide, Live entertainment, food, family- dancinginthestreets.net. $ 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com. friendly, free event introducing Uptown Jazz & Blues Fest the sights, sounds, venues and Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair LAFAYETTE, AUG. 27, 2016 merchants of downtown Lafayette. LAFAYETTE, JULY 16–23, 2016 Live jazz and blues music festival Parke County Covered Main St., Downtown Lafayette, All phases of agriculture, 4-H exhib- with dancing, food, beer and wine. Bridge Christmas 765.714.4844, moseydownmain.com. its, wide variety of youth activities, Downtown Lafayette, 5th & Main ROCKVILLE, DEC. 2–4, 2016 carnival rides, games and mouth- Sts., 765.742.4044, ujbf.com. $ Enjoy visits with Santa, great shop- Round the Fountain Art Fair watering fair food. Tippecanoe ping, crafts, decorated communities LAFAYETTE, MAY 28, 2016 County Fairgrounds, 1010 Teal Rd., St. Boniface Germanfest and the Holiday Home Tour. Food One of the best one-day outdoor 765.474.0793, purdue.edu/extension. LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 10, 2016 and entertainment are available fine art fairs in the Midwest. Lafayette’s fastest-growing, as you travel through the Covered Features paintings, sculptures, Tippecanoe Steam & Gas family-friendly festival. Five bands, Bridge Capital. Countywide, 401 pottery, photography, prints Power Show three beer gardens, German food, E. Ohio St., 765.569.5226, covered- and jewelry. Courthouse Square, WEST LAFAYETTE, JULY 30, 2016 carnival rides, $10,000 raffle. St. bridges.com. Downtown Lafayette, 765.491.6298, Working show with tractors, gas Boniface, 318 N. 9th St., 765.404.4717, roundthefountain.org. engines and working demonstra- lafayettegermanfest.org. $ Dickens of A Christmas tions throughout the day. Tippeca- LAFAYETTE, DEC. 3, 2016 noe County Amphitheater, 4449 S.R. Global Fest Roving carolers, farmers markets, Taste of Tippecanoe 43 North, 219.984.5936, tsgpai.org. WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 17, 2016 vendors, carriage rides, artisans LAFAYETTE, JUNE 18, 2016 Celebration of world cultures demonstrating crafts, performances Celebrating culinary, musical and Colt World Series through music, dance, crafts, dis- of A Christmas Carol. Downtown performing arts. Live music and LAFAYETTE, AUG. 5–10, 2016 plays and international food. Con- Lafayette, 765.742.4044, local cuisine are standard fare. Fire- PONY baseball tournament tinuous stage entertainment and dickensofachristmas.com. works. Ages 12 and under are free. comprised of ten teams of 15-and children’s activities. International Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.2787, 16-year olds from around the world. Center, 523 Russell St., 765.775.5113, Purdue Christmas Show $ tasteoftippecanoe.org. Bert E. Loeb Stadium at Columbian westlafayette.in.gov. WEST LAFAYETTE, DEC. 3–4, 2016 Park, 1915 Scott St., 765.477.6694, For more than 81 years, this magical, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering coltworldseries.com. $ Art on the Wabash lyrical, annual campus miracle BATTLE GROUND, JUNE 24–26, 2016 WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPT. 25, 2016 has wowed audiences of all ages. Three-day acoustic music festival OUTfest Artists from 15 counties display Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue Univer- featuring the best in old time LAFAYETTE, AUG. 6, 2016 their art along the beautiful Wabash sity, 765.494.3941, purdue.edu/pmo. folk, swing, and Celtic music. Enjoy live entertainment, great River in this juried fair. Tapawingo $

90 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 WEST listings like John Dillinger! Tour guides on-site. 1105 N. Birdsong Bed & Breakfast is fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen. Jackson St., 765.653.8419, putnamcountymuseum.org. In Covered Bridge Country, just 39 miles west of Conveniently close to DePauw Campus/downtown Tues.–Fri., 1 pm–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–2 pm. Indianapolis, Birdsong is close to downtown shop- area and restaurants. 410 Maple St., 765.341.0900, ping, DePauw Campus and restaurants. 1172 W. C.R. staygreencastle.com. WiFi Putnam County Playhouse/ 200 S., 765.653.6739, birdsongatgreencastle.com. WiFi Hazel Day Longden Theatre South College Condos This 1918 barn venue offers plays and musicals College Inn These two condos are located in a beautifully in the summertime. Intimate atmosphere with This motel is less than one mile from Central restored home just one block from DePauw high-quality performances; both familiar and Greencastle and DePauw University. Spacious University and conveniently close to shopping, unique repertoire. P.O. Box 309, 715 S. C.R. 100 East, rooms with free WiFi and mini-fridge and micro- trails and restaurants. A & B 105 S. College Ave., 765.653.5880, putnamcountyplayhouse.com. Open wave. 315 Bloomington St., 765.653.4167. WiFi 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. WiFi June–Sept. $ Dixie Chopper Hotel & Conference Center RECREATION Racing Events – Race or Watch! Twelve luxurious rooms; you have wireless Inter- DePauw Nature Preserve & Park Dynamic action happens at the Putnam Park net and cable. Corporate and special-event rates Visit 500 acres of forest, fields, wetlands and Road Course and at Speedway. are available. Enjoy the planes as they fly in. 102 abandoned quarry. You’ll find nine miles of trails Road-car testing plus Sprint and Super Stocks Ballard Lane, 765.655.1658, dixiechopperhotel.com. to explore, and tent camping is available. The racing events. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, WiFi Welcome Center offers tree and wildflower guides. coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round, closed 1400 W. C.R. 125 South, 765.658.1076, depauw.edu. holidays. $ Greencastle Inn Open year-round. Fifteen rooms, outside-corridor, double beds, close LODGING to dining and DePauw campus. Microwaves, refrig- People Pathways 3 Fat Labs erators, cable TV, clean rooms, close to downtown. Explore miles of multi-use recreational trails that Nestled on 26 forested acres; five minutes west 1233 S. Bloomington St., 765.653.8424. WiFi connect public spaces and community ameni- of DePauw with six bedrooms, surrounded by ties with beautiful green spaces and the scenic covered bridges, nature trails and 3 Fat Labs The Inn at DePauw & Event Center Vandalia Trail. Walk, jog or bike! 12 W. Washington and a cat. 2009 S. C.R. 400 W., 765.653.0308, Featuring 2 West Bistro, Fluttering Duck Bar & St., 765.653.6178, nrht.org/greencastle.htm. Open Grill, 54 rooms, luggage handling, suites avail- 3FatLabs.net. WiFi year-round. able. Hospitality area, conference room/patio. 2 9 East on Poplar Seminary Square, 765.658.1000, innatdepauw.com. Putnam County Golfing Also known as the Dr. Clinton Zaring home, this WiFi Tee it up! Find challenging, scenic and affordable 1887 Queen Anne Victorian has fully equipped golfing at two 18-hole courses in the Greencaslte kitchen, linens and towels, free WiFi and off- Maple House area: Clover Meadows Golf Course and Old Hicko- street parking. 9 E. Poplar St., 765.653.7896, At the Maple House, 1,200 square feet of home ry Golf Course. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, 9eastonpoplar.com. WiFi includes three bedrooms and two full baths. It coveredbridgecountry.com. Open March–Nov. $

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RESTAURANTS cut and grass-fed meats, plus made-in-Indiana The Game Warehouse Almost Home product in a cool old Pure Oil station. 302 E. Featuring the newest board games, puzzles, clever Award-winning dining specializing in “stylish Washington St, 765.653.1335, myersmarketllc.com. card games, team-building stuff and collectibles. comfort food.” Historic property. The Swizzle Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., Hobby days and other fun events! 8 Washington St., Stick bar adjoins, with stained glass and 9 am–7 pm. 812.360.8214, facebook.com/thegamewarehouse. brick decor. 17 W. Franklin St., 765.653.5788, almosthomerestaurant.com. Open year-round. The Putnam Inn Since 1972, this family place has served up every- LAFAYETTE & Dairy Castle thing from catfish to Tex-Mex to fresh Caprese WEST LAFAYETTE Like a retro-style ice cream joint? Here you’ll salad. Dessert bar! Massive weekend breakfast buf- ATTRACTIONS find seasonal ice cream treats of your dreams, fet. 400 N. Jackson St., 765.653.8777, putnaminn.com. Art Museum of Greater Lafayette plus snacks and sandwiches galore. Five stars Open year-round. Mon., 11 am–2 pm; Tues., 11 am–9 Frequently changing exhibitions feature works on Yelp! 801 Indianapolis Rd., 765.653.9222, pm; Sat., 7 am–9 pm; Sun., 7 am–8 pm. from the permanent collection and local, regional coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year-round. and national artists. The gift shop features 60 Mon.–Sat., 10:30 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–9 pm. SHOPPING artists. 102 S. 10th St., 765.742.1128, artlafayette.org. Cricket’s Unique Boutique Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sun., 11 am– Fluttering Duck Bar & Grill New and pretty fabulous in Greencastle. Check 4 pm. at the Inn at DePauw it out for distinctive clothes and accessories for Great experiences can be had at this eatery dating adults and kids alike. 110 S. Vine St., 765.301.9041, Columbian Park Zoo from 1870. Large selection of micro-brews. TV sports, facebook.com/crickets. Open year-round. Home to more than 190 animals representing live rock/jazz, comedy acts, karaoke. 2 W. Seminary nearly 90 different species. Variety of educational St., 765.658.1000, innatdepauw.com/fluttering-duck- Eli’s Books programs teaching appreciation for the world’s bar.php. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 4 pm–10 pm; Named for Colonel Eli Lilly. Shop 11,000 square feet wildlife. 1915 Scott St., 765.807.1540, lafayette.in.gov/ Fri., 2 pm–10 pm; Sat.–Sun., noon–10 pm. of books, gifts and official DePauw-branded ap- zoo. Open April–Oct.; closed holidays. parel, plus a Starbucks. On the Greencastle square. Myers’ Market 6 E. Washington St., 765.653.0618, depauw.edu/about/ Downtown Lafayette–West Lafayette Locally owned shop and deli offering fresh, hand- campus/bookstore/. Open year-round. Eclectic dining and shopping, outdoor art

coveredbridgecountry.com. Open year- Escape to the natural beauty of Visitor Resources round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 “Sweet Owen County.” 119 S. Main Welcome! Your information on regional convention and am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. St., 812.714.8110, sweetowencvb.org. visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Open year-round; closed holidays, and local welcome centers. Kentland Mon.–Fri., 10 am–3 pm. P Discover Newton County Statewide Indianapolis, Crawfordsville, Discover your next adventure in Terre Haute Brewers of Indiana Guild Lafayette, Rensselaer, Dyer and Newton County! Explore Fair Oaks Terre Haute Convention Brewers of Indiana Guild represents Chicago. hoosierstatetrain.com Open Farms, unearth history at Kankakee & Visitors Bureau the state’s craft brewing industry. year-round. $ Sands or wander fantastic fish and Visitor Center conveniently located Visit our website for a map of wildlife areas. 201 North 3rd St., just off exit 11 from I-70. Tour the Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries Crawfordsville 219.989.7770., discovernewtoncounty Indiana Association of Track Cross and much more. 1010 Central Montgomery County Visitors .com. Open year-round. Country Coaches Museum. Get Ave., Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, & Convention Bureau information on local and regional drinkin.beer. Open year-round. Visitors center adjacent to Monticello attractions. 5353 E. Margaret Dr., heritage attractions. Experience Monticello Chamber & 800.366.3043, terrehaute.com. Open Indiana Foodways Alliance family-friendly events, art, unique White County Visitors Bureau year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Statewide organization dedicated shopping, ziplining, canoeing, Brochures, maps and events Fri., 8 am–4 pm. to the promotion of locally owned trails and waterways. 218 Pike St., calendar. Enjoy family fun on Lakes restaurants and food producers 800.866.3973, visitmoco.com. Open Shafer and Freeman. Monticello is throughout the state through year-round; closed holidays. home to Indiana Beach. Come see West Lafayette culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, life with a splash. 105 W. Broadway Visit Lafayette–West Lafayette Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Delphi St., 574.583.7220, monticelloin.com. Open year-round. Open year-round; closed holidays. The Visitors Center has information Carroll County Chamber of on lodging availability, brochures Commerce – Downtown Delphi Indiana Wines and maps. Meeting, convention Explore our rich heritage and rural Rockville and sporting-event planning, group Discover Indiana’s award-winning beauty. Visit our antique shops, Parke County Visitors Center wineries! Enjoy special events, tours, itineraries, coupons and pack- art galleries, museums, waterways The covered-bridge capital of ages are available. 301 Frontage Rd., tours, festivals and wine tastings. and parks. Hiking and biking trails. the World. History and scenery Experience Indiana wine, one deli- 765.447.9999, homeofpurdue.com. 866.374.6813, carrollcountychamber make Parke County’s 31 covered Closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am– cious sip at a time. West Lafayette, .com. Open year-round; closed holi- bridges a must-see. Free maps and 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. 5 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; Sun., noon– days. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. visitor information. 401 E. Ohio St., 4 pm. Open year-round. 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com. Greencastle Open year-round. Lafayette Limo Regionwide Putnam County Convention Passenger vehicles that can carry The Hoosier State Train & Visitor Bureau Spencer one to as many as 56 people, along All Aboard! Providing passenger Full-service visitor bureau providing Sweet Owen Convention with shuttles running to and from rail service from Indianapolis to travel info and local details on lodg- & Visitors Bureau Lafayette to Indianapolis and Chicago that offers comfortable ing, shopping, historical attractions, Home to Indiana’s first state park, Chicago’s O’Hare AP. 2525 Klondike coaches, spacious dome cars, and nature trails/bike/hiking info. 12 W. McCormick’s Creek, Indiana’s Rd., 765.497.3828, lafayettelimo.com. impeccable dining. Stops include Washington St., 800.829.4639, famous Cataract Falls & Bridge. Open year-round.

92 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 WEST listings and galleries, nightlife, festivals and events, Lindberg Rd., 765.775.5172, westlafayette.in.gov/egov/ accommodations and an urban trail along the docs/1242238355744.htm. Open year-round. PARKE COUNTY river. 800.872.6648, readysetgodowntown.com. ATTRACTIONS Open year-round. Bridgeton Mill Newest state park with dramatic prairie and fens Family-owned 188 years, not same family. Indiana’s Exploration Acres (restored wet slopes). Aquatic center, trails, nature/ famous covered bridge and waterfall. Fresh natural Northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze and history programs and camping. 4112 E. S.R. 225, flour, cornmeal, etc. Food, ice cream and more. pumpkin patch. Family-friendly activities, country 765.567.4919, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ 8104 S. Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, 765.548.0106, store, concessions, fire pits and Purdue mazes in bridgetonmill.com. Open April–Nov. 10 am–6 pm. October. 6042 Newcastle Rd., 765.296.2863, Riverside Skating Center explorationacres.com. Open Sept.–Oct. Thurs., Outdoor skating rink is 70 feet by 120 feet. Light- Covered Bridge Art Gallery 6 pm–10 pm; Fri., 6 pm–11 pm; Sat., 10 am–11 pm; ed for evening use. Available from fall to spring Affordable art by more than 30 local artists in all Sun., noon–7 pm. $ for ice skating. 100 Tapawingo Dr., 765.743.7465, mediums, including wood, pottery, photography, westlafayette.in.gov/department/division. jewelry. Florals to covered bridges. 1877 historic The Farm at Prophetstown php?fDD=8-140. Open Jan.–March, Nov.–Dec. $ building. 124 W. Ohio St., Rockville, 765.569.9422, A 1920s farmstead highlighting sustainable coveredbridgeartgallery.org, Open year-round; closed agriculture, homesteading, heirloom gardening, Stay and Play Golf Packages holidays. Mon., Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm– and farm-to-table cooking. 3534 Prophetstown Rd., Accommodations, choice of one or two rounds 5 pm. 765.567.4700, prophetstown.org. Open year-round. with cart. Includes courses by Pete Dye and $ Hale Irwin. Advance registration required. Guaran- LODGING teed tee times. Various locations, 800.872.6648, Covered Bridge Retreat Purdue University homeofpurdue.com/golf/stayandplaypackages.html. Beautiful three-bedroom lodge on 300 acres, trails, Offering plenty to discover, such as sporting $ equestrian facility, private campground. Unique events, entertainment by music and theater retreat, event or reunion destination. Reservations groups, art galleries, fountains, park-like areas Trails required. 6762 N. C.R. 150 West, Bloomingdale, and tours. 765.494.4636, purdue.edu. Open year- Hiking and biking trails abound. Explore the Wa- 812.648.2810, coveredbridgeretreat.dnr.in.gov. round. bash Heritage Trail and many other beautiful paved and non-paved trails throughout Lafayette & West Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum & Park Lafayette. Various trails in the area, 800.872.6648, Beautiful surroundings and activities available National Historic Landmark where the Battle of homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round. for all. Adventurous to moderate trails, canoeing, Tippecanoe occurred in 1811. Includes a nature horseback riding, free WiFi and game room. 1.877. center, trail, picnic areas, museum and history Tropicanoe Cove Outdoor Family LODGES.1. 8102 E. Park Rd., Marshall, 877.500.6151, store. 200 Battleground Ave., 765.567.2147, Aquatic Center indianainns.com. WiFi tippecanoehistory.org. Open year-round, closed Located in Columbian Park, next to the zoo. Try holidays. $ the huge water slide, lazy river, children’s water playground, beach volleyball and much more! Wolf Park 1915 Scott St., 765.807.1531, lafayette.in.gov/aquatics. Enjoy a howl with wolves at this non-profit educa- Open June–Aug. $ tional wildlife facility. See and learn about wolves, coyotes, fox and bison. 4004 E. 800 N., 765.567.2265, RESTAURANTS wolfpark.org. Closed holidays. $ Route 66 Diner Same delicious food as Triple XXX Family LODGING Restaurant. Garage-themed, blue-plate specials, Comfort Suites - Lafayette breakfast, 100 percent sirloin burgers, salads. U.S. Close to attractions like Purdue University, Indiana 52 West & Win Hentschel Blvd, 765.497.9466. Open Beach, McAllister Park and the historic Tippecanoe year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 7 am–9 pm; Battlefield. 31 Frontage Rd., 765.447.0016, lafayette Sat., 6 am–9 pm; Sun., 6 am–3 pm. comfortsuites.com. WiFi Triple XXX Family Restaurant Hampton Inn – Lafayette Since 1929. On Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Serving Conveniently located near Purdue University, area pure cane-sugar Triple XXX Root Beer, 100 percent attractions, shopping, golf and restaurants. 3941 hand-cut ground sirloin burgers, breakfast, pork South St., 765.447.1600, lafayettein.hamptoninn.com. BBQ and tenderloins. 2 N. Salisbury St., 765.743.5373, WiFi triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 am–11 pm; Sun., 5:30 Homewood Suites – Lafayette am–10 pm. Luxurious suites convenient to Purdue Univer- sity, shopping, golfing and area attractions. SHOPPING Features fully equipped kitchens and separate Shopping Communitywide living rooms. 3939 South St., 765.448.9700, Eclectic mix of shops and art galleries in down- lafayette.homewoodsuites.com. town Lafayette & West Lafayette. Large mall with 100-plus shops, antiquing and numerous Union Club Hotel shopping plazas. Various locations, 800.872.6648, With 196 rooms. Elegant, convenient, on campus, homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round. Boilermaker hospitality, variety of dining options, suites available and airport transportation. 101 N. Tippecanoe Mall Grant St., 765.494.8900, hotel.purdue.edu. WiFi The mall is home to more than 90 stores, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Old Navy, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting RECREATION Goods, H&M, Finish Line and Sears. Kids will love Celery Bog Nature Area the play area, food court, Simon gift cards. 2415 A 195-acre nature preserve with trails, wetlands, Sagamore Pkwy., 765.448.6177, tippecanoemall.com. unusual plants, birds and small-mammal viewing. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., Educational programs at Lilly Nature Center. 1620 noon–6 pm.

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RECREATION 765.344.1989, raccoonlakeboatrental.com. Open horseshoes, archery, summer nature/history Mansfield Roller Mill April–Oct. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 9 am–6 pm; Fri.–Sat., programs and hunting in season. Reservable Visit a three-story mill constructed in 1875 on 9 am–8 pm. $ camping is available. 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy., the banks of Raccoon Creek. The original milling Rockville, 765.344.1884, stateparks.in.gov. Open year- equipment remains in place at Mansfield Roller Rockville Lake Park round. $ Mill in Rockville, open seasonally. 1588 S. Raccoon Come discover the perfect outdoor family destina- Pkwy., Rockville, 765.344.0741, stateparks.in.gov. Open tion at Rockville Lake Park. Modern primitive Turkey Run State Park May–Oct. $ campsites and two cabins put you close to the The idyllic Turkey Run State Park offers incredible great fishing on the 102-acre lake. 828 N. Marshall hiking and scenic beauty. It has a staffed nature Raccoon Lake Boat Rental Rd., Rockville, 765.569.6541, rockvillelake.com. $ center and planetarium. Enjoy swimming, fishing, Have fun in the sun at Raccoon Lake Boat Rental, tennis, a saddlebarn with escorted rides, an inn located on Raccoon Lake in Rockville in beautiful Raccoon State Recreation Area on-site and camping opportunities. 8121 E. Park Parke County. Pontoons, Waverunners, speed at Cecil M. Harden Lake Rd., Marshall, 765.597.2635, stateparks.in.gov. Open boats and kayaks! 1223 S. Raccoon Parkway, Rockville, Enjoy a variety of water-based activities, hiking, year-round. $

FLUSH TOILETS Camping BOAT RENTAL BOATING ELECTRIC HOOKUPFISHING LAKE GRATES/GRILLSGROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTSHANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWEDRECREATION HALLRV SITES SEWER HOOKUPSHOWER/HOT SWIMMINGWATER TABLES TACKLE/BAIT TENNIS COURTSTENTS WATER HOOKUPWIFI/INTERNETSITE ACCESS DESCRIPTION

CLOVERDALE RV Park south of I-70 just west Blackhawk Campground of Indianapolis about 40 miles. 2046 W. C.R. 1050 South •••••••• • Convenience store, dump station, 765.795.4795 laundry, propane station, recreation hall, pool.

CLOVERDALE Premier facility for show producers as well as unique campground located off CBarC Expo • ••• •• 253 W. Stardust Rd., 765.720.3251 I-70 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Located 39 cbarcexpo.com miles west of Indianapolis at exit 41.

CLOVERDALE Located approximately one mile north Cloverdale RV Park and of I-70, exit 41, our amenities are all J.C. Campground •••••••••••• •• you need. Free WiFi; laundromat; 2789 E. C.R. 800 South clean restrooms with showers; dump 765.795.3294 station.

CLOVERDALE West of Indianapolis, there are over 500 acres of rolling, wooded terrain Dogwood Springs Campground •• ••••••• 8105 S. S.R. 243 with fifteen lakes and ponds. Seasonal dogwoodspringscampground.com RV Campground-April thru November.

CLOVERDALE Family aquatic center, an hour from Lieber State Recreation Area Indianapolis’ west side. Hunting at Cagles Mill Lake ••••••••••••••• in season. Reserve campsites and 1317 W. Lieber Rd., Ste. 1 shelters at camp.in.gov or call 765.795.4576, stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

PARKE COUNTY Gateway to Parke County attractions. Raccoon Lake State Recreation Summer nature/history programs. Area at Cecil M. Harden Lake •••••••••••••• Reserve campsites and shelters at 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy. camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. 765.344.1884, stateparks.in.gov

PARKE COUNTY Nature center and planetarium, saddlebarns with escorted rides. Turkey Run State Park •••••••••••• 8121 E. Park Rd., 765.597.2635 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

SPENCER Rustic park known for hiking, McCormick’s Creek State Park wildflowers and McCormick’s 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd. •••••••••••••• Creek Canyon. Reserve campsites 812.829.2235 and shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746

WAVELAND Rustic park known for hiking and sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Shades State Park ••••• ••• 7751 S. 890 W., 765.435.2810 Creek. Reserve campsites and shelters stateparks.in.gov at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

WEST LAFAYETTE Vibrant summer prairie and restored Prophetstown State Park wet slopes called fens. Nature/ 4112 E. S.R. 225 ••••••••••••• history programs. Reserve campsites 765.567.4919 and shelters at camp.in.gov or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

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SPENCER LODGING Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park Located in Indiana’s first state park. Full-service dining room, free WiFi. Close to Bloomington & Indianapolis. For reservations call 877.LODGES1. 451 McCormick’s Creek Park Rd., 877.922.6966, indianainns.com. WiFi

Family Cabins at McCormick’s Creek State Park Furnished family cabins sleep four or six. Hik- ing, nature center, swimming, saddlebarn with escorted rides. For reservations, camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., 812.829.2235, camp.in.gov.

RECREATION McCormick’s Creek State Park Swimming, picnicking and staffed nature center. Escorted rides at seasonal saddlebarn. Camping/ lodging reservable. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., 812.829.2235, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

SHOPPING Cataract General Store One of the oldest general stores in the state (150 years-plus), this must-see sells vintage goods, vela- market finds and famous pickles! 2799 S. Cataract Rd., 765.795.4782, facebook.com/cataractgeneralstore. Wed.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat.–Sun., 9 am–7 pm. TERRE HAUTE ATTRACTIONS Clabber Girl Museum & Bake Shop Browse the museum to celebrate one of the oldest brands in America, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, then enjoy lunch at the bake shop. 900 Wabash Ave., 812.232.9446, clabbergirl.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon–Fri., 6:30 am–3 pm; Sat., 8 am– 3 pm.

LODGING Holiday Inn Ideally located near major attractions, golf, shopping and Indiana State University. Indoor recreation center with pool, fitness center and game room. 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 South, 812.232.6081, holiday-inn.com/terrehautein. WiFi

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Stylish and modern all-suite hotel convenient to major attractions, golf, shopping and Indiana State University. Easy highway access. 3304 U.S. Hwy. 41 South, 812.235.0696, springhillsuites.com. WiFi WAVELAND RECREATION Clements Canoes Outdoor Center Canoe, kayak, tube, tent-camp and cabin rentals on scenic Sugar Creek; near Shades and Turkey Run State Parks. Offered: 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-mile trips. 8295 W. S.R. 234, 765.435.2070, clementscanoes.com. Open April–Oct. $

Shades State Park Sandstone cliffs overlook Sugar Creek. Challenging hiking is available, as is swimming at nearby Turkey Run State Park. Non-electric camping only. 7751 S. 890 W. Waveland, 765.435.2810, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

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96 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Picturesque landscapes and river towns meet world-class architecture in stunning south-central Indiana. Explore some of the state’s very best parks and nature areas, soar high above the ground through treetop canopies on zip lines and taste merlots and chardonnays at a host of scenic vineyards. When the day’s over, curl up in a charming B&B or stately inn.

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Clockwise from left: , Zaharakos and Dagaz Acres Zipline TRAVEL PLANS ROAD TRIPPING! Wineries, ziplines and amazing architecture—find it all on this drive through South Central Indiana.

START HERE: COLUMBUS The MEDORA (22 miles/28 min.) MILAN (24 miles/31 min.) Make amount of amazing architecture Walk or bike across the Medora YOUR GUIDE a basketball pilgrimage to the 1 here is staggering, but there’s only 4 Covered Bridge, the longest AT A GLANCE 8 tiny town that, against all odds, one place to begin your journey: the historic covered bridge in the U.S. won the 1954 state championship (and stunning Miller House and Garden. a spot in Indiana folklore). The team’s Kids will appreciate stops at the kids- MADISON (48 miles/68 min.) accomplishments, brought to life in the 9 commons children’s museum and the The Bat Cave is back open at 10 film Hoosiers, are enshrined in the Mi- 2 1 8 Victorian-style Zaharakos ice-cream Clifty Falls State Park—take a 7 lan ’54 Hoosiers Basketball Museum. 5 3 4 5 6 parlor. guided tour to see bats, salamanders and a stunning view of Tunnel Falls METAMORA (31 miles/44 min.) BLOOMINGTON (36 miles/50 cascading 80 feet to the gorge below. Bite into a slab of home- min.) Rent bikes at Bicycle Explore the quaint downtown, home to made fudge, toss food to the 9 trip mileage Garage Inc. and pedal your way tons of galleries and sweet little shops ducks along the canal and browse 2 257 miles across rolling countryside or around and restaurants. shops housed in historic buildings in the quirky downtown. Stroll Kirkwood drive time Metamora, Indiana’s only working canal 5 hours, 56 minutes Avenue for great indie restaurants and VEVAY (20 miles/26 min.) Pic- town. With its horse-drawn canal boats, shops, or stop in at Upland Brewing turesque landscapes and scenic notes gristmill and Whitewater Railroad, the Of course, you Company, just one of the local brewer- 6 valleys form the backdrop of could do this trip all charming ’burg offers a vivid glimpse ies offering tours. this town on the Ohio River. Go tasting in one day, but why? into the 19th century. at one of several wineries. Stretch it out over a few and enjoy BEDFORD (24 miles/38 min.) yourself. Also, be sure GREENSBURG (29 miles/39 Take a guided boat ride on RISING SUN (23 miles/32 min.) to check routes and min.) Picnic on the grounds America’s longest underground Roll the dice at Rising Sun attraction hours of Highpoint Orchard, 3 before setting out. 10 river at Bluespring Caverns, or a scenic 7 Casino. Sail through treetops whose perch at one of the highest drive through the Hoosier National at Dagaz Acres Zipline, howl with the elevations in the county offers sweep- Forest, which also offers great hiking, wolves at Redwolf Sanctuary or fly high ing views, or buy a bag of farm-fresh

mountain biking and horse trails. in a vintage Cessna at Mac’s Seaplanes. apples, peaches or pears and dig in. PHOTOS COURTESY INDIANA WINE TRAIL, PERFECT NORTH SLOPES; BREW- ERY COURTESY DEARBORN CO. CVB, DAGAZ BY LORI NOONAN, SKELTON BY BARTHOLOMEW WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, CLIFTY FALLS BY JOE SAILER/ BALL UNIVERSITY; STATE OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING;

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SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— 10 Don’t-Miss come join us for the party!

The Empire Strikes Back – A Bicentennial Celebration of Destinations Indiana Fashion STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S COLUMBUS, APRIL 9, 2016 This fashion show will feature SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION, FROM COMEDY TO CAVING. styles from 1816, 1916 and today while highlighting changes in BIG DRAWS Hoosier fashion over the last 200 years. Historical refreshments will 1 Nashville This artsy town is a good unwind in the historic Spring Mill Inn, be served. 812.372.3541. jumping-off point for the bucolic para- a historic 73-room abode done in cozy dise of Brown County, which draws hik- country decor. Birth of a State: ers, bikers and sightseers for its amazing The Indiana Exhibit 4 Bloomington This college town’s up- fall foliage. VINCENNES, MAY 21–JUNE 5, 2016 and-coming Limestone Comedy Festival, See Indiana’s greatest treasures, 2 Vevay It’s playtime all the time at only in its fourth year, has already been including the state’s original Belterra Casino Resort, which boasts the headlined by the likes of Janeane Garo- Constitutions, Flag, State Rifle and falo and Patton Oswalt. The 2016 festival more, during this three-city event. newest slot machines along with tradi- 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm. tional table games. is June 2–4. 3 Mitchell Endless opportunities for fun 5 Madison Three of the six wineries on Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers await at Spring Mill State Park, as seen in the Indiana Wine Trail are in Madison, REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016 Midwest Living magazine. After you’ve and group tours can be booked through Honor and commemorate Indiana’s caved, picnicked, biked and swum, Visit Madison at 800.559.2956. founders at the memorial services being held this month at 43 founders’ burial sites. See website for locations, 1 3 5 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm.

Indiana Bicentennial Art Exhibition BLOOMINGTON, FALL 2016 The Grunwald Gallery at Indiana University is collaborating with the Herron Gallery at IUPUI (Indianapolis) and the Galleries at Peeler at DePauw University (Greencastle) for an exhibition 6 7 8 featuring the work of contemporary artists from around the state. indiana.edu/~grunwald/.

Bicentennial Montgomery Turkey Trot MONTGOMERY, SEPT. 8–11, 2016 This 45th annual festival offers carnival rides, bingo, a flea market, open horse pulls, mud volleyball, live entertainment and more. Ruritan Park, 6907 E. Park Rd., SMALL WONDERS montgomeryruritanclub.com. 6 Lawrenceburg There’s fun to be had most famous son with the Red Skelton Vintage Spirits: History and all year long at Perfect North Slopes— Museum of American Comedy, whose Hooch of Bartholomew when skiing, snowboarding and snow- character gallery includes, natch, Freddie County tubing are out of season, there are mud the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, EDINBURGH, NOV. 5, 2016 runs and more. Cauliflower McPugg and more. Meet interesting characters from Indiana’s past (suffragists, fur 7 Aurora Take a self-guided historic 9 Brookville Take an exhilarating swing trappers and bootleggers) while walking tour through this small Ohio through a treetop canopy on the zip lines sampling period-specific alcoholic River town, then refuel with hand- at Skyward Adventures. beverages and refreshments. crafted beer and food at Great Crescent Bartholomew County Historical 10 Edinburgh Love old stuff? Make a bee- Society, bartholomewhistory.org. Brewery. line to Exit 76 Antique Mall, where you’ll 8 Vincennes The town honors its find more than 600 booths.

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underground boat tour. Blind fish and crayfish, gem prospecting, 1/2-mile nature trail and gift shop. 1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd., 812.279.9471, bluespringcaverns.com. Open April–Oct. $

Hoosier National Forest encompasses 200,000 acres in nine counties of south-central Indiana, some of those in Jackson County. Nearly 300 miles of trails. 811 Constitution Ave., 812.275.5987, fs.usda.gov/hoosier/. Open year-round. $

Otis Park Golf Course Recognized as one of the best municipal golf courses in Indiana, this 6,308-yard, par-72 layout is both scenic and challenging for all golfers. 607 Tunnelton Rd., 812.279.9092, otisparkgolf.com. Open year-round.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Salt Creek Brewery Enjoy locally made beer, live weekly entertainment and a great dinner, all in the unique atmosphere of one of the only open-pit breweries in the US. 466 Old S.R. 37, 812.277.8277, saltcreekbrewery.com. Open year-round. BLOOMINGTON ATTRACTIONS Oliver Winery Indiana’s oldest and largest winery is a world-class destination in every season. Enjoy daily wine tasting, seasonal live music and weekend tours. 8024 N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. REGIONWIDE door pool, free continental breakfast, free internet, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES suites and handicapped-accessible rooms. 112 S.R. LODGING Indiana Uplands Wine Trail 46 East, 812.934.6185, comfortinn.com/hotel- Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring: Butler, Brown batesville-indiana-in134#listpos1. WiFi and Conference Center County, Oliver, Owen Valley, French Lick, Best Vine- Located in the center of the IU campus, the hotel yards, Turtle Run, Huber and Winzerwald wineries Hampton Inn offers affordable and comfortable hotel rooms. Winery. P.O. Box 169, French Lick, 812.952.2650, Conveniently located between Indianapolis and Conference and meeting services are also available. indianauplands.com. Open year-round. off I-74. Complimentary breakfast, in- 900 E. 7th St., 812.856.6381, imu.indiana.edu. WiFi door pool, hot tub and fitness center. 1030 S.R. 229 North, 812.934.6262, hamptoninn.com. WiFi RECREATION AURORA Monroe Lake ATTRACTIONS Mary Helen’s Bed and Breakfast Swimming, boating, hiking, summer nature pro- Victorian House Museum and Fine Dining grams, picnicking, fishing and hunting in season. A restored 1850s mansion overlooking the Ohio Tucked in the scenic woods, you won’t want to Reservable campsites and shelters. 4850 S. S.R. 446, River. Victorian Christmas in December with tours leave this beautiful B&B. Relax and enjoy 812.837.9546, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ and activities. 213 Fifth St., 812.926.0087, hillforest the special atmosphere and fine dining on week- .org. Open April–Dec. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–5 pm. $ ends. 13296 N. Coonhunters Rd., 812.934.3468, SHOPPING maryhelensplace.com/. WiFi Bloomington Antique Mall LODGING Go treasure-hunting at the “Historic Bloomington Herman Leive House BEDFORD Antique Mall”: a three-story building with elevator One block from the Ohio River, close to Hillforest ATTRACTIONS and 24,000 square feet with 100 merchants. 311 W. Mansion. A 19th-century home furnished with an- Lawrence County Museum of History 7th St., 812.323.7676, bloomingtonantiquemall.com. tiques. Close to restaurants and casinos. 203 Fifth View the ever-changing gallery of interesting Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 10 am–6 pm. St., 812.926.0944, hermanleivehouse.com. artifacts that showcase the history and heritage of Lawrence County. Locally stocked gift shop on-site. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES RESTAURANTS 929 15th St., 812.278.8575, lawrencecountyhistory.com. Oliver Winery Great Crescent Brewery Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 9 am– Indiana’s oldest and largest winery is the state’s The Great Crescent Brewery in Aurora, Indiana, 4 pm; Sat., 9 am–5 pm. top-rated wine destination. Our wine list features produces a wide variety of hand-crafted beers more than 40 wines, from semi-sweet to dry. 8024 packaged in pints, bottles, 1/6- and 1/2-barrel kegs. RECREATION N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com. Open year- 315 Importing St., 812.655.9079, gcbeer.com. Open Bluespring Caverns round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., year-round. Thurs.–Sat., noon–9 pm. Explore this natural wonder on an hour-long noon–6 pm. BATESVILLE LODGING AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts Comfort Inn Batesville SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Just off I-74 with walking distance restaurants, in- WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Upland Brewing Company Oliver Winery Enjoy award-winning craft beer, locally sourced in Bloomington fare, an outdoor patio and free tours at our original family-friendly brewpub conveniently located in downtown Bloomington. 350 W. 11th St., 812.336.2337, uplandbeer.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–midnight; Fri.– Sat., 11 am–1 am; Sun., noon–midnight. BROOKVILLE LODGING Brookville Lodge Brookville Lodge is a unique lodging establish- ment with five bedrooms, each decorated with its own look and feel, and five private baths. The Lodge is close to dining, shopping and outdoor recreation activities. 801 Main St., 765.547.1900, brookvillelodge.com. WiFi

RECREATION Brookville Lake Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, camping, fishing, a summer interpreter, bicycle trail, horseshoe pits, archery and shooting ranges. Hunting in season. 14108 S.R. 101, 765.647.2657, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

Family Time Adventures – Paddle Boarding and More ... Ready for a new sport? Paddle-boarding is a great way to spend the day. It’s an “ocean experience” in the middle of non-coastal midwest Indiana. 14108 State Rte. 101, 812.212.5581, laurahuber.com. Open May–Sept. Fri.–Sat., 11:30 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–

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Skyward Adventures, Inc. RESTAURANTS SHOPPING Soar through the trees on our Zip Line & Adventure Goldfinch Restaurant The Gift Shoppe On Main Park. Features 10 zip lines and four bridges. Located Family-owned, featuring fresh meats individu- Experience the area’s finest selection of hand- near Brookville Lake. 11471 U.S. 52, 765.547.1947, ally prepared, golden-fried chicken and delicious crafted, American-made gifts that feature Indiana skywardadventures.com. Open May–Oct. Sat.–Sun., from-scratch desserts. 11161 U.S. Highway 52, Artisans, along with other artisans nationwide. 813 10 am–6 pm. $ 765.647.0400, facebook.com/pages/goldfinch- Main St., 765.547.1033 giftshoppeonmain.com. Open restaurant. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 9:30 am–5 pm; Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue 7 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 7 am–9 pm. Sat., 9:30 am–1 pm. Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue is Southeastern Indi- ana’s very own wolf preserve, home to 25 wolves. Korners Kountry Kitchen Weekend Quilts Come hear the “call of the wild” at Wolf Creek. Famous Fresh smoked pulled pork, pork chops, Weekend Quilts is your southeastern Indiana Stay right on the grounds in an on-site tipi or at brisket and chicken. Made-from-scratch sides, destination for great sewing and quilting! Let our one of the nearby inns, lodges or B&Bs. 14099 Wolf including our BBQ sauce. Breakfast, lunch and experienced staff help you with your next project. Creek Rd., 513.312.9143, wolfcreekhabitat.org. Open supper. 547 Main St., 765.547.1039. Open year-round; 744 Main St., 765.547.1700, weekendquilts.com. Open year-round. closed holidays. year-round; closed holidays.

crothersvillerwb.com/. 10 am– cruises, great food and drink. Kids’ greased-pig contests, games, rides, Fairs, Festivals 10 pm. play area, 5K and more along Madi- tractor pull and more. All-around & Events son’s riverfront. Bicentennial Park, fun! Montgomery Ruritan Park, 6907 Tenderloin Throwdown W. Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, E. Park Rd., 812.254.0938, Your ticket to seasonal fun GREENSBURG, JUNE 25, 2016 madisonribberfest.com. 5 pm–11:30 montgomeryruritanclub.com/ in South Central Indiana. Tenderloin Throwdown contest with pm and 11 am–11:30 pm. turkeytrot.htm. $ prizes for Indiana’s best breaded, Rail Fest and Spring Festival grilled, creative pork tenderloin, 45th Swiss Wine Festival White River Valley WASHINGTON, MAY 13–14, 2016 and people’s choice. Entertainment VEVAY, AUG. 25–28, 2016 Antique Show A celebration of Daviess County and games. 150 Courthouse Square, Voted a Top 10 Event by Top Events ELNORA, SEPT. 8–11, 2016 railroad heritage! Kiddie Train 812.222.0037. 10 am–6 pm. USA, the Swiss Wine Festival is Antique tractors and equipment, rides, history, model-train displays Indiana’s only four-day event paying food, horse pulls, tractor pulls and and Main Street for a festival Limestone Heritage Festival homage to Switzerland County’s much more. Come out for the fun!! with food and vendors. Main St. BEDFORD, JULY 4, 2016 wine-making roots. Paul Ogle River- Daviess County Fairgrounds–Elnora, & 1 Train Depot St., 812.254.5262, Celebrate 4th of July with a parade, front Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.427.9463, S.R. 57, 812.345.0064, wrvaa.org. $ daviesscountyhistory.net, food, vendors, entertainment and swisswinefestival.org. 5:30 pm–6 pm. daviesscountychamber.com. fireworks. 1116 16th St., 812-275-4493, $ P Persimmon Festival 5 pm–10 pm and 10 am–10 pm. bedfordinparades.com. MITCHELL, SEPT. 11, 2016 Jackson County Candlelight tour at Spring Mill Wings Over Muscatatuck Jackson County Fair Watermelon Festival State Park on September 17. Migratory Bird Festival BROWNSTOWN, JULY 24–30, 2016 BROWNSTOWN, AUG. 26–27, 2016 Downtown activities start Septem- SEYMOUR, MAY 14, 2016 The Jackson County Fair is the This festival celebrates Jackson ber 19. Midway, entertainment, Celebrate the outdoors, see live biggest and best! Still a free County’s most famous produce: food booths, antique tractors, birds of prey, build birdhouses, fair—find building after building of watermelon! Carnival rides, classic cars. Downtown Mitchell, take a bird walk and visit the Refuge exhibits, visit barns and enjoy the contests, vendors, entertainment, 533 W. Main St., 812.849.1090, closed area. You might even see a midway and food. Jackson County food and fun for all! Courthouse limestonecountry.com. bald eagle. Handicapped access. Fairgrounds, 476 E. C.R. 100 S., Square, Downtown Brownstown, Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. 812.358.2751, jacksoncountyfair.org. brownstownmelonfest.com. On the River Car Show U.S. Hwy. 50, 812.522.4352, facebook Noon–10 pm. & Cruise .com/pages/Wings-Over-Muscatatuck Wine, Cheese and Art Festival VEVAY, SEPT. 15, 2016 /816853628395809?fref=ts. Odon Old Settlers Festival WASHINGTON, SEPT. 2, 2016 The On the River Car Show & 6:30 am–7 pm. ODON, AUG. 4–6, 2016 Come sample varieties of wine Cruise-In and parade has been set One of Indiana’s oldest festivals, and cheese while listening to for Friday and Saturday, September RiverRoots Music & Folk celebrating more than 130 years of music. View antique cars, art and 16–17 at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park in Arts Festival fun, exhibits and entertainment, pa- more. Meredith Plaza, corner of Vevay, Indiana. Paul Ogle Riverfront MADISON, MAY 20–21, 2016 rades, contests, kids day, and much Main and 2nd Streets. Main Street, Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.571.1978, Nationally known contemporary more. Odon Park, just off S.R. 58, 812.254.5262, daviesscountychamber ontherivercarshow.com. P and traditional folk/roots musicians, 812.636.8218, odonoldsettlers.com. .com. 5 pm–11:30 pm. $ storytelling, food, regional wines, Tree City Fall Festival craft-beer festival. Family-friendly. Greensburg Power of the Past Lucille Dillon Amish GREENSBURG, SEPT. 16–17, 2016 Bicentennial Park–Riverfront, 100 W. GREENSBURG, AUG. 17–21, 2016 Quilt Auction Music/art festival includes parade, Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, riverroots Annual machinery show. Featured ODON, SEPT. 3, 2016 vendors, idol contest, baking con- .org. 5 pm–11:30 pm and 11:30 tractor is John Deere. Flea markets, Hand-quilted from the Amish test, lip-sync contest, talent contest am–11:30 pm. $ food booths, kids games, toy show, community of Daviess County. and much more. Forms available fiddle contest, steam engine, Amish crafts, quilting demonstra- on website. Courthouse Square, 150 Crothersville Red, White entertainment. Decatur County tions, furniture and wonderful Courthouse Square, 877.883.5447, and Blue Festival Fairgrounds, 812.663.7869, 8 am– food. Simon J. Graber Complex, treecityfallfestival.org. 5 pm–10 pm. CROTHERSVILLE, JUNE 9–11, 2016 8 pm. $ 9164 E. 875 N., 812.296.1775, This patriotic festival celebrates daviesscountychamber.com. 20th Century Chevy Car small towns and the American Madison Ribberfest BBQ Show and Cruiz In spirit. Vendors, carnival rides, food, & Blues 100 Montgomery Turkey WASHINGTON, SEPT. 17–18, 2016 entertainment, a parade and great MADISON, AUG. 19–20, 2016 Trot Festival “Cruiz” in on Saturday night. Enjoy fun for all. Crothersville Community Smokin’ hot blues performers, MONTGOMERY, SEPT. 8–11, 2016 the fabulous show of custom cars Schools, Preston St., 812.569.0407, sizzling BBQ competitions, boat Turkey races, bands, food, crafts, (CONTINUED ON PG. 104)

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BROWNSTOWN ATTRACTIONS Jackson County Community Theatre Several productions are held throughout the year at the Royal Off-the-Square Theatre. This community group has been entertaining residents for years. 121 W. Walnut St., 812.358.5228, jcct.org. Open year-round. $.

Jackson County History Center The History Center/Genealogy Library offers a trip back in time. A Pioneer Village, Ball Memo- rial Museum, and monument to Revolutionary soldiers greet visitors. 105 N. Sugar St., 812.358.2118, facebook.com/pages/jackson-county-history- center-of-indiana/110939532271337?sk=info. Open year-round.

RECREATION Brownstown Speedway Located off Highway 250, in Jackson County, the Brownstown Speedway draws guests and races from all around the tri-state area. Several large events are held here annually. 476 E. C.R. 100 S., 812.358.5332, brownstownspeedway.com. Open March–Oct. $

Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve Large hemlock and hardwood trees are on the 44-acre preserve. The largest hemlock in the state is found here, along with American beech, sugar maple, oak and red elm. C.R. 200 S., secure.in.gov/ Brookville Lake in Brookville dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-hemlockbluff.pdf. Open

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Hickory Hills Golf Club Comfort Inn and Suites Facilities include a snack bar and prop shop. Extended-stay suites, fitness center, guest laundry, Nestled in the gorgeous rolling hills of Jackson business center, meeting space, bus parking, BBQ County, this course features nine holes and a par area, rewards program. Free Internet. 2485 Jonathan of 35. 1509 S. S.R. 135, 812.358.4529, facebook.com/ Moore Pike, 812.376.3051, comfortinn.com/hotel- hickoryhillsgolfclubinc?rf=547377958708322. Open columbus-indiana-in245. WiFi year-round. $ Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Jackson Washington State Forest Tipton Lakes Playgrounds, hiking trail, bike/horse trails, shelters, Enjoy quiet comfort and bountiful amenities that fit fishing, hunting, many picnic and vista sites and your needs at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus scenic Skyline Drive. Reserve shelters. 1278 E. S.R. Tipton Lakes. 3888 Mimosa Dr., 812.342.8888, 250, 812.358.2160, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm. Open marriott.com/bmgtl. WiFi year-round. Hotel Indigo Artfully designed, downtown location. Is 100 BRUCEVILLE The Inn at percent non-smoking and has a restaurant and bar, ATTRACTIONS Irwin Gardens Apple Hill Orchard in Columbus meeting facilities, fitness center, hardwood floors, This unique trellis orchard features delicious spa-inspired showers. 400 Brown St., 812.375.9100, apples, peaches and nectarines. It includes a state- hotelindigo.com/columbusin. WiFi of-the-art cider press and an on-site bakery. 6235 N. Ford Rd., 812.324.9010, applehillorchard.webs.com. year-round; closed holidays. Tues. –Sat., 10 am–5 pm; The Inn at Irwin Gardens Open July–Nov. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm. Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $ Experience the unforgettable grandeur of the Inn at Irwin Gardens in the heart of architecturally Zaharakos renowned Columbus. 608 Fifth St., 812.376.3663, COLUMBUS Since 1900. Delight your senses at this historic irwingardens.com. WiFi ATTRACTIONS ice cream parlor and soda fountain/mechanical Columbus Architecture Tours music museum. Rare Welte orchestrion (self- LaQuinta Inn & Suites Tour 70-plus modern structures or visit the Miller playing pipe organ). 329 Washington St., 812.378.1900, Earned 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excel- House and Garden, the nation’s finest modern zaharakos.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. 11 lence. Sundry shop, manager’s reception, event home. Check website for tour times and reserva- am–8 pm. space, BBQ area, catering available. 101 Carrie Ln., tions. 506 Fifth St., 812.378.2622, columbus.in.us. $ 812.379.4657, lqcolumbus.com. WiFi LODGING kidscommons, columbus’ community Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Residence Inn – Columbus children’s museum Indoor recreational area includes pool, putting Full kitchens with stainless appliances, indoor pool Explore! Create! Three floors of interactive, hands- green, games. Restaurant, lounge, fitness center, and spa, fitness center, outdoor patio with grill on exhibits designed for families with toddlers to guest laundry. Banquet/event facilities up to 800. and fire pit. The Residence Inn – Columbus is 100 early teens. Climb through our giant toilet! 309 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.1541, percent non-smoking. 4525 W. S.R. 46, 812.342.2400, Washington St., 812.378.3046, kidscommons.org. Open clarionhotel.com. WiFi marriott.com/bmgri. WiFi

Seymour Oktoberfest 812.493.9572, bavarianbeerbash.com. Vallonia’s heritage with Indian Fairs, Festivals $ SEYMOUR, SEPT. 29–OCT. 1, 2016 5 pm–midnight. lodges, muzzleloader shoots, & Events This three-day festival celebrates pioneer crafts, parade, food, (CONTINUED FROM PG. 102) Seymour’s German heritage with Medora Goes Pink museum visits and vendors. vendors, great food, a parade, MEDORA, OCT. 8, 2016 Downtown Vallonia, Main St., music, dancing, 5K run/walk and Visit vendors and enjoy great treats, 812.528.2407, fortvalloniadays.com. and antiques. Awards on Sunday. live entertainment and fun for 8 am–7 pm. Eastside Park, NE 21st St., 812.617.5580, other events. Great fun. Downtown Seymour, Chestnut & Second Sts., the whole family while support- 20thcenturychevy.com. 8 am–5:30 pm ing cancer awareness, research and 7 am–5 pm. 812.523.1414, seymouroktoberfest.com. Nights Before Christmas 11 am–11 pm. and support. Downtown Medora, Candlelight Tour of Homes 812.530.0093, facebook.com/medora MADISON, NOV. 25–26 & Crackaway Daze II goespink/info?tab=page_info. Heartbeat of Washington DEC. 2–3, 2016 NEW POINT, SEPT. 19–20, 2016 9 am–8 pm. Vendors, parade, bed race, country Fall Festival Enter a historic Christmas wonder- store, pony rides, hog roast, chicken WASHINGTON, OCT. 1–2, 2016 land during a candlelight tour of dinner. Call for more information. Come to the fall festival and enjoy a Sleepy Hollow Fall public and private homes in Madi- Salt Creek Park, 812.663.3610. 8 am– vendor fair, kids’ activities, Battle Celebration son’s National Historic Landmark 8 pm. of the Bands, classic car show, VEVAY, OCT. 15, 2016 District. Historic Downtown Madi- 5K run/walk, beer garden and much Arts and crafts, apple and pump- son, 601 W. First St., 800.559.2956, Madison Chautauqua more. Main Street, daviesscounty kin pie–baking contest, music, nightsbeforechristmas.com. 5 pm– Festival Of Art chamber.com. 8 am–midnight. Headless Horseman roaming 9 pm and 3 pm–9 pm. $ MADISON, SEPT. 24–25, 2016 downtown Vevay and more! Come experience southern Indi- Bavarian Beer Bash Liberty Street and Historic Court- Festival of Lights ana’s premier outdoor juried fine VEVAY, OCT. 7–8, 2016 house Square, 128 W. Main St., VEVAY, NOV. 28–DEC. 31, 2016 arts and crafts show in Madison’s Craft beer festival featuring beers 812.427.3237 switzcotourism.com. Thousands of holiday lights reflect National Landmark Historic District. from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. 10 am–4 pm. in the Ohio River, highlighting the Historic Downtown Streets, Broad- Regional music and food. AHBA/ holiday season in Vevay and Swit- way St. to Vine St., 800.559.2956, BJCP-sanctioned homebrew compe- Fort Vallonia Days zerland County. Paul Ogle Riverfront madisonchautauqua.com. 10 am– tition. Courthouse Square & Liberty VALLONIA, OCT. 15–16, 2016 Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.427.3237,

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Ruddick-Nugent House Bed & Breakfast FLORENCE The Ruddick-Nugent House, an 1884 Greek Revival, LODGING is well restored and offers all private baths, free Fairway Inn WiFi and cable. Enjoy candlelight breakfasts in Located across from Belterra, spend a relaxing the formal dining room. Stroll a full city block of night in a spacious, affordable and clean room. gardens. 1210 16th St., 812.350.6708, ruddick-nugent- Suites with whirlpool tubs are available. Shuttle to house.com. WiFi casino provided. 1484 Indiana 156, 800.864.4161, fairwayinnflorence.com. WiFi Sleep Inn & Suites Newly renovated! Microwave and refrigerator in all rooms; more than 120 television channels, including FREETOWN HBO and TV Japan; fitness center; lakeside rooms. ATTRACTIONS 2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.7200, sleepinn Freetown and Pershing Township Museum .com/hotel-columbus-indiana-in141. Step back in time in this small-town museum. Relive the glory days of the Freetown high school CROTHERSVILLE and see how this small Jackson County town began. ATTRACTIONS 4784 W. S.R. 58, 812.497.2808. Crothersville Town Players Crothersville Town Players call Hamacher Hall their WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES playhouse. Highlights for the group include theater Salt Creek Winery performances, social events and history series. 211 Enjoy breathtaking views while partaking in deli- E. Howard St., 812.793.2760, facebook.com/hamacher cious wines. Sit on the patio and see miles and .hall?fref=ts. Open year-round. $ miles of trees. A variety of wines offered. 7603 W. County 925 N., 812.497.0254, saltcreekwinery.com. EDINBURGH Open year-round. LODGING Comfort Inn Edinburgh/Columbus GREENSBURG Newly renovated, micro-fridge every room, fitness ATTRACTIONS center, continental breakfast, manager’s reception, Art on the Square Gallery near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 11711 N. U.S. 31, Fine arts gallery on Greensburg’s historic down- 812.526.9899, spraguehotels.com. WiFi town square. Exhibiting, promoting and selling local and regional art in all media. 114 E. Washington Hampton Inn Edinburgh/Columbus St., 812.663.8600. Open year-round. Wed.–Fri., 11 Newly renovated, micro-fridge every room, fit- am–3:30 pm; Sat., 11 am–2 pm. ness and business centers, meeting space, man- ager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 12161 N. U.S. 31, 812.526.5100, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

Hilton Garden Inn/Edinburgh Micro-fridge every room, whirlpool suites, The Garden Grille & Bar, fitness and business centers, guest laundry, meeting facilities. 12210 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.8600, spraguehotels.com.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Edinburgh Torchbearer Award, micro-fridge every room, fit- ness and business centers, guest laundry, manager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 12225 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.4919, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

Red Roof Inn – Taylorsville Budget-conscious rates, micro-fridge, free continental breakfast. Near Premium Outlets and Columbus area. 10330 N. U.S. Hwy. 31, 812.526.9747, redroof-taylorsville.com/. WiFi

SHOPPING Edinburgh Premium Outlets Shop 85 designer and name-brand outlets. Enjoy sav- ings of 25 percent to 65 percent every day at Banana Republic, Coach, J.Crew and more. 11622 NE Executive Dr., 812.526.9764, premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh. Open year-round; closed holidays. 10 am–6 pm.

Exit 76 Antique Mall Antique treasure–hunting at an official Indiana State attraction. A 72,000-square-foot facility with more than 600 booths and lighted display cases. 12595 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.7676, exit76antiques.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 10 am–6 pm.

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Decatur County Barn Quilt Trail special events. A unique location for weddings, courthouse, and winter market is in city hall. 314 W. This Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project features reunions, corporate meetings and school tours. 3321 Washington St., 812.222.0037. Open year-round. more than 30 beautiful quilts throughout Decatur N. Old Hwy. 421, 812.663.4534, highpointorchard.com. County, and even in Greensburg. Maps at Visitor Tri-State Artisans Greensburg Center. 211 N. Broadway St., 877.883.5447. Open Historical Society of Decatur Classes for a variety of ages, from youth to adult, year-round. County Museum in different mediums. Check website for full sched- Local history museum and research location. ule. Does classes for groups. Call for information. He Is The Potter House museum highlights 1880–1900 life in 125 W. Main St., 812.528.5748, events.tsartisans.com/ Paint Your Own Pottery studio offers fun for all Indiana. Gallery features changing display of greensburg. Open year-round. $ ages. Groups welcome! Check website for hours. 115 local topics. 222 N. Franklin St., 812.663.2764. E. Main St., heisthepotterpyop.com. Open year-round; Open year-round. LODGING closed holidays. Baymont Inn and Suites Main Street Greensburg Farmers’ Market Free breakfast. Meeting room accommodates 100. HighPoint Orchard Shop for local produce, meat, baked goods and Pool. Comfort and convenience. 2317 N. S.R. 3, Cafe, gift shop, banquet facility; check website for flora. Summer market is on the south side of the 812.663.6055, baymontinns.com. WiFi

Visitor Resources rich history here. Enjoy Summer- Seymour fest (June), Catfish Festival (July), Jackson County Visitor Center Welcome! Your information on regional convention and and 4-H Fair (July). Utilize great Discover Jackson County’s covered visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers local businesses. 210 N. Line St., bridges, round barns and wildlife. and local welcome centers. 812.295.4093, visitmartincounty.org. Hike, bike, camp, fish, hunt and Open year-round, closed holidays. shop. Enjoy art and history and see Statewide opportunities. 2855 N. Walnut St., our exhibit. 100 N. Broadway St., Brewers of Indiana Guild 800.800.0037, visitbloomington.com. Madison 812.524.1914, jacksoncountyin.com. Brewers of Indiana Guild represents Open year-round, closed holidays, Madison Visitor’s Center Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– the state’s craft brewing industry. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm, Sat., Information on county attractions, 5 pm, Sat., 9 am–3 pm. Visit our website for a map of 9 am–4 pm. lodging, restaurants, shopping, Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries historic sites, recreation and Versailles and much more. 1010 Central Ave., Brookville more. Brochures, maps, gift shop, Ripley County Tourism Indianapolis, 317.554.4494, drinkin Franklin County Convention, video, restrooms. 601 West First Bureau .beer. Open year-round. Recreation and Visitors St., 800.559.2956, visitmadison.org. Visit our Welcome Center for infor- Commission Open year-round. mation on MIlan ’54 Hoosiers Mu- Indiana Foodways Alliance Plan your getaway for Brookville seum, , Muzzle Statewide organization dedicated Lake, Historic Metamora and Mitchell Loaders and events throughout the to the promotion of locally owned Oldenburg with our help. So much Lawrence County Visitors county. 220 East U.S. 50, P.O. Box 21, restaurants and food producers to experience: historical tours and Center 812.689.7431, ripleycountytourism. throughout the state through outdoor recreation. 813 Main St., Plan your adventure, information com. Open year-round, closed holi- culinary trails. PO Box 392, Greens- 765.647.6522, franklincountyin.com. on attractions, lodging, dining, days, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. burg, indianafoodways.com. Open Open year-round, closed holidays, tours, special events, festivals and year-round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm. more! Foyer open 24/7 for access Washington to brochures. 533 West Main St., Daviess County Visitors Indiana Wines Greensburg 812.849.1090, limestonecountry.com. Bureau Discover Indiana’s award-winning Decatur County Visitors Open year-round, closed holidays, Come see Daviess County, Indiana. wineries enjoy special events Center Mon–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. 1 Train Depot St., 812.254.5262, tours festivals and wine tastings. Information, maps, and brochures daviesscounty.net. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– Experience Indiana wine one deli- on events, festivals, lodging, and Nashville 4 pm. cious sip at a time. West Lafayette, attractions! Meeting & Planning Brown County Visitors 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. assistance available. 314 W. Wash- Center Open year-round. Vevay ington St. Greensburg 812.222.8733. The Visitors Center welcomes Switzerland County Tourism Open year-round, Mon., 8:30 am– visitors seven days a week. Staff Info on tourist activities, events, Batesville 4 pm, Tues.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. will help plan your visit in advance lodging & eateries. Historic and Batesville Area Chamber of or assist with helpful information local displays. WiFi. Public Commerce Lawrenceburg once you arrive. 10 N. Van Buren St., restrooms. Contact for tour info. Explore 1850 historic inn, bed-and- Dearborn County Convention, 800.753.3255, browncounty.com. On Facebook. 128 West Main St., breakfasts, micro-brewery, winery, Visitor & Tourism Bureau Open year-round. 812.427.3237, switzcotourism.com. wood shop, gift shops, marketplace, Visitor services, brochures, group Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– farmers market, parks, walking trails tour information, displays of North Vernon 5 pm, Sun., 12 pm–4 pm. & golf. 16 E. George St., 812.934.3101, local products and attractions. batesvillein.com. Open year-round. Jennings County Visitors and Tour for the Cure® headquar- Recreation Commission Vincennes closed holidays Mon.–Fri., 8 am– ters. 320 Walnut St., 800.322.8198, 4 pm. Information about parks and out- Vincennes/Knox County visitsoutheastindiana.com. Open year- door events is available here. Bridge Visitors and Tourism Bureau round, closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., tours, wildlife, antique stores, Information on local attractions, Bloomington 8:30 am–5 pm. group rates historic homes and so much more. lodging, shopping, dining, tours and Visit Bloomington Visit “Jennings County Tourism” on special events. Brochures and maps The official travel resource for Loogootee Facebook for more information. 221 are available during and after hours. Bloomington, the home of the Hoo- Martin County Chamber of E. Walnut St., 812.592.8087, jennings 779 S. 6th St., 800.886.6443, visitvin siers. Discover great food, art, mu- Commerce county.net. Open year-round, closed cennes.org. Open year-round, closed sic, events and outdoor recreation Discover natural treasures and holidays. holidays, Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

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from chic to antique and everything in-between. 128 N. Franklin St., 812.222.6246, facebook.com/mag- nolia.greensburg. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

Picker’s Paradise New, unique, vintage, antique! Expect a little bit of everything and a lot of everything else. 129 N. Broadway St., 812.663.0021. Open year-round. Mon.– Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. JASONVILLE LODGING Family Cabins at Furnished family cabins sleep six. Nice pool and fishing pier in park. Details/reserve at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158, camp.in.gov.

RECREATION Shakamak State Park Huge fishing pier and outdoor pool. Swimming, hiking, summer nature/history programs and three serene lakes with rental boats. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ LAUREL ATTRACTIONS Salt Creek Horse Ranch The excitement of you riding through various ter- rain on more than 700 acres of hills, streams, over- Perfect North looks and waterfalls. Affordable family fun! 21040 Slopes in U.S. Hwy. 52, 765.698.2044, saltcreekhorseranch.com. Lawrenceburg Open year-round. $

Hampton Inn & Suites Funky Monkey Cafe Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, Specialty coffee, rolls and pastries, subs, soups, ba- whirlpool, fitness and business centers, 2,400- gels, cheesecake, homemade ice cream, milkshakes square-foot meeting space. Pet-friendly with and more with a monkey smile! 121 E. Main St., wireless high-speed Internet. 2075 N. Michigan 812.663.0040. Open year-round. Ave., 812.663.5000. WiFi Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill Holiday Inn Express Authentic Indonesian and American food with We provide incredible service and outstanding an Asian flair. Curry, satay, lamb and Hoosier sushi guest experiences. Rooms have a fridge and micro. are on the menu. 213 N. Broadway St., 812.222.6292, Adjacent to Wolf Theatre and Buffalo Wings & facebook.com/mayasarigrill. Open year-round. Tues., Rings. 915 Ann Blvd., 812.663.5500. 11 am–2 pm; Wed.–Fri., 11 am–8 pm; Sat., noon–8 pm.

Nana’s House Bed & Breakfast Storie’s Restaurant A lovely turn-of-the-century Victorian home where Family-owned and -operated since 1977. Featuring old fashioned hospitality welcomes each of its homemade plate lunch specials, hand-cut and STATE PARK guests. 3126 E. Base Rd., 812.663.6607. breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches and pies made from scratch. 109 E. Main St., 812.663.9948, Quality Inn and Suites storiesrestaurant.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., Enjoy a clean room, hot breakfast and friendly 8 am–7:30 pm. staff directly between Indianapolis and Cincinnati off I-74. Free WiFi. 2211 N. S.R. 3, 812.663.9998, SHOPPING choicehotels.com/indiana/greensburg. Denim & Honey Raw honey, honey body products, clothing, shoes, RESTAURANTS jewelry, scarves, denim, natural candles and tuxedo The Beach rentals. 217 N. Broadway St., 812.222.2009. Mon.–Fri., Best seafood around! Ask about daily specials. 10 am–6 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. 107 N. Broadway St., 812.663.5554. Open year-round; closed holidays. It’s Your Dime Unique shopping destination with consign- Carriage On The Square Smokehouse ments, wall decor, home furnishings, antiques, Come hungry for big flavor! Worth the trip off gifts, collectibles, and fresh coffee. 121 E. Main St., I-74, located in historic downtown Greensburg 812.663.0040. Open year-round; closed holidays. across from the courthouse. 117 N. Broadway St., 812.222.2727. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 11 am–8:30 Magnolia Mercantile

PHOTO COURTESY PERFECT NORTH SLOPES pm; Sat., 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–4:30 pm. Offers a selection of consignment merchandise,

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LODGING Perfect North Slopes Baymont Inn & Suites Woodland Retreat This 100-acre facility offers 23 picturesque trails, Book packages online! Great weekday deals. Less Woodland Retreat offers guests fully equipped log two terrain parks, five chair lifts and 25 snow-tubing than one mile to Hollywood Casino. Four miles to home rentals, 300 acres of wooded trails, and a runs. Lessons, night skiing and equipment rental. Perfect North Slopes. 1000 Eads Pkwy., 812.539.4770, 12-acre stocked private lake. 25124 Kokomo Hill Rd., 19074 Perfect Ln., 812.537.3754, perfectnorth.com. visitsoutheastindiana.com. 765.698.2294, woodland-retreat.net. WiFi Open Dec.–March. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 9:30 am– 9:30 pm; Fri.–Sat., 9:30 am–1 am. Riverside Inn RECREATION You’ll find our convenient location and friendly Haspin Acres Off Road and Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds service are a winning combination! 515 Eads Pkwy., Motocross Park Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market. 812.537.4441, visitsoutheastindiana.com. Haspin Acres features 750 acres of off-road trails, a Every first Sunday, May through October. Rain mile-long MX track, two mud bog pits, a UTV track, or shine. More than 200 indoor and outdoor MADISON a 300-foot drag strip and four new wedding venues. vendors. U.S. 50 at Hollywood Blvd., 513.738.7256, ATTRACTIONS 21208 Laurel Rd., 765.698.2420, haspinacres.com. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com. Open May–Oct. State Historic Site Open year-round. $ $ Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and the Madison community present the perfect opportunity to RESTAURANTS LODGING experience history as it was in the 1840s. 601 W. Laurel Hotel Restaurant and Bar Comfort Inn 1st St., 812.265.3526, indianamuseum.org/explore/ Come by car or train to enjoy fine dining with Less than one mile to Hollywood Casino, four miles lanier-mansion. Open year-round; closed holidays. small-town charm. You might even see a good old from Perfect North Slopes, just minutes to Law- $ Western . Full menu and buffet available. renceburg Speedway. 619 Flossie Dr., 812.539.3600, 200 E. Pearl St., 765.698.2912 facebook.com/laurel- visitsoutheastindiana.com. LODGING hotel-restaurant-and-bar-554055384714875/timeline/. Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park Open year-round. Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri., 11 am–10 Double Tree by Hilton & The A short drive from historic Madison. Hiking and pm; Sat., 8 am–10 pm; Sun., 8 am–8 pm. Lawrenceburg Event Center scenic waterfalls. Located on the Ohio River. The newest Hilton hotel in the tri-state area For reservations, visit indianainns.com or call and an on-site convention center. The facility 877.LODGES.1. 1650 Hwy. 56, 877.925.4389, LAWRENCEBURG will also have an on-site restaurant, bar and 24- indianainns.com. WiFi ATTRACTIONS hour fitness center. 91 Walnut St., 888.274.6797, Hollywood Casino lawrenceburg.doubletreebyhilton.com. WiFi RECREATION Experience “Hollywood” in this new casino with Clifty Falls State Park 125,000 square feet of gaming just on the main Holiday Inn Express – Lawrenceburg Seasonal waterfalls and view of downtown floor! Accommodates 4,000 people. 777 Hollywood Book packages online! Close to Hollywood Casino, Madison. Swimming, hiking and staffed nature Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com. Open Perfect North Slopes and Lawrenceburg Speedway. center with camping and lodging within the park. year-round. 765 Eads Pkwy., 812.537.2552, visitsoutheastindiana. 2221 Clifty Dr., 812.273.8885, stateparks.in.gov. Open com. year-round. $ Lawrenceburg Speedway A 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval track with sprint- Hollywood Casino Hotel Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides car, modified and pure stock racing. Friday nights, Book packages online! The Hollywood Casino Hotel Fun and exciting rides on the only jet-boat tours short-track motorcycles and quads. 351 E. Eads offers class, comfort and convenience to complete and only New Zealand jet boat on the Ohio River. Pkwy., 812.537.4700, lawrenceburgspeedway.com. your fun-filled experience. A 300-room Victorian- Four different rides from which to choose. Vaughn Open May-Sept. Fri.–Sat., 6 pm–midnight. style hotel. 777 Hollywood Blvd., 888.274.6797, Dr. Boat Landing, 812.701.1155, rockinthunder.com. $ hollywoodindiana.com. Open May–Oct. Mon., Wed.–Sun., from 11 am. $

FLUSH TOILETS Camping BOAT RENTAL BOATING ELECTRIC HOOKUPFISHING LAKE GRATES/GRILLSGROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTSHANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWEDRECREATION HALLRV SITES SEWER HOOKUPSHOWER/HOT SWIMMINGWATER TABLES TACKLE/BAIT TENNIS COURTSTENTS WATER HOOKUPWIFI/INTERNETSITE ACCESS DESCRIPTION

BATESVILLE A wonderful place to play—cabins, Thousand Trails/Indian swimming, golfing, tennis, volleyball, Lakes RV Campground ••••••••••••••••••• fishing and hiking. Fun for the whole 7234 E. S.R. Hwy 46, 812.934.5496 family, peaceful, but close to I-74. thousandtrails.com/indiana/ indian-lakes-rv-campground/

BLOOMINGTON Fishing, swimming, hiking, camping and so much more. Reserve campsites Monroe Lake ••••••••••••••• 4850 S. S.R. 446, 812.837.9546 and shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

BROOKVILLE Archery and shooting ranges, hiking and horseshoe pits. Hunting in season. Brookville Lake ••••••••••••••••• 14108 S.R. 101, 765.647.2657 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

BROWNSTOWN Primitive camping. RVs, campers and tents welcome. Picnic tables and fire Jackson-Washington State Forest •• • •• 1278 E. S.R. 250, 812.358.2160 rings. Playgrounds, hiking, bike/horse in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm trails, shelters, fishing, hunting.

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FLUSH TOILETS Camping BOAT RENTAL BOATING ELECTRIC HOOKUPFISHING LAKE GRATES/GRILLSGROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTSHANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWEDRECREATION HALLRV SITES SEWER HOOKUPSHOWER/HOT SWIMMINGWATER TABLES TACKLE/BAIT TENNIS COURTSTENTS WATER HOOKUPWIFI/INTERNETSITE ACCESS DESCRIPTION

JASONVILLE Cabins, group camp, shelters and more. Hiking and outdoor pool. Shakamak State Park •••••••••••••••• 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

LOOGOOTEE Playground; basketball court; 3.5-acre stocked fishing lake; bait, tackle and West Boggs Park ••••• ••••••••••• 16117 U.S. Hwy. 231, 812.295.3421 gift shop; camping and more. westboggs.com

MADISON Challenging hiking and scenic Clifty Falls State Park waterfalls. Nature center with nature/ 2221 Clifty Dr. •••••••••••• history programs. Reserve campsites 812.273.8885 and shelters at camp.in.gov or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

MITCHELL Pioneer Village, “Gus” Grissom Spring Mill State Park Memorial, mountain-bike trails and 3333 S.R. 60 East ••••••••••••••• nature center. Reserve campsites 812.849.3534 and shelters at camp.in.gov or call stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

MONTGOMERY Located in peaceful setting on Montgomery Lake & Ruritan Montgomery Lake. Facility completed Campgrounds ••• ••••••• • by the Ruritan Club with funds from Park Rd., 812.486.3255 its annual Turkey Trot. daviesscounty.net

MONTGOMERY Provides quality hunting and fishing opportunities on 8,060 acres. Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area •••• •••••••• 6001 E. 600 S., 812.644.7711 Campgrounds include 67 Class A (with daviesscounty.net electrical) and 54 Class B sites.

NASHVILLE Horsemen’s camping, saddlebarn with Brown County State Park escorted rides, mountain-bike trails. 1405 S.R. 46 West •••••••••••• Reserve campsites and shelters at 812.988.6406 camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. stateparks.in.gov

NORTH VERNON Indiana’s fourth state park is now Muscatatuck Park county-operated. Historic amenities in 325 N. State Hwy. 3 ••••••••••• beautiful rollings hills on river. Hiking, 812.346.2953 mountain-bike trails, rock climbing! muscatatuckpark.com

OAKTOWN Playground, basketball court, 3.5 acre stocked fishing lake, bait and tackle, New Vision RV Park ••••••••••••• 13552 N. U.S. Hwy. 41, 812.745.2125 ice, propane available and laundry newvisionrvpark.com on-site.

VALLONIA Access to nearby mountain-bike Starve Hollow and hiking trails. Beach, paved boat 4345 S. 275 West •••••• •••••••••• ramps, nature center, camping 812.358.3464 cabins. Reserve at camp.in.gov or in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm 866.622.6746. Open year-round.

VERSAILLES Horse trails (BYOH) and mountain- Versailles State Park bike trails. Nature center with summer 1387 E. U.S. 50 •••••••••••••• nature/history programs. Reserve 812.689.6424 campsites/shelters at camp.in.gov or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

VINCENNES Ten pads for RV hook-up, located on Kimmell Park the Wabash River. Unlimited primitive 2014 Oliphant Dr., 812.882.1140 ••••• ••••• • camping. Dump station nearby. vincennes.org/dev/departments/ parks-and-recreation/

VINCENNES Four modern cabins available for rent, Ouabache Trails County Park playgrounds, shelter houses, firewood, 3500 N. Lower Fort Knox Rd. ••• ••••••••• ice, vending, and walking and bike 812.882.4316 trails. Dump station onsite. knoxcountyparks.com/

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Indiana Wine Trail Visit Indiana Wine Trail’s six artisan wineries, each one reflecting the distinct style and personality of the winemaker. 601 W. First St., 800.559.2956, indianawinetrail.com. Open year-round. METAMORA ATTRACTIONS Grist Mill Slow Jam Join the Grist Mill Slow Jam first Sunday of the month, April to September, from 1 to 4 pm. Every- one is welcome to play and sing. 19073 Main St., 765.647.6512, metamorampa.org. Open April–Sept. Sun., 1 pm–4 pm.

MPA Opry Barn MPA Opry Barn is the premier performance venue in Indiana’s Canal Town. Visit our website for show and event information. 19189 Pennington Rd., 765.647.1212, metamorampa.org. Open March–Nov. $

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the “Crossroads of America.” 19083 Clayborn St., 765.647.6512, indianamuseum.org/explore/white water-canal. Open April–Nov.; closed holidays. $

Whitewater Valley Railroad The sawmill at Relaxing scenic railroad provides a variety of Spring Mill State educational and entertaining excursions and Park in Mitchell special events. Including a weekend ride to His- toric Metamora. 19056 S. Main St., 765.825.2054, whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open March–Dec. $ SHOPPING Limestone Heritage Trail Words & Images/The Train Place Experience the industry, artistry and architecture LODGING Words & Images/The Train Place, located in Indi- of Indiana’s limestone in Lawrence and Monroe The Cat and Fiddle ana’s Canal Town, specializes in kerosene lighting, counties by visiting the attractions along the trail. A charming bed-and-breakfast with a suite and two railroad items, cast-iron cookware and books. 19050 533 W. Main St., 800.798.0769, limestonemonth.com. other bedrooms, all with private baths. Enjoy a full Main St., 765.647.1212, metamoralanterns.com. Open Open year-round. breakfast and gift shop. 19068 Duck Creek Crossing, year-round. Sat.–Sun., noon–5 pm. Lot 28, 513.403.0672, catandfiddlemetamora.com. Mitchell Opera House Come and visit the historic Mitchell Opera House, The Farmhouse MILAN ATTRACTIONS located in the heart of Southern Indiana. Shows The first floor is “The Farm Kitchen,” our restaurant, every Saturday night. 217 N. 7th St., 812.849.4447, where everything is made from scratch, and the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum Step back into the 1950s and relive what the town mitchelloperahouse.com. Open year-round; closed General Store. Upstairs, you will find the charming holidays. $ B&B rooms. 19049 Clayborn St., 765.647.2645, and basketball players went through when they thefarmhousebnb.com. won the state title against the larger Muncie school. 201 W. Carr St., 812.654.2772, milan54.org. Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park This restored village includes 1800s-era log struc- The Grapevine Inn Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed–Sat., 10 am– 4 pm. $ tures and a three-story water-powered grist and Large, spacious, immaculate bedroom with Laura sawmill. Summer programs and special events. Ashley and Ralph Lauren décor, with queen bed, LODGING 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. private bath, balcony, A/C, Dish TV and a private Open April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $ entrance with county view. 10083 Bridge St., The Huntington Bed and Breakfast 765.647.3738. More than a bed-and-breakfast, this beautiful home in the country is a destination itself. Outdoor swim- Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Boyhood Home The Metamora Inn Bed and Breakfast ming pool, fishing lake and wooded trails. 918 N. Visit the home of Mercury astronaut Virgil I. Gris- Located in Old Metamora, convenient to Indianap- C.R. 450 E, 812.654.2143, bbonline.com/united-states/ som, who was a pioneer in the U.S. space program. olis, Cincinnati and Louisville. Yesterday’s charm indiana/milan/huntington.html. 715 Grissom Ave., 812.278.0448, facebook.com/ with today’s comforts and conveniences. 19049 gusgrissomboyhoodmuseum. Open May–Oct.; Wynn St., 765.647.2176, themetamorainn.com. MITCHELL closed holidays. Sat., 11 am–3 pm. WiFi ATTRACTIONS Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill LODGING RESTAURANTS State Park Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park Steeplechase Ristorante Honors native Gus Grissom: Mitchell native, Beautiful surroundings and activities for all. Metamora’s only Italian restaurant, offering a Mercury astronaut and America’s second man in Visit the Pioneer Village, take boat-cave tours, variety of Italian dishes and carry-out pizza, as space. New exhibits and the Gemini III space cap- explore the bike/hike trails, and enjoy the free WiFi well as homemade pies and desserts. Duck Creek sule on display. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, and game room for guests. Call 877.LODGES.1. 3333 Crossing, 765.647.2176. Open year-round. Thurs.– stateparks.in.gov. Closed holidays. 8:30 am–4 pm. S.R. 60 East, 877.977.7464, indianainns.com.

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RECREATION Creekside Retreat different venues in the city. Community theater Spring Mill State Park Come stay in new, beautifully decorated rooms flourishes with this group. 3786 N. C.R. 275 W., Enjoy traditional park activities, plus a pioneer vil- in a relaxing wooded setting in Nashville, Brown 812.521.3821, seymouracts.org. Open year-round. $ lage with grist and sawmill, Gus Grissom Memorial County, Indiana. Conveniently close to downtown and on-site inn. Hiking and mountain-bike trails. attractions, golf and a state park. 2450 S.R. 46 East, Freeman Army Airfield Museum 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. 844.473.8732, creeksideretreat.net. WiFi Memorabilia from the World War II era fills this Open year-round. $ museum. Pilots were trained right on the base and RECREATION enemy aircraft was studied here. WACS and WASPS MONTGOMERY Brown County State Park also trained here. 1035 A Ave., freemanfield.org. Open ATTRACTIONS The largest state park in Indiana boasts exceptional year-round. Dinky’s Auction Center fall color. Hiking, swimming, bridle trails (BYOH), This 36,000-square-foot building fills to capacity mountain-bike trails, and saddle barn with escorted Hoosier Heartland Alpacas LLC with the sounds and sights of multiple auctioneers rides available. 1405 S.R. 46 West, 812.988.6406, See alpacas right up close. Tour the farm and visit selling just about everything every Friday night. stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ the country store filled with alpaca products. Group 9084 E. 550 N., 812.486.2880, daviesscounty.net. tours are available. Call ahead for reservations. Open year-round. Fri., 10 am–10 pm. eXplore Brown County Admission is $5 per person. 2500 N. C.R. 1000 W., Ziplines, paintball, mountain bike, ATV tours, hill- 812.445.7874, hoosierheartlandalpacas.com. Open LODGING climb buggy tours, cabins, camping, events rental year-round. $ Gasthof Village Inn hall, lake, fish, 1,000 acres, year-round. 2620 Valley Enjoy the “Simple Life.” Experience rest and Branch Rd. at Valley Branch Retreat, 812.988.7750, Southern Indiana Center for the Arts relaxation in a country setting, plus Amish cooking, explorebrowncounty.com. Open year-round. Mon.– At the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, enjoy baked goods and shopping. Pets allowed. Outdoor Thurs., 9 am–6 pm; Fri.–Sun., 9 am–9 pm. $ permanent and rotating art exhibits, classes, live pool. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., 812.486.2600, entertainment, an antique printing museum and a pottery barn, all in a beautiful setting. 2001 N. gasthofamishvillage.com. WiFi NORMAN ATTRACTIONS Ewing St., 812.522.2278, soinart.com. Open year- RESTAURANTS Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s round. Gasthof Amish Restaurant & Bakery Campground True homemade Amish buffet, gift shops, bakery, Horseback adventures, cozy cabins and home-style LODGING flea market (April–October), 82-room inn, four cooking. Ride the Hoosier National Forest in beau- Allstate Inn banquet/meeting rooms for up to 300 people and tiful southern Indiana. Visit MTR Outpost for trail At Allstate Inn, enjoy clean rooms for the lowest catering. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., 812.486.4900, riders’ gear. 1264 Hunters Creek Rd., 812.834.6686, rates in town. Walk to the 24-hour restaurant. gasthofamishvillage.com. Open year-round. Mon.– midwesttrailride.com. Ample bus/truck parking is available. Allstate Inn is Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 conveniently located near I-65 and U.S. 50. Pets and am–3 pm. LODGING groups are welcome. 2603 Outlet Blvd., 812.522.2666, Wild Gourd Bed and Breakfast allstateinn.com. NASHVILLE The Wild Gourd Bed and Breakfast sleeps four in ATTRACTIONS a charming, country setting. Enjoy a full, delicious T.C. Steele State Historic Site breakfast. Fishing, boating, canoe, firepit, grill. Call Experience for yourself the rolling hills, scenic for details. 5525 N. C.R. 1275 W., 812.528.6856, vistas and majestic landscapes that inspired noted facebook.com/wild.gourd?fref=ts. painter T.C. Steele to build his home in Brown County. 4220 T.C. Steele Rd., 812.988.2785, indiana NORTH VERNON museum.org/explore/t.c.-steele. Open year-round; RECREATION closed holidays. $ Muscatatuck Park Indiana’s fourth State Park, now county-operated. LODGING Nice mountain-bike (DINO series) and hiking trails. Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County Rock climbing, shelters, playgrounds, river. 325 N. State Park State Hwy. 3, 812.346.2953, muscatatuckpark.com. Full-service lodging in Brown County State Park. Open year-round. Cabins and rooms, indoor aquatic center. Bike/ hike trails. Horseback riding. Call 877.LODGES.1. OLDENBURG 1810 S.R. 46 East, 877.265.6343, indianainns.com. RESTAURANTS WiFi Brau Haus A picturesque German-themed restaurant located Always Inn Brown County Bed & Breakfast in historic Oldenburg. Famous for fried chicken and Always Inn is a charming, six-room B&B nestled a wide selection of German favorites. 22170 Water in the hills of Brown County in the arts-and-crafts St., 812.934.4840, oldenburgbrauhaus.com. Tues.–Sat., colony of Nashville. Ideal for romantic getaways. 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 8:30 am–8 pm. 8072 S.R. 46 East, 812.988.2233, alwaysinn.com. WiFi RISING SUN Brown County Inn RECREATION A hotel, restaurant, bar and event space nestled in Dagaz Acres the hills of Brown County just three blocks from Get ready for the uncommon ground at Dagaz beautiful downtown Nashville, Indiana. 51 E. S.R. 46, Acres’ state-of-the-art zipline and challenge course! Soar high above the tree lines in southeast Indiana. 812.988.2291, browncountyinn.com. WiFi 12444 Antioch Rd., 812.594.2727, dagazacres.com. Comfort Inn Open March–Nov. $ Complimentary breakfast, micro-fridge every room, cozy lobby, fireplace, fitness room, trolley available, SEYMOUR variety of suites, specialty shops and dining nearby. ATTRACTIONS 51 W. Chestnut St., 812.988.6118, choicehotels.com. Actors Community Theater of Seymour WiFi Based in Seymour and offers dinner theaters at

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Days Inn U.S. Hwy. 50, 812.522.4352, fws.gov/refuge/ Indiana. Farmhouse was built in the 1830s (Schae- Outdoor pool, HBO, kitchenettes, free wireless muscatatuck/. Open year-round. fers’ ownership since 1907). 11554 N. Dearborn Rd., Internet. Located off of I-65 and U.S. 50. Close 812.623.3292, schaefersindianafarmbb.com. to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Groups Seymour Country Club welcome. 302 S. Commerce Dr., 812.522.3678, Seymour’s oldest golf course was established in Mama Sue’s daysinn.com/in. WiFi 1922 and features a pro shop and restaurant. The We invite you to enjoy a visit at our cozy bed-and- course features nine holes and gorgeous views. breakfast, conveniently located on a 160-acre dairy Econo Lodge 1400 Shields Ave., 812.522.3495, seymourcc.org. Open farm a half-hour west of Cincinnati. 10733 Batta Rd., Convenient location on I-65 and U.S. 50, exit 50A. year-round. $ 812.623.3686, mamasuesbandb.com. WiFi Adjacent to restaurant and bar. One hour from Indianapolis and Louisville. Pets allowed, outdoor Shadowood Golf Course pool. 220 Commerce Dr., 812.522.8000, econolodge Shadowood features 18 holes with a par of 72 and VALLONIA .com/hotel-seymour-indiana-IN405. yardage of 6,709. Facilities include a clubhouse, ATTRACTIONS pavilion, snack and pro shop and driving range. 333 Fort Vallonia Museum Economy Inn N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.8164, shadowoodgolf.com. Fort Vallonia Museum is full of artifacts and memo- Located at I-65 and U.S. 50 near shopping and res- Open year-round. $ rabilia from the Vallonia area, including yearbooks, taurants. Rooms offer hot tubs and easy access to farm implements and many, many photos. Main St., attractions. Indoor heated pool, pets allowed. 401 WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES 812.358.3286, fortvalloniadays.com/museum. Open Outlet Blvd., 812.524.2000, economyinnseymour Chateau de Pique year-round. .com/oc/profile?g=1583680. WiFi Enjoy locally made wine and beer in a gorgeous, rustic barn. Sit on the patio and take in the scenery. RECREATION Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Hold events on-site and watch the grapes grow! Starve Hollow State Recreation Area Indoor pool, spa, patio overlooking golf course. 6361 N. C.R. 760 E., 812.522.9296 chateaudepique.com. Starve Hollow includes a 145-acre lake, beach, On-site fitness center. Wireless internet, Japan TV, Open year-round. fishing, boat ramp, boat rental, hike/bike trails, Asian breakfast. Suites with micro/mini-fridge. 327 campground and camping cabins, nature center; N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.524.3800, marriott.com/indse. Twisted Crew Brewing Company trolling motors only. 4345 S. 275 W., 812.358.3464, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm. Open year-round. WiFi Jackson County’s first brewery since prohibition offers six or more beers on tap to sample. Purchase $ Hampton Inn a growler, buy your favorite and return to refill! 755 Lighthouse Award–winning, newly remod- W. Second St., 812.519.2337, twistedcrewbrewery.com. VERSAILLES eled, manager’s reception Monday–Thursday. Open year-round. LODGING Nearby eateries, meeting room. Micro-fridges in Moon-Lite Motel every room, free parking. 247 N. Sandy Creek Dr., SUNMAN Under new local ownership, this quaint motel has 812.523.2409, hamptoninn.com. WiFi LODGING been remodeled with all the amenities. Within walk- Bed & Breakfast at Schaefer’s Farm ing distance of restaurants. 520 S. Adams St. (Hwy. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Located on the Historic Morgan Trail in Sunman, 421), 812.689.6004, ripleycountytourism.com. WiFi All rooms equipped with refrigerators and micro- waves. Whirlpool, indoor pool and fitness center. Reception Monday–Thursday. Restaurants, golf course nearby. 249 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.1200, hiexpress.com. WiFi

Knights Inn All ground-floor rooms, completely renovated. Flat-screen TVs. Next to Cracker Barrel and Ryan’s Steakhouse. Rooms are equipped with micro- refrigerators. 207 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.3523, knightsinn.com.

Motel 6 All rooms offer microwave and refrigerator. Out- door pool, truck parking, wireless internet. Free coffee, Jacuzzi suites and elevator. Pets allowed. 365 Tanger Blvd., 812.524.7443, motel6.com. WiFi

Quality Inn Jacuzzi suites. Microwaves, refrigerator in every room. Recently renovated. Free WiFi, on-site fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub. Close to I-65. 2075 E. Tipton St., 812.519.2959, qualityinn.com. WiFi

Travelodge HBO, free wireless Internet, conveniently located off of I-65 and U.S. 50. Close to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Pets welcome, groups welcome. 306 S. Commerce Dr., 812.519.2578, travelodge.com. WiFi

RECREATION Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Starve Hollow Nearly 8,000 acres of wetlands and nature at State Recreation its best. Marked trails. Special events throughout Area in Vallonia

the year. Fantastic interpretive center. 12985 E. STARVE HOLLOW BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, RIDGE WINERY BY KENDAL R. MILLER

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RECREATION in-room microwave and refrigerators. 1800 S. Old Versailles State Park Decker Rd., 812.882.2100, vincennesmotel.com. Swimming pool and waterplay area. Hiking, fishing, WiFi summer nature/history programs, mountain bike trails, kayak rentals. Reservable camping/group Rodeway Inn & Suites camp. 1387 E. U.S. 50, 812.689.6424, stateparks.in.gov. Offers spacious guest rooms, with microwave Open year-round. $ and refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryer, iron/ ironing board, free premium channels and high- VEVAY speed Internet. 2555 Hart St., 812.882.2244, ATTRACTIONS choicehotels.com. WiFi Switzerland County Historical Museums Learn about the county’s past through the Swit- Super 8 zerland County Historical Museum, the Life on the Hotel features in-room microwave, coffee- Ohio River History Museum, and Thiebaud Farm- maker, hairdryer and refrigerator. 609 Shirlee St., stead. 210 E. Market St., 812.427.3560, switzcomuse 812.882.5101, super8hotelvincennes.com. WiFi ums.org. Open year-round. Noon–4 pm. TownePlace Suites by Marriott LODGING Ridge Winery Offers kitchens in all suites, a hot breakfast, and Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn Tasting room a grill on the patio for guests to use. 1320 Willow in Vevay Historic 35-room mansion overlooking the quaint St., 812.255.1500, marriott.com/towneplace-suites/ rivertown of Vevay. Experience the elegance of travel.mi, WiFi a bygone era. 206 W. Turnpike St., 812.427.2787, schenckmansion.com. 1809. 509 N. 1st St., 812.882.7422, visitvincennes.org. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Closed holidays. $ Windy Knoll Winery Vevay Swiss Inn Quaint winery and vineyard with gift shop. Produces In the heart of historic Vevay. Ten rooms, each with Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy wine in small batches to ensure the highest quality. private bath, free Internet and Smart TV. Make This fully interactive museum celebrates the life 845 Atkinson Rd., 812.726.1600, windyknollwinery reservations online or by phone. 100 E. Main St., and legacy of one of America’s greatest comedians, .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Noon–6 pm. 812.221.1041, vevayswissinn.com. WiFi creator of Freddie the Freeloader, Cauliflower McPugg and many more memorable characters. 20 WASHINGTON WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Red Skelton Blvd., 812.888.4184, redskeltonmuseum. ATTRACTIONS The Ridge Winery Tasting Room org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 Daviess County Amish Country Since 1995, The Ridge Winery has been produc- am–5 pm; Sun.. noon–5 pm. $ Nearly 725 Old Order Amish families live in Daviess ing and marketing award winning wines in the County. They welcome guests to the area, but all Birthplace of the First Successful Winery in the U.S. Vincennes State Historic Site Amish businesses are closed on Sundays. 1 Train 11048 E. Hwy. 156, 812.427.3380, theridgewinery.com. This is where the state of Indiana had its begin- Depot St., 812.254.5262, daviesscountychamber.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., Sun., 11 am–6 pm; Sat., nings: where Chief walked; where the Open year-round. 10 am–8 pm. first governor of the Indiana Territory and ninth president lived. 1 W. Harrison St., 812.882.7422, Daviess County Museum VINCENNES indianamuseum.org/explore/vincennes. Open year- The Daviess County Historical Society is dedicated ATTRACTIONS round; closed holidays. $ to the collection, preservation, research, organiza- National tion, exhibition and/or acquisition of artifacts. 212 Historical Park LODGING E. Main St., 812.257.0301, daviesscountyhistory.net. Features a massive granite memorial commemorat- Doll Motel Tues.–Sat., noon–5 pm. $ ing the conquest of the Old . 401 Features clean rooms with free long-distance and S. 2nd St., 812.882.1776, nps.gov/gero. Open year-round; in-room refrigerator and microwave. 2015 Old U.S. LODGING closed holidays. Mon.–Sun., 9 am–5 pm. Hwy. 41, 812.882.0000, visitvincennes.org. WiFi Baymont Inn & Suites This family-friendly hotel features an indoor pool Grouseland–William H. Harrison Econo Lodge with a spa and a hot continental breakfast served Mansion and Museum Off Highway 41 on 6th Street. Rooms include Inter- daily. Pets allowed. Indoor pool, WiFi/Internet. Grouseland was the home of William H. Harrison net, microwave and free HBO. 600 Old Wheatland 7 Cumberland Dr., 812.254.7000, baymontinns.com. WiFi and his family during his term as governor of the Rd., 812.882.1479, choicehotels.com. WiFi Indiana Territory. He later became the ninth U.S. president. 3 W. Scott St., 812.882.2096, grouseland Haus Edelweiss Bed and Breakfast Holiday Inn Express – Washington foundation.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ Relax in a beautiful country setting. Home features This hotel’s setting in the heart of Indiana Amish a sun porch and enclosed hot tub. 2814 N. Church country, just off Highway 57 on East National Highway. 1808 E. National Hwy., 812.254.6666, Indiana Military Museum Rd., 812.726.4603, bandb-hausedelweiss.com. WiFi Indoor and outdoor displays of vintage military ve- hiexpress.com/washington. WiFi hicles, weaponry, uniforms and artifacts spanning Holiday Inn Express the Civil War through current military engage- Hotel features an unstaffed business center, meet- Theroff’s Motel ments. 715 S. 6th St., 812.882.1941, inmilitarymuseum ing room, Internet, fitness center, laundry, in-room Theroff’s is conveniently located within walking .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ iron/ironing board and coffee maker. 2720 Battery distance of the bowling alley, grocery stores, retail shops, an outlet mall, Walmart and fast-food res- Rd., 812.886.6333, hiexpress.com. WiFi Old Cathedral Complex taurants. 2001 E. National Hwy., 812.254.4279, The current church stands on the site of three Quality Inn theroffsmotel.com/. WiFi previous churches. Across the courtyard is the Conveniently located off Highway 41 on 6th Street. library and museum, which houses early Vincennes Features on-site restaurant, banquet and meeting WILLIAMS artifacts. 205 Church St., 800.886.6443, rooms. 602 Old Wheatland Rd., 812.886.9900, ATTRACTIONS visitvincennes.org. Closed holidays. $ choicehotels.com. WiFi Williams Covered Bridge The longest double-span bridge in Indiana. This Old French House and Indian Museum Red Roof Inn bridge crosses the East Fork of the White River, Former home of French fur trader and Indian Conveniently located off Highway 41 at Willow built in 1884 by J.J. Daniels. Huron & Williams Rd., interpreter Michel Brouillet and his family, circa Street exit. Featuring an indoor pool, sauna and 812.849.1090, limestonecountry.com.

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114 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 SOUTH REGION From wondrous architectural flourishes to the “eighth wonder of the world” (as French Lick Resort has been dubbed), Indiana’s southern region is full of surprises. Take an exhilarating ride on the most exciting new roller coaster in the world. Marvel at the wonders of the galaxy in a cutting-edge plan- etarium. Celebrate Christmas all year long, hike one of the longest caves in the country or pay honor to the state’s baseball heritage. Try houseboating, go antiquing or soar across a zip line. Find your way south, and find a whole new world of exploring to do.

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Clockwise from top left: Thunderbird at Holiday World, Patoka Lake and Squire Boone Caverns’ zipline TRAVEL PLANS ROAD TRIPPING! Local wine, history and Christmas all year ’round—find it all on this drive through Southern Indiana.

START HERE: MAUCKPORT MARENGO (18 miles/27 min.) torical temples of worship, the Trail of Explore the wonders of southern The famous caves here beckon YOUR GUIDE Faith, are located in the small town of 1 Indiana 90 feet beneath the sur- 4 you to go gemstone mining, AT A GLANCE Huntingburg. face at Squire Boone Caverns, where cave crawling, hiking and picnicking. you can glimpse millions of years’ The crown jewel of the cave “rooms”: FERDINAND (10 miles/13 worth of cave formation in a moment. the Crystal Palace, an easy 40-minute min.) Monkey Hollow Winery Above ground, there’s a zipline course, stroll. 8 showcases award-winning vino, including a newer one for kids. 5 6 4 and Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt is a FRENCH LICK (34 miles/39 min.) 7 8 3 2 major draw for shopping for everything 10 9 1 CORYDON (15 miles/21 min.) Best known for its historic pair holidays: antiques, handicrafts, primi- Indiana’s first capital city is 5 of lavish hotels, French Lick tives, and more. steeped in the past—it’s also the Springs and West Baden Springs Ho- 2 trip mileage site of the state’s only Civil War battle. tels, it’s also home to sprawling Patoka SANTA CLAUS (8 miles/12 min.) 190 miles Have a picnic beneath the spreading Lake, a great place to see wildlife. It’s Christmas all year long in branches of Constitution Elm, where drive time this one-of-a-kind town, with 3 hours, 57 minutes 9 state delegates met in 1816 to draft the JASPER (25 miles/37 min.) draws like Santa’s Candy Castle and first Indiana Constitution. The Dubois County Museum notes Frosty’s Fun Center along with the Of course, you 6 and Indiana Basketball Hall of could do this trip all major theme park Holiday World & LEAVENWORTH (12 miles/17 Fame are major draws to Jasper. Best in one day, but why? Splashin’ Safari. min.) Up for more spelunking? time to go? August 4–7, 2016, when the Stretch it out over a few and enjoy 3 Take in the stunning stalactites annual Strassenfest fills the streets yourself. Also, be sure EVANSVILLE (61 miles/58 and stalagmites of Wyandotte Caves, with German music, food, a beer gar- to check routes and min.) Outdoor fun abounds part of O’Bannon Woods State Park, den, car show, parade and much more. attraction hours in the state’s third-largest before setting out. 10 nestled inside the sprawling, 26,000- city. Splash through and acre Harrison Crawford State Forest, a HUNTINGBURG (7 miles/13 Aquatic Center, see Komodo dragons favorite destination for bird-watchers, min.) Five churches on a Dubois at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden bikers, horseback riders and hunters. 7 County driving tour of 19 his- or hit the trails at . PATOKA, LEAGUE STADIUM, SPIRIT OF JASPER COURTESY DUBOIS CO. VISITORS CENTER;BRYANT’S COURTESY HARRISON CO. CVB; OTHERS COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD ARTS, HISTORY OF & MUSEUM EVANSVILLE CAVERNS, BOONE SQUIRE SPLASHIN’ SAFARI, AND SCIENCE, MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, AZALEA ARBORETUM PATH 116 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 SOUTH noteworthy

SIGHTSEEING! BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Indiana turns 200 this year— 10 Don’t-Miss come join us for the party!

Victorian High Tea NEW HARMONY, JAN. 17, 2016 Destinations History comes alive as Colonel and STELLAR SPOTS FOR SIGHTSEEING ACROSS INDIANA’S SOUTHERN Mrs. Richard Owen greet their guests for an 1870s-era tea. Working Men’s REGION, FROM BASEBALL TO CANOEING TO CHOCOLATE. Institute, 407 Tavern St., 812.682.4806, workingmensinstitute.org BIG DRAWS

1 Huntingburg Save room for peanuts 3 Leavenworth Enjoy sweeping scenic Honoring Indiana’s Founding Fathers and crackerjacks, and catch a baseball views at the aptly named Overlook REGIONWIDE, JUNE 9–29, 2016 game at the vintage-style League Sta- Restaurant, situated on a bluff and Honor and commemorate Indiana’s dium. The field used inA League of Their offering panoramic vistas of the Ohio founders at the memorial services Own has retained original ads from the River. being held this month at 43 founder’s movie, along with a manually operated burial sites. See website for locations, 4 Corydon Plan your own winery tour 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm. scoreboard, and is now home to the with a trip to five local spots; Quibble Dubois County Bombers. Hill Winery, Scout Mountain Winery, Birth of a State: Best Vineyards, Indian Creek Winery The Indiana Exhibit 2 Evansville The Evansville Museum of and Turtle Run Winery. CORYDON, JUNE 10–29, 2016 Arts, History and Science has achieved See Indiana’s greatest treasures, lift-off: Its state-of-the-art planetarium, 5 Jasper The popular Spirit of Jasper including the State’s original the result of a recent $14 million renova- Train trips include a new theme this year, Constitutions, Flag, State Rifle tion, reveals the galaxy like you’ve never the Chocolate Wine & Dine Excursion. and more, during the three-city Bicentennial Exhibit. First State Office seen it before. See a 25-foot working water wheel. Building, Walnut & Mulberry St., 317.232.3380, in.gov/iara/3157.htm. 1 2 5 Schweizer Fest TELL CITY, AUG. 10–13, 2016 A Bicentennial Parade will be a highlight of this year’s annual fest- ival, which includes food and fun for all. tellcityschweizerfest.com

Utica Homecoming Festival/ Bicentennial Celebration UTICA, SEPT. 9–10, 2016 6 7 9 A marching band, antique cars and entertainment will be the hallmarks of this year’s celebration. Free shows include the Cowboy Posse, Wild West Show, Snakehead Ed educational exotic-snake show and more. The whole weekend of fun is kicked off with a parade. uticapreservation.com

River Days MOUNT VERNON, SEPT. 9–11, 2016 This ninth annual event on the SMALL WONDERS scenic Ohio River riverfront includes 6 Ferdinand Known as the “Castle on the 8 Milltown Paddle your way down the more than 150 booths, with food, Hill,” Monastery Immaculate Conception scenic Blue River with a rental from craft vendors and a variety of is home to one of the nation’s largest Cave Country Canoes. music. On September 11, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will stop communities of Benedictine women; 9 Hazleton Stroll 50 acres of gorgeously for an exciting celebration of guided tours are offered Tuesday–Sunday. landscaped trails at Azalea Path Arbore- history at the Courthouse before 7 New Salisbury Make an appointment tum & Botanical Gardens, where you’ll it moves on to historical New to tour Flatwood Farms, home to a host find lakes, carvings and 300-plus variet- Harmony. As a bonus, this year is ies of azaleas. also Mount Vernon’s Bicentennial, of alpacas. Products made from the luxu- with its own birthday celebration. rious fleece are available for sale, too. If 10 Rockport The Holiday Drive-In Movie mtvernonriverdays.wikispaces.com. you’re in town mid-June through mid- Theater is one of the last of its kind in July, go picking at Bryant’s Blueberries. the U.S.

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Bed & Breakfast. Sample the uniqueness of Blue Heron Wines. 5330 Blue Heron Lane, 812.547.7518, blueheronvines.com. Open year-round. CHARLESTOWN RECREATION Come and visit the Historic Portersville Bridge. Explore the trail and new exhibits at Rose Island. Boat ramp and river vista overlook on Ohio River. 12500 S.R. 62, 812.256.5600, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ CLARKSVILLE ATTRACTIONS Derby Dinner Playhouse A 500-seat dinner theater featuring Broadway musi- cals and comedies. Homestyle buffet included in ticket price. Group rates available. 525 Marriott Dr., 877.898.8577, derbydinner.com. Open year-round. $

RECREATION Falls of the Ohio State Park World-class fossil beds to seasonally explore. Interactive programs. Come see our new exhibits. 201 W. Riverside Dr., 812.280.9970, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ CORYDON ATTRACTIONS Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Corydon Capitol State Historic Site commemo- rates Indiana’s first state capital and follows the development of Indiana from a territory to a state. 202 E. Walnut St., 812.738.4890, indianamuseum.org/ REGIONWIDE WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES explore/corydon#contact. Open year-round, closed RECREATION Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards holidays. $ Indiana Cave Trail Family-owned and -farmed since 1843, this 600- Venture under Indiana to discover Bluespring acre farm features a winery and distillery, farm LODGING Caverns, Indiana Caverns, Marengo Cave and Squire market, cafe, ice cream shop, family farm park Comfort Inn – Corydon Boone Caverns. 100 Squire Boone Rd., 812.732.4381, and more! 19816 Huber Rd., 812.923.9463, All rooms have a microfridge, coffee maker and indianacavetrail.com. Open March–Oct. $ huberwinery.com. Open year-round. 32-inch flat-screen TV. Also, motorcoach parking, free high-speed Internet and business and fitness WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES BRISTOW centers. 115 Sky Park Dr. NE, 812.738.3900, choice Indiana Uplands Wine Trail WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES hotels.com/indiana/corydon/comfort-inn-hotels/in155. Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring: Butler Winery, Winzerwald Winery WiFi Brown County Winery, Oliver Winery, Owen Valley, Winzerwald Winery is a friendly little winery on French Lick Winery, Best Vineyards Winery, Turtle top of a hill in the southern Indiana Uplands. Hampton Inn – Corydon Run Winery, Huber Winery and Winzerwald Specializing in great German-style grape wines Enjoy our friendly service, clean rooms, full hot Winery. P.O. Box 169, French Lick, 812.952.2650, and fruit wines. 26300 N. Indian Lake Rd./(C.R. 39), breakfast bar, indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room indianauplands.com. Open year-round. 866.694.6937, winzerwaldwinery.com. Open year- and free WiFi. Packages and discounts available. round. 2455 Landmark Ave., 812.738.6688, hampton-inn.com/ hi/corydon. WiFi BORDEN RECREATION CANNELTON Holiday Inn Express – Corydon Deam Lake State Recreation Area ATTRACTIONS Nearby attractions include Holiday World (50 min- Modern recreation facility on 194-acre lake. Froehlich’s Outfitter and Guide Horse utes), Indiana Caverns (5 miles), historical down- Family and horseman campgrounds. Camping Trail Rides, LLC town (5 miles) and Walmart (walking distance). cabins.Hiking and horse trails, beach, fishing, Ride horses through the beautiful Hoosier Nat- 249 Federal Dr., 812.738.1623, hotelcorydon.com. seasonal boat rental. 1217 Deam Lake Rd., ional Forest with registered equine professionals. WiFi 812.246.5421, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm. Contact Christie Froehlich, 812.836.2117. 8388 Deer Open March–Nov. $ Creek Rd., 812.608.2170, perrycountyindiana.org. RECREATION Open year-round. $ Golf Shores Fun Center RESTAURANTS Family entertainment complex with two 18-hole mini Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES golf courses, one outdoor and one indoor course “Experience a Taste of the Country” at Joe Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery with 3-D blacklight and arcades. 2510 Landmark Way, Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant! 2421 Engle Rd., Enjoy the winery, in-situ Celtic Cross and Cottage 812.738.0802, golfshoresfuncenter.com. 812.923.5255, joehubers.com. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 11 am–8 pm; Sun., 11

am–7 pm. January–February, open only Fri.–Sun., AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts 11 am–6 pm. Closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge Day. WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Indiana Caverns DERBY Mon.–Tues., 9 am–8 pm; Wed.–Fri., 9 am–5:30 pm; Includes heights; depths; a boat ride; waterfall; Ice LODGING Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. Age fossils, including bones dating back at least Derby Cabins On The Ohio 40,000 years; tracks and more. 1267 Green Acres The beautiful scenic views of Derby are waiting for LODGING Dr. SW, 812.734.1200, indianacaverns.com. Open year- you here. 12740 Glenview Dr., 812.836.4800, Courtyard by Marriott round. $ derbycabinsontheohio.com. The newest hotel in Evansville, located near enter- tainment and shopping; restaurant and bar on-site O’Bannon Woods State Park Forgotten Times Cabins with 24-hour Starbucks available. 8105 E. Walnut St., Family aquatic center. Nature center, historic hay- Come stay with us for a little while, and live the 812.424.4242, courtyardevansville.com. WiFi press and pioneer village. Equestrian-friendly trails way you were meant to live. Email us: forgot- and campground. Reservable electric campsites. [email protected]. 13304 N. S.R. 66, 812.836.2447, Hampton Inn by Hilton – Evansville Airport 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW, 812.738.8232, stateparks. forgottentimescabins.com. Evansville’s only LEED-certified hotel. Airport in.gov. Open year-round. $ shuttle, presidential suites available, breakfast Ohio River Cabins included, located near the Evansville Regional SHOPPING Pontoon rental, canoe trips, fishing, hiking, zipline, Airport. 5701 US Hwy 41 N., 812.464.1010, Red, White & Blush Store horseback riding, water sports, boating. 13445 N. evansvilleairport.hamptoninn.com. WiFi Vast assortment of high-quality, affordable wines S.R. 66, 812.836.2289, ohiorivercabins.com. from around the world. Accessories, gifts, gourmet Hilton Garden Inn cheese, food and specialty beers. 117 W. Walnut St., Twin Lakes Cedar Cabins We are conveniently located near entertainment 812.738.4792, redwhiteandblushstore.com. A true Southern Indiana experience! For reserva- and shopping. We have a restaurant and bar on-site tions and more information, please call. 13545 with room service available. 220 Eagle Crest Dr., WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Thrifty Rd., 812.836.2329, twinlakescedarcabins.com. 812.476.4000, evansville.hgi.com. WiFi Scout Mountain Winery Small farm winery with vineyard and orchard on- Holiday Inn Express & Suites North site. Free wine tastings, tours, outdoor seating, ELBERFELD Complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, fitness gift shop and private tastings. 2145 Scout Mountain ATTRACTIONS center, business center, guest laundry and indoor Rd. NW, 812.738.7196, scoutmountainwinery.com. Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia heated pool. 324 Rusher Creek Rd., 812.867.2200, This eclectic collection features exhibits on Roy ihg.com. WiFi Rogers, Smokey the Bear, rock ’n roll, World War II, comics, Santa’s workshop and much more. 8838 Holiday Inn Express Hotel and DALE S. S.R. 57, 812.795.2230, henagermuseum.com. Open Suites – East LODGING year-round. $ Conveniently located near entertainment Baymont Inn & Suites and shopping. Breakfast included in the rate. This family-friendly hotel features an indoor ELIZABETH Microwaves and refrigerators in every room; pool with a spa and a hot continental breakfast LODGING suites available. 301 Circle Front Dr., 812.473.2500, served daily. Located 10 minutes from Santa Claus, Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino holidayinnexpress.com/evansvillein. WiFi Indiana. 1339 N. Washington St., 812.937.7000, and Hotel baymontinndale.com. WiFi The hotel has 503 rooms and spectacular gaming, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES restaurants and retail shopping. Includes a top Tin Man Brewing Company Budget Host Stones Motel public championship golf course, Chariot Run, Focused on building and cultivating a knowledge- The budget-friendly motel includes an outdoor and Indulge, the spa. 11999 Casino Center Dr. , able, responsible and thriving craft-beer culture. heated pool and free WiFi. Located only 10 minutes 866.676.7463, caesars.com. 1430 W. Franklin St., 812.618.3227, tinmanbrewing from Santa Claus, Indiana. 410 South Washington .com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; St., 812.937.4448, budgethost.com. WiFi EVANSVILLE Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., 11 am–9 pm. Holiday Guest House Suites ATTRACTIONS Located six minutes from Holiday World, the rent- Angel Mounds State Historic Site FERDINAND als feature spacious kitchens, comfortable sleeping One of the best-preserved pre-contact Native ATTRACTIONS areas, and patios. Each unit sleeps 2–6 people. American sites in North America. 8215 Pollack Ave., Monastery Immaculate Conception 19260 N. S.R. 245, 812.630.6594, vrbo.com/445793. 812.853.3956, indianamuseum.org/explore/angel- The “Castle on the Hill,” the Monastery, founded WiFi mounds. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.– in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest com- Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $ munities of Benedictine women. Tours available. Motel 6 802 E. 10th St., 800.968.4578, thedome.org. Open Located right off I-64 and only 10 minutes from Evansville African American Museum year-round; closed holidays. Santa Claus, Indiana. This motel includes free Showcasing African-American life in Evansville’s WiFi and an outdoor pool. 1334 N. Washington St., Baptisttown neighborhood, this historic building LODGING 812.937.2294, motel6.com. is now a museum promoting arts, culture and Comfort Inn Ferdinand discovery. 579 S. Garvin St., 812.423.5188, Located off I-64 exit 63 just minutes from Holiday Sally’s Vacation Home evansvilleamuseum.org. Open year-round. World. WiFi, free breakfast, indoor pool, game Relax in this fully furnished, spacious two-story Tues.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat., noon–5 pm. $ room and fitness center. 123 Scenic Hills Ct., home with a wood-burning fireplace and two cov- 812.998.2121, comfortinn.com. WiF ered porches. Convenient access to Santa Claus. Wesselman Woods Nature Center 7402 E. 1800 N., 812.639.7415, vrbo.com/302740. and Preserve Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast WiFi A 200-acre old-growth bottomland hardwood Warm and inviting. A wonderful Queen Anne forest plus an interpretive center. 551 N. Boeke dating back to the early 1900s. Warm colors, Rd., 812.479.0771, wesselmannaturesociety.org. Open period decor and Hoosier hospitality! 210 Main DEPAUW year-round. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon– St., 877.367.1881, harvestmoonbedandbreakfast.com. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES 5 pm. WiFi Quibble Hill Winery Award-winning small farm winery with a cozy front Wilmes Farmhouse porch. Music most Saturday afternoons May– Willard Library of Evansville, Indiana, opened in Find peace and relaxation in this newly reno- September. 338 Gowers Lane NW, 502.424.9559, 1885, is the state’s oldest public library building and vated and fully furnished farmhouse only eight quibblehillwinery.com. Open year-round. Wed.–Sun., one of the oldest libraries in the Midwest. 21 First miles from Santa Claus, Indiana. 21674 N. 875 E., noon–7 pm. Ave., 812.425.4309, willard.lib.in.us. Open year-round. 812.630.9101, vrbo.com/295928. WiFi

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FRENCH LICK est. 8594 West State Rd. 56, 812.936.2405, frenchlick room. Sleeps 5. 745 S. Virginia Ave., 812.936.4857, scenicrailway.org. Open March–December. $ ballardoverlook.com. ATTRACTIONS French Lick Casino LODGING Best Western Plus A 51,000-square-foot gaming facility with slots, Artists Inn and Cottages Well-appointed guestrooms featuring modern table games, promotions, tournaments, dining, Historic inn within walking distance of down- amenities. Complimentary full breakfast. In-room lounge, entertainment, high-limit gaming area town. Area attractions are at your fingertips. coffee, microwave and refrigerator. Convenient and non-smoking game room. 8670 W. S.R. 56, Adjacent cottages make it easy to accommo- location. 613 S. Arnold F. Habig Blvd., 812.936.0520, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open year-round. date groups. 592 S. Summit St., 812.936.7333, bestwestern.com/plusfrenchlick. WiFi artistsinnandcottages.com. WiFi French Lick Scenic Railway Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Train rides through parts of the Hoosier National Ballard Overlook Park & Resort Forest, Burton Tunnel (Indiana’s second longest Renewed 1915 Craftsman guesthouse with an Family-fun resort featuring a 40,000-square-foot railroad tunnel) and past points of historical inter- exceptional view, amenities and large gathering indoor water-park with retractable roof, interactive

Visitor Resources Jeffersonville Princeton Clark-Floyd Counties Gibson County Visitors Welcome! Your information on regional convention and Convention & Visitors Bureau & Tourism Bureau visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Experience the Falls of the Ohio Information on our Barn Quilt and local welcome centers. renovated Interpretive Center, Trail, Toyota Visitors Center and ancient fossil beds and Ohio River tours, Lyles Station, Indiana’s oldest Statewide 888.738.2137, thisisindiana.org. Open history. Derby Dinner Playhouse, restaurant and Azalea Path Bo- Brewers of Indiana Guild year-round. closed holidays Mon.– Bass Pro Shops, retail district. 305 tanical Gardens. 702 W. Broadway, Brewers of Indiana Guild represents Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. Southern Indiana Ave., 812.280.5566, 812.385.0999, gibsoncountyin.org. the state’s craft brewing industry. sunnysideoflouisville.org. Open year- Open year-round. Mon.–Fri. 9 am– Visit our website for a map of round. 5 pm. Indiana’s 100-plus craft breweries Evansville and much more. 1010 Central Ave., Evansville Convention Leavenworth Salem Indianapolis 317.554.4494, drinkin & Visitors Bureau Crawford County Historic Salem, Indiana .beer. Open year-round. For all information on what to do Welcome Center City Hall and where to go, visit us at The Year-round fun and adventure in Historic Salem/Washington Indiana Foodways Alliance Pagoda in . Crawford County. Information County offers festivals, museums, Statewide organization dedicated 401 S.E. Riverside Dr., 800.433.3025, about boating, fishing, caving, lakes, parks, shops, eateries and to the promotion of locally owned visitevansville.com. Open year-round. hiking, biking, golfing, cabins, inns so much more. Discover Salem at restaurants and food producers closed holidays. and dining options. 6225 E. Industrial cityofsalemin.com. 201 E. Market St., throughout the state through Lane, 888.755.2282, crawfordcounty 812.883.4265, cityofsalemin.com. culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Greens- French Lick indiana.com. Open year-round. burg, indianafoodways.com. Open Visit French Lick West Baden Santa Claus year-round. Complete visitors center offering New Albany Spencer County Visitors personal trip-planning assistance; Clark-Floyd Counties Bureau Indiana Wines area and regional visitor informa- Convention & Visitors Bureau Your main source of visitor infor- Discover Indiana’s award-winning tion; and computer and Internet Historic downtown with a vibrant mation for Santa Claus, Indiana, and wineries—enjoy special events access. 8102 W. S.R. 56, 866.309.9139, dining scene, breweries, winery, Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home. tours festivals and wine tastings. visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com. Open and shopping; outdoor entertain- 39 N. Kringle Place, 888.444.9252, Experience Indiana wine, one deli- year-round, closed holidays. ment; Mansion Row and art santaclausind.org. Open year-round. cious sip at a time. West Lafayette, centers; new aquatic center. 305 800.832.9463, indianawines.org. Jasper Southern Indiana Ave. , 812.280.5566, Open year-round. sunnysideoflouisville.org. Open year- Scottsburg Dubois County Visitors Scott County Visitors Center round. Clarksville Commission Minutes from Holiday World, Located in historic downtown in Clark-Floyd Counties French Lick and Patoka Lake; hotels, Newburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau the Heritage Station Depot built houseboats and B&Bs available. Historic Newburgh in 1872. Information, maps and Cross the Ohio River on Big 4 Enjoy tourist train, festivals, mon- Visitors Center Pedestrian Bridge. Riverfront din- discounts are available at the visitor astery, golf and shops! 2704 Newton This picturesque river town has center. 90 N. Main St., 812.752.9211, ing and entertainment. One of the St., 812.482.9115, visitduboiscounty cool shops and unique restaurants. U.S.’s oldest candy shops in this scottin.com. Open year-round. closed .com. Open year-round; closed holi- Check out our website for all the holidays Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. historic downtown. 305 Southern days. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm. events and activities throughout Indiana Ave., 812.280.5566, sunnyside the year. 517 W. Main, 800.636.9489, oflouisville.org. Open year-round. Jasper Chamber of historicnewburgh.org. Tell City Commerce Perry County Convention Corydon Tourist information center. Maps, Visit Warrick County & Visitor’s Bureau Harrison County Convention walking tour, attractions, lodging, Information on fishing, camping, Visit a complete Tourist Visitor and Visitors Bureau Strassenfest, business informa- dining, shopping, golfing, historical Center and Artisan Gift Shop. For travel information and assis- tion/general resource center. tours and everything else Warrick Housed in The Tell City Train tance visit the Blaine H. Wise- Outside map rack. 302 W. 6th St., County can offer for visitors. 4763 Depot. 888.343.6262. 333 7th St., man Visitor Center and let our 812.482.6866, jasperin.org. Open Rosebud Lane, Ste. C, 800.636.9489, 812.547.7933, perrycountyindiana.org. professional Travel Counselors help year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– visitwarrick.com. Open year-round. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– you plan your stay. 310 N. Elm St., Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm. 5 pm; Sat., 8 am–noon.

122 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2016 SOUTH listings arcade and all the latest amenities. 8505 W. S.R. Wilstem Ranch GENTRYVILLE 56, 877.936.3866, bigsplashadventure.com. Wilstem Ranch is an 1,100-acre secluded prop- ATTRACTIONS WiFi erty. It’s a great destination for family reunions, Colonel Jones Home weddings and corporate retreats. Enjoy horse- The Home has been restored to interpret the Comfort Suites back riding, soaring on zip lines, UTV tours 1930s residence of merchant, Civil War soldier and All-suite hotel with whirlpool suites available. and hiking. 4229 US Hwy 150 W., 812.936.4484, friend of Abraham Lincoln. No admission-park Minutes from French Lick, West Baden and Patoka wilstemranch.com. WiFi entrance fee 620 E. C.R. 1575 North, 812.937.4710, Lake. 9530 W. S.R. 56, 812.936.5300, comfortsuites. stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. com. WiFi RECREATION The Donald Ross Course French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Village at French Lick Resort HAZLETON Enjoy fully furnished, pet-friendly, modern log cab- An 18-hole, par-70, championship-level golf course ATTRACTIONS ins while less than a minute from Osborn boat ramp with an award-winning 7,000-yard course, club- Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical and floating fishing pier.7900 W. C.R. 1025 South, house, dining, pro shop, outings, tournaments, Gardens 812.936.9854, patokalakevacations.com. and resident PGA professional. 8670 W. S.R. 56, A nature walk you will never forget. Explore 50 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open March–Nov. acres of beautifully landscaped trails, lakes, water French Lick Manor House Mon.–Sun., 7 am–8 pm. features, wood carvings and 300-plus varieties Historic private home featuring high ceilings, of gorgeous azaleas. 1502 N. 825 W., 812.640.9133, wood floors, fully equipped kitchen, three bed- The Pete Dye Course at French azaleapatharboretum.org. Open April–Sept. $ rooms and much more. Comfortably sleeps Lick Resort 6–8 individuals. 8527 W. Main St., 812.336.5970, French Lick Resort’s Pete Dye Course is an 18-hole, HUNTINGBURG frenchlickmanorhouse.com. WiFi par-72, championship-level golf course with an ATTRACTIONS 8,100-yard course, clubhouse, pro shop, award- Huntingburg League Stadium French Lick Springs Hotel at winning course, regional and national tournaments, Tour League Stadium—built in 1894 and reno- French Lick Resort and resident PGA professional. 8670 W. S.R. 56, vated in the early 1990s, it was the set for the Classic American hotel whose amenities include 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open April–Nov. film A League of their Own featuring Tom Hanks golf, a spa, casino, horseback riding, dining, Mon.–Sun., 7 am–7 pm. and Geena Davis. 203 S. Cherry St., 800.968.4578, Kidsfest, hiking, biking pools, bowling, shopping, dcbombers.com/the-bombers-experience/league- entertainment, special events and a conference WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES stadium/. Open May–Aug.; closed holidays. $ center. 8670 West S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, French Lick Winery frenchlick.com. WiFi Enjoy wine tasting, case discounts, the gift shop LODGING and the observation area. The on-site cafe features Quality Inn-Huntingburg Lane’s Motel a variety of Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, Sixteen miles from Holiday World and 25 miles Motel close to French Lick Resort, Patoka Lake, salads and desserts. 8145 Sinclair St., 812.936.2293, from Patoka Lake. Micro-fridges and WiFi. Two- Paoli Peaks and area restaurants. 8483 W. S.R. 56, frenchlickwinery.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs. room family suites available. 406 E. 22nd St., 812.936.9919, lanesmotel.com. WiFi and Sun., 11 am–5 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm. 812.683.2334, qualityinn.com/hotel/in177. WiFi

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JASPER RECREATION desserts and more! 2031 Newton St., 812.848.BREW, ATTRACTIONS Sultan’s Run Golf Club schnitzbrewery.com. Tues.–Fri., 4 pm–10 pm; Sat., Dubois County Museum Voted best public golf course in Indiana in 2015 noon–10 pm; Sun., 1 pm–8 pm. Features German ancestry, antique farm mach- by the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association. inery, a Main Street exhibit, kids interactive An 18-hole, par-72, championship course. 1490 N. JEFFERSONVILLE area, community murals, military exhibit, log Meridian Rd., 888.684.3287, sultansrun.com. Open ATTRACTIONS house and more. 2704 Newton St., 800.968.4578, March–Nov.; closed holidays. $ Schimpff’s Confectionery duboiscountymuseum.org. Open year-round; closed Manufacturing confectionery specializing in hard holidays. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–2 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; RESTAURANTS candies and chocolates since 1891. Candy demon- Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ Schnitzelbank Restaurant stration area, museum, soda fountain and lunch- Specializing in German and American cuisine. room. 347 Spring St, 812.283.8367, schimpffs.com. Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper City Mill Home of Indiana’s No. 1 sandwich,The Bratzel! Open Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; closed holidays. Ride in luxury aboard the Spirit of Jasper! Ride & Enjoy a full bar with domestic and imported beer. Dine and day-trip excursions offered. Tour Jasper 393 Third Ave., 812.482.2640, schnitzelbank.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–10 pm. LAMAR City Mill and watch a 25-foot working water wheel. ATTRACTIONS 201 Mill St., 814825959, spiritofjasper.com/. Open Santa’s Stables May–Nov.; closed holidays. $ SHOPPING Jasper’s Downtown Shopping District A family-friendly horseback riding experience led Beautiful downtown full of vitality and great shops. by skilled guides. Wooded surroundings. 20- and LODGING 45-minute rides. Pony rides. 6709 E. C.R. 1475 N., Days Inn – Jasper Day-trip brochure showing stores and events. See us on Facebook. Hours vary. 302 W. 6th St., 812.340.2288, santas-stables.com. Open March–Oct. Hoosier hospitality in beautiful southern Indiana. $ Stay and enjoy the great outdoors. 272 Brucke 812.482.6866, downtownjasper.org. Open year-round; closed holidays, Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 10 Strasse, 812.482.6000, daysinn.com. WiFi am–4 pm. LEOPOLD Holiday Inn Express ATTRACTIONS Indoor pool, game room, free breakfast buffet, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Eagles Wings Zipline fitness center, business center, boardroom for 10 Schnitz Brewery and Pub Have a zipline adventure today! Soar through people and free WiFi. IHG Rewards Club. 2000 We brew our own Schnitz Blonde, Hefe, Porter, the beautiful Hoosier National Forest. Call or Hospitality Dr., 812.482.3344, holidayinnexpress.com. IPA, seasonal and root beer in-house. Enjoy our book online. 10220 Lorainne Rd., 855.947.8474, eagleswingszipline.com. Open May–Sept. $ WiFi pub fare: pizzas, wings, subs, burgers, salads, LINCOLN CITY ATTRACTIONS Lincoln Amphitheatre One of the largest roofed amphitheatres in the U.S. Fairs, Festivals Jasper Strassenfest is this majestic 1,500-seat outdoor venue in Lincoln JASPER, AUG. 4–7, 2016 State Park. 15032 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.2329, & Events Family-oriented street festival with German lincolnamphitheatre.com. Open April–Oct. $ Your ticket to seasonal music, food, events, dancing, rides, games, beer fun in Southern Indiana. garden, 5K run/walk, car show, parade and great Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial fun! Courthouse and downtown area, 302 W. 6th See where Abraham Lincoln spent his childhood St, 812.482.6866, jasperstrassenfest.org. Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival and learn about the lives of the Lincoln family who SALEM, FEB. 27–28, & MARCH 3–5, 2016 lived here in a pioneer community. 3027 E. South Jeffersonville Steamboat Days Festival St., 812.937.4541, nps.gov/libo. Open year-round. $ Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival offers JEFFERSONVILLE, SEPT. 3–4, 2016 tours, pioneer demos, wagon rides, entertain- The Steamboat Days Festival is an art festival LODGING ment, food, family fun and great maple syrup of in the newly completed Big 4 Station Park in course! Sugarbush Farm, 321 N. Garrison Hollow Family Cabins at downtown Jeffersonville. Big Four Station Park, Seasonal furnished family cabins sleep six. Easy Rd., 812.967.4491, lmsugarbush.com. 9 am–5 pm. Mulberry St., 812.285.6440, jeffparks.org. 11 am– drive to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and 5 pm. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Call 866.622.6746. 15476 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.4710, camp.in.gov. Campbellsburg’s All American Old Settlers Days Country Hoedown Festival SALEM, SEPT. 17, 2016 RECREATION CAMPBELLSBURG, JUNE 3–5, 2016 History comes alive on the grounds of The John Good old country fun, food, entertainment, Lincoln State Park Hay Center and Pioneer Village during Old “Here I grew up,” said Lincoln of the area including a parade and special events await visitors at Settler’s Days. Arts and crafts, entertainment, Campbellsburg’s All American Country Hoedown park. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza, swim- family fun. John Hay/Steven’s Museum Grounds ming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Camp cottages. Festival. Town of Campbellsburg, 812.755.4251, and Village, 307 E. Market St., 812.883.2219, campbellsburghoedownfestival.com. 15476 N. C.R. 300 E., 812.937.4710, stateparks.in.gov. oldsettlersdays.org, 10 am–5 pm. Open year-round. $ Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival ROCKPORT, JULY 2, 2016 Family Fall-O-Weekends SANTA CLAUS, SEPT. 24–OCT. 30, 2016 MAGNET Enjoy food, fireworks, live music and a parade LODGING during Rockport’s Abraham Lincoln Freedom Family packages are available with tickets to Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World, Colucci Log Cabins on The Ohio River Festival. Rockport City Park, 812.649.9147, Our cabins are located at the water’s edge on indianasabelincoln.org, noon–9 pm. special events, coupons and more. 888.444.9252, santaclausind.org. $ the largest pool of the entire Ohio River System. E-mail: [email protected]. 17735 Magnet Valley Rd., Pekin’s Fourth of July Celebration 877.275.5642, coluccirivercabins.com. PEKIN, JULY 3–4, 2016 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Join the town of Pekin celebrating its 185th oldest- SANTA CLAUS, DEC. 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 2016 consecutive 4th of July Festival, parade, flea mar- Visit Santa Claus, Indiana: America’s Christmas MARENGO ket and carnival in the United States. Pekin Park Hometown for family fun during the Santa ATTRACTIONS and Town Area, State Highway 60, 812.216.3300, Claus Christmas Celebration. 888.444.9252, Marengo Cave pcba.webs.com. santaclausind.org. Indiana’s most-visited natural and National

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Landmark. Two walking tours, gemstone mining, and group facilities; fitness center and pool. RECREATION hiking, crawling tours, camping and picnicking. Pet-friendly. 504 North St., 800.782.8605, Patoka Lake 400 E. S.R. 64, 812.365.2705, marengocave.com. Open newharmonyinn.com. WiFi Swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing and year-round. 9 am–5 pm. $ hunting in season. Staffed interpretive center. RECREATION Reservable camping and shelters. 3084 N. Dillard MAUCKPORT Rd., 812.685.2464, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. LODGING Swimming, fishing, hiking, bicycle trails, volley- $ High Ridge Log Cabin Rentals ball, summer nature/history programs. Log-style Three cabins spaced apart for privacy. Includes family cabins. Mountain biking, horse trails Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging picnic table, fire pit, charcoal grill, towels, lin- (BYOH). 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd., 812.682.4821, Houseboat, floating cabins, Fun and Play toons, ens, dishes, pots and pans. 9100 Cabin Lane SW, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ pontoon rental. Cabins, rooms and suites located 812.732.8802, highridgecabins.com. across from Patoka Station. Full-service Marina RESTAURANTS with ship store on site. 2991 N. Dillard Rd., RECREATION Red Geranium Restaurant 812.685.2203, patokalakemarina.com. Open year- Squire Boone Caverns Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant round. Come see what has taken thousands of years to is one of the region’s most charming and romantic create. Guided tours take you past stalactites, restaurants. Lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES stalagmites, columns and more. One-hour walking 504 North St., 800.782.8605, redgeraniumrestaurant Patoka Lake Winery tours. 100 Squire Boone Rd. S.W., 812.732.4381, .newharmonyinn.com. Open year-round. Patoka Lake Winery will have a tasting room, production room, three winery suites and two silo squireboonecaverns.com. Open year-round. $ P suites. The winery is located at Newton-Stewart Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures PAOLI entrance to Patoka Lake. 2900 N. Dillard Rd., Add a bit of high-flying fun to your day! Zip our LODGING 812.685.2203, patokalakewinery.com. Open year- 2,400-foot canopy tour in the trees. Kids’ Zip avail- Blueberry Hill Estate round. able for smaller zippers. 100 Squire Boone Rd. SW, Enjoy your choice of luxurious accommodations, 812.732.1200, sbcza.com. Open March–Nov. from the Main House Suites to Secluded Hillside PRINCETON Cottages, or try out “glamping,” the unforgettable ATTRACTIONS camping experience. 1493 E. S.R. 56, 812.723.0600, Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail MILLTOWN blueberryhillestate.com. WiFi RECREATION Discover the homespun beauty of along the Barn Quilt Trail, which features Cave Country Canoes Lost River Inn Bed & Breakfast Paddle Indiana’s first natural river. Blue River is ideal more than 230 hand-painted blocks beautifully Newer home in a relaxing country setting and adorning the Gibson County landscape. 702 W. for families and beginners. All-day to multiple-day close to many attractions. Two rooms, one with trips. 112 W. Main St., 812.365.2705 canoetheblue.com. Broadway St., 812.385.0999, gibsoncountyin.org. a Jacuzzi, both with private baths, full breakfast Open year-round. Open May–Aug. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–2:30 pm (April, offered. 3593 N. C.R. 200 W., 812.865.4496, Sept., and Oct., weekends only). $ lostriverinn.net. WiFi

MOUNT PLEASANT Midwest Inn LODGING Non-smoking motel with outdoor swimming pool. Vinnie’s Ohio River Log Cabins All rooms have cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves Come enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the southern and free WiFi service. Near Paoli Peaks. 1917 W. Indiana country in a log cabin on the beautiful Main St., 812.723.4555, fritchproperties.com. WiFi rolling Ohio River. 19150 N. S.R. 66, 812.843.4848, vinniesrivercabins.com. Ritz Motel Motel with singles, doubles and suites. Hotplate, NEW ALBANY microwave, refrigerator and cable in each room. ATTRACTIONS Lodge available for parties up to 20. 2000 W. Main Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site St., Paoli, 812.723.2530. WiFi Reflects the affluence of a man once considered the wealthiest in Indiana. 914 E. Main St., 812.944.9600, Trail View Ski Lodge indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson. Open year- Step right out of the lodge and onto the slopes. round; closed holidays. $ Great for groups. Fireplaces and fully furnished kitchens. 1917 W. Main St., 812.723.4555.

NEW HARMONY Underwood Inn ATTRACTIONS Beautiful 1868 home with two completely refur- Historic New Harmony bished guest rooms and bathroom with clawfoot This unified program of the University of Southern bathtub. 405 N. Gospel St., 812.723.4639. WiFi Indiana and Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offers tours of historic sites. 401 N. Arthur St., 800.231.2168, usi.edu/hnh. Open March–Dec. Mon.– PATOKA LAKE Sun., 9:30 am–5 pm. $ LODGING Floating Cabins at Patoka Lake LODGING Offering all the amenities of home, even the linens Family Cabins at Harmonie State Park and towels. Park your boat next to your cabin in Furnished family log cabins sleep 6 or 8. Easy drive a private slip. Stay and play. 2991 N. Dillard Rd., to New Harmony historic sites. Details and reser- 888.819.6916, patokalakemarina.com. WiFi vations at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746. 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd., 812.682.4821, camp.in.gov. Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Bridge Enjoy a stay with Patoka Lake right in the backyard New Harmony Inn Resort and and a boat ramp a half-mile away. Dip into the Conference Center in-ground pool to relax. All you need is yourself, Lakeside rooms. Beautiful landscape. Compli- clothes and food. 9104 S. CR 450 W., 812.936.3646, mentary continental breakfast; weddings, meeting vrbo.com/378029.

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Lyles Station Historic School & Museum United States. 644 North Highway 161, 812.649.2857, site. 1375 Old State Hwy. 45, 812.649.9258, African-American historical site offers museum, holidaydrivein.com. Open May–Sept. $ therusticrockport.com. Open year-round. $ authentic log cabin and Alonzo Fields gallery. Groups and classroom field trips welcome by Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum LODGING appointment. 953 N. 500 W., 812.385.2534, The Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum houses Comfort Inn & Suites lylesstation.org. Open year-round. $ hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s Right off Highway 231, the inn offers an indoor historic past. 928 Fairground Dr., 812.649.9147, pool with hot tub, free WiFi, fitness center and Toyota Visitors Center/Plant Tours indianasabelincoln.org. Open May–Dec. $ deluxe continental breakfast. 1355 N. Plaza Dr., See a Toyota manufacturing facility and its produc- 812.649.2979, comfortinn.com. WiFi tion up close. Tour reservations recommended Ohio River Scenic Byway and can be made online. 4000 Tulip Tree Dr., Take a beautiful drive through the southern Corner House Bed & Breakfast 888.696.8211, tourtoyotaindiana.com. Open year- portion of Spencer County, following the pictur- This country inn offers overnight lodging round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm. esque Ohio River through river towns. Highway 66, with breakfast. The three themed guest rooms 800.489.4474, ohioriverbyway.com. Open year-round. include baths, flat-screen TVs with cable, WiFi and more. 3984 North C.R. 200 West, 812.660.0331, ROCKPORT bedandbreakfast.com/in-rockport-cornerhousebb ATTRACTIONS The Rustic .html. WiFi Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater This nine-hole course offers all golfers the oppor- Catch the latest big-screen flicks at Holiday Drive- tunity to golf while enjoying the two scenic lakes Locust Hill Motel In, one of the few drive-in theaters left in the and wooded surroundings. Restaurant located on A quiet motel located on Highway 161 near

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BORDEN Modern recreation area, 194-acre Deam Lake State Recreation Area lake (electric motors only), beach, 1217 Deam Lake Rd. ••••••••••••••• boat rental, shelters. Camping cabins. 812.246.5421 Reserve shelters/sites camp.IN.gov or in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm 866-622-6746.

CHARLESTOWN Challenging hiking, summer nature/ history programs, boat ramp to Ohio Charlestown State Park ••••••••••••• 12500 S.R. 62, 812.256.5600 River. Reserve campsites and shelters stateparks.in.gov at camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

CORYDON Family aquatic center. Bridle trails O’Bannon Woods State Park and horsemen’s camping. Canoe 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW •••••••••••••• access to the Blue River. Reserve 812.738.8232 campsites & shelters at camp.IN.gov. stateparks.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

LINCOLN CITY Beautiful setting near Lake Lincoln. Lincoln State Park Three miles from Holiday World & 15476 N. C.R. 300 East •••••••••••••••• Splashin’ Safari. Reserve campsites 812.937.4710 and shelters at camp.IN.gov or stateparks.in.gov. 866.622.6746.

NEW HARMONY Summer nature/history programs. Harmonie State Park Nice log style furnished family cabins. 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd. •••••••••••••• Reserve campsites and shelters at 812.682.4821 camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746. stateparks.in.gov

PATOKA LAKE Staffed nature center, raptor rehabilitation area, hunting in season. Patoka Lake •••••••••••• ••• 3084 N. Dillard Rd., 812.685.2464 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

ROCKPORT Relax and enjoy your camping Oakridge Campground experience as nature’s beauty 837 N. Silverdale Rd., 812.649.2860 surrounds you. With 36 campsites indianasabelincoln.org available.

SANTA CLAUS Located next door to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph Campground Lake Rudolph Campground & RV & RV Resort •••• ••••• Resort features more than 270 family 78 N. Holiday Blvd., 877.478.3657 rental RVs and cabins, and more than lakerudolph.com 230 RV and tent sites.

SCOTTSBURG Stable water level means great fishing. Winterized restroom for comfortable Hardy Lake • •••••••••••• 4171 E. Harrod Rd., 812.794.3800 winter camping. Reserve campsites at stateparks.in.gov camp.IN.gov or call 866.622.6746.

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Owensboro, Kentucky. 815 S. S.R. 161, 812.649.9918, Santa Claus Christmas Store Scott County Heritage Museum indianasabelincoln.org. Shop May–December at this gigantic store fea- Local history and ghost tours available throughout turing Christmas gifts, decorations, collectibles, the year by appointment. Call for info on weekend Rockport Inn Bed & Breakfast fudge and other sweet treats and nearly 5,000 events. 1050 S. Main St., 812.752.1050, scottcounty This 19th-century Victorian inn is quiet and ornaments. 33 N. Kringle Place, 877.224.1772, heritagemuseum.org. Open year-round; closed cozy, located near the Ohio River in Rockport. santaclauschristmasstore.com. Open May–Dec. holidays. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–1 pm. McKenzie’s Bar & Restaurant is located next door. 130 S. 3rd St., 812.649.2664, indianasabelincoln.org. Santa Claus Museum & Village RECREATION Explore the museum, original Santa Claus Church, Delaney Creek Park WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Santa Claus Post Office and Santa Claus Statue. Washington County’s best-kept secret! A 326-acre Pepper’s Ridge Winery Don’t forget to write your free letter to Santa! 69 park with an 88-acre lake, camping, cabins, boat One of eight wineries along the Hoosier Wine N. S.R. 245, 812.544.2434, santaclausmuseum.org. rentals, fishing and beach.8215 N. Delaney Park Rd., Trail, Pepper’s Ridge Winery is situated on a quiet Open May–Dec. 812.883.5101, delaneypark.com. Open year-round. $ country road near Rockport, Indiana. 4304 N. C.R. 200 West, 812.649.9463, peppersridge.com. Open Santa’s Candy Castle Hardy Lake year-round. Blends old-world charm with a modern-day spin Boating, swimming, fishing and hunting in season. to create a wonderful experience for believers Summer nature/history programs. Winterized SALEM of all ages. 15499 N. S.R. 245, 812.544.3900, restrooms and shower house for cold-weather ATTRACTIONS santascandycastle.com. Open May–Dec. camping. 4171 E. Harrod Rd., 812.794.3800, The Depot Railroad Museum stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ Transforms great moments of railroading history LODGING into reality. Extensive collection, model railroad, NorthStar Vacation Rentals Knobstone Trail special events. 206 S. College Ave., 812.883.1884, Just across the road from Holiday World, NorthStar The rugged terrain of this 58-mile back-country hik- salemdepot.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Vacation Rentals offer fully furnished, spacious ing trail is often compared to the Appalachian Trail, Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–4 pm. $ rooms with full kitchen facilities. 55 N. Holiday for which many people use it to train. One Main, Blvd., 812.937.7099, northstarvacationrentals.com. WiFi in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4224.htm. Open year-round. Historic Beck’s Mill A completely restored and operating mill dating Santa’s Lodge ST. MEINRAD to 1808. Current mill rebuilt 1863. Hiking, demos, Decorated for Christmas 365 days a year, the lodge ATTRACTIONS tours, events. 4433 S. Beck’s Mill Rd., 812.883.5147, is located within a mile of Holiday World. Two Saint Meinrad Archabbey becksmill.org. Open April–October. Fri., 11 am–4 pm; pools and St. Nick’s Restaurant are located on site. A peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ 91 W. Christmas Blvd., 812.937.1902, santaslodge.com. grounds and the opportunity for prayer with WiFi Benedictine monks. 200 Hill Dr., 800.581.6905, Historic Salem Speedway saintmeinrad.org. Open year-round. Celebrates 65 years of racing excellence on a Santa’s Lakeside Cottages historic high bank track. For schedule and info, Located just a few miles from Holiday World, the LODGING see website. 2729 Hwy. 56 West, 812.883.6504, cottages surround a scenic lake with Elf Park fea- Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest turing a playground and an outdoor pool. 1405 W. salemspeedway.com. Open April–Nov. $ P House & Retreat Center Christmas Blvd., 812.686.2628, santascottages.com. The quiet atmosphere and beautiful grounds make The John Hay Center/Steven’s WiFi this a serene place to stay. Located only 15 minutes Museum Complex from Holiday World in nearby St. Meinrad. 200 Hill SHOPPING Offers an extensive artifact collection, Pioneer Dr., 800.581.6905, saintmeinrad.org. WiFi Village, Depot Train Museum, Genealogy Library Holly Tree Christmas Shop and Hay birthplace. 307 E. Market St., 812.883.6495, A wonderful place to find souvenirs, Christmas WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES johnhaycenter.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. furnishings and gifts. 8 Kringle Place, 812.937.4600, Monkey Hollow Winery Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm. $ hollytreechristmasshop.com. Open year-round. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana in an area of rich German history stretching back over Piper Flight Center Museum SCOTTSBURG 150 years. 11534 E. C.R. 1740 North, 812.357.2272, The Piper Flight Center Museum houses vintage ATTRACTIONS monkeyhollowwinery.com. Open year-round. Piper aircraft, a flight simulator, educational library Cornucopia Farm and artifacts that bring the magic of flight to life. Southern Indiana’s premier corn maze and family TELL CITY S.R. 56, 812.472.3749, piperflightmuseum.org. Open farm. Family fun, entertainment and farm educa- year-round. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES tion. 5444 N. Rutherford Hollow Rd., 812.752.6694, Tell City Brewing Company cornucopiafarm.com. Open Sept.–Oct. $ More than 40 beers on tap. Great food, drinks SANTA CLAUS and live music. Tours of the brewery, inside ATTRACTIONS Historic Downtown Scottsburg The Pour Haus. 706 Humboldt St., 812.547.2739, Christmas Lake Golf Course Take a step back in time. Numerous antique stores, tellcitypourhaus.com. Open year-round. Full-service, par-72, championship golf course with shops and eateries all around the historic square tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and sparkling lakes. and courthouse. 90 N. Main St., 812.752.9211, Bar and grill on site. 1 Clubhouse Rd., 877.962.7465, scottin.com. Open year-round. WEST BADEN christmaslake.com. Open year-round. $ LODGING Mid-America Science Park Legend of French Lick Boutique Hotel Frosty’s Fun Center One of the most comprehensive science parks in & Resort Play at the Christmas-themed 18-hole miniature the country, consisting of three interconnected Gated entrance with luxury accommodations. golf course and enjoy tasty snacks, sandwiches, ice centers. 821 S. Lake Rd. South, 812.752.9521, Three large master suites, each with a jetted tub for cream and fresh pizza. 15 S. Cedar Lane, 812.544.3338, maspark.org. Open year-round. two. Location shown in several movies. 7328 W. C.R. facebook.com/frostysfun?fref=ts. Open year-round. 100 N., 812.936.6333, legendoffrenchlick.com. WiFi Ross Country Jamboree Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Renovated 1947 movie theate, the perfect venue Plan for two or more days of family fun at this for country-music acts. A taste of the Grand One-of-a-kind historic hotel. World-class spa and family theme park and water park. 452 E. Christmas Ole Opry in Southern Indiana. 31 E. Wardell St., golf, dining, shopping, pools, horseback riding, enter- Blvd., 877.463.2645, holidayworld.com. Open April– 812.752.8877, rosscountryjamboree.com. Open year- tainment and event/meeting space. 8538 W. Baden Oct. $ round. $ Ave., 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. WiFi

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Columbus Art & Architecture Freetown and Pershing Hoosier Valley Railroad Tours...... 104 Township Museum...... 105 Museum...... 45 Conner Prairie Interactive French Lick Casino...... 119, 122 Hunter’s Honey Farm...... 26, 78 History Park...... 64, 69 French Lick Scenic Railway...... 122 Huntingburg League Cook’s Bison Ranch...... 26 Froelich’s Outfitter and Guide Stadium...... 29, 117, 123 Cornucopia Farm...... 127 Horse Trail Rides, LLC...... 120 Ignition Music Garage...... 14 Covered Bridge Art Gallery...... 93 Frosty’s Fun Center...... 127 The IMAX Theater in the Corydon Capitol State Historic Garfield Trail...... 51, 59 Indiana State Museum...... 71 Site...... 33, 120 Gene Stratton-Porter State Indiana Baseball Hall The Country Shops of Grabill.... 55 Historic Site...... 50, 60 of Fame...... 29 County Line Orchard...... 37 General Lew Wallace Study Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum...... 59 Covered Bridges...... 90 & Museum...... 88 Indiana Bicentennial Train...... 33 Crothersville Town Players...... 105 George Rogers Clark National Historical Park...... 113 Indiana Glass Trail...... 25 Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site...... 125 Gibson County Barn Indiana Grand Racing & Quilt Trail...... 125 Casino...... 64, 80 Culver Academies...... 40 Go Ape Treetop Adventure...... 71 Indiana Historical Society...... 72 Das Dutchman Essenhaus...... 44 Goshen...... 42 Indiana History Center...... 33 David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University...... 59 Greencastle Summer Music Indiana Medical History Festival...... 90 Museum...... 72 Daviess County Amish Country...... 113 Greencastle Walking Tours...... 90 Indiana Military Museum...... 113 Daviess County Museum...... 113 Greenwood...... 70 Indiana Repertory Theatre...... 72 DeBrand Fine Chocolates...... 54 Grissom Memorial at Spring Indiana State Fairgrounds Mill Park...... 110 & Event Center...... 72 Decatur County Barn Quilt Trail...... 106 Grist Mill Slow Jam...... 110 Indiana State Library...... 72 Deep River Waterpark...... 44 Grouseland...... 32, 113 Indiana State Museum...... 33, 72 Dentzel Carousel...... 14 Grover Museum...... 80 Indiana University...... 96 Depauw University Events...... 90 The HandleBar...... 71 Indiana’s Antique Alley...... 60 The Depot Railroad Museum... 127 He is the Potter...... 106 Indianapolis Indians...... 72 Derby Dinner Playhouse...... 120 HealthWorks Kids’ Museum.... 46 Indianapolis Motor Speedway...... 12, 29 Dinky’s Auction Center...... 111 Heartland Historic Baseball Trail...... 29 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Discover Jasper County...... 46 Henager’s Memories & Hall of Fame Museum...... 72 Downtown Lafayette – Nostalgia...... 121 Indianapolis Museum of West Lafayette...... 92 Henry County Saddle Club...... 59 t Ar ...... 24, 72 Dubois County Museum.... 28, 124 Heritage Trail...... 36 Indianapolis Symphony DWNTWN Muncie...... 59 Orchestra...... 72 Heritage Trail – Northern INDEX Eagles Wings Zipline...... 124 Indiana...... 40 Indianapolis Zoo...... 72 A guide to the attractions, camping, festivals, Eby’s Family Fun...... 37 Indy Eleven...... 72 lodging, recreation, restaurants, shopping and HighPoint Orchard...... 98, 106 Eiteljorg Museum of American Hillforest Victorian House Jackson County Community wineries/breweries/distilleries in this issue. Indians and Western Art...23, 71 Museum...... 100 Theatre...... 103 Elkhart – Gateway Mile...... 40 Hipstoric Downtown Jackson County History Elkhart Quilt Gardens...... 37 Noblesville...... 78 Center...... 103 James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Camp Cullom and Prairie Enchanted Fairy Trail...... 60 Historic Artcraft Theatre...... 64 ATTRACTIONS Home/Museum...... 65, 70 Grass Observatory...... 85 Ernestine M. Raclin School of Historic Beck’s Mill...... 127 100 Acres...... 28 James Whitcomb Riley Museum Carmel Arts & Design the Arts – IU South Bend.... 46 Historic Connersville...... 54 Actors Community Theater Home...... 73 District...... 65, 66 Evansville African American of Seymour...... 111 Historic Courthouse Square.... 90 The John Dillinger Museum..... 40 Carmel City Center...... 66 Museum...... 121 Albanese Candy Historic Downtown LaGrange...43 The John Hay Center/Steven’s Carnegie Museum of Evansville Museum of Arts, Factory...... 30, 44 Historic Downtown Museum Complex...... 127 Montgomery County..... 28, 88 History & Science...... 117 Ball State University...... 25 Scottsburg...... 127 Johnson County Museum of Cass County Dentzel Exploration Acres...... 93 Bankers Life Fieldhouse...... 29 Historic Downtown History...... 70 Carousel...... 28, 56 Explore Wolcottville...... 47 Westfield...... 80 Barn Quilts of LaGrange Just Us Girls Getaway Cass County Historical Fair Oaks Farms...... 85, 88 County...... 43 The Historic Hoosier Gym...... 56 Packages...... 60 Society Museum...... 57 Fairmount Historical Museum Beef & Boards Dinner Historic Hostess House...... 59 kidscommons...... 30, 104 Catacombs Tours...... 71 & Gift Shop...... 51 Theatre...... 65, 71 Historic Howe...... 42 Kitchen BMX Skatepark...... 30 Fanimation Antique Fan Belterra Casino Resort...... 25, 99 The Center at Donaldson...... 45 Museum...... 80 Historic New Harmony...... 125 Koch Family Children’s Museum The Center for the Performing Benjamin Harrison Presidential Historic Richmond Depot of Evansville...... 31 Arts...... 66 The Farm at Prophetstown...... 93 Site...... 32, 71 District...... 60 Kokomo Opalescent Glass... 23, 51 Fashion Farm...... 50 Benton County Wind Farm Charming Topeka...... 47 Historic Salem Speedway...... 127 Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Tours...... 85 , 88 Fastimes Indoor Karting...... 71 The Children’s Museum Historical Society of Decatur Library...... 28, 73 Black Pine Animal of Indianapolis...... 65, 71 Flatwood Farms...... 117 County...... 106 Lane Place...... 88 Sanctuary...... 50, 54 Chocolate Trail...... 60 Foellinger-Freimann Botanical The History Museum...... 46 Lanier Mansion State Historic Blue Chip Casino, Hotel Conservatory...... 48, 51, 55 Christmas Lake Golf Holiday Drive-In Movie Site...... 108 & Spa...... 36, 44 Course...... 127 Fort Vallonia Museum...... 112 Theater...... 117, 126 LaPorte County Historical Blue Gate Theatre...... 46 The Clabber Girl Museum & Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo...50, 55 Holiday World & Splashin’ Society Museum...... 36 Booth Tarkington Civic Bake Shop...... 84, 95 Fort Wayne Museum of Art...... 55 Safari...... 127 Laser Flash...... 66 Theatre...... 66 Cole Clothing Museum...... 57 Fragrant Farms...... 26 Hollywood Casino...... 25, 108 Lavender Lane...... 27 Bosse Field...... 29 Colonel William Jones Franklin...... 70 Hoosier Heartland Alpacas...... 111 Lawrence County Museum of Bridgeton Mill...... 93 Home...... 28, 123 Freeman Army Airfield Hoosier Park Racing & History...... 100 Bristol...... 40 Columbian Park Zoo...... 92 Museum...... 111 Casino...... 51, 54 Lawrenceburg Speedway...... 108

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Levi Coffin State Historic PINHEADS/Alley’s Alehouse....69 Toboggan at Pokagon State Kimmell Park...... 109 FEBRUARY Site...... 32, 50, 55 Pioneer Village at Spring Mill Park...... 40 Lake Rudolph Campground The Hoosier Centennial – Limberlost State Historic State Park...... 110 Toyota Visitors Center/ & RVResort...... 126 Tippecanoe County...... 85 Site...... 55 Plant Tours...... 126 Piper Flight Center Museum.... 127 Lieber State Recreation Area MARCH Limestone Heritage Trail...... 110 Poseidon Experience...... 73 Traders Point Creamery...... 65, 81 at Cagles Mill Lake...... 94 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament...... 68 Lincoln Amphitheatre...... 124 Pumpkinvine Nature Trail...... 14 Tri-State Antique Market...... 108 Lincoln State Park...... 126 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Lincoln Boyhood National Purdue University...... 93 Tri-State Artisans McCormick’s Creek State Memorial...... 33, 124 Greensburg...... 106 Park...... 94 Tournament...... 68 Putnam County Museum...... 90 Lincoln Pioneer Village & Tuttle Orchards...... 70 Mississinewa Lake...... 60 Fiber Fest & Spin-In...... 51 Museum...... 126 Putnam County Playhouse/ Hazel Day Longden Theatre.. 91 University of Notre Dame...... 37 Monroe Lake...... 108 APRIL Lisa’s Pie Shop...... 64 Quilt Gardens Along the US 24 Speedway...... 57 Montgomery Lake & Ruritan 2016 NCAA Women’s Final Logansport Art Association...... 57 Campgrounds...... 109 Four...... 68 Heritage Trail...... 40 Victory Field...... 29, 62 Longcliff Museum...... 57 Mounds State Park...... 60 25th Annual Traditional Quilters Hall of Fame...... 59 Vincennes State Historic Pow-wow...... 68 Lubeznik Center for the Arts... 44 Racing Events...... 91 Site...... 113 Muscatatuck Park...... 109 The Empire Strikes Back– Lucas Oil Stadium...... 29 Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Boyhood New Vision RV Park...... 109 Red Skelton Museum of A Bicentennial Celebration Home...... 110 O’Bannon Woods State Park....126 Luckey Hospital Museum.....51, 61 American Comedy...... 99, 113 of Indiana Fashion...... 99 Wabash & Erie Canal Park... 82, 88 Oakridge Campground...... 126 Lyles Station Historic School Rhythm! Discovery Center...... 73 Wakarusa Maple Syrup & Museum...... 126 Rising Star Casino Resort...... 25 Wapehani Mountain Ouabache State Park...... 60 Festival...... 41 Bike Park...... 27 Main Street Greensburg Farmers Ropkey Armor Museum..... 28, 88 Ouabache Trails Park...... 109 Market...... 106 Wesselman Woods Nature MAY Ross Country Jamboree...... 127 Patoka Lake...... 126 500 Festival...... 68 Mansfield Roller Mill...... 85 Center and Preserve...... 121 Rotary Jail Museum...... 88 Pokagon State Park...... 44 Brick Street Market Downtown Marengo Cave...... 30, 114, 124 White Key Gallery...... 47 Rouch Barn...... 37 Potato Creek State Park...... 44 Zionsville...... 68 Marshall County Barn Quilt White River State Park.....9, 64, 73 Rural Routes to Main Prophetstown State Park...... 94 Rail Fest and Spring Festival....102 Trails of Northern Indiana....45 Whitewater Canal State Street...... 65, 69 Raccoon Lake State Recreation RiverRoots Music & Folk Arts Marshall County Historical Historic Site...... 110 The Rustic...... 126 Area...... 94 Festival...... 102 Museum...... 46 Whitewater Valley Robinson’s Whitewater Round the Fountain Art Fair.... 90 McHale Performing Arts RV/MH Hall of Fame...... 36 Railroad...... 54, 98, 110 Campground...... 60 Center...... 57 Saint Meinrad Archabbey...... 127 Wick’s Pies, Inc...... 61 Wings Over Muscatatuck Salamonie Lake...... 60 Migratory Bird Festival...... 102 Menno-Hof...... 46 Salt Creek Horse Ranch...... 107 Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Shades State Park...... 94 Mid-America Science Park...... 127 Santa Claus Christmas Store.... 127 Museum...... 55 JUNE Shakamak State Park...... 109 Mid-America Windmill Santa Claus Museum & Wild Winds Buffalo Birth of a State: The Indiana Museum...... 55 Village...... 127 Preserve...... 37, 41 Spring Mill State Park...... 109 Exhibit...... 117 Mid’Town Museum of Native Santa’s Candy Castle...... 127 Willard Library...... 121 Starve Hollow...... 109 Campbellsburg’s All American Country Hoedown Cultures...... 85 Santa’s Stables...... 124 Williams Covered Bridge...... 113 Summit Lake State Park...... 60 Festival...... 124 Middlebury – Amish Country... 44 Schimpff’s Confectionery...... 124 Wolf Park...... 93 Tall Sycamore Campground..... 60 Cole Porter Festival...... 51 Midwest Trail Ride Horseman’s Science Central...... 50, 55 World War II Buzz Bomb, Thousand Trails/Indian Lakes Crothersville Red, White and Campground...... 111 Greencastle Square...... 90 RV Campground...... 108 Scott County Heritage Blue Festival...... 102 Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum...... 127 Zaharakos...... 104 Tippecanoe River State Park.... 44 Museum...... 29, 98, 110 CruZionsville...... 68 Seiberling Mansion and Howard Turkey Run State Park...... 84, 94 The Miller House and Elkhart Jazz Festival...... 37 County Museum...... 56 CAMPING Versailles State Park...... 109 Garden...... 12, 23 Blackhawk Campgrounds...... 94 Heritage Days Festival...... 51 Shiojiri Niwa...... 24 West Boggs Park...... 109 Minnetrista...... 59 Brookville Lake...... 108 Honoring Indiana’s Founding The Shrine of Christ’s Passion...47 Whitewater Memorial State Mitchell Opera House...... 110 Fathers...... 65, 85, 99, 117 Shrine of Saint Mother Brown County State Park...... 109 Park...... 60 Model Aviation Museum...... 59 Indian Market & Festival...... 68 Theodore Guerin...... 85 CBarC Expo...... 94 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Monastery Immaculate Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering..... 90 Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride...... 65 Chain O’Lakes State Park...... 60 Resort...... 44 Conception...... 117, 121 Limestone Comedy Festival...... 99 Southern Indiana Center for Charlestown State Park...... 126 Monon Community Center...... 66 the Arts...... 111 FESTIVALS Noble County All-IN Block Clifty Falls State Park...... 12, 109 Party...... 51 MoonTree Studios & Gallery.... 46 Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper VARIOUS DATES Cloverdale RV Park and J.C. Birth of a State: The Indiana Mooresville Park & Recreation City Mill...... 117, 124 Talbot Street Art Fair...... 68 Campground...... 94 Exhibit...... 65, 99 District...... 78 Splash House Water Park...... 59 Taste of Tippecanoe...... 90 Deam Lake State Recreation Community Arbor Day...... 65 Morris Performing Arts Tenderloin Throwdown...... 102 Squire Boone Caverns...... 116 Area...... 126 Center...... 47 Dulcimer Concerts of Early- Steuben County Farmer’s Dogwood Springs 1800s Music...... 85 JULY MPA Opry Barn...... 110 Market...... 40 Campground...... 94 Family Fall-O-Weekends...... 124 Abraham Lincoln Freedom Muncie Dragway...... 54 Stonycreek Farm Nursery Festival...... 124 Elkhart Campground...... 44 Indiana Bicentennial Art Murals Trail...... 60 & Landscaping...... 78 Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition...... 99 Angola Balloons Aloft...... 41 The Museum of Miniature Studebaker National Museum...47 Camping...... 44 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Boone County 4-H Fair...... 68 Houses...... 66 SullivanMunce Cultural Falls of the Ohio State Park...12, 33 Relay...... 32 Dancing & Cruising in the NCAA Hall of Champions....29, 73 Center...... 81 France Park...... 60 Indiana in 200 Objects...... 65 Streets...... 90 Nappanee – Amish Country.....45 Swiss Heritage Village Glendale Fish and Wildlife Marsh Symphony on the Elkhart County 4-H Fair...... 41 & Museum...... 54 Nickel Plate Arts Campus...... 78 Area...... 109 Prairie...... 68 “Essence of Indiana” Film Switzerland County Historical Notre Dame Walking Tour...... 45 Hardy Lake...... 126 Mosey Down Main Street...... 90 Competition...... 85 Museums...... 113 Ohio River Scenic Byway... 24, 126 NIghts Before Christmas...... 104 Faeries, Sprites & Lights...... 56 Swope Art Museum...... 23 Harmonie State Park...... 126 Old Cathedral Complex...... 113 Parke County Maple Syrup Fayette County Free Fair...... 56 T. Furth Center for Performing Heartland Resort...... 81 Fair...... 90 Old French House and Indian Arts and the Ryan Concert Indiana Dunes National Indiana Dunes Sand Sculpture Museum...... 113 l Hal ...... 40 Lakeshore...... 34 Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Contest...... 37 Festival...... 124 Oliver Winery...... 100 T.C. Steele State Historic Site....111 Indiana Dunes State Park...... 44 Jackson County Fair...... 102 Shipshewana Trading Place Palladium...... 66 Taltree Arboretum Railway Indiana State Fairgrounds Limestone Heritage Festival....102 Auction & Flea Market...... 41 Perfect North Slopes...... 108 Garden...... 37 Campgrounds...... 81 Pekin’s Fourth of July Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum Jackson-Washington State JANUARY Celebration...... 124 Reserve...... 45 & Park...... 93 Forest...... 108 Victorian High Tea...... 117 Tenderloin Throwdown...... 102

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Three Rivers Festival...... 51 Seymour Oktoberfest...... 104 Dubois County Visitors Ripley County Tourism The Cabin at Natural Valley Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair.... 90 Tree City Fall Festival...... 102 Center...... 122 Bureau...... 106 Ranch...... 66 Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Utica Homecomming Festival/ East Region Tourism...... 58 Scott County Visitors Cabins & Candlelight...... 88 Power Show...... 90 Bicentennial Celebration.... 117 Evansville CVB...... 122 Commission...... 122 Cambria Hotel & Suites, Wabash Riverfest...... 90 White River Valley Antique Fayette County Tourism...... 58 Shelby County Tourism & Noblesville...... 79 Visitors Bureau...... 72 Show...... 102 Franklin County Convention, Cambria Suites Indianapolis AUGUST Wine, Cheese and Art Festival. 102 Recreation and Visitor’s Shipshewana/LaGrange County Airport, Plainfield...... 79 3rd Annual Indiana Bacon Commission...... 106 Visitors Center...... 42 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Festival of Carroll County.... 90 Zionsville Lions Club 63rd Annual Fall Festival...... 68 Fulton County Tourism South Shore Convention and Creek State Park...... 95 34th Annual Traditional Commission...... 42 Visitors Authority...... 42 The Cat and Fiddle...... 110 Pow-wow...... 68 OCTOBER Gibson County Visitors & Spencer County Visitors Charley Creek Inn...... 24, 61 45th Swiss Wine Festival...... 102 Apple Festival of Kendallville....56 Bureau...... 122 Tourism Bureau...... 122 Clarion Hotel and Conference Beers Across the Wabash...... 90 ArtsWalk Muncie...... 56 Greater Kokomo Visitors Sweet Owen CVB...... 92 Center...... 104 Colt World Series...... 90 Bavarian Beer Bash...... 104 Bureau...... 58 Switzerland County Tourism... 106 Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State GreekFest 2016...... 68 Bremen’s Bicentennial Hamilton County Tourism...... 72 Terre Haute CVB...... 92 Park...... 108 Oktoberfest...... 37 Greensburg Power of the Hancock County Visitors Vincennes/Knox County College Inn...... 91 Past...... 102 Century of Progress Home Bureau...... 72 VBC ...... 106 Colucci Log Cabins on the Tours...... 37 Indiana State Fair...... 68 Harrison County CVB...... 122 Visit Bloomington...... 106 Ohio River...... 124 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon..... 90 Jackson County Watermelon Henry County CVB...... 58 Visit Fort Wayne...... 58 Comfort Inn, Avon...... 66 Festival...... 102 Fort Vallonia Days...... 104 Historic Newburgh Visitors Visit French Lick West Baden...122 Comfort Inn, Batesville...... 100 Jasper Strassenfest...... 124 Heartbeat of Washington Fall Center...... 122 Visit Hendricks County...... 72 Comfort Inn, Corydon...... 120 Festival...... 104 Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Historic Salem, Indiana City Visit Indy...... 72 Comfort Inn, Ferdinand...... 121 Blues 100...... 102 Heartland Apple Festival...... 68 l Hal ...... 122 Visit Lafayette–West Comfort Inn, Fremont...... 41 Odon Old Settlers Festival...... 102 Medora Goes Pink...... 104 The Hoosier State Train...42, 72, 92 Lafayette...... 92 Comfort Inn, Lawrenceburg.... 108 OUTfest...... 90 Mississinewa 1812...... 56 Huntington County Visitor & Visit Michigan City LaPorte...... 42 Comfort Inn, Lebanon...... 77 Schweizer Fest...... 117 Oktoberfest...... 68 Convention Bureau...... 58 Visit South Bend Mishawaka....42 Comfort Inn, Nashville...... 111 Uptown Jazz & Blues Festival... 90 Parke County Covered Bridge Indiana Capitol Tours...... 72 Visit Warrick County...... 122 Festival...... 90 Indiana Dunes Visitor Center....42 Comfort Inn – Indy Airport, SEPTEMBER Plainfield...... 79 Pumpkin Fantasyland...... 56 Indiana Foodways 20th Annual Indy Irish Fest...... 68 LODGING Comfort Inn & Suites, Riley Festival...... 68 Alliance... 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122 20th Century Chevy Car Show 3 Fat Labs...... 91 Columbus...... 104 Seymour Oktoberfest...... 104 Indiana Welcome Center...... 42 and Cruiz-In...... 102 9 East on Poplar...... 91 Comfort Inn & Suites, Porter.... 46 Sleepy Hollow Fall Indiana Wines Angola Civil War Days...... 41 Abe Martin Lodge at Brown Comfort Inn & Suites, Celebration...... 104 ...... 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122 Art on the Wabash...... 90 County State Park...... 111 Rockport...... 126 Vintage Spirits: History and Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ The Alexander...... 23 Comfort Inn & Suites, Warsaw...47 Atlanta New Earth Festival...... 68 Hooch of Bartholomew Kosciusko County Visitor Back to the Fifties Festival...... 68 County...... 99 Center...... 42 Allstate Inn...... 111 Comfort Inn Edinburgh/ Columbus, Edinburgh...... 105 Bicentennial Montgomery Jackson County Visitor Always Inn Brown County DECEMBER Turkey Trot...... 99 Center...... 106 &BB ...... 111 Comfort Suites, Brownsburg.....66 Dickens of a Christmas...... 90 Crack-Away Daze II...... 104 Jasper Chamber of AmericInn Hotel and Suites Comfort Suites, Fort Wayne...... 55 Festival of Lights...... 104 Commerce...... 122 Indianapolis NE – Fishers.....69 Door Village Harvest Festival... 37 Comfort Suites, French Lick..... 123 Parke County Covered Bridge Jay County Visitor and Tourism Artists Inn and Cottages...... 122 Fairmount Museum Days/ Comfort Suites, Christmas...... 90 Bureau...... 58 James Dean Festival...... 56 Ballard Overlook...... 122 Lafayette/West Lafayette...... 93 Purdue Christmas Show...... 90 Jennings County Visitors and Festival of the Turning Leaves...68 Baymont Inn & Suites, Dale..... 121 Comfort Suites, Marion...... 59 Santa Claus Christmas Recreation Commission..... 106 Francesville Fall Festival...... 41 Baymont Inn & Suites, Comfort Suites, South Bend...... 47 Celebration...... 124 Journey Johnson County...... 72 Greensburg...... 106 The Gathering at the The Conrad Indianapolis...... 73 Lafayette Limo...... 92 Crossing...... 85 INFORMATION Baymont Inn & Suites, Corner House B&B...... 126 Lawrence County Visitors Lawrenceburg...... 108 Global Fest...... 90 Anderson/Madison County Center...... 106 The Cottage at Natural Valley Baymont Inn & Suites, Grabill Country Fair...... 56 Visitors Bureau...... 58 Ranch...... 66 Madison Visitor’s Center...... 106 Washington...... 113 Images of Morgan County...... 65 Batesville Area Chamber of Country Inn & Suites...... 70 Marion/Grant County CVB...... 58 Baymont Inn & Suites Commerce...... 106 Courtyard by Marriott, Indiana Chalk Fest...... 65 Indianapolis Airport/ Boone County CVB...... 72 Marshall County Tourism...... 42 Evansville...... 121 Jefferson Steamboat Days Plainfield, Plainfield...... 79 Brewers of Indiana Martin County Chamber of Courtyard by Marriott, Festival...... 124 Bed & Breakfast at Schaefer’s Guild...... 42, 58, 72, 92, 106, 122 Commerce...... 106 Kokomo...... 56 Kokomo Salutes Indiana’s Farm...... 112 Brown County Visitors Miami County Tourism Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Automotive Heritage...... 51 Best Western, Martinsville...... 78 Center...... 106 Bureau...... 58 Tipton Lakes, Columbus..... 104 Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil Montgomery County Visitors Best Western Plus, Anderson....54 War Re-enactment...... 68 Carroll County Chamber of Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Commerce...... 92 & Convention Bureau...... 92 Best Western Plus, Convention Center, Muncie...59 Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Monticello Chamber & White French Lick...... 122 Auction...... 102 Cass County Visitors Bureau.....58 Covered Bridge Retreat...... 93 County Visitors Bureau...... 92 Best Western Plus, Howe...... 43 Madison Chautauqua Festival Clark-Floyd Counties Convention Creek House Center...... 40 Morgan County CVB...... 72 Best Western Plus Atrea Airport of Art...... 104 & Tourism Bureau...... 122 Creekside Retreat...... 111 Muncie/Delaware County Inn & Suites, Plainfield...... 79 Marshall County Blueberry Crawford County Welcome Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Visitors Bureau...... 58 Big Splash Adventure...... 122 Festival...... 41 Center...... 122 Downtown Union Station..... 73 Noble County CVB...... 58 Birdsong Bed & Breakfast...... 91 Montgomery Turkey Trot Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Festival...... 102 Visitor Center...... 42 Parke County Visitors Blue Chip Casino, Hotel Airport...... 73 Center...... 92 & Spa...... 44 Nappanee Apple Festival...... 41 Daviess County Visitors Days Inn, Cloverdale...... 88 Bureau...... 106 Perry County CVB...... 122 Blue Gate Garden Inn...... 46 Old Settlers Days...... 124 Days Inn, Jasper...... 124 Dearborn County Convention, Putnam County CVB...... 92 Blue Heron Inn...... 43 On the River Car Show & Visitor & Tourism Bureau... 106 Days Inn, Seymour...... 112 Cruise...... 102 Randolph County CVB...... 58 Blueberry Hill Estate...... 125 Decatur County Visitors Der Ruhe Blatz Motel...... 46 Persimmon Festival...... 102 Richmond/Wayne County Brookville Lodge...... 101 Center...... 106 Visitor’s Bureau & Old Derby Cabins on the Ohio...... 121 River Days...... 117 DeKalb County Visitors National Road Welcome Brown County Inn...... 111 Dixie Chopper Hotel & St. Boniface Germanfest...... 90 Bureau...... 58 Center...... 58 Budget Host Stones Motel...... 121 Conference Center...... 91

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Dogwood Springs Vacation Hampton Inn Indianapolis Homewood Suites Indianapolis Ritz Motel...... 125 Cardinal Greenways of Grant Home...... 88 Southwest/Plainfield, Downtown Hotel, Riverside Inn...... 108 County...... 59 Plainfield ...... 79 Indianapolis...... 74 Doll Motel...... 113 Rockport Inn B&B...... 127 Cave Country Canoes...... 125 Double Tree...... 108 Harvest Moon B&B...... 121 Horseshoe Southern Indiana Celery Bog Nature Area...... 93 Casino and Hotel...... 121 Rodeway Inn & Suites...... 113 Econo Lodge, Cloverdale...... 88 Haus Edelweiss B&B...... 113 Chain O’Lakes State Hotel Indigo...... 104 Ruddick-Nugent House Econo Lodge, Elkhart...... 40 Herman Leive House...... 100 &BB ...... 105 Park...... 20, 54 The Huntington B&B...... 110 Econo Lodge, Seymour...... 112 High Ridge Log Cabin Sagamore Resort...... 56 Charlestown State Park...... 120 Rentals...... 125 Indiana Memorial Union Clements Canoes Outdoor Econo Lodge, Vincennes...... 113 Biddle Hotel...... 100 Saint Meinrad Archabbey...28, 127 Hilton Garden Inn, Edinburgh...105 Center...... 85, 95 Economy Inn...... 112 Indianapolis Marriott Sally’s Vacation Home...... 121 Hilton Garden Inn, Evansville... 121 Clifty Falls State Park...... 98, 108 Essenhaus Inn and Conference Downtown...... 74 Santa’s Lakeside Cottages...... 127 Hilton Garden Inn, Connersville and Fayette Center...... 44 The Inn at DePauw...... 91 Santa’s Lodge...... 127 Plainfield...... 79 County...... 54 Fairfield Inn & Suites, Avon...... 66 Inn at Irwin Gardens...... 104 Schenck Mansion B&B Inn...... 113 Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Fairfield Inn and Suites by Airport, Indianapolis...... 74 Knights Inn...... 112 Sheraton Indianapolis City Riding Stables...... 61 Marriott, Seymour...... 112 Centre...... 74 Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Dagaz Acres...... 111 Fairway Inn...... 105 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel Northeast/Fishers, Fishers....70 Columbus...... 104 Deam Lake State Recreation Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes at Keystone Crossing...... 76 Hilton Garden Inn, Inn at St. LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Area...... 20, 120 State Park...... 54 Sleep Inn & Suites...... 105 Mary’s, Gillespie Conference Plainfield...... 79 Delaney Creek Park...... 127 Family Cabins at Harmonie & Special Event Center, South College Condos...... 91 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, DePauw Nature Preserve State Park...... 125 South Bend...... 47 South Bend...... 47 Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill & Park...... 91 Family Cabins at Lincoln State Holiday Guest House Suites.... 121 State Park...... 99, 110 Lane’s Motel...... 123 Donald Ross Course at French Park...... 124 Holiday Inn, Terre Haute...... 95 Legend of French Lick Boutique SpringHill Suites by Marriott....95 Lick Resort...... 123 Family Cabins at McCormick’s Holiday Inn Express, Hotel & Resort...... 127 Staybridge Suites, Fort Wayne... 55 Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Creek State Park...... 95 Cloverdale...... 88 Lighthouse Inn Motel...... 88 Staybridge Suites Airport – Course...... 57 Family Cabins at Potato Creek Holiday Inn Express, Locust Hill Motel...... 126 Plainfield, Plainfield...... 79 Eel River Run...... 58 State Park...... 45 Corydon...... 120 Lost River Inn B&B...... 125 Steve Alford All-American eXplore Brown County...... 111 Family Cabins at Shakamak Holiday Inn Express, Fremont... 41 n In ...... 59 State Park...... 107 Mama Sue’s...... 112 Falls of the Ohio State Park.....120 Holiday Inn Express, Super 8, Logansport...... 57 Family Cabins at Whitewater Maple House...... 91 Family Time Adventures...... 101 Greensburg...... 107 Super 8, Vincennes...... 113 Memorial State Park...... 56 The Marmalade Sky B&B...... 69 The Fort Golf Course...... 76 Holiday Inn Express, Howe...... 43 Super 8 Motel, Cloverdale...... 88 The Farmhouse...... 110 Marten House Hotel & Lilly Fort Harrison State Park...... 76 Holiday Inn Express, Jasper.....124 Super 8 Motel, Plainfield...... 79 Farmstead Inn...... 46 Conference Center...... 74 France Park...... 58 Holiday Inn Express, That Pretty Place Bed and Floating Cabins...... 125 Mary Helen’s Bed, Breakfast Freedom Springs – Greenwood Lawrenceburg...... 108 and Fine Dining...... 100 Breakfast...... 44 Forgotten Times Cabins...... 121 Aquatics Park...... 64, 70 Holiday Inn Express, Mary Rose Herb Farm Theroff’s Motel...... 113 Fort Harrison State Park Inn Lebanon...... 77 Golf Shores Fun Center...... 120 and Retreat...... 27 TownePlace Suites by and Golf Resort...... 74 Harbor Links Golf Course...... 56 Holiday Inn Express, The Metamora Inn B&B...... 110 Marriott...... 113 French Lick Cabins at Patoka Vincennes...... 113 Hardy Lake...... 127 Lake Village...... 123 Midwest Inn...... 125 Trail View Ski Lodge...... 125 Holiday Inn Express, Harmonie State Park...... 125 French Lick Manor House...... 123 Moon-Lite Motel...... 112 Travelodge...... 112 Washington...... 113 Haspin Acres Off Road and Trine State Recreation Area French Lick Springs Hotel...... 123 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Motel 6, Cloverdale...... 88 Motocross Park...... 108 Cabins and Swenson Carmel/Westfield...... 66 Motel 6, Dale...... 121 Garden Inn...... 59 Lodge...... 41 Hemlock Bluff Nature Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Motel 6, Seymour...... 112 Preserve...... 103 Gasthof Village Inn...... 111 Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run Edinburgh...... 105 The Grapevine Inn...... 110 Nana’s House Bed & State Park...... 93 Hickory Hills Golf Club...... 104 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Breakfast...... 107 Greencastle Inn...... 91 Twin Lakes Cedar Cabins...... 121 Hoosier National Forest.... 27, 100 Greenwood...... 70 New Harmony Inn Resort...... 125 Hampton Inn, Batesville...... 100 Underwood Inn...... 125 Indiana Cave Trail...... 120 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, NorthStar Vacation Rentals..... 127 Indiana Caverns...... 121 Hampton Inn, Carmel...... 66 Logansport...... 57 Union Club Hotel...... 93 Oakwood Resort...... 47 Indiana Dunes National Hampton Inn, Corydon...... 120 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Vevay Swiss Inn...... 113 Ohio River Cabins...... 121 Lakeshore...... 20 Hampton Inn, Evansville...... 121 Seymour...... 112 Vinnie’s Ohio River Log The Old MG Bed & Breakfast....66 Indiana Dunes State Park...... 40 Hampton Inn, Fremont...... 41 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cabins...... 125 North, Evansville...... 121 Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Indiana FFA Leadership Hampton Inn, Greenfield...... 70 Waterford Estates Lodge...... 47 Bridge...... 125 Center...... 80 Holiday Inn Express Airport Hampton Inn, West Baden Springs Plainfield, Plainfield...... 79 Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon Interlake State Recreation Lafayette/West Lafayette...... 93 Hotel...... 13, 127 State Park...... 40 Area...... 20 Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Hampton Inn, Seymour...... 112 Westin Indianapolis...... 76 Prairie Guest House...... 70 Jackson Washington State Suites – East, Evansville...... 121 Whitetail Tree Farm ...... 61 Hampton Inn, Whitestown...... 80 Quality Inn, Huntingburg...... 123 Forest...... 104 Holiday Inn Express Wild Gourd B&B...... 111 Hampton Inn & Suites, Fishers..69 Indianapolis Northwest, Quality Inn, Logansport...... 57 Kendallville Park and Wilmes Farmhouse...... 121 Hampton Inn & Suites, Indianapolis...... 74 Recreation Department...... 56 Quality Inn, Seymour...... 112 Greensburg...... 107 Holiday Inn Express Wilstem Ranch...... 123 Knobstone Trail...... 127 Quality Inn, Vincennes...... 113 Hampton Inn & Suites, Indianapolis South, Wingate by Wyndham...... 80 Lake Monroe...... 27 Quality Inn & Suites, Indianapolis...... 74 Indianapolis...... 74 Woodland Retreat...... 108 Brownsburg...... 66 Lieber State Recreation Area Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Indianapolis Woodridge Inn...... 54 at Cagles Mill Lake...... 88 Indianapolis/Brownsburg...... 66 Airport, Indianapolis...... 74 Quality Inn & Suites, Greensburg...... 107 Lincoln State Park...... 124 Hollywood Casino Hotel...... 108 Hampton Inn & Suites, RECREATION Little Turtle Waterway...... 58 Munster...... 45 Ramada...... 40 Hometown Inn...... 78 The Badlands Off Road Park.....85 Red Roof Inn, Vincennes...... 113 Mansfield Roller Mill...... 94 Hampton Inn & Suites at Homewood Suites, Bluespring Caverns...... 100 McCormick’s Creek State Heritage Square, Granger.....42 Lafayette/West Lafayette...... 93 Red Roof Inn – Taylorsville, Brickyard Crossing...... 29 Park...... 95 Hampton Inn Edinburgh/ Edinburgh...... 105 Homewood Suites by Hilton Brookville Lake...... 101 Mississinewa Lake...... 60 Columbus, Edinburgh...... 105 Indianapolis Airport/ Renaissance Indianapolis Hampton Inn Indianapolis Plainfield, Plainfield...... 79 North...... 66 Brown County State Monroe Lake...... 100 Park...... 12, 20, 111 Downtown, Indianapolis...... 74 Homewood Suites by Hilton Residence Inn, Columbus...... 104 Mounds State Park...... 54 Hampton Inn Indianapolis Indianapolis Keystone Residence Inn Indianapolis Brownstown Speedway...... 103 Muscatatuck National Wildlife Northwest, Indianapolis...... 74 Crossing, Indianapolis...... 74 Northwest, Indianapolis...... 74 Cardinal Greenways...... 59 Refuge...... 112

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Muscatatuck Park...... 111 Bonge’s Tavern,...... 24 Artifacts...... 19 Schoolhouse Shop...... 40 Pepper’s Ridge Winery...... 127 O’Bannon Woods State Park.... 121 Carriage on the Square Barn Stable Antiques ...... 42 Shipshewana Flea Market and Quibble Hill Winery...... 121 Otis Park Golf Course...... 100 Smokehouse...... 107 Big and Tall Outlet...... 40 Auction...... 46 The Ridge Winery Tasting Ouabache State Park...... 54 Cerulean...... 10 Bloomington Antique Shipshewana Furniture Room...... 113 Company...... 46 Panhandle Pathway...... 58 Cindy’s Diner...... 16 Mall...... 28, 100 Salt Creek Brewery...... 100 Crystal & Jules...... 10 Bombers’ Gift Shop at League Shopping Communitywide, Salt Creek Winery...... 105 Patoka Lake...... 125 Lafayette/West Lafayette...... 93 Dairy Castle...... 92 Stadium...... 19 Schnitz Brewery and Pub...... 124 Patoka Lake Marina & The Shops at Perry Crossing.... 80 Lodging...... 125 Das Dutchman Essenhaus....14, 45 Brooke’s Candy Co...... 136 Scout Mountain Winery...... 121 South Bend Chocolate Co...... 136 People Pathways...... 91 Divvy...... 68 Brown’s Antiques on Fifth...... 81 South Bend Brew Werks...... 47 The Sterling Butterfly...... 78 Perfect North Slopes...... 99, 107 Fluttering Duck Bar & Grill...... 92 Carmel Old Town Antique South Shore Brewery Trail...... 37 Mall...... 68 Tippecanoe Mall...... 93 Pete Dye Course at French Funky Monkey Cafe...... 107 Sun King Brewing Co...... 70, 77 Castleton Square Mall...... 76 Titus Bakery...... 65, 77 Lick Resort...... 123 Gasthof Amish Restaurant South Bend Brew Werks...... 47 Cataract General Store...... 95 The Trove...... 19 Pete Dye Golf Trail...... 29 & Bakery...... 111 Tell City Brewing Co...... 127 Chocolate Bliss...... 136 University Park Mall...... 45 Pokagon State Park...... 26, 40 Georgia Reese’s Southern Tin Man Brewing...... 121 Table & Bar...... 76 Chocolate for the Spirit...... 69 Veach’s...... 51 Potato Creek State Park...... 45 Triton Brewing...... 77 Goldfinch Restaurant...... 102 Circle Centre...... 76 Vera Bradley at Jefferson Potawatomi Wildlife Park...... 47 Twisted Crew Brewing Co...... 112 Great Crescent Brewery...... 100 Pointe...... 18 Prairie Creek Reservoir...... 61 Clay City Pottery...... 18 Victorian Candy Company...... 136 Two-EE’s Winery...... 55 Harry & Izzy’s...... 76 Clay Terrace...... 64, 69 Prophetstown State Park...... 93 Upland Brewing...... 101 Hilltop Inn Restaurant...... 16 Village Park Plaza...... 69 Putnam County Golfing...... 91 Country Shops of Grabill...... 51 Vine & Table...... 69 Windy Knoll Winery,...... 113 Ivanhoe’s...... 16 Cricket’s Unique Boutique...... 92 Raccoon Lake Boat Rental...... 94 Winzerwald Winery...... 120 Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Wakarusa Amish Country...... 47 Raccoon State Recreation DeBrand Fine Chocolates...... 136 Restaurant...... 120 Wakarusa Dime Store...... 37 Area...... 94 Denim & Honey...... 107 Joseph Decuis...... 51, 61 Warm Glow Candle Company... 51 River Bluff Trail/Hervey Dutch Village Market...... 45 Korners Kountry Kitchen...... 102 Weedpatch Music...... 19 Preserve...... 58 Edinburgh Premium Riverside Skating Center...... 93 Laurel Hotel Restaurant Outlets...... 105 Weekend Quilts...... 102 & Bar...... 108 Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Elements...... 18 Words & Images/The Train The Loft Restaurant at Traders Place...... 110 Rides...... 108 Eli’s Books...... 92 Point Creamery...... 81 Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Rockville Lake Park...... 94 Essenhaus Village Shops...... 45 Mason’s Root Beer Drive In...... 16 Company...... 46 Salamonie Lake...... 54 Exit 76 Antique Mall...... 99, 105 Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill.....107 Seymour Country Club...... 112 Experience Shipshewana...... 46 Mudbugs Cajun Café...... 68 WINERIES, Shades State Park...... 95 The Fashion Mall...... 76 Mug-n-Bun...... 16 BREWERIES & Shadowood Golf Course...... 112 Fire Arts Inc...... 47 DISTILLERIES Myers’ Market...... 92 Shakamak State Park...... 107 Fizz’z Bike Shop...... 24 Bear Wallow Distillery...... 17 Nick’s Kitchen...... 16 Skyward Adventures, The Game Warehouse...... 92 Blackhawk Winery...... 65, 80 Inc...... 99, 102 Oasis Diner...... 16 Ghyslain...... 136 Blue Heron Vineyards & Spring Mill State Park....20, 99, 111 Overlook Restaurant...... 25, 117 Winery...... 120 The Gift Shoppe on Main...... 102 Squire Boone Caverns...... 125 Oyster Bar...... 10 Broken Beaker Distillery...... 17 Goertzen Pottery...... 19 Squire Boone Caverns Zipline The Pier & Back Porch Cardinal Spirits...... 17 Restaurant and Bar at Good’s Candy Shop...... 136 Adventures...... 125 Chateau de Pique...... 112 Oakwood Resort...... 47 The Green Nursery...... 18 St. Joseph County Parks...... 47 Chateau Thomas Winery...... 64 The Putnam Inn...... 92 Greenwood Park Mall...... 70 Starve Hollow State Recreation Country Heritage Winery Red Geranium Restaurant...... 125 Heidelberg Haus...... 77 Area...... 112 & Vineyard...... 56 Route 66 Diner...... 93 Holly Tree Christmas Shop...... 127 Stay and Play Golf Packages.....93 Easley Winery...... 77 St. Elmo Steak House...... 10, 76 Homespun: Modern Sultan’s Run Golf Club...... 124 Fountain Square Brewing Handmade...... 19 Summit Lake State Park...... 59 Schnitzelbank...... 124 Co...... 77 Hoosier Bat Co...... 18 Taltree Arboretum & Gardens...47 South Side Soda Shop French Lick Winery...... 123 & Diner...... 16 Indy Reads Books...... 77 Tim’s Shooting Academy of Goshen Brewing Co...... 14 Steeplechase Ristorante...... 110 It’s Your Dime...... 107 Westfield...... 80 Grand Junction Brewing..... 65, 80 Storie’s Restaurant...... 107 Jasper’s Downtown Tippecanoe River State Park.....47 Great Crescent Brewery...... 99 Tina’s Traditional Old English Shopping...... 124 Trails...... 93 Hopwood Cellars Winery...... 81 Tearoom...... 68 Just Pop In!...... 136 Trine State Recreation Area...... 41 Hotel Tango Artisan Tippecanoe Place Restaurant....47 Lighthouse Place Premium Tropicanoe Cove...... 93 Distillery...... 17 Triple XXX Family Restaurant....93 Outlets...... 36, 44 Turkey Run State Park...... 20, 94 Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Magnolia Mercantile...... 107 Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple....76 Vineyards...... 120 Versailles State Park...... 113 Martinsville Candy Kitchen.....136 Venturi...... 14 Huber’s Starlight Distillery...... 17 Walnut Creek Golf Courses...... 59 Woochi Japanese Fusion McCord Candies...... 136 Indian Trail Wines...... 61 Wheel Fun Rentals...... 76 & Bar...... 47 Modern Charm Boutique...... 18 The Indiana Whiskey Whitewater Memorial State Woodys Library Restaurant...... 68 Muncie Mall...... 59 Company...... 17 Park...... 56 Zaharakos...... 30 Newfangled Confections...... 136 Indiana Uplands Wine Trail.....120 Wolf Creek Habitat & Zing Japanese Fusion...... 45 Rescue...... 102 The Old Bag Factory...... 8, 36 Indiana Wine Trail...... 99, 110 SHOPPING Old Mill Shoppes and Art Indy Wine Trail...... 100 RESTAURANTS Gallery...... 42 240Sweet...... 136 Monkey Hollow Winery...... 127 1875: The Steakhouse...... 10 Modern Charm Boutique...... 18 Abbott’s Candies...... 55, 136 New Day Craft...... 18 Almost Home...... 92 Olympian Candies...... 136 Albanese Candy Outlet Northern Indiana Lakes Country Barnaby’s Pizza South Bend...... 47 Store...... 136 Picker’s Paradise...... 107 Wineries...... 42 The Beach...... 107 Antiqology...... 50 The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus.....45 Oliver Winery...... 24, 100 Brau Haus...... 111 Architectural Antiques of Red, White & Blush Store...... 121 Patoka Lake Winery...... 125 Blue Gate Restaurant...... 14, 46 Indianapolis...... 76 Schimpff’s Confectionery...... 136 The People’s Winery...... 58

VisitIndiana.com / 2016 135 INsider ENDNOTES SWEET THINGS Bite into candy-coated goodness from all around the state.

1. Dark-chocolate– N. Main St., Martinsville, covered cherries, $16.99 1 765.342.6390 (C) for 1 pound at South Bend 2 Chocolate Company, 3300 10. Milk-chocolate– W. Sample St., South Bend, covered-almond tof- 800.301.4961, sbchocolate 4 fee, $23.99 for 6 ounces .com (N) at Brooke’s Candy Co., 247 N. Maple St., Dana, 2. Caramel-nut-crunch 765.665.3646, brookes popcorn with almonds, $4 3 candyco.com (W) for 3.8 ounces at Just Pop 5 In!, 6302 N. Guilford Ave., 11. Assorted saltwater Indianapolis, 317.25.SWEET, taffy in flavors like orange 2 7 justpopinonline.com (C) vanilla, black licorice and strawberry cream, $4.95 3. Deluxe nut truffle and 6 for 9 ounces at Victorian coconut truffle, $3.25 each Candy Company, 457 S. Van at DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Buren St., Shipshewana, 8 4110 W. Jefferson Blvd., 260.768.3272, victorian Fort Wayne, 260.432.5050, candycompany.com (N) debrand.com (E) 12. Dark-chocolate 4. Signature handpainted 4 raspberry creams, $8 for 8 chocolates, $14.50 for a ounces at McCord Candies, box of six at Ghyslain, 350 10 536 Main St., Lafayette, W. Deerfield Rd., Union 765.742.4441, mccordcandies City, 866.449.7524, 9 .com (W) ghyslain.com (E) 5 13. Crunchy cinnamon 5. Gummy bears artisan marsh- in flavors like wild 3 mallows, cherry, strawberry, $10 for 10 puffs mango and green 1 at 240Sweet, apple, $2.99 for 16 ounces 11 9600 N. U.S. Hwy. at Albanese Candy Outlet 31, Columbus, Store, 1910 W. U.S. 30, 812.372-9898, Merrillville, 219.738.2333, 240sweet.com (SC) albanesecandy.com (N) 13 12 14. Maple-nut Greek 6. Coconut Frittle, $5.99 creams dipped in dark for 4 ounces at New- chocolate, $9.25 for 8 fangled Confections, 613 E. ounces at Olympian Candies, North Street, Indianapolis, 625 E. Main St., Richmond, 317.721.5525, newfangled 15 14 765.962.4989, olympian confections.com. (C) 2 candies.com (E) 7. Dark-chocolate bark 15. “Fish” hard with assorted nuts, $16.99 candy in flavors for 1 pound at Chocolate like butter rum, Bliss, 110 E. 5th St., Jasper, cinnamon, clove 812.482.1617. (S) and spearmint, $2.25 for 8. Chewy wrapped WHERE TO 4 ounces at Schimpff’s FIND THE 11 Confectionery, 347 Spring St., caramels, $12 for 12 ounces GOODS: 16 at Abbott’s Candies, 48 E. Jeffersonville, 812.283.8367, Walnut St., Hagerstown, 1 11 schimpffs.com (S) 5 8 877.801.1200, abbottsalso 3 12 16 ( ) 4 16. Peanut brittle, $11.99 .com E 2 8 10 6 14 for 16 ounces at Good’s 9 9. Peppermint candy 13 15 Candy Shop, 1423 W. 53rd 15 cane, $1 and up at Mar- 7 St., Anderson, 765.642.7247,

tinsville Candy Kitchen, 46 goodscandyshop.com (E) PHOTO BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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