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31 24 22 Contents Departments Features 2 Map Find welcome centers, state parks, urban 1 Welcome! 24 Small Town Road Trips areas, lakes, reservoirs and national forests Indiana has a surprise around every Cozy B&Bs. Cute cafés. Antiquing. all across Indiana. corner. Here’s where to begin. One-of-a-kind sights to behold. You’ll want to grab your keys and hit the road 6 Social Media when you check out these 10 towns 124 Index Where to find Indiana counties, plus Check us out online! Here’s how. around the state. your quick guide to what’s in this book, broken down by Attractions, Camping, 10 Happy Trails 31 Indiana: Four Seasons in Pictures Festivals, Information, Lodging, Recreation, Love antiques, golf, chocolate, caving? Restaurants, Shopping and Wineries, From crisp apples just waiting to be There’s a tour for that—and much more. Breweries & Distilleries. plucked from our trees come autumn, 12 Primo Parks to splashy summer fun at the beach, to bursts of springtime blooms through- 129 Brochure Guide These state parks have serious perks, out cities and more bucolic destinations, Want more? Here’s where to get more from “glamp” sites to yoga sessions. to serene blankets of snow, our state information on your next destination, stays lovely all year long. whether it’s a golfing getaway, a wine trail 14 Kidding Around or a lake-country escape. Just choose your Family-friendly museum exhibits kids own adventure and start dreaming! will love, from an antique carousel to Vacation an oversized toilet. Planner Play Ball! 16 Find out what’s new and notable, explore Visit Indiana’s most beloved ballparks. great things to do and discover places to stay, eat, camp and more in each of these 18 Upper Crusts sections: Indiana may be known for sugar-cream pie, but here are five more slices to rival it. 36 North Region

Souvenir Central 46 East Region 20 ON THE COVER The best of the best mementos. 60 Central Region Photographed at West Beach, part of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, nps.gov/ 22 Good Nights indu. Models Abigail Michelle, Alicia McKoy Unusual lodging, from tipis to houseboats. 78 West Region and Anna Norris courtesy Helen Wells Agency, helenwellsagency.com. Hair by Kate Johnson, 132 Picture Perfect 92 South Central Region katejohnsonartistry.com. Makeup by Jennifer Snap these 12 roadside attractions from Gerstner, jenhairmakeup.com. Photo by around the state for your vacation album. 110 South Region Tony Valainis, Emmis Publishing.

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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Life’s a Beach Wiggling your toes in the sand while frothy waves lap up against your legs? Yes, you’re in Indiana. Enjoy sun and surf all along the 15 miles of sandy shoreline at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (indianadunes.com). But wherever you roam, one thing’s for sure: You’ll find our famous Hoosier hospitality all over the state. Read on for hundreds of ideas for where to eat, sleep and play. Welcome to real, “Honest-to- Goodness” Indiana. HEARTS; LLECTIVE CO

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VisitIndiana.com / 2015 9 INsider ON THE ROAD HAPPY TRAILS! Themed trails around the state making touring it fun and easy. Want to go antiquing, taste your way from county to county or play 18 holes? There’s a self-guided tour for that.

1 NORTHERN INDIANA 6 ANTIQUE ALLEY FOODIE TRAIL visitrichmond.org SOUTH BEND northernindianagetaways.com/ STOPS: 900-plus things-to-do/foodie-trail Nearly a thousand antique STOPS: 28 3. BARN dealers peddle their wares on QUILT TRAIL This new path of dining destina- a 33-mile length of the Old tions, sussed out by the editors 4. HERITAGE National Road, stretching from TRAIL DRIVING Richmond to Knightstown. of Midwest Living, will have you TOUR munching on hand-rolled soft 1. NORTHERN pretzels at JoJo’s in Shipshewa- INDIANA 7 FOODIE TRAIL COLUMBUS ART & na, savoring top-notch flavors FORT WAYNE ARCHITECTURE TOUR 1. NORTHERN at Cerulean in Winona Lake INDIANA columbus.in.us/art- and dining on seafood flown in FOODIE TRAIL architecture/cell-phone-tour fresh daily to Noa Noa Wood 2. PETE DYE STOPS: 11 Grill & Sushi Bar, among other GOLF TRAIL ROCHESTER Smithsonian called the town a culinary delights. “veritable museum of modern 6. ANTIQUE ALLEY architecture.” Use your cell 2 PETE DYE GOLF TRAIL phone to listen to tour guides’ petedyegolftrail.com 12. WABASH descriptions of stops, from STOPS: 7 HERITAGE TRAIL I.M. Pei’s public library to Eero ] Tee up anywhere from the KOKOMO Saarinen’s bank. scenic lakeside community of MUNCIE Culver to grandiose French 8 INDIANA UPLANDS Lick—there’s even a four-hole LAFAYETTE 9. CHOCOLATE WINE TRAIL stretch inside the Indianapolis TRAIL indianauplands.com Motor Speedway, all designed 2. PETE DYE STOPS: GOLF TRAIL 9 by the renowned Indiana Explore wineries, vineyards resident. and tasting rooms on Indiana’s first wine trail. 3 BARN QUILT TRAIL INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND visitmarshallcounty.org/ 9 CHOCOLATE TRAIL things-to-do/barn-quilt-trail visitrichmond.org/visitors/  6. ANTIQUE STOPS: 58 BROWNSBURG ALLEY suggested-itineraries/ As if the rolling hills of northern chocolate-trail Indiana weren’t pretty enough COLUMBUS STOPS: 11 on their own, now vibrant 8. INDIANA Sweet stops include one-of-a- “quilt blocks” (painted murals UPLANDS WINE TRAIL kind bistros, chocolatiers, candy of quilts) adorn the sides of factories, a winery and more. barns and homes. 7. COLUMBUS ART 4 BLOOMINGTON & ARCHITECTURE 10 FRUITS & FLOWERS TRAIL HERITAGE TRAIL TOUR DRIVING TOUR fruitsandflowers.org STOPS: 33 amishcountry.org/things-to-do/ BEDFORD heritage-trail The farmers markets, orchards and restaurants you’ll find each STOPS: 30 10. FRUITS & MADISON Indiana Amish country is “one FLOWERS TRAIL provide a recipe card or garden- of the top places to see in your ing tip celebrating southern 11. INDIANA Indiana’s homegrown bounty. lifetime,” according to LIFE edi- CAVE TRAIL tors. As you explore the hidden corners of the region, you’ll also VINCENNES 11 INDIANA CAVE TRAIL see quilt gardens and murals indianacavetrail.com throughout the summer and STOPS: 4 early fall. ] FRENCH LICK Escape to cave country for a day or two to see astonishing 5 underground rock formations. HEARTLAND HIS- 5 . HEARTLAND TORIC BASEBALL TRAIL HISTORIC sluggermuseum.com/ EVANSVILLE BASEBALL TRAIL 12 WABASH HERITAGE heartland_historic_ TRAIL baseball_trail homeofpurdue.com/ STOPS: 6 mapsguides/brochures/ The legends and lore of wabashtrailbrochure.pdf our national pastime are im- STOPS: 13 mortalized on this trail that Birding. Wildlife. Explora- opened last year, featuring tion. This trail starts at the stops at several picturesque Map Online battleground of William Henry ballparks and the Indiana SYMBOL KEY Roadside Attractions Harrison and winds for 13 miles Baseball Hall of Fame. ] Audio Tour Available to Fort Ouiatenon.

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Indiana Dunes State Park 1 indianadunes.com feel right at ohm. On Thursday mornings through the summer, the Dunes provide a stunning backdrop for yoga sessions held near the beach pavilion. scale to new heights. The new 3-Dune Challenge covers a 1.5-mile trail over and across the strenuous inclines of Mt. Tom, Mt. Holden and Mt. Jackson. make new discoveries. You never know what you might find by following coordinates to geocached stashes throughout the park. glamp it up. Glamp sites pop up at the Dunes the first weekend each June for all of the camping with none of the roughing it, plus a slate of fun activities that includes hikes, crafts and cooking demos. (N)

Clifty Falls

State Park 1 Indiana Dunes 2 in.gov/dnr/parklake/2985.htm State Park do the view. Whether roaring after spring rains or sporting misty veils during Indiana’s drier seasons, the blues at the park’s annual Winter four sets of moody waterfalls along Wellness retreat, a January weekend Clifty Creek remain the park’s showy filled with yoga, hiking, workshops centerpiece. and activities. snap a selfie. Pick up a scavenger kick back. Come fall, the rentable hunt photo list at the Nature Center, two-story, A-frame family cabins then flash your pics when you’re are some of the most coveted done to get a prize. accommodations in the state (in.gov/ see stars. Pick out constellations dnr/parklake/inns/abe/). from the Poplar Grove parking lot celebrate the ’shroom. Morel on clear summer nights. (SC) hunters and enthusiasts take over the park each May for scavenging, events and opportunities to feast on the Brown County seasonal Hoosier delicacy (friendsbcsp State Park .org/morel-mushroom-festival). (SC) browncountystatepark.com 3 social climbing. Feeling limber? Scale the 88-foot fire tower for Falls of the Ohio breathtaking panoramic views, State Park especially when fall colors are at their 4 fallsoftheohio.org peak. (Get a glimpse online via the rock on. Investigate 220 acres of park’s seasonal fall-foliage Leaf Cam.) exposed Ohio River fossil beds that 5 Spring Mill State Park

be well. Shake off the cold-weather date back 386 million years to the DUNES PHOTO COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, SPRING MILL BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, CLIFTY FALLS BY JOE SAILER/BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, FIRECOURTESY TOWER BROWN COUNTY CVB, TURKEY RUN COURTESY INDIANA DNR

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Turkey Run State Park

State Park Standouts Nature lovers won’t want to miss these glorious Indiana spots.

Turkey Run State Park Keep your eyes peeled for nesting bald eagles each January, when the park hosts a weekend of hiking and programs that revolve around these majestic birds, and have a DIY geo- 2 One of four logy lesson by wandering around the waterfalls at Clifty park’s lush sandstone gorges, exposed Falls State Park bedrock and glacier-formed ravines. turkeyrunstatepark.com (W)

Pokagon State Park/Trine State Recreation Area Spring Mill From Thanksgiving through February, State Park the park’s twin-track toboggan run is 5 in.gov/dnr/parklake/2968.htm one of Indiana’s most popular winter- have a sweet surprise. The time destinations; in warmer weather, annual fall Persimmon Festival Lake James and Snow Lake, the two (persimmonfestival.org) celebrates the bodies of water that frame the park, indigenous southern Indiana fruit with offer opportunities galore for fishing, a weekend of events—but if you ask boating, swimming and water recreation. 1 Breathtaking nicely, you can sample some classic in.gov/dnr/parklake/2973.htm (N) views from the fire tower at Brown persimmon pudding at the Spring Mill County State Park Inn dining room any time of the year. Prophetstown State Park A spacious outdoor family aquatic step back in time. An early-1800s center opened in 2013, boasting water Pioneer Village showcases a working slides, a looping lazy river, a leisure pool, Devonian period. Just leave behind three-story limestone gristmill and a spray play features and lots of splashy what you find; rock collecting is strictly distillery, a school, a meetinghouse, summer fun. And while Prophetstown prohibited. a blacksmith shop and more. is Indiana’s newest state park, it has a hit the water. Paddle around in a blast off. Honor a hometown hero, long history—this is where the bloody canoe or kayak for a unique vantage and marvel at the actual Gemini III Battle of Tippecanoe, a precursor to the point of the falls. The landscape here is space capsule he traveled in along War of 1812, took place back in 1811. A seriously gorgeous, so don’t forget your with other astronaut memorabilia, at Native American village with a chief’s waterproof camera. the on-site Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom cabin, a medicine lodge, a council house take a hike. Guided naturalist-led Memorial Museum. and other structures pay tribute to the excursions steer intrepid explorers explore deep space. Get a glimpse people who once called this land home. around the outer fossil beds, where at the limestone formations and cave in.gov/dnr/parklake/2971.htm (W) you can check out ancient crinoids, creatures that live beneath the earth trilobites and corals. (S) on the Twin Caves boat tour. (SC)

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The Children's Museum of Indianapoils

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health Kidscommons and Technology KIDDING AROUND Dig for dinosaur bones, explore animal habitats and design a city in these Indiana attractions that make learning fun for all ages—even if they were designed for children. BY REBECCA BERFANGER

LEARN Kaleidoscope Cave, live animal habitats, INVESTIGATE Evansville’s historic library building is the Magnet Wall and treehouse climbing With a focus on teaching children about home to the Koch Family Children’s structures. 308 W. Fourth St., Bloomington, science and technology, exhibits at the Museum of Evansville. Children of all ages 812.337.1337, wonderlab.org (SC) Terre Haute Children’s Museum have and their parents can explore more than been designed to engage families since 18,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. EXPERIENCE 1988. In Agciting!, discover the science of In the “Quack Factory,” visitors learn how The largest and one of the oldest museums agriculture, including where food comes waterways work by sending ducks through to cater to kids, The Children’s Museum from. Visit WTHCM Studios to play a news a lock system and connecting pipes to of Indianapolis, founded in 1924, amazes anchor or meteorologist while learning create plumbing systems. 22 S.E. Fifth St., children of all ages with the recreated pre- what causes severe weather. Animal lovers Evansville, 812.464.2663, cmoekids.org (S) historic world of Dinosphere, where kids can try their hand at being a veterinarian, encounter fossils and real dinosaur bones. groomer, trainer or pet parent at Ready EXPLORE In Playscape, younger children are encour- Vet Go! 727 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Climb a wall designed with children in aged to get their hands dirty. Don’t forget 812.235.5548, thchildrensmuseum.com (W) mind, make music or videos in a computer to take a ride on the antique carousel that technology lab designed by and for kids was once an attraction of an Indianapolis MAKE MEMORIES or even slide down an oversized toilet in park. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Consistently ranked among the nation’s an exhibit about the inner workings of 317.334.4000, childrensmuseum.org (C) top zoos for kids, Fort Wayne Children’s a house at kidscommons in downtown Zoo offers an up-close look at wild animals. Columbus. 309 Washington St., Columbus, HAVE FUN If your children liked Finding Nemo, 812.378.3046, kidscommons.org (SC) Helping children learn while having fun they’ll love the Australian Adventure’s has always been the philosophy of Muncie 20,000-gallon recreation of the Great DISCOVER Children’s Museum. A visit to the Five Barrier Reef, including clown ﬁsh, eels and Learn about science and nature at Won- Senses garden in the Outdoor Learning puffer ﬁsh. There’s also a 50,000-gallon derLab Museum of Science, Health and Center will increase kids’ interests in the shark aquarium. Little ones who enjoyed Technology near the Indiana University outside world. A close-up look at a 1915 The Lion King won’t want to miss the Afri- campus in Bloomington. Children can Interstate 30 manufactured in Muncie can Journey’s African lions, spotted hyenas, explore 50 hands-on exhibits, including the and the “Munseetown Express” built by wildebeests and articulated giraffes. Over- two-story grapevine climber and recreated the Muncie & Western Model Railroad all, the Fort Wayne zoo is home to 1,000 animal habitats. Children under 6 can visit Club will change the way they think about animals of 200 different species. 3411 the George & Evelyn Brabson Discovery transportation. 515 S. High St., Muncie, Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, 260.427.6800,

Garden, where they can safely explore the 765.286.1660, munciemuseum.com (E) kidszoo.org (E) KIDSCOMMONS, WONDERLAB PHOTOS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING; CHILDREN'S MUSUEM COURTESY THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS

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INsider SPORTS Play Ball! HEAD TO ONE OF INDIANA’S FAMED BALLPARKS FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED GLIMPSE OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME. by Ashley Petry

FIELD DAYS A GREAT VINTAGE Evansville’s Bosse Field marks its Huntingburg’s League Stadium 100th birthday this year, making got a major overhaul—and a new it the third-oldest continuously lease on life—for A League of operating ballpark in the nation— Their Own, serving as the home behind only Fenway Park and field of the Rockford Peaches. Wrigley Field. It was a filming A few years later, HBO used the location for 1992’s A League of ballpark for Soul of the Game, a Their Own, and it’s one of six film about Jackie Robinson and stops on the Heartland Historic the Negro Leagues. Today, the old Baseball Trail. Bosse has been scoreboard and signage are still home to the River Rats, the Little in place, and the home team, the Evas, the Hubs, the Bees and the Dubois County Bombers, plays in Pocketeers; today, the Evansville vintage uniforms. 203 S. Cherry Otters play here. 23 Don Mattingly Leue Stdiu St., Huntingburg, 812.683.3700, Way, Evansville, 812.435.8686, dcbombers.com (S) evansvilleotters.com (S) Bosse Field

STEEL YOURSELF CITY LIGHTS Gary’s SouthShore RailCats played When Parkview Field opened their entire ﬁrst season on the in 2009, it jump-started the road, but they came home to revitalization of downtown Fort the new U.S. Steel Yard in 2003. Wayne. It’s been recognized as Since then, the ballpark has played one of the top minor-league host to lots of events, including a ballparks in the nation—and one packed memorial service for Gary of the most vegetarian-friendly. native Michael Jackson in 2009. At TinCaps games, try snagging Don’t worry about getting lost on a seat in the Treetops, modeled the way: The signboards are so after the rooftop seating at big, you can read them from the Wrigley Field, or on the Home interstate. 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, Run Porch, which was designed 219.882.2255, railcatsbaseball to mimic the Green Monster .com (N) U.S. Steel Yrd seating at Fenway Park. 301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, 260.482.6400, Prkview Field parkviewﬁeld.com (E)

WINDS OF CHANGE ONWARD TO VICTORY As of September 2014, the team The home of the Indianapolis Indi- that plays at Four Winds Field is ans, Victory Field offers a superb no longer the South Bend Silver view of the Indy skyline. Enjoy the Hawks—it’s the South Bend Cubs, family-friendly picnic area beyond reflecting its status as a farm team the outfield or the free post-game for the Chicago Cubs. The field is fireworks shows on summer CATS, VISIT FORT WAYNE, FOUR WINDS FIELD/

getting a revamp, too, with grass evenings. The ballpark is located IL replacing the turf and a new within White River State Park, so batting-cage facility, clubhouse it’s easy to combine a game with

and locker room. Longtime fans a visit to the nearby Indianapolis SHORE RA ANSVILLE OTTERS, DUBOIS COUNTY VISITORS CENTER, U. S. need not worry about their Zoo, Indiana State Museum, UTH beloved bird mascot going away NCAA Hall of Champions or Eitel- anytime soon—Swoop hasn’t jorg Museum of American Indians

ﬂown the coop. 501 W. South St, Four Wids Field and Western Art. 501 W. Maryland SO RD/GARY South Bend, 574.235-9988 (N) St., Indianapolis, 317.269.3542, Victory Field YA EEL SOUTH BEND CUBS; VICTORY FIELD BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING ST indyindians.com (C) PHOTOS COURTESY EV

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1. Strawberry pie, $3.05 per slice at Gray Brothers Cafeteria, 555 S. Indiana St., Mooresville, 317.831.7234. (C) // 2. Butterscotch Cream pie, $2.50 per slice at Mrs. Wick’s Pies & Restaurant, 100 N. Cherry St., Winchester, 765.584.7437. (E) // 3. Cherry pie, $2.75 per slice at Stonehouse Restaurant & Bakery, 124 E. Main St., Delphi, 765.564.4663. (W) // 4. Coconut Cream pie, $3.48 per slice at The Coffee House, 36 E. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, 812.752.3000. (S) // 5. Peanut Butter pie, $3.50 per slice at Das Dutchman Essenhaus Restaurant & Bakery, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 800.455.9471. (N) // 6. Sugar Cream pie, $2.99 per slice at The Falls Restaurant at Clifty Inn, Clifty Falls State Park, Madison, 812.265.4135. (SC) PHOTOS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

18 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 A BEACH GETAWAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING There are so many possibilities for an Indiana road trip, from the sandy beaches of the north to the historic river towns in the south, that we couldn’t ﬁt all the ideas in one place. Now, in addition to getting our FREE 134-page Travel Guide, you can download our FREE tablet app. You’ll be able to watch videos, view photo galleries, see up-to-date event calendars, read feature stories and more—all in one window. That’s handy. That’s Honest-to-Goodness Indiana.

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1. Stickers, $1.39 each at National Model Aviation Museum, Cloud 9 Museum Store, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, 800.435.9262. (E) // 2. Indiana state charm necklace in silver, $50–$60 at Silver in the City, 434 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 317.955.9925. (C) // 3. Honest-to-Goodness Indiana women’s tee, $18 at visitindianastore .com. (IN) // 4. Triple XXX Root Beer, $5 for a four-pack at Triple XXX Family Restaurant, 2 N. Salisbury St., West Lafayette, 765.743.5373. (W) // 5. Huber’s spiced sweet apple wine, $10.99 at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards Farm Market, 19816 Huber Rd., Borden, 812.923.9813. (S) // 6. Pig Adventure coffee mug, $7.50 at Fair Oaks Farms, 856 N. 600 East, Fair Oaks, 219.394.2025. (W) // 7. Bacon press, $12.95 at Amish Acres General Store, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, 574.773.4188. (N) // 8. Indiana magnets, $10 for four at Homespun: Modern Handmade, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, 317.351.0280. (C) // 9. Coin rings, $18 at Antiqology,

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401 N. Jefferson St., Huntingburg, 260.200.1065. (S) // 10. Warm Glow hand-dipped candle, $13.95 at Warm Glow Candle Co. Store, 2131 N. Centerville Rd., Centerville, 765.855.2000. (E) // 11. Gummi bears, $2.49/pound at Albanese Confectionery, 5441 E. Lincoln Hwy., Merrillville, 855.272.3227. (N) // 12. Vera Bradley puffed wristlet TOMOBILE MUSEUM,TOMOBILE VERA BRADLEY; in “Bittersweet” print, various prints and styles available at the Fort Wayne-based retailer’s Vera Bradley at Lighthouse Place Outlets, 505 Lighthouse Pl., Michigan City, 219.878.1093. (E) // 13. Ariat “Hacienda” boots, $290 at Relish, 204 N. Morton St., Bloomington, 812.333.2773. (SC) // 14. Kurt Vonnegut finger puppet, $23 at Homespun. (C) // 15. 1929 Packard hood ornament, $35.95 at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Store, 1600 S. Wayne St., Auburn, 260.925.1444. (E) //

ESENBERG AU ESENBERG 16. Baby Turtles in milk and dark chocolate, $15/half pound at Cocoa Safari Chocolates, 118 W. Main St., Madison, 812.273.8800. (SC) // 17. Miller House coasters, $22 for four at Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 5th St., Columbus, 800.468.6564. (SC) // 18. Handmade quilt, various designs and styles, $850–$1,200 at The Quilt CORD DU PHOTOS COURTESY ALBANESE CONFE OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING Shop at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, 240 U.S. 20, Middlebury, 800.455.9471. (N)

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When a ho-hum motel room just won’t do, intricate architectural details make stays at to bring your own bedding and firewood. these out-of-the-ordinary accommodations the former home of Columbus’s most no- (SC) Up north near Angola, Wild Winds offer memorable settings in which to rest table family worthwhile. Rooms range from Buffalo Preserve (6975 N. Ray Rd., Fre- your weary head: $175 to $290. (SC) And Riley’s Railhouse mont, 260.495.0137, wildwindsbuffalo (123 N. 4th St., Chesterton, 219.395.9999, .com) rents four- or six-man tipis from $119 GLAMPING rileysrailhouse.com) in Chesterton tucks a night, along with raised safari tents with In 2014, the Indianapolis Motor Speed- guests into one of two “berths” inside a fire pits ($169 a night). (N) way (4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, renovated 1914 New York Central Freight 317.492.8500, ims.com/glamping) rolled Station that sits along a working train line. ROUGHING IT out the red carpet for campers with new Don’t worry—earplugs are provided. Rates Want to really commune with nature? The infield “glamping" packages that include from $120. (N) Draper Cabin within Morgan-Monroe tricked-out tents with beds or cots, tables State Forest (6220 Forest Rd., Martinsville, and chairs, tarp floors, private restrooms, ARTY HOTELS 765.342.4026, in.gov/dnr/forestry/7698. and shower facilities. For 2015 rates and Is it a hotel? Is it a museum? Who cares? htm) offers four walls, a roof and a fire- reservations, check the website. (C) It’s cool. The Alexander (333 S. Delaware place—and that’s it. Rates are $32.10 per St., Indianapolis, 317.624.8200, thealex night with a two-night minimum. (SC) For YURTS ander.com) in downtown Indianapolis rooms with a water view, several propri- It’s safe to say the circular structures boasts nifty installations scattered through- etors in Derby and Magnet in Perry County available to rent year-round at Mary Rose out common spaces, meeting facilities, operate cabins perched directly on beauti- Herb Farm and Retreat (23112 Cattail guest rooms—even the parking garage. ful bends of the Ohio River (812.547.7933, Rd., Bristow, 812.357.2699, maryroseherb And at The Conrad (50 W. Washington St., perrycountyindiana.org). (S) farm.com) are a bit more fashionable than 317.713.5000, conradhotels3.hilton.com), the basic tents that nomadic tribes pitch you’re welcome to wander through exhibits HOUSEBOATS on the Central Asian plains. Think luxury at the on-site Long-Sharp Gallery (modern You won’t get any closer to the water than camping, with heat pumps, full-size beds, mastersfab.com). (C) this unless you’re in it. Patoka Lake Ma- hot breakfast delivered each morning and rina & Lodging (812-685-2203, patoka access to a Japanese soaking tub. Nightly TIPIS lakemarina.com) in Birdseye rents floating rates start at $90. (S) Stay in one of two 20-foot tipis modeled cabins and houseboats with gas grills, A/C after traditional Sioux designs at Rawhide and full kitchens. Houseboat rates for a

B&BS Ranch in Brown County (1292 S.R. 135 three-day weekend or four-day week start K, ALEXANDER BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING At the Inn at Irwin Gardens (608 5th St., South, Nashville, 888.94.RANCH, rawhide at $1,295 in the summer and $895 off-sea- Columbus, 812.376.3663, irwingardens ranchusa.com), where these primitive tents son plus fuel; ﬂoating cabins start at $199 NDOMANS

.com), gorgeous Italianate gardens and rent for $45 a night. Heads up: You’ll need in the summer and $150 off-season. (S) INN IRWIN AT GARDENS BY RHONDA BOLNER, RAWHIDE RANCH BY KJ RO

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24 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 Joseph Decuis farm, Two-EEs Winery (below, New Harmony Inn left), Good Grains (above), Harmonist Bakery (below, right) Labyrinth

NEW HARMONY POPULATION: 774 .

Living history and amazing architecture combine in this haven for creative renewal along the Wabash River. The tiny hamlet enchants visitors with an unusual backstory. German “Harmonists” founded the town in 1814, intending to create their own self- sufficient utopian society. Although that and similar later efforts eventually failed, many of the educational and spiritual components survived. Today, the town’s scenery is best

ROANOKE viewed from a golf cart, locals’ preferred POPULATION: 1,715 . mode of transportation (rent one at the New Harmony Golf Car Company, ROANOKE IS THE EPITOME OF AMERICANA, with the kind of Main newharmonygolfcars.com), or on foot Street you imagine in your mind’s eye. It’s the sort of quintessen- via a walking tour that steps off from tially friendly small town where everyone seems to know everyone the starkly modern Atheneum/Visitors else and you wonder if anyone ever bothers to lock their doors. Center (401 N. Arthur St., 812.682.4488, usi. And its bucolic charm is enhanced with sophisticated shopping edu/hnh/). Non-denominational services and dining choices. are conducted at the famous park-like Take Joseph Decuis (191 N. Main St., 260.672.1715, josephdecuis.com), Roofless Church (420 North St.), and which encompasses a gourmet food emporium, a charming B&B and one of the the Harmonist Labyrinth (1239 Main St., 812.682.4474, visitnewharmony.com) inspires ﬁnest destination farm-to-fork restaurants in the country—in fact, it was voted peaceful contemplation. one of the “top 50 restaurants in the U.S.” by Open Table diners. Time your The endearing Yellow Tavern (521 trip to take in a tour of the farm just six miles away before dinner to see exactly Church St., 812.682.3303, theyellowtavern where the fresh veggies and Wagyu beef on your plate originate. It’s a warm, .com) replenishes customers with pizza, inviting place, taking you back to a simpler time—yet possessing a certain burgers and its signature bread pudding. sophistication and splendor that tell you you’re in a special place. A romantic evening option, The Red The Renaissance in Roanoke juried art show (renaissanceinroanoke.org) Geranium (520 North St., 812.682.4431, newharmonyinn.com/dining.php) serves takes over Main Street each October with music and a Plein Air competition. destination dining–worthy Black Angus The Good Grains Bakery (966 Locust Dr., 260.710.1495, goodgrainsgf.net) steaks and seafood. serves an entirely gluten-free inventory of mufﬁns, cookies, breads and fab The three historic guesthouses at the NY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, VALAINIS/EMMIS NY cinnamon rolls. 125-acre New Harmony Inn (504 North St., At the end of the day, hole up in one 812.682.4431, newharmonyinn.com) echo of two boutique North End Suites (196 the Harmonists’ streamlined style; the 90 N. Main St., 260.676.2593, thenorthend TIP!. Cool off with a wine slushy, modern rooms and suites offer updated a signature offering from Two-EE’s amenities like free WiFi. boutique.com) perched above a high-end Winery (6808 U.S. 24, 260.672.2000,

ROANOKE PHOTOS BY TO NEW HARMONY COURTESY NEW HARMONY INN dress shop downtown. twoees.com) in nearby Huntington.

VisitIndiana.com / 2015 25 JASPER POPULATION: 15,157 .

THIS SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA TOWN gets big mileage out of its deep German roots—some streets still go by German names, and a traditional maypole stands just outside the handsome Dubois County Court- house on the town square. The annual Strassenfest (812.482.6866, jasperstrassenfest.org), held July 30–31 and August 1–2 in 2015, is a celebration of all things Deutsch. The Dubois County Museum (2704 N. Newton St., 812.634.7733, duboiscountymuseum.org) presents historical exhibits and artifacts, and you’ll want to stroll through the Romanesque Saint Joseph Catholic Church (1029 Kundek St., 812.482.1805, saintjosephjasper.org) to ooh and ahh at the majestic Italian marble

Spirit of Jasper altars, Austrian mosaics and stained glass. Also awe-inspiring: (above), Chocolate the Providence Home Geode Grotto shrine (520 W. 9th St., Bliss (left), Saint Joseph Catholic 812.482.6603, providencehome.org), an eccentric landmark com- Church posed of crystal-lined rocks harvested from regional creek beds. There’s more to Jasper than beer and polka music. Along the two-mile Jasper Riverwalk, hop on the famous Spirit of Jasper (201 Mill St., 812.482.9229, spiritofjasper.com) for dinner trips aboard beautifully restored train cars. Elements home decor (623 Main St., 812.634.6017, elements-gallery.blogspot.com) and Chocolate Bliss (609 Main St., 812.482.1617, chocolatebliss ofjasper.com) are just two

shops to browse along the town TIP!. After sightseeing, load up square; Powers Inn Bed and on sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, Breakfast (325 W. 6th St., wurst, strudel and other Old- World German cuisine at the 812.482.3018, powersinn Schnitzelbank (393 Third Ave., .com) offers gracious lodging. 812.482.2640, schnitzelbank.com).

buffet loaded with traditional Hoosier SANTA CLAUS fare like meatloaf and cobbler. Or, POPULATION: 2,468 . hunker down for the night in one of the adorable self-catered Christmas A cutting-edge, cabins at Lake Rudolph Campground $22 million new & RV Resort (78 N. Holiday Blvd., attraction at Holiday 812.937.4458, lakerudolph.com). The World Theme Park new Kringle Haus Werkstatt (3 N. & Splashin’ Safari Kringle Place, 812.937.6010) capably (452 E. Christmas Thunderbird at Holiday cures coffee cravings, and Brick Oven Blvd., 812.937.4401, World Theme Park, Santa Claus Christmas Pizza (21 N. Kringle Place, 812.937.2311) , OTHER JASPER holidayworld.com) is putting the Celebration (right) whips up a sizzling pie. spotlight on Santa Claus in 2015: Thunderbird will be the nation’s first “launched winged roller coaster.” Christmas all year long. The of course, when this little town really BOIS CO. CVB Amusement-park enthusiasts are decorations never come down, comes to life during the annual Santa already buzzing about the amazing and you can shop for ornaments at Claus Christmas Celebration, a TIP!. You’ll want to snap new ride, which will be open during the Santa Claus Christmas Store three-weekend binge of light displays, a selfie beside the 22-foot Holiday World’s regular season, (33 N. Kringle Place, 855.962.7776, craft shows and St. Nick sightings. Santa statue that stands sentinel outside the Santa spring through October. santaclauschristmasstore.com) even Santa’s Lodge (91 W. Christmas Claus Museum and Village As if there weren’t enough reason in summer’s hottest months. The Blvd., 812.937.1902, santaslodge.com) is (69 S.R. 245, 812.544.2434, PHOTOS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING; SANTA CLAUS PHOTOS COURTESY SPENCER CO. VISITORS BUREAU to love a town that celebrates holiday hoopla amps up in December, the only hotel in town, and houses a santaclausmuseum.org). SPIRIT DU OF COURTESY JASPER

26 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 Cerulean, Masterworks Festival (below, left), Winona Lake Park and Public Beach (below, right)

Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort, West Baden Springs Hotel (above)

FRENCH LICK POPULATION: 1,808 .

French Lick Resort draws you in with the elegance of a bygone era—and a pair of golf courses to rival any modern-day links. Since the 1800s, famous mineral hot springs have lured folks to the French Lick Springs Hotel (8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlickresort.com) and West Baden Springs Hotel (8538 W. Baden Ave., 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com), WINONA LAKE collectively named the Best Historic Resort POPULATION: 4,927 . in America in recent years. The hotels still offer soothing signature baths with water FOR A SMALLISH BODY OF WATER—477 acres, to be exact—there’s a drawn from the springs that run beneath lot going on at Winona Lake. This arts-centric community, dating the properties, and they’re the only resort back to 1885 and originally conceived as a Victorian amusement- in the world that features golf courses park site, thrives during the summer months, when folks come in designed by both Pete Dye and Donald droves to browse galleries, cast for bass and walleye or just seek Ross. The West Baden hotel welcomes you out a sunny Adirondack chair in which to kick back and watch with a soaring 200-foot-tall domed atrium, the town go by. Active-minded guests can rent kayaks, canoes and stand-up and the French Lick lobby wows with paddle boards at Winona Lake Park and Public Beach (1590 Park Ave., grandly restored gold-detailed interiors and ceiling murals. It’s all nestled in the wooded 574.267.2310) and follow several trails for mountain biking, hiking and jog- hill country of southern Indiana. ging. Or watch Grace College students take to the stage for the annual Master- Nearby, Patoka Lake (Marina: 2991 N. works Festival (987 College Ave., 574.267.5973, masterworksfestival.org), four Dillard Rd., 812.685.2203, patokalakemarina weeks of spirited classical music, theater and dance performances. .com) proposes even more ways to enjoy At Cerulean (1101 E. Canal St., 574.269.1226, ceruleanrestaurant.com), the the local waters with cabin and boat rentals, modern cuisine exempliﬁes the Winona Lake vibe through aesthetic bento box tours, fishing and cruises. Or lunches that taste as great as they look. Or, head to the waterfront BoatHouse hitch a ride through rolling hills aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway (8594 W. S.R. Restaurant (700 Park Ave., 574.268.2179, boathouseatwinona.com) for great 56, 800.748.7246, indianarailwaymuseum steaks, seafood and ﬁne wine. .org), followed by a little sipping at The Chestnut House Bed & Breakfast (806 Chestnut Ave., 574.268.6388, French Lick Winery (8145 W. Sinclair St., chestnutbb.com) offers amenities like spa tubs and reading porches in a 812.936.2293, frenchlickwinery.com). restored 1906 Princess Anne home. On Come dinnertime, the cozy German the lake’s southern edge, the Blue Her- Café (452 S. Maple St., 812.936.1111) cooks on Guest House (2001 Westwood Rd., up authentic Old World dishes like brats, 574.551.3205, theblueheronguesthouse TIP!. If you’re there in season, spaetzle and schnitzel. stop by Cerulean Garden (next .com) pampers patrons with spectacular door to Cerulean) for al fresco

FRENCH LICK PHOTOS COURTESY FRENCH LICK RESORT, CERULEAN BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING, PARK BY ALINA BETERINGHE/BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, MASTERWORKS COURTESY KOSCIUSKO CO. CVB views and elegant European-style decor. tapas, drinks and live music.

VisitIndiana.com / 2015 27 Culver Academies Memorial Chapel, Corndance Cafe (below)

DePauw University, Chief’s “Sit Down, Shut Up and Hang On” burger (below, left), Dunbar covered bridge (below, right)

CULVER POPULATION: 1,380 .

The college-prep Culver Academies (1300 Academy Rd., 574.842.7000, culver .org) are a top draw here, both for students seeking a high-quality education and for visitors eager to explore the picturesque 1,800-acre campus on the banks of Lake Maxinkuckee. Nicknamed the “Cape Cod of the Midwest,” this natural spring-fed lake attracts plenty of attention on its own GREENCASTLE merits, especially in the summer, when POPULATION: 10,331 . the water fills with sailboats, swimmers and anglers eager to land a prize bass. ALTHOUGH THE PRESENCE OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY lends Green- Each July, Lake Fest (culverlakefest.com) castle an intellectual air, the town’s history is a bit notorious: John brings out crowds of natives and visitors, Dillinger robbed the Central National Bank here in 1933, escaping and the new Lake Max Challenge stand- with nearly $75,000—the biggest score of his career. Another up paddleboard race (819 E. Lake Shore downtown landmark, one of the two German-built Buzz Bombs Dr., lakemaxchallenge.com) held in June is remaining in the United States, sits atop a limestone memorial on the most recent addition to an already the south side of the courthouse. enviable mix of outdoor opportunities. Corndance Cafe (117 S. Main St, Seek out Putnam County’s nine postcard-perfect covered bridges (covered 574.842.3220, culver.corndance.com) honors bridgecountry.com) for a more romantic self-guided tour; legend has it, you’re the region’s indigenous Potawatomi supposed to kiss your beloved while crossing each one. Lip-smackingly good Indians, and wows diners, with a broasted chicken steals the show at the old-timey Putnam Inn (400 N. Jackson constantly evolving menu of locally St., 765.653.8777, putnaminn.com), and the chance to order a “Sit Down, Shut sourced seasonal ingredients. Chef Up and Hang On” burger is reason enough to visit Chief ’s (5 E. Franklin George Pesek also founded Evil Czech St., 765.301.4135, chiefsusa.com). Ladies who lunch—and sip martinis at the Brewery (530 S. Ohio St., 574.842.2663, adjoining Swizzle Stick—gravitate toward the stylish Almost Home (17 W. culver.evilczechbrewery.com) just around the corner. Franklin St., 765.653.5788, almosthomerestaurant.com) for fancy sandwiches, Overnight visitors can make themselves salads and strawberry pizza. right at home at the quaint Main Street Staying over? Greencastle houses two new B&Bs. Nestled on 26 forested

Manor B&B (203 S. Main St., 574.842.2746, acres, 3 Fat Labs (2009 S. CR 400 PUBLISHING, VALAINIS/EMMIS NY mainstreetmanor.net), the waterfront W., 765.653.0308, 3fatlabs.net) is Inn by the Lake (830 Lakeshore Dr., named for the dogs who live on-site, 866.417.5088, inn-bythelake.com), or the and 9 East on Poplar (9 E. Poplar St., TIP!. The 80,000 blooms at Hilltop luxurious Culver Cove Resort (319 E. 765.653.7896, 9eastonpoplar.com) Orchids in nearby cloverdale (1151 Jefferson St.), 574.842.2683, culvercove.com). E. C.R. 800 South, 765.795.6016, offers classy accommodations in an hilltoporchids.com) have scents like

1887 Victorian home. chocolate, citrus and coconut. GREENCASTLE PHOTOS BY TO CULVER PHOTOS COURTESY VISIT MARSHALL CO.

28 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 VALPARAISO POPULATION: 32,014 .

PROXIMITY TO CHICAGO infuses this town with a sense of big-city sophistication, while the Indiana Dunes just to the north ground it with earthy Hoosier sensibili- ties. The Porter County seat radiates out from the classical Greek/Roman limestone courthouse that anchors the downtown district, an artsy enclave of historic architecture, 200-year-old streets and boutiques. The Brauer Museum of Art on the Valparaiso University campus (1709 Chapel Dr., 219.464.5365, valpo.edu/artmuseum) curates Porter County Courthouse, Popcorn a lovely collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, and Festival (below, left), the school’s unmistakably recognizable Chapel of the Resurrec- Valley (below, right) tion makes a great photo op. Keep your camera handy to snap the bespectacled Orville Redenbacher statue at 54 East Lincolnway; the popcorn king made his fortune right here in Valpo, and receives due respect during the town’s Popcorn Festival each September (valparaisoevents.com). Between April and October, Taltree Arbo- retum & Gardens (450 W. 100 North, 219.462.0025, taltree.org) captures imaginations with its intricate Railway Garden, nearly an acre of painstakingly re-created model-train vignettes. Refuel on trufﬂe fries, Northern pike and Valpo Velvet ice cream at the farm-to-fork Valley (55 Franklin St., 219.531.8888, eatvalley .com), or feast on traditional Spanish tapas, shellﬁsh and paella at Don Quijote (119 E. Lincolnway, 219.462.7976, donquijotevalpo .com). The charming Inn at Aberdeen (3158 S.R. 2, 219.465.3753, innataberdeen.com) and the romantic Songbird Prairie (174 C.R. 600 W., 219.759.4274, songbirdprairie.com) both offer luxuriously genteel bed-and-breakfast accommodations.

A local dining institution, LAWRENCEBURG Whisky’s, and its LawrenceBurger POPULATION: 5,020 . counterpart (140 Eads Pkwy., 812.537.4239, whiskysrestaurant.com), Lawrenceburg isn’t serve up barbecued ribs and peanut- called “Whiskey City” laced cole slaw. Open seasonally, for nothing—this Captain Mike’s RiverWatch Floating Kentucky-adjacent Restaurant & Bar (1 Walnut St., town lays claim to its 812.539.3625, riverwatchinc.com) evokes own rich distilling Floridian flair with fresh seafood and Rossville heritage. 99 Hops House (left), waterfront dining. Union Distillery (later Joseph E. Lawrenceburg Speedway Seagram and Sons) was founded here in 1847, and still produces rye and bourbon today as MGP. with scores of electronic and table indeed, perfect for beginning skiers, A stroll along the riverfront levy games, live acts and dining/drinking boarders and tubers. Come summer, TIP!. For a breath of fresh reveals the enigmatic War Memorial options including 99 Hops House. sporty types love the Ohio River– air, set a course to Oxbow (301 to the Common Man, and the Olympic bronze medalist Nick hugging Dearborn Trail bike path, Walnut St., oxbowinc.org). This wetlands habitat attracts the Hollywood Casino (777 Hollywood Goepper cut his teeth at Perfect and cheer on the sprints and stocks Tri-State’s largest concentra- North Slopes (19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg Speedway Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana at the tion of ducks and herons, as .com) riverboat parked just upstream 812.537.3754, perfectnorth.com) on 80 (351 E. Eads Pkwy., 812.539.4700, well as 270 species of birds

LAWRENCEBURG PHOTOS COURTESY HOLLYWOOD CASINO LAWRENCEBURG, LAWRENCEBURG, CASINO HOLLYWOOD COURTESY PHOTOS LAWRENCEBURG DEARBORN CO. CVB; VALPARAISO COURTHOUSE BY CHRIS FLOOK/BALL STATE UNIVERSITY; OTHERS COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM is a one-stop shop for entertainment acres of gently rolling hills that are, lawrenceburgspeedway.com). and 66 types of fish.

VisitIndiana.com / 2015 29 Make your State Park Inn reservations online at STATE PARKS IndianaInns.com or toll free at 1-877-LODGES1 (1-877-563-4371) F O U R S E A S O N S

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From spring garden tours to summer beach vacays, from fall harvest festivals to winter outdoor fun, Indiana offers gorgeous natural scenery for every time of year.

great lakes One of the ﬁnest ﬁshing (and relaxing) spots in the state is Lake Lemon, a vast reservoir tucked among the rolling hills of southern Indiana. (SC)

VisitIndiana.com / 2015 31 winter

snow time! Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg are cherished Indiana traditions. Elsewhere in the state, you can whiz down the famous quarter-mile toboggan run at Pokagon State Park at speeds of 35–40 miles per hour. (SC) ISHING UBL IS P /EMM INIS ISHING, CHAIN O’LAKES COURTESY IELD GARDENS COURTESY ELKHART UBL Y VALA IS P ES; WELLF /EMM INIS

natural beauty Y VALA above: The Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City stands as a beacon, even amid a peaceful, perfect blanket of snow. (N) right: Upper Cataract Falls at Cataract Falls State Recreation Area in Cloverdale contrib- utes to a cascade that plunges 86 feet. (W) OPES COURTESY PERFECT NORTH SLOP SL COUNTY CVB, TULIPS BY TON INDIANA DNR; PREVIOUS PAGE: SAILBOAT BY TON

32 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 bowers of ﬂowers left: Tulips lining historic downtown Indy streets are a sure harbinger of spring. (C) above: Wildﬂowers bloom at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, where nine connecting lakes form a small-boater’s paradise. (E)

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garden variety With more than 20 different gardens, including Japanese, English and Waterfall, Wellﬁeld Botanic Gardens in Elkhart has a place for everyone. Other beautifully manicured grounds to stroll include those at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. (N)

VisitIndiana.com / 2015 33 fair shot Does anything say summer quite like the Indiana State Fair, that annual celebration of all things Hoosier? (C)

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branching out left: Pluck your own apples right off the trees at Anderson Orchard in Mooresville. (C) below: Patoka Lake in southern Indiana offers 26,000 gorgeous acres of land and water. (S) ISHING; UBL IS P /EMM

INIS big red The Bean Blossom Covered Bridge Y VALA crosses a creek in Brown County State Park, one of the state’s most beloved spots—especially come autumn, when the foliage becomes simply spectacular. For tons more historic covered bridges, check

IR, APPLES BY TON out Parke and Putnam counties. (SC) OKA COURTESY DUBOIS COUNTY VISITORS CENTER DUNES COURTESY INDIANA DUNES TOURISM; KAYAKS, PAT STATE FA

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Boating on idyllic Lake Wawasee in Kosciusko County

36 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 NORTH REGION Beach getaways. Antiquing. Casino action. A lively local cuisine scene. Northern Indiana offers tons of ways to relax, refresh and rejuvenate as you explore local art and food, admire cultural treasures and enjoy the great outdoors. Want to whiz down Indiana’s only refrigerated toboggan run, grab your bike and hit the trails or rent a boat and take to the water? Feel sand between your toes, bite into an award-winning burger, discover the heart of Amish country? Do it all in northern Indiana.

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VisitIndiana.com / 2015 37 NORTH noteworthy TRUE NORTH Beaches, blueberries and vintage barns—the best of what’s happening in Indiana’s northern region.

DO THE DUNES ➺ Put your best foot forward, hikers. The 3 Dune Challenge at the Indiana Dunes State Park (1215 N. S.R. 49, Porter, 219.926.2255) is a 1.5-mile hike up the three tallest dunes on the Southern Shore of Lake Michigan. You’ll encounter 40-degree slopes that just might send you sliding—but if you can make it to the top of Mount Jackson, Mount Holden and Mount Tom, gorgeous views await you. Make sure you pack plenty of water, snacks and a camera to capture the entire experience. Rest assured—there’s a .4-mile escape trail if you aren’t up to ﬁnishing. Those who do receive a free decal or postcard to mark their success.

AMAZING! flyboarding launches you up to 40 feet in the air or 30 feet below water.

FLYING HIGH ➺ Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be a dolphin? Well, now you can, with Up in the Air Watersports (260.414.7523, uitawatersports.com) on Lake Wawasee. Flyboarding is the new extreme water-sport that will have you dipping and diving like crazy—it’s a water-propelled machine that sends you ﬂying at speeds of ﬁve to nine miles per hour. Before taking the equipment out for a spin, a short training session is required with the staff. Various rental Above: Kelly Jae’s Cafe in Goshen is one stop on the new Midwest Living Foodie Trail. At right: A times are available, and with parent per- flyboard from Up in the Air Watersports on Lake mission, kids as young as 12 can experience Wawasee will send you soaring into the air and this thrill. plunging beneath the water.

A TRIP TO SAVOR ➺ Taste your way through northern Indiana’s largest family restaurant that Indiana on the brand-new Foodie Trail seats 1,100 people, sit at the counter of an (northernindianagetaways.com/things- old-fashioned soda shop and may even to-do/foodie-trail) created by the editors be waited on by servers who double as the of Midwest Living. The trail crosses seven artists of the work hanging on the walls. different county lines with a total of 28 Visit this website for a map and description stops. Connect the dots on the map how- of all the stops. ever you like—there’s no set route. You’ll get more than ﬁnger-licking good ribs, BLUEBERRY THRILL homemade hummus or freshly brewed ➺ For a tasty bite of Americana, stop root beer on this trail—you’ll visit by Plymouth when the Marshall County

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Far left: This Heritage Barn is part of the Historic Barn Tour, which takes you through three northern Indiana counties. Left: Feeling ambitious? Take on the 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park.

magnificent 1859 barn; and you’ll get to know the owners, who’ll share their stories about their barns. To qualify as a Heritage TRUE NORTH Barn under a new law protecting them, a structure must have been originally designed for housing animals or other specific agricultural purposes; have been constructed before 1950; remain clearly identifiable as a barn; and not currently be used for agricultural purposes in a business.

THE BURGER KING ➺ Northern Indiana’s best burger has been crowned: The Becky Burger, from The View Tavern (515 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, 574.288.8439, theviewtavern.com). Blueberry Festival (blueberryfestival.org) through Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph The Becky, topped with American and is underway, September 4–7, 2015. Pull up counties. Check the website for this fall’s Swiss cheeses, grilled onion and bacon, beat a chair and take in the parade, classic car tour date—you’ll cruise past more than out patties at 55 other regional restaurants shows, baseball and softball tournaments 100 traditional barns, including 10 from to claim the crown in the area’s ﬁrst-ever and much more. Set out on the gently the 1920s and earlier, many with pegged, “Burger Wars.” Families, take note: The rolling Bicycle Cruise with the whole fam- timber-framed construction; you’ll see a View is a 21-and-over establishment. ily. Sway to choirs, bluegrass and classic rock. And what would a blueberry festival be without sweet treats? The berries stud doughnuts, ice cream, cheesecake and plenty of other delights. Marshall County Blueberry Festival Fairs & Festivals PLYMOUTH, SEPTEMBER 4–7, 2015 Your ticket to seasonal fun Luscious blueberry treats, 15k run, crafts, and festivities. parade, ﬁreworks, free entertainment, classic car show, hot-air balloons, carnival AMAZING! you can make your own gummi- and family activities. Centennial Park, bear jewelry. seriously. find instructions at Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival wikihow.com/make-a-gummy-bear-bracelet. 888.936.5020, blueberryfestival.org. WAKARUSA, APRIL 24–26, 2015 All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage Nappanee Apple Festival SWEET LOVE with fresh maple syrup, free kettle-popped NAPPANEE, SEPTEMBER 17–20, 2015 ➺ Even Willy Wonka would be jealous popcorn, entertainment, a parade, a circus, In ap-peeling Nappanee, enjoy apple free tours, and contests beckon visitors. of the Albanese Candy Factory (5441 E. foods, more than 150 craft vendors, 30 Downtown Wakarusa, 574.862.4344, Lincoln Hwy., Merrillville, 855.272.3227, food booths, carnival rides, two free wakarusamaplesyrupfestival.com. entertainment stages and a seven-foot albanesecandy.com) the northern-Indiana apple pie. U.S. 6 & S.R. 19, 574.773.7812, confectionery giant that’s the only place to Angola Balloons Aloft nappaneeapplefestival.org. tour a gummi-candy factory in the United ANGOLA, JULY 10–11, 2015 States. It’s a kids’ paradise, of course, but This hot-air balloon competition features Francesville Fall Festival specially shaped balloons, plus 30 additional

IPES even adults will love seeing how the sweets FRANCESVILLE, SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2015 TERSPORTS; TERSPORTS;

SN balloons. See fascinating historic aircraft are made, on either a guided or self-guided Free entertainment daily, arts, crafts, displays and enjoy a classic car cruise-in. tour. Stop by the factory-direct outlet store, ﬂea markets, fun run, parade, garden Tri-State Steuben County Airport, 5220 W. U.S. tractor pull, auto show, cornhole, which sells thousands of different candies, Highway 20, 260.316.8577, ﬁreworks, dinner daily. 219.869.1229, angolaballoonsaloft.com. LLY WHITEMAN- LLY chocolates and gifts at below-wholesale francesvillefallfestival.com. prices. Elkhart County 4-H Fair Angola Civil War Days RAISING THE BARN GOSHEN, JULY 24–AUGUST 1, 2015 ANGOLA, SEPTEMBER 25–27, 2015 One of the largest 4-H Fairs in the nation Weekend battle re-enactments, historical Splendid old barns sitting on miles of ➺ is right in Elkhart County. Enjoy outstanding characters, plus town dance, period church picturesque farmland. It’s an indelible im- food, 4-H exhibits and free grandstand service, blacksmith and Confederate and age of the Hoosier heartland. Now, an effort entertainment. Elkhart County 4-H Fair- Union camps. Common’s Park, John Street, is underway to preserve Indiana’s Heritage grounds, 17746-D C.R. 34, 574.533.3247, 260.668.3943, angolacivilwardays.com. Barns (indianabarns.org), many of which 4hfair.org. $ 9 am–4 pm. were shown off on last year’s inaugural

PHOTOS COURTESY ELKHART COUNTY, IN CVB; UP IN THE AIR WA INDIANA DUNES TOURISM; BARN PHOTO BY KE Historic Barn Tour, a 51-mile driving tour

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for women and men, gifts, novelties, antiques. 278 E. 1500 North, 219.926.1551, schoolhouseshop.com. Open year-round. Mon., Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm CST. ELKHART ATTRACTIONS 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, 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round.

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

Ruthmere Museums Campus Two house museums: 1848 city founder’s home and 1910 mansion with fine arts and antique cars. Tours April–Dec. Call for times. Lodging also available. 302 E. Beardsley Ave., 574.264.0330, ruthmere.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am– 4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ ANGOLA S.R. 127, 260.665.9471, ramada.com. Open year-round. LODGING ATTRACTIONS WiFi Comfort Suites Elkhart North Steuben County Farmer’s Market Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, continental Open Saturdays from May–October at the Steuben RECREATION breakfast. Micro/fridge in all rooms. Free high- Community Center and Fremont Town Park. Fresh Pokagon State Park speed Internet. Notre Dame and Amish Country. fruit and vegetables, plants and honey. 317 S. Wayne Indiana’s most beautiful park on Lake James. Bike 404 Northpointe Blvd., 574.206.1555, St., 800.525.3101, lakes101.org. Open May–Oct. Sat., path, walking and hiking trails, great cross-country choicehotels.com. WiFi 8 am–noon. skiing, toboggan run and nature center. 450 Lane 100, Lake James, 260.833.2012, stateparks.in.gov. Open Creek House Center T. Furth Center for Performing Arts and year-round. $ Day and overnight rentals. Full kitchen, five the Ryan Concert Hall bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, screened Located on Trine University’s campus, this intimate BRISTOL porch, 55-inch HDTV, Comcast Sports. Perfect venue is reminiscent of European concert halls ATTRACTIONS for retreats and special events. 302 E. Beardsley with its lush gold detailing and marble statuary. Town of Bristol Ave., 574.264.0330, ruthmere.org. WiFi 500 W. Maumee St., 260.665.4990, trine.edu. Open Catch the “Daily Grind” at Bonneyville Mill, kayak year-round. the St. Joe River, explore the County Historical Econo Lodge Elkhart Museum—they’re all free along the Heritage Trail. Comfortable rooms at a price friendly to your Toboggan at Pokagon State Park 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round. budget. Rooms with WiFi, coffee maker, hair Pokagon State Park features the only refrigerated, dryer, iron/ironing boards, fridge. Whirlpool twin-track toboggan slide in Indiana. It doesn’t rooms available. 3440 Cassopolis St., 574.262.0540, need to snow to get going. 450 Lane 100, Lake CHESTERTON econolodge.com. WiFi James, 260.833.2012, tobogganrun.com. Open late RECREATION Nov.–late Feb. $ Indiana Dunes State Park Hampton Inn Elkhart Three miles of shoreline and sand dunes. Lake Nice hotel with friendly staff who are most helpful LODGING swimming, hiking and access to Calumet bicycle with guests’ needs. We offer hot/cold breakfast, Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park trail. Nature center and programs. 1600 N. 25 East, indoor pool with spa and a fitness center. 215 North- Four-season fun! Saddle barn, boat/bike rentals, 219.926.1952, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ pointe Blvd., 574.264.2525, elkhart.hamptoninn.com. refrigerated toboggan run, trails and beach. WiFi Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park is locat- SHOPPING ed on Lake James. For reservations, call 1.877. Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques Holiday Inn Express Elkhart North LODGES1. 6 Lane 100 A, Lake James, 877.768.2928. Nostalgic, upscale shopping in our 19th-century Convenience rules here—whether business, history, WiFi schoolhouse. Gourmet foods, toys, Dune Clothiers an event or Amish country brings you to Elkhart,

Ramada Located near Pokagon State Park, this pet-friendly AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts hotel offers a heated indoor pool, game room, SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge free continental breakfast and free WiFi. 3855 N. WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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lodging here ensures you’re near your destination. RECREATION 330 Northpointe Blvd., 574.262.0014, ihg.com. Trine State Recreation Area WiFi On the shores of Gentian Lake on the opposite side of I-69 from Pokagon State Park. Boat rentals, fish- SHOPPING ing, hike/bike trails, ice skating. 145 W. Feather Valley Big and Tall Outlet Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov. Open year-round. $ The Big and Tall Outlet has a wide selection of top- name big and tall men’s clothing at half the regular SHOPPING catalog prices. 1333 S. Nappanee St., 574.293.0111, Barn Stable Antiques bigandtalloutlet.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., Restored 1870s barn filled with primitive, painted 10 am–9 pm. and period furniture. A holiday open house is held annually the first Saturday in December. 330 E. S.R. FREMONT 120, 260.495.2276, barnstableantiques.com. Open ATTRACTIONS year-round. Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve A 400-acre preserve with nearly 250 buffalo, plus Old Mill Shoppes and Art Gallery Toboggan Run a gift shop, bed-and-breakfast, guided tours of the Local art including metal paintings, jewelry and at Pokagon State pottery for display and purchase in historic post herd, and tipi and safari tent accommodations. Park in Angola 6975 N. Ray Rd., 260.495.0137, wildwindsbuffalo.net. office, milking parlor and old mill. 6770 E. 750 Open year-round. Wed.–Sun., 10 am–4 pm. $ North, 260.316.6554, oldmillshoppes.com. Open May–Aug. Fri.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. LODGING Holiday Inn Express Fremont Comfort Inn For business, pleasure or passing through, let the The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont Close to Pokagon State Park, the Comfort Inn Holiday Inn Express Fremont welcome you with Save up to 70 percent every day at favorite offers an indoor pool, free Internet access and hot outstanding service. It’s located near Pokagon brand-name stores, including Under Armour, breakfast, as well as rooms with kitchen facilities. State Park and adjacent to Outlet Shoppes. 6245 Coach, American Eagle and more. Intersection 251 W. S.R. 120, 260.495.7131, comfortinn.com. Open N. Old 27, 260.833.6464, hiexpress.com/fremontin. of I-69 & the I-80/90 Toll Rd., 260.833.1516, theoutletshoppesatfremont.com. Open year-round.

TOMI INN year-round. WiFi WA Hampton Inn Trine State Recreation Area Cabins and WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES With easy access to both I-69 and the Indiana Swenson Lodge Northern Indiana Lakes Country Wineries Toll Road, the Hampton Inn offers an indoor Cabins and Swenson Lodge recreation building, Two Fremont wineries feature locally grown grapes URTESY POTA URTESY pool, a free hot breakfast and a ﬁtness center. once part of historic Wing Haven Resort, are in award-winning wines. Tasting rooms plus art 271 W. S.R. 120, 260.495.9770, hamptoninn.com. available for year-round reservations. 145 W. shows and live music. 800.525.3101, lakes101.org.

PHOTO CO WiFi Feather Valley Rd., 260.833.2012, dnr.in.gov. Open year-round.

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GOSHEN rooms, an indoor pool, laundry, hot breakfast bar LA PORTE ATTRACTIONS and free WiFi. Near Shipshewana Flea Market. 8080 LODGING City of Goshen N. S.R. 9, 260.562.2880, bestwestern.com. WiFi Blue Heron Inn Old Bag Factory artisan studios, eclectic shops and Nestled on the east short of Pine Lake. The artful eats line the streets in this entrepreneurial Holiday Inn Express Howe Blue Heron’s rooms and boathouses offer hub along the Heritage Trail. Downtown Goshen, The Holiday Inn Express Howe is ideal for busi- unique lodging. 1110 Lakeside St., 800.575.3880, 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year-round. ness, leisure and family travelers—anyone who pleastshore.com. is looking for an upgraded hotel that is still economical. 45 W. 750 North, 260.562.3660, HOWE holidayinnexpress.com/howesturgis. MERRILLVILLE ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Historic Howe Albanese Candy Factory Experience small-town charm in downtown Howe; LA GRANGE Factory outlet store. Manufacturers of the world’s produce and handcrafted items at the town park ATTRACTIONS best gummies and gold-label chocolates. More in summer. Tour Historic Chapel on Howe Military Historic Downtown LaGrange than 1,000 candies, sugar candies, nostalgic Campus. 800.254.8090, visitlagrangecounty.org. Brick streets wrap around the square on one of candy and gifts. 5441 E. Lincoln Hwy., Merrillville, Open year-round. Indiana’s most beautiful restored turn-of-the- 219.947.3070, albaneseconfectionery.com. Open year- century courthouses; farmers’ market Tuesdays round. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–8 pm; Sun., 10 am–6 pm. LODGING and Saturdays in summer. Downtown LaGrange, Best Western PLUS – Howe Inn 800.254.8090, visitlagrangecounty.org. Open year- Deep River Waterpark Enjoy 60 new guest rooms, family suites, whirlpool round. Indiana’s premier waterpark—the perfect family

Visitor Resources Michigan City Rochester Visit Michigan City LaPorte Fulton County Tourism Welcome! Your information on regional convention and County Convention and Commission visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Visitors Bureau Explore our museum, chili cook-off and local welcome centers. Your source for finding great and “Red Hot Car Show,” Trail of activities, including festivals, outlet Courage, 18-hole golf course, walk- Regionwide with tourist info. Center houses an shopping, gaming, orchards, fishing, ing/biking trails and the Tippecanoe Bicycle Indiana, Inc. exhibit hall, gift shop, theater and outdoor family fun and so much River. 822 Main St., 574.224.2666, Non-profit organization dedicated clean restrooms. 7770 Corinne Dr., more! 4073 S. Franklin St. (Marquette rochestertourism.org. Open year- to promoting and educating safe 219.989.7979, alongthesouthshore Mall), 800.634.2650, round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm. bicycling. Visit our website for infor- .com. Open year-round. michigancitylaporte.com. mation on Indiana biking trails and Open year-round. Shipshewana events. 242 E. Market St., Ste. 102, South Shore Convention and Shipshewana/LaGrange Indianapolis, 317.466.9701, bicycle Visitors Authority Mishawaka County Visitors Center indiana.org. Closed holidays. The South Shore is minutes from Visit South Bend Mishawaka Downtown Shipshewana. Friendly Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, Explore the Notre Dame campus, travel counselors to assist with Brewers of Indiana Guild theaters, a candy factory, a dairy/ the Studebaker Museum, the information, lodging, maps, trail The Guild promotes appreciation pig farm, historic downtowns and breathtaking River Walk, the guides, attractions and events. 350 for the quality & variety of Indiana unique attractions. 7770 Corinne Japanese Gardens and the S. Van Buren St., 800.254.8090, beer and supports Indiana brew- Dr., Hammond, 219.989.7979, second-largest shopping district in visitshipshewana.org. Open year- ers. Map of Indiana’s breweries at alongthesouthshore.com. Open year- Indiana. 401 E. Colfax Ave., Ste. 310, round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., drinkin.beer. 6507 N. Ferguson St., round. 800.519.0577, visitsouthbend.com. 9 am–5 pm; Sat., 9 am–4 pm. Ste. 202, Indianapolis. Open year-round. LaPorte South Bend Indiana Foodways Alliance Visit Michigan City LaPorte Plymouth Visit South Bend Mishawaka Statewide organization dedicated County Convention and Marshall County Tourism Notre Dame, Studebaker Museum, to the promotion of locally owned Visitors Bureau Take “Time to Unwind” while Oliver Mansion, East Race Wa- restaurants and food producers Your source for finding great enjoying the lakes, golf courses and terway, Potato Creek State Park, throughout the state through activities, including festivals, outlet quaint towns of Marshall County. performing arts. 401 E. Colfax culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, shopping, gaming, orchards, fishing, Visit us—you’ll enjoy our hospital- Ave., Ste 310, 800.519.0577, Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. outdoor family fun and more! 4073 ity. 201 N. Michigan St., 800.626.5353, visitsouthbend.com. Open year- Open year-round. S. Franklin St. (Marquette Mall), visitmarshallcounty.org. Open year- round; closed holidays. 800.634.2650, michigancitylaporte round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., Indiana Wines .com. Open year-round. 8 am–5 pm; open seasonally, Sat., Warsaw Discover Indiana’s award- 9 am– 1 pm. winning wineries! Enjoy special Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ events, tours, festivals and wine Merrillville Kosciusko County Visitor tastings. Experience Indiana South Shore Convention and Porter Center wine, one delicious sip at a time. Visitors Authority Indiana Dunes Visitor Center Call or visit the Visitor Center West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, The South Shore is minutes from Start with an educational film, in Warsaw for information on indianawines.org. Open year- Chicago! Explore lakefront casinos, exhibit and bookstore, or expand Indiana’s Kosciusko County. Visitor round. theaters, a candy factory, a dairy your adventure at the famous Guides, maps and Art & Earth and pig farm, historic downtown Indiana Dunes with knowledgeable Trail information. 111 Capital Dr., areas and several unique attrac- staff and a 24-hour information ves- 800.800.6090, livewellinthemoment Hammond tions. 7770 Corinne Dr., 219.989.7979, tibule. 1215 N. S.R. 49, 800.283.8687, .com. Open year-round; closed holi- Indiana Welcome Center alongthesouthshore.com. Open indianadunes.com. Open year-round. days. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat., Travel counselors available to assist year-round. 10 am–4 pm.

42 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 NORTH listings escape! Wave pool, body slides, tube slides, river setting. Perfect for weddings, retreats, scrapbook- ride, play zone and much more! 9001 E. Lincoln ing, honeymoons and relaxing getaways. 212 U.S. Hwy., 219.947.7850, deepriverwaterpark.com. Open 20, 800.418.9487, thatprettyplace.com. WiFi Memorial Day–Labor Day. $ RESTAURANTS MICHIGAN CITY Das Dutchman Essenhaus ATTRACTIONS With 1,100 seats, our Amish-style restaurant Barker Mansion specializes in hospitality and quality. Crisp Tour the elegant 1857–1905 mansion built by John broasted chicken, 30 types of pie and every- 702 E Lake View Road 574.457.7100 Barker, a founding father in the rail-car industry. thing in-between. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, Syracuse, IN 46567 OakwoodResort.com Furniture and art from New York and Europe. 631 essenhaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., Washington St., 219.873.1520, emichigancity.com. 6 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 6 am–9 pm. Open year-round. $ SHOPPING Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Essenhaus Village Shops Thrilling casino action. Slots, tables, live poker. Six specialty gift shops are ﬁlled with quilts, Two hotels, luxurious spa, endless dining options, handbags, kitchen gadgets, books, jewelry, furni- meeting space. 777 Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, ture, wall art, apparel, home décor and much bluechipcasino.com. Open year-round, 24/7, 365 days more! 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open year-round. a year. P

Lubeznik Center for the Arts The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus Steps from the lakefront, featuring art galleries, a Full to the rafters with Amish and locally designed sculpture garden, a gallery shop offering artisan quilts, wall hangings, table runners and dolls. You’ll items, plus classes and after-hours events. 101 find fabrics, stencils, crafts and custom quilts. 240 W. 2nd St., 219.874.4900, lubeznikcenter.org. Open U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhausquiltshop.com Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; year-round. Sat.–Sun., 11 am–4 pm. $ MISHAWAKA Discover 27 acres of relaxation on LODGING LODGING Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Varsity Clubs of America from Indiana’s largest natural lake. Relax in one of two hotel towers. Enjoy pampering SellMyTimeshareNOW.com A luxury resort on the shores of in a luxurious spa. Find exciting action on the Varsity Clubs of America – South Bend is an all- casino floor. Choose from endless dining options. suite accommodation at affordable rates. Check Lake Wawasee that’s a ordable 777 Blue Chip Dr., 888.879.7711, bluechipcasino.com. for availability at SellMyTimeShareNOW.com. 3800 for everyone! N. Main St., 877.815.4227, sellmytimesharenow.com. WiFi SHOPPING Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets SHOPPING Shop our outlets in Michigan City and discover University Park Mall 120 designer and name-brand outlets, featuring Experience amazing shopping and entertainment extraordinary savings of 25 to 65 percent off with national retailers like Macy’s, Michael Kors, every day. 601 Wabash St., 219.879.6506, Coach, Pandora, Barnes & Noble, Bar Louie and premiumoutlets.com/lighthouseplace. Open many more. 6501 N. Grape Rd., 574.277.2223, year-round. shopuniversityparkmall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm. MIDDLEBURY ATTRACTIONS MONGO Amish Country ATTRACTIONS Hike, bike or walk the Pumpkinvine Trail; picnic The Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Reserve at Krider Garden; or dine family-style on all of One of the largest nature areas in the Midwest, the comfort-food favorites at Das Dutchman with more than 11,500 acres. Enjoy canoeing, Essenhaus. 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open kayaking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching and year-round. camping. 8310 E. 300 North, 800.254.8090, visitlagrangecounty.org. Open year-round. Das Dutchman Essenhaus A pleasant surprise in the country! Discover our unique Amish-style restaurant, bountiful bakery, NAPPANEE boutique shops, charming inn and outdoor activi- ATTRACTIONS ties. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Open Amish Acres Historic Farm and year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 6 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., Heritage Resort 6 am–9 pm. The complete Amish heritage experience. National Register of Historic Places, farmstead tours, wagon LODGING rides, threshers dinner. Broadway musicals, shops. Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center 1600 Market St., 800.800.4942., amishacres.com. Potawatomi Inn—Angola Charming, spacious and inviting, with all the Open March–Dec. $ amenities guests appreciate. Nestled in a comfort- Pokagon State Park able home-like atmosphere in the heart of Amish Amish Country STATE PARKS Country. 240 U.S. 20, 800.455.9471, essenhaus.com. Tour the historic farm at Amish Acres, shop hand- IndianaInns.com WiFi made or just-baked at rustic Coppes Commons, then customize your cone at Rocket Science ice 1∙877∙LODGES 1 That Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast cream. 800.262.8161, amishcountry.org. Open year- Come enjoy our beautiful, 37-acre retreat-like round.

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NORTH LIBERTY NOTRE DAME PORTER LODGING ATTRACTIONS LODGING Family Cabins at Potato Creek State Park Notre Dame Walking Tour Comfort Inn & Suites Housekeeping cabins sleep eight. Great for Stop at Eck Visitors Center for a student-guided Conveniently located off I-94 and close to Indiana family gatherings. Hiking, swimming, boating, walking tour. Take time to view a 20-minute Dunes National Lakeshore. Indoor pool, breakfast fishing, nature center. Reservations at camp.in.gov video on the tradition and mystique of Notre buffet, business and fitness center, meeting room. or 866.622.6746. 25601 S.R. 4, 574.656.8186, Dame. University of Notre Dame, 574.631.5726, 1800 W. U.S. Hwy. 20, 219.787.1400, comfortinn.com. stateparks.in.gov. visitsouthbend.com. Open year-round. WiFi RECREATION PLYMOUTH RENSSELAER Potato Creek State Park ATTRACTIONS Swimming, fishing and boating on lake. Staffed ATTRACTIONS Marshall County Barn Quilt Trails of Discover Jasper County nature center, hiking, bicycling, bridle trails Discover the charm of Jasper County. Hometown (BYOH), cross-country skiing and tubing hill. 25601 Northern Indiana Enjoy the culture and history of rural Indiana by festivals, winery, art community, agricultural attrac- S.R.4, 574.656.8186, stateparks.in.gov. Open year- tions and spectacular sandhill crane migration. 223 round. $ driving Indiana’s first Barn Quilt Trail with more than 60 quilt-block murals adorning barns in the W. Kellner Blvd., 219.866.3080, county. 201 N. Michigan St., 800.626.5353, discoverjaspercounty.com. Open year-round. NORTH JUDSON visitmarshallcounty.org. Open year-round. ATTRACTIONS SHIPSHEWANA Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum MoonTree Studios & Gallery ATTRACTIONS Offers 10- and 20-mile round-trip themed train MoonTree Studios is an art-eco-spirituality com- Blue Gate Theater rides for a fee, May-October, and special events. plex of studios for creative exploration. In the Outstanding musicals! Incredible concerts. Fam- Guest engineer program. Come visit to see static Art Gallery, artists display work to inspire others. ily entertainment. With more than 280 shows displays and operating signals. 507 Mulberry St., 9601 Union Rd., 574.935.1712, moontreestudios.org. and 75 award-winning artists. 175 Van Buren St., 574.896.3950, hoosiervalley.org. Open year-round. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am– 888.447.4725, bluegatetheater.com. Open year-round; $ 4 pm. closed holidays. $

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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 Trail. Indiana Dunes State Park ••••••••••• 1600 N. 25 East, 219.926.1952 Reserve campsites and shelters at stateparks.in.gov camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746.

ELKHART In the RV Capital of the World, close Elkhart Campground to manufacturers, dealers and service 25608 C.R. 4 East, 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 54 campsites, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park RV and tent, cottage/cabin rentals, four pools, waterslides, splash Camp Resort •••••••••••••••••• ••• 140 Lane 201, Barton Lake playground, camp store and more! 800.375.6063 jellystonesbest.com

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

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

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

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LaGrange County Barn Quilt Trail of SYRACUSE Northern Indiana Model train garden at Taltree Arboretum LODGING Quilt-pattern murals adorn historic barns, family in Valparaiso Oakwood Resort homesteads and public spaces. The Barn Quilt A 77-room luxurious hotel on Lake Wawasee, Trail celebrates the history of agriculture and with full-service restaurant and bar, spa/salon, quilting. LaGrange County, 800.254.8090, plus banquet space to host events from five to visitshipshewana.org. Open year-round. 1,000. 702 E. Lake View Rd., 855.929.2733, oakwoodresort.com. WiFi Menno-Hof The story of Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite history, lifestyle and beliefs, with multi-media presen- TOPEKA tations and 24 display areas. Book and gift shop. ATTRACTIONS 510 S. Van Buren St./S.R. 5, 260.768.4117, mennohof Charming Topeka .org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ Known for hospitality, Topeka combines rural charm with progressive enterprise. One of Mid- LODGING west’s largest Draft Horse Auctions every spring Blue Gate Garden Inn and fall. Downtown Topeka, 800.254.8090, Shipshewana’s newest hotel, newly renovated, lo- visitlagrangecounty.org. Open year-round. cated close to local attractions. Great views of the surrounding countryside. Pool, fitness room. 800 S. VALPARAISO Van Buren St., 800.545.4725, bluegategardeninn.com. ATTRACTIONS WiFi Brauer Museum of Art/Valparaiso University Center of the Arts Der Ruhe Blatz Motel The museum’s collection consists of more than Built by 16 Amish families. Close to Flea Market, yodersmeatandcheese.com. Open year-round. Mon.– 3,000 works of American art and international reli- restaurants, craft and gift shops; hairdryer, micro/ Fri., 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 8 am–5 pm. gious art. Hosts a schedule of exhibits and events. fridge, iron/ironing board, 32-inch LCD TV. WiFi. 1709 Chapel Dr., 219.464.5761, valpo.edu/artmuseum. 1195 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.7750, therestplace.com. SOUTH BEND Open year-round; closed holidays. WiFi ATTRACTIONS The History Museum RECREATION Farmstead Inn Tour the 38-room Oliver Mansion. Learn about Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Comfort and hospitality await you right across the All-American Girls Professional Baseball Oak preserve offers variety of outdoor landscapes from Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction. With League. See exhibits, Kidsfirst Children’s Museum and activities. Explore intricate model train garden 154 rooms and suites. Rec building attached. 370 and more. 808 W. Washington St., 574.235.9664, May–Oct. Thomas & Friends sightings daily! 450 S. Van Buren St., 260.768.4595, farmsteadinn.com. historymuseumsb.org. Open year-round. Mon.– W. 100 North, 219.462.0025, taltree.org. Open year- WiFi Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ round. $

RESTAURANTS Studebaker National Museum WAKARUSA Blue Gate Restaurant Gain insights into the area’s industrial history. View SHOPPING Serving up their famous home-style Amish favor- wagons, presidential carriages, military vehicles Wakarusa Amish Country ites in beautiful downtown Shipshewana. Dine and cars famous for their style. 201 S. Chapin St., Quintessential small-town America with friendly, family-style or from the menu with more than 29 574.235.9714, studebakermuseum.org. Open year- family-owned stores and restaurants, an annual kinds of pie. 195 N. Van Buren St., 888.447.4725, round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., Maple Syrup Festival, a Pumpkin Tree and Quilt bluegaterestaurant.com. Open year-round; closed noon–5 pm. $ Garden. Downtown Wakarusa, 574.862.4344, holidays. wakarusachamber.com. Open year-round. LODGING SHOPPING Comfort Suites – South Bend WARSAW Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction Minutes away from the University of Notre Dame, LODGING Find it all here! The Midwest’s largest outdoor flea Saint Mary’s College and Century Center. 52939 U.S. Comfort Inn & Suites – Warsaw market is open May through October. Year-round 933 North, 574.272.1500, southbendcomfortsuites.com. Enjoy Winona Lakes, Tippecanoe Lake and Lake weekly antique and livestock auction. 345 Van WiFi Wawasee, some of Indiana’s largest and deepest Buren St., 260.768.4129, shipshewanaauction.com. natural lakes, less than 15 miles away. 3328 E. Open year-round. P La Quinta Inn & Suites Center St., 574.269.6655, warsawcomfortinn.com. We offer a free breakfast, WiFi and indoor pool. We WiFi Shipshewana Furniture Company are also next to the airport and pets stay for free. Amish furniture for every room—locally made and 23040 Lincolnway West, 574.233.3131, lq.com. WiFi WINAMAC handcrafted. Next to the Blue Gate Restaurant in RECREATION downtown Shipshewana. See our website for hours. RESTAURANTS Tippecanoe River State Park 105 E. Middlebury St., 888.448.4725, shipshewana Rent-a-camp cabins available. Hiking, bridle trails furniture.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tippecanoe Place Restaurant Enjoy the finest in traditional American cuisine, (BYOH), fishing, summer nature/history programs, reservable camping, shelters and group camp. Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association dining in the lush surroundings of the Stude- baker Family Mansion. 620 W. Washington St., 4200 N. U.S. 35, 574.946.3213, stateparks.in.gov. Open Stay for several days! More than 125 unique shops year-round. $ in our beautiful town. Great lodging, antiques, 574.234.9077, tippe.com. Open year-round. food, carriage rides, flea market, auctions and more! Downtown Shipshewana, 800.254.8090, ship ST. JOHN WOLCOTTVILLE shewana.com. Open year-round; closed Sundays. ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS The Shrine of Christ’s Passion Explore Wolcottville Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Company An interactive, half-mile winding path that features Water enthusiasts can enjoy a lake on the out- Yoder’s offers hormone-free, steroid-free and 18 scenes with 40 life-sized bronze sculptures. Each skirts of town or a beach at three county parks. chemical-free meats, including beef, pork, lamb, setting has a listening station. Gift shop. 10630 Land lovers can explore a log village, nature poultry and buffalo. More than 100 varieties of Wicker Ave. (U.S. 41), 219.365.6010, shrineofchrists trails or disc golf. Wolcottville Area, 800.254.8090,

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46 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 EAST REGION Watch horses fly around a track. Cheer on a baseball team. Ooh and ahh as expert glass-blowers create molten, shimmering sheets of color. There’s always something new in eastern Indiana, where history meets modern-day excitement. The famous Antique Alley lures shoppers from across the Mid- west, while the pristine waters of Salamonie Lake beckon birdwatchers. You might wander fragrant lavender fields, 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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ART PEDDLERS ➺ In Fort Wayne, you can now lock up your bike to anything from a pig to corn stalks to colorful silly-straws. Fifty sculptures that double as bicycle racks are scattered all over the city to promote bike- friendliness and artistic wealth, thanks to an initiative called Sculpture with Purpose, which was recently created by Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne to celebrate their academic presence for 50 years. Twenty-three artists from seven different states participated in this effort, making each creation unique.

AMAZING! some kindly soul has been known to keep ligonier’s statues “warm” in the winter, wrapping them in colorful scarves.

PAINTING THE TOWN ➺ See if you can spot more than 30 larger- than-life murals dotting the landscape of Ligonier (260.894.9000, ligonier-in.org) without the help of a map. Each mural pays tribute to a theme from the city’s past, such as the three-story Strawberry Valley scene depicting life as early settlers would have found it upon entering the region that later became known as Ligonier. Six life-size bronze statues in the downtown area add to the historic vibe. Don’t leave without a trip down Ligonier’s beautiful tree-lined Main Street, where you’ll find historic three-story Victorian homes that were built by the city’s large Jewish population at the turn of the century. Also on Main Street is the Ligonier Historical Museum, built in the late-1800s as a Jewish temple and featuring gorgeous stained-glass windows; it’s now home to more than 1,000 artifacts relating to the city’s past. For more info, stop by the Ligonier Visitor Center, housed in a 1920s filling station at the corner of State Road 5 and West Union Street.

Above: Autumn Ridge, part of the I-69 Golf Trail that winds through Fort Wayne and Grant County. Right: Sculpture with Purpose in Fort Wayne. Far right: Lavender abounds in Rome City.

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in her formal gardens on the 123-acre site. der Lane (2258 E. Northport Rd., Rome Although Annie Oakley products are sold City, 260.854.4494, thelavenderlane.com), in more than 1,000 retail locations, this a secluded spot in northeast Indiana. scent can only be found in the gift shop The family-owned farm oversees some on Porter’s property. Gabet did extensive 700 lavender plants, which are used for research on Porter for this personalized handmaking products sold in the studio: fragrance, which has already proven a hit essential oil, natural soap, sachets, eye with visitors. Interested in more fragrances pillows, potpourri and other goodies. The and how they’re made? Visit Annie Oakley lavender honey is harvested from hives Perfumery for a studio tour. right there in the fields, the result of a partnership with a local beekeeper. Walk- ing trails wind through Lavender Lane, AMAZING! taking a whiff of lavender is said welcoming you to take a stroll, sniff the to dispel dizziness, ward off headaches and aromatic air and decompress. Can’t get chase away stress. there right away? See the farm’s website for sweet and savory lavender recipes, includ- PURPLE REIGN ing almond cake, a fruit slushy, skewered ➺ Step into fragrant fields at The Laven- shrimp, lavender brownies and more.

One of Ligonier’s many murals depicting scenes from the town’s history. When you walk by, you’ll hear the sound of a train whistle and railroad cars on the tracks. Fairs & Festivals grabillcountryfair.com. Your ticket to seasonal fun Fairmount Museum Days/ ABOVE PAR and festivities. Remembering James Dean Festival ➺ You’ll be swinging for days when you FAIRMOUNT, SEPT. 25–27, 2015 embark on the I-69 Golf Trail (i69golf.com). Muncie’s Sesquicentennial Authentic James Dean artifacts exhibited Celebration (150 years) at Museum, James Dean look-a-like contest, With four courses available, you’ll find a MUNCIE, FEB. 2–DEC. 19, 2015 car show, grand parade, entertainment, whole range of challenges as you move Celebrate Muncie’s 150 years in 2015! Join carnival, crafts and food. Main Street (down- from course to course. The stay ’n play in a variety of events throughout the years town) and Playacres Park, 765.948.4555, packages make a weekend of golf conve- that celebrate the Muncie Sesquicenten- jamesdeanartifacts.com. $ nient and affordable at each location. Want nial. City of Muncie, 500 S. Walnut St., $ more than golf? Activity and meal sugges- 765.284.2700, visitmuncie.org. Pumpkin Fantasyland LIGONIER, OCT. 1–31, 2015 tions are provided, too. Try your backswing Faeries, Sprites & Lights Pumpkins, gourds and squash are used to at Autumn Ridge and Cherry Hill in Fort MUNCIE, JULY 24–25, 2015 create well-known characters and historical Wayne, sister courses that were voted One hundred years ago, little Betty Ball events. Hayrides, refreshments and good four-star links by Golf Digest. And while imagined faeries near her home where food. Fashion Farm, 1680 Lincolnway West, in Marion, you’ll come across Walnut her parents developed canning recipes 260.894.4498, fashionfarminc.com. $ for Ball jars. The enchantment continues! Creek and Club Run, which are conve- Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Apple Festival of Kendallville niently linked together so you don’t have 765.282.4848, minnetrista.net. $ KENDALLVILLE, OCT. 3–4, 2015 to unload and drive to your second 18 Step back to the early 1800s. Enjoy holes. Fayette County Free Fair unique entertainment, food prepared CONNERSVILLE, JULY 25–AUG. 1, 2015 over a fire, handmade crafts, a traders Indiana’s oldest free fair. Rides; great village, antiques and demonstrations. food; harness racing; livestock shows; and Noble County Fairgrounds, 589 Fair St., AMAZING! a woman ahead of her time, motor-sports events. Camping available 260.350.1119, kendallvilleapplefestival.com. stratton-porter hyphenated her last name, designed her own houses and got paid for Apr. 15–Oct. 1. Park Road, 765.265.1300, Oct. 3, 9 am–6 pm; Oct. 4, 9 am–5 pm. P her writing and photography. fayettecountyfreefair.com. Mississinewa 1812 Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow MARION, OCT. 9–11, 2015 HEAVEN SCENT COLUMBIACITY, AUG. 7–9, 2015 Largest War of 1812 living history event in ➺ Spritz on a scent created in honor of Native American traditional pow wow with the U.S. Battle reenactments, reconstructed Gene Stratton-Porter, the Indiana natural- dancing, drumming, songs, Native American Indian village, trapper camps and sutlers. crafts, living Native history, birds of prey. Discounts online. 7 miles north of Marion on ist and author of classics such as A Girl of Morsches Park, 1035 SR 205, 260.244.7702, S.R. 15, 800.822.1812, mississinewa1812.com. $ the Limberlost. To mark her 150th birthday, miamipowwow.org. $ ELLE Renee Gabet, founder and owner of the Christmas City Walkway of Lights Annie Oakley Perfumery (300 Johnson St., Grabill Country Fair MARION, NOV. 21–DEC. 31, 2015 800.652.6643, Ligonier, annieoakley.com), GRABILL, SEPT. 10–12, 2015 Two and a half miles of lighted holiday Crafts, children’s games, music, enter- displays along the river walkway. Gift shop has bottled up the light, floral lake-breeze tainment, food, Saturday-morning parade, at the end with refreshments. $5 season scents of the Gene Stratton-Porter State exhibitors. Join us for lots of exciting pass. Matter Park, 1 Matter Park Circle, Historic Site in a heady new fragrance, family fun. Downtown Grabill, 260.627.5227, 765.662.9931. Open daily, 6 pm–10 pm. $ Wisteria. The name comes from Porter’s

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snowmobile trails. Reservable camping and shelters. 9214 W. Lost Bridge West , 260.468.2125, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ AUBURN ATTRACTIONS Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum National Historic Landmark. See 120 classic, vintage and special-interest automobiles. Ten premium display galleries. 1930 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 World’s largest cider press, a Civil War-era farmhouse, a Mennonite church built around 1860, a one-room brick school and an old Sweitzer barn. 1200 Swiss Way, 260.589.8007, swissheritage.org. Open June–Oct. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm. Closed holidays. $ BLUFFTON RECREATION Ouabache State Park A bicycle greenway connects Ouabache State Park (pronounced “WAH-bash”) to Bluffton. Pool, fishing, hiking, picnicking, seasonal naturalist and camping. 4930 E. S.R. 201, 260.824.0926, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ CENTERVILLE ALBANY ANDERSON SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Warm Glow Candle Company Muncie Dragway Hoosier Park Racing & Casino A 20,000-square-foot shopping destination with Family fun an eighth-mile at a time! Enjoy sev- Hoosier Park is a premier gaming, racing, dining handmade candles, home décor, gifts, gourmet eral special racing events throughout the year, and entertainment destination. All just minutes foods, Indiana wine, chocolate and Stone Hearth including Night of Fire, Nostalgia Nationals and north of Indianapolis. 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Café. 519 W. Water St., 765.855.2000, warmglow.com. more! 7901 Hwy 28, 765.789.8470, munciedragway 800.526.7223, hoosierpark.com. Open 24/7, year- Open year-round. .com/index.html. Open March–Nov. Wed., 5 pm– round. 9 pm; Sat., noon–10 pm. $ LODGING CONNERSVILLE Best Western Plus – Anderson ATTRACTIONS ALBION Generous amenities, luxurious accommodations Historic Connersville ATTRACTIONS and a location near so many area events and attrac- Museum features Connersville-made vehicles, log Black Pine Animal Sanctuary tions. Just minutes away from Hoosier Park Casino. cabin and more. The Canal House was built in 1842 Voted one of Indiana’s “Top 10 Summer Gotta- 2114 E. 59th St., 765.649.2500, bestwestern.com. as headquarters of the Whitewater Canal Company. Do’s,” Black Pine Animal Sanctuary provides a WiFi 103 Vine St., 765.825.0946, historicconnersville.com. place of refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic Open April–Nov. Thurs., Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. animals for the rest of their lives. 1426 W. 300 RECREATION North, 260.636.7383, blackpine.org. Open year- Mounds State Park Whitewater Valley Railroad round. $ Staffed visitor center, swimming, hiking, picnick- This relaxing, scenic railroad provides a variety ing. The park’s name refers to unique prehistoric of educational and entertaining excursions LODGING earthworks found here. Reservable camping and and special events. This includes trips to Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes State Park shelters. 4306 Mounds Road, 765.642.6627, historic Metamora. 455 Market St., 765.825.2054, Furnished housekeeping cabin sleeps six. stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open March–Dec. $ Eight connecting lakes with boat/canoe rental. Details and reservations at camp.in.gov or call LODGING 866.622.6746. 2355 E. 75 South, 260.636.2654, ANDREWS Woodridge Inn camp.in.gov. RECREATION Complimentary continental breakfast daily. Free Salamonie Lake and Forest high-speed Internet in rooms. Close to airport, RECREATION Staffed nature center, fishing and hunting in shopping, dining and attractions. 3700 Western Chain O’ Lakes State Park season, hiking, bridle, cross-country skiing and Ave., 765.825.4800, woodridgeinn.com. WiFi The park includes eight connecting lakes for your boating and canoeing pleasure. You’ll find hiking, swimming, picnicking, a seasonal naturalist, camping and several cross-country skiing trails. 2355 AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts E. 75 South, 260.636.2654, stateparks.in.gov. Open SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge year-round. $ WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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RECREATION Connersville and Fayette County Historic districts, aquatic center, pioneer cemeteries, nature preserves and sanctuaries and more! 502 N. Central Ave., 765.222.1284. SO MUCH FORT WAYNE to experience in Muncie! ATTRACTIONS Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory From the National Model Aviation Museum displaying more than Always in-season, the botanical conservatory 200 years of aeromodeling history to the David Owsley Museum of has three gardens under glass. Youth and adult programs, special events, concerts and Art at Ball State University with a rich collection from the past 5,000 shopping. 1100 S. Calhoun St., 260.427.6440, years, there is certainly something for everyone! Muncie also has botanicalconservatory.org. Open year-round, closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; over 15 galleries and performance venues keeping the arts alive and Thurs., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. $ P ourishing! Or, get drawn to the outdoors for a breath of fresh air at

Fort Wayne Museum of Art the Prairie Creek Reservoir and the Greenways with 60+ miles An American art museum with historical and of trails. ere really is so much to experience in Muncie! contemporary exhibits with diverse media and makers, and hands-on kids’ fun in the Early Learning Center! 311 E. Main St., 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Thurs., 10 am–8 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Wild family fun with 1,000 animals and five Celebrating 150 Yes! rides on 40 acres! Voted Indiana’s No. 1 sum- For a complete listing mer attraction and one of the nation’s Top 10 of Events, Maps and zoos for kids. 3411 Sherman Blvd., 260.427.6800, Local Information kidszoo.org. Open April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $ Visitmuncie.org DeBrand Fine Chocolates 800-568-6862 DeBrand offers exquisite gourmet chocolates, 462n-GrantContTors.jpg (JPEG Image, 37 × 37 pixels) desserts and drinks. Tours can be scheduled ahead of time by calling 260.969.8335, Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. 10105 Auburn Park Dr., 260.969.8335, debrand.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 7 am–9 pm; Fri., 7 am–10:30 pm; Sat., 10 am–10:30 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $

The History Center From the Miami Indians to the inventions that made Allen County a center of entrepreneurship, you can find it all at the History Center. 302 E. Berry St., 260.426.2882, fwhistorycenter.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 10 am– 5 pm; Sat., noon–5 pm. $

Science Central This is the place for hands-on science fun for the whole family! Experience gravity on a giant slide, meet a mastodon and see the Earth from space! 1950 N. Clinton St., 260.424.2400, sciencecentral.org. Open year-round. Wed.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $

LODGING Comfort Suites – Fort Wayne Less than 10 miles from attractions like Franke Park, Glenbrook Square shopping mall and Lakeside Rose Garden. 5775 Coventry Ln., 260.436.4300, fortwaynecomfortsuites.com.

Hampton Inn Fort Wayne – Dupont Road Close to interstate, friendly customer service, HDTV, indoor pool, spa, Jump Start Fitness Center, Hampton On the House Hot Breakfast. 3520 E. Dupont Rd., 260.483.3999, fortwaynedupontroad .hamptoninn.com. WiFi

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Located in the village of Coventry, I-69 at Exit 302, Highway 24. Features 83 guestrooms and suites, indoor pool, whirlpool and business facility. 5915 Ellison Rd., 260.489.1888, hiexpress.com/ftwaynein. WiFi

Staybridge Suites – Fort Wayne Extended-stay hotel located in southwest Fort Wayne, I-69 at Highway 24. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites available. 5925 Ellison Rd., 260.432.2427, staybridge.com/fortwaynein. WiFi FOUNTAIN CITY ATTRACTIONS Levi Coffin State Historic Site As conductors for the Underground Railroad, Levi Cofﬁn and his wife, Catharine, helped more than 2,000 freedom seekers to safety while living in Indiana. 113 U.S. 27 North, 765.847.2432, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/levi-coffin-house. Open June–Oct. GENEVA ATTRACTIONS Limberlost State Historic Site The Limberlost marsh was the perfect laboratory for author Gene Stratton-Porter to Limberlost study nature. 202 E. 6th St., 260.368.7428, State Historic http://indianamuseum.org/explore/limberlost. Site in Geneva Open year-round; closed holidays. $ GRABILL ATTRACTIONS LODGING KENDALLVILLE Courtyard by Marriott The Country Shops of Grabill ATTRACTIONS Flea market, antiques, H. Souder & Son’s Old- Award-winning hotel convenient to attractions, Mid-America Windmill Museum shopping, golf and restaurants. Indoor pool and Time General Store, Coffee Cabin and more Historical museum preserving and telling located in the heart of Amish Country in exercise room. On-site Bistro Café for breakfast the story of wind power. Explore 40 acres of and dinner. 411 Kentucky Dr., 765.453.0800, downtown Grabill, Indiana. 13756 State St, ground displaying restored windmills, exhibits courtyard.com. WiFi 260.627.6315, facebook/thecountryshops. Open and video. 732 S. Allen Chapel Rd., 260.347.2334, year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. midamericawindmillmuseum.org. Open April–Nov, Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., LA OTTO HAGERSTOWN 1 pm–4 pm. $ WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES ATTRACTIONS Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum RECREATION Tasting Room open seven days a week. Enjoy a Wilbur Wright, Indiana’s own aviation pioneer, Kendallville Park and Recreation glass or share a bottle with friends in the gazebo or is honored and his birthplace, family, accomplish- Department porch. Minutes north of Fort Wayne on Indiana 3. ments and a Kitty Hawk replica are preserved Enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, kayaking, 185 C.R. 68, 260.637.2980, countryheritagewinery in this Hagerstown museum. 1525 N. C.R. 750 swimming, disc golf, boating, fishing and relax- .com. Open year-round. East, 765.332.2495, wwbirthplace.com. Open ing in a beautiful environment. 211 Iddings St., April–Oct. $ 260.347.1064, kendallville-in.org/departments/park. LIBERTY Open year-round. LODGING SHOPPING Family Cabins at Whitewater Memorial Abbott’s Candies KOKOMO State Park Enjoy handmade caramels and chocolates, made ATTRACTIONS Housekeeping cabins sleeps six. Great for outdoor the same way since 1890. Lots of confectionery Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co., Inc fun year-round. Access to nearby Brookville Lake. treats are available. Stop by to see them being Experience art glass that is hand-ladled and rolled Reservations at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746. 1418 S. made and sample the delicious caramel. 48 E. from a 2,500-degree furnace. Watch gaffers mouth- S.R. 101, 765.458.5565, camp.in.gov. Walnut St., 765.489.4442, abbottscandy.com. blow glass, and pick up a souvenir from the gift Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., shop. 1310 S. Market St., 765.457.1829, kog.com. Open Sagamore Resort 9 am–4 pm. year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm; Waterfront condo lodging on Brookville Lake. Sat., 9 am–1 pm. Kent’s Harbor Marina boat rentals and Harbor PUBLISHING HUNTINGTON Links Golf Club also on-site. 15179 Old S.R. 101,

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES The Seiberling Mansion and Howard 765.458.7431. kentsharbor.com. WiFi MMIS /E Two EE’s Winery County Museum A fusion of city sophistication and countryside Visit the 1891 Seiberling Mansion, a legacy of RECREATION

charms. Nestled in the hills of Huntington the gas boom, and bask in its Victorian elegance Whitewater Memorial State Park VALAINIS County, Indiana, they have a wine for every while you discover Howard County’s remarkable Swimming, boating, ﬁshing, hiking, bridle trails TONY

taste. 6808 U.S. 24 East, 260.672.2000, history. 1200 W. Sycamore St., 765.452.4314, (BYOH) and saddlebarn with escorted rides. Sum- BY twoees.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. howardcountymuseum.org. Open Feb.–Dec. mer nature/history programs. Reservable camping/

Mon.–Sun., 11 am–7 pm. Tues.–Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ cabins. 1418 S. S.R.101, 765.458.5565, stateparks.in.gov. PHOTO

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Open year-round. $ Super 8 Eel River Run Get your day going with Super 8’s “super start” One full mile of urban trail begins at Stonewall LIGONIER breakfast. The Super 8 is conveniently located Park and travels east to Riverside Park. New in ATTRACTIONS right near plenty of great shopping and dining 2014: a bridge to connect to River Bluff Trail. Annie Oakley Perfumery options. 3801 E. Market St., 574.722.1273, super8.com. 4th and High Streets, cityoflogansport.org/parks. Take a sensory tour and experience the WiFi Open year-round. enchantment of the only perfumery in the U.S. Sample natural fragrances while browsing our gift RECREATION France Park shop. 300 Johnson St., 260.894.7219, annieoakley.com. Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Course Enjoy hiking, jogging, biking, cross-country skiing Open year-round; closed holidays. Best course and best deal anywhere! The course and fishing at France Park. The swimming lake is is 6,185 yards, par 70. Greens fees and cart rental an abandoned spring-fed quarry that attracts scuba discounted 25 percent after 1 pm. 101 Eberts Rd., divers from far away. Ride the 1,400-foot zip line! LOGANSPORT 574.753.0222, dykemanpark.com. Open March–Nov. 4505 W. U.S. 24 West, 574.753.2928, francepark.com. ATTRACTIONS $ Open year-round. $ Cass County Dentzel Carousel This National Historic Landmark is open to the public for rides all summer long. Available for 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. Open Feb.–Dec.; closed holidays. Wed.–Fri., 11:30 am–5 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 performers 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. $ our farm raised wagyu beef VOTED LODGING Holiday Inn Express and Suites #1 RESTAURANT Seventy-four spacious, exquisitely furnished IN INDIANA BY OPENTABLE DINERS 2014 guestrooms, indoor pool, continental breakfast, spacious exercise room and large meeting room. 3939 E. Market St., 574.735.6000, RESTAURANT • 191 N MAIN STREET hiexpress.com/logansport. WiFi EMPORIUM • ROANOKE, INDIANA FARM • 260-672-1715 Quality Inn and Conference Center INN • josephdecuis.com You’ll love staying at this full-service, mid-scale FARMSTEAD INN • hotel with lots of amenities. On-site restaurant and a continental breakfast is offered. 3550 E. Market St., 574.753.6351, qualityinn.com. WiFi

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Little Turtle Waterway to enjoy nature while walking, running or biking and parking. 800/1500 Michigan Ave., 574.753.4856, Trailhead Park and outdoor museum featuring a with your family and friends. U.S. 24 West, logansportmemorial.org. Open year-round. Wabash riverbank trail, including the confluence panhandlepathway.org. Open year-round. with the Eel River. Fourth and Melbourne Streets, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES cityoflogansport.org. Open year-round. River Bluff Trail/Hervey Preserve The People’s Winery Find 2.4 miles of handicapped-accessible paved Custom winery serving quality wines made from Panhandle Pathway and gravel trails, plus a canoe/kayak launch, four the finest varietal juices from around the world. A scenic 21-mile trail that provides a quiet place bridges, pavilions, a labyrinth, three entrances Join us in this warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Kokomo Peru Visitor Resources Kokomo/Howard County Miami County Tourism Bureau Welcome! Your information on regional convention and Convention & Visitors Enjoy festivals, museums, circus, visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Bureau golf, unique shops, Miami Indian and local welcome centers. Explore Kokomo Opalescent historic sites, camping, boating, Glass tours, Seiberling Mansion, canoeing, biking, fishing, wineries Greentown, Elwood Haynes & Auto and orchards. 13 E. Main St., Regionwide Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. museums, art galleries, festivals, 765.472.1923, enjoymiamicounty.com. Bicycle Indiana, Inc. events, dining and sports. 325 N. Open year-round; closed holidays. Non-proﬁt organization dedicated Main St., 800.837.0971, visitkokomo Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. to promoting and educating safe Auburn .org. Open year-round, closed bicycling. Visit our website for DeKalb County Visitors Bureau holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm. information on Indiana biking trails Visit DeKalb County and Portland and events. 242 E. Market St., Ste. experience our museums, featur- Jay County Visitor and 102, Indianapolis, 317.466.9701, ing automobiles, trucks, aircraft, Logansport Tourism Bureau bicycleindiana.org. Closed holidays. railroad memorabilia and military Cass County Visitors Bureau Events, lodging, camping, rest- collection. 500 S. Grandstaff Dr., Ste. Enjoy riverfront recreation, trails, aur-ants, attractions, shopping, Brewers of Indiana Guild C, 260.927.1499, dekalbcvb.org. Mon.– the historic Dentzel Carousel, entertainment, history, genealogy, The Guild promotes appreciation Fri., 8 am–5 pm. France Park, museums, unique antiques, golfing, museums and for the quality and variety of Indiana shopping, historic architecture group tours. 118 S. Meridian St., and outdoor fun. 311 S. 5th St., 260.726.3366, visitjaycounty.com. beer and supports Indiana brew- Connersville ers. Map of Indiana’s breweries at 574.753.4856, visit-casscounty.com. Open year-round, closed holidays. Fayette County Tourism Open year-round, closed holidays. drinkin.beer. 6507 N. Ferguson St., Connersville and Fayette County Ste. 202, Indianapolis. Mon.–Thurs., 8 am–1 pm; Fri., Richmond welcome you to enjoy the hospit- 8 am–noon. ality of one of the state’s most Richmond/Wayne County East Region Tourism beautiful areas. 502 N. Central Ave., Visitor’s Bureau & Old National Explore automotive history, Antique 765.222.1284, tourconnersville.com. Marion Road Welcome Center Alley, heritage festivals, museums, Marion/Grant County Knowledgeable travel advisors horse racing and casino. Experience Convention & Visitors are available with trip ideas, food, glass, golf, wine trails and Fort Wayne Bureau directions, maps, brochures and much more. visiteasternindiana.org. Visit Fort Wayne Information on James Dean, Splash free Richmond-area discount card. Enjoy affordable fun family House Water Park, Garfield Trail, Gift shop, 24-hour info vestibule. Indiana Foodways Alliance getaways in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Quilters Hall of Fame, Mississinewa 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, Statewide organization dedicated Check out VisitFortWayne.com 1812, car shows. 765.668.5435, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; to the promotion of locally owned for itineraries, coupons, packages, showmegrantcounty.com. Open closed holidays. restaurants and food producers guides and maps. 927 S. Harrison year-round. throughout the state through St., 800.767.7752, visitfortwayne.com. culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Open year-round, closed holidays. Wabash Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Muncie Visit Wabash County Open year-round. Huntington Muncie/Delaware County First electrically lighted city in the Huntington County Visitor & Visitors Bureau world! Fascinating attractions, Indiana Wines Convention Bureau Model Aviation Museum, meeting and convention spaces, Discover Indiana’s award- Your source for information about Minnetrista, Ball State University, historical treasures and world-class winning wineries! Enjoy special Huntington County shopping, Children’s Museum, art galleries, entertainment. 221 S. Miami St., events, tours, festivals and wine dining, attractions, lodging Sportsplex, reservoir, bike/ 260.563.7171, visitwabashcounty.com. tastings. Experience Indiana and more. 407 N. Jefferson St., walk/horse trails, dragway. 3700 Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., wine, one delicious sip at a time. 260.359.8687, domorehuntington S. Madison St., 765.284.2700, 9 am–5 pm; Fri., 9 am–6 pm; Sat., West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, .com. Open year-round; closed visitmuncie.org. Open year-round. 10 am–2 pm. indianawines.org. Open year-round. holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Winchester Anderson Kendallville New Castle Randolph County Convention Anderson/Madison County Noble County Convention & Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Bureau Visitors Bureau & Visitors Bureau With so much to do, why go With exciting casino action, live State park, museums, animal Henry County welcomes you! anywhere else? Come and check horse racing, historic theaters sanctuary, lakes, rural scenery, We have many attractions and out the fastest half-mile at Win- and beautiful parks, Anderson/ golf, festivals, B&Bs, Farm to Fork events such as racing, horse shows, chester Speedway, SilverTowne, Madison County has what you Tours, Tombstone Trail cemetery go-karting, fishing, camping and Wick’s Pies or Wilson Wines! 123 W. want to get your fun started. tours. 122 S. Main St., 877.202.5761, much more. Come visit! 3205 Franklin St., Ste. 201, 800.905.0514, 6335 Scatterfield Rd., 800.533.6569, visitnoblecounty.com. Open year- S. Memorial Dr., 765.593.0764, roamrandolph.org. Open year- visitandersonmadisoncounty.com. round. henrycountyin.org. round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm.

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Walnut Creek Valley. Golf Digest four-star rating! Minnetrista Stay/play packages. I-69 Exit 259, 765.998.7651, gardens in $ Muncie walnutcreekgolf.com. Open year-round. MUNCIE ATTRACTIONS David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! An outstanding collection representing cultures from around the world from the past 5,000 years. 2021 W. Riverside Ave., 765.285.5242, cms.bsu.edu/web/ museumofart. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4:30 pm; Sat.–Sun., 1:30 pm–4:30 pm. P

DWNTWN Muncie See our thriving DWNTWN community filled with vibrant local shops, eateries and businesses waiting to be engaged with and wandered through. 500 S. Walnut St., 765.282.7897, downtownmuncie.org. Open year-round. 414 S. Third St., 574.516.1559. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 2 pm–8 pm; Sat., 11 am– Minnetrista 7 pm; Sun., 11 am–4 pm. Explore the legacy of the Ball family and Ball jars at Minnetrista! Forty acres of historic Ball family MARION homes, gardens, natural areas and galleries. 1200 ATTRACTIONS N. Minnetrista Pkwy., 765.282.4848, minnetrista.net. The Garfield Trail Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 9 am– Visit 11 unique statues of America’s favorite fat 5:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–5:30 pm. $ cat, Garfield! See fun statues depicting Garfield in fun poses and outfits. Great family photo ops! Model Aviation Museum 765.668.5435, followthefatcat.com. Open year-round. Fly into fun and learn about model aviation at the AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center. Historic Hostess House The largest collection of model aircraft in Dine in this elegant mansion listed in the National the U.S. 5151 E. Memorial Dr., 765.287.1256, Register of Historic Places. Luncheons weekdays modelaircraft.org/museum/museum.aspx. 11am–2 pm, reservations encouraged. Boutique Gift Open year-round; closed holidays. $ Shop. 723 W. 4th St., 765.664.3755, hostesshouse EXPERIENCE NOBLE COUNTY .org. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm. LODGING McDowell-Nearing House Bed & Quilters Hall of Fame Breakfast Experienc history Museum celebrates outstanding contributions Close to Ball State University—walk to the foot- Take the Tombstone Trail and learn about the to the world of quilting. Museum and gift shop. ball stadium. Discounts offered for business people who shaped northeast Indiana. Visit Group tours welcome with advance booking. $4; travelers, seniors and veterans. 2005 N. Tillotson the Gene Stratton-Porter Historic site and $3, seniors. 926 S. Washington St., 765.664.9333, Ave., 765.282.7912. WiFi learn about the famous author-naturalist of the Limberlost. quiltershalloffame.net. Open April–Nov. Thurs.– Sun., 10 am–3 pm. $ RECREATION Cardinal Greenways Experienc Shadows Of Our Town – Historic Cardinal Greenways is a 62-mile paved rail-trail Cemetery Tours spanning five counties, offering gorgeous scenery rura lif Self-guided free Audio Tour at ShadowsOf and a safe venue for exercise and recreation. 700 Visit Noble County farms OurTown.com. Guided group tours available. E. Wysor St., 765.287.0399, cardinalgreenways.org. and learn how real food is Call 765.668.5435 to reserve. 765.668.5435, Open year-round. grown and produced. shadowsofourtown.com. Open year-round. SHOPPING Experienc th Splash House Water Park Muncie Mall One of the best, family-friendly water parks For a great day of shopping and fun, visit Muncie outdoors in Indiana! Tranquil lazy river, exhilarating Mall! The mall is anchored by Carson’s, J.C. Pen- Enjoy water sports and wildlife waterslides, wave pool and kids’ play zone. ney, Macy’s and Sears, and includes more than 70 at popular Chain O’Lakes State Seasonal. 2601 S. Adams St., 765.668.1794, specialty shops. 3501 N. Granville Ave., 765.282.1276, Park near Albion. Numerous marionindiana.us. Open May–Aug. $ munciemall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., campgrounds dot Noble 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–5:30 pm. County. LODGING Comfort Suites - Marion NEW CASTLE

PUBLISHING Noble County Convention & Close to area attractions like the James Dean ATTRACTIONS Visitors Bureau MMIS Museum, the Marion Civic Museum, Indiana Henry County Saddle Club /E Wesleyan University and Taylor University. The Henry County Saddle Club was developed with 260-599-0060 1345 N. Baldwin Ave., 765.651.1006, the intent to providing a quality facility for Henry P.O. Box 934 VALAINIS marioncomfortsuites.com. County youth to show their horses and ponies. Kendallville, IN 46755 It has turned into a world-class show facility for TONY

BY RECREATION breeds and exhibitors all over the country. 2221 N. Walnut Creek Golf Courses Memorial Dr., 765.524.2400, hcsaddleclub.com. Open www.VisitNobleCounty.com

PHOTO Two championship courses, 36 holes in beautiful March–Oct.

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Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Museum LODGING RECREATION Interactive exhibits and a thrilling collection of Garden Inn Summit Lake State Park Indiana basketball memorabilia. Hoosier Hysteria Close to shopping, restaurants, golf and antique Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, volleyball and is alive and well at this museum. 408 Trojan Lane, shops, as well as the Indiana Basketball Hall of summer nature/history programs. Canoe, paddle 765.529.1891, hoopshall.com. Open year-round; closed Fame and the New Castle Motorsports Park, a boat, rowboat rentals. Reservable camping and holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. professional go-karting facility. 24 E. Executive Dr., shelters. 5993 N. Messick Rd., 765.766.5873, $ 765.529.1670. stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

New Castle Motorsports Park Steve Alford All-American Inn A state-of-the-art karting facility. The one-mile Fit for an All-American. Enjoy our unique sports- PERU road course features a 950-foot back straight, themed hotel with clean, affordable rooms, RECREATION multiple layouts, AMB scoring system, 28-foot-wide complimentary breakfast, fitness room and Mississinewa Lake track and paved pit roads in the grid area. 5816 S. free WiFi. Recently remodeled rooms. 21 E. Rent-a-camp cabins and long-term camping C.R. 125 West, 765.987.8090, newcastleraceway.com. Executive Dr., three miles off I-70, 765.593.1212, available. Water-based activities, hiking, summer Open year-round. stevealfordinn.com. WiFi nature/history programs, disc golf and seasonal

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ALBION A unique nature center and eight 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.

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.

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

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, 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.

58 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 EAST listings hunting. 4673 S. 625 East, 765.766.5873, stateparks ROANOKE SPRINGPORT .in.gov. Open year-round. $ RESTAURANTS LODGING Joseph Decuis Whitetail Tree Farm PORTLAND Fine dining with small-town charm, featuring foods Quiet country setting on Christmas tree LODGING and Wagyu beef grown on our farm. B&Bs and farm farm. Beautiful décor, private baths, separate Holiday Inn Express & Suites tours are available, too. 191 N. Main St., 260.672.1715, banquet facility, gift shop. Perfect for weddings Our staff is waiting to show you small-town josephdecuis.com. Open year-round, closed holidays. and retreats. 8650 N C.R. 100, 765.755.3345, hospitality in our beautifully decorated, well- Mon.–Sat., 5:30 pm–10 pm. whitetailtreefarm.com. appointed hotel. Offering 73 rooms, free breakfast and much more. 100 Holiday Dr., 260.726.6688, ROYAL CENTER WINCHESTER hiexpress.com/portlandin. WiFi RECREATION ATTRACTIONS Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Riding SilverTowne, LP RICHMOND Stables SilverTowne carries a huge inventory of coins, gold ATTRACTIONS Chaperoned rides on scenic trails. Moonlight and silver bullion, collectibles, gifts and jewelry. Chocolate Trail rides available. Groups welcome. We also offer Each department has its own showroom. Inquire Indulge yourself! Complimentary local-made pony rides and camping. 7187 W C.R. 250 North, for information about group tours. 120 E. Union samples: delightful chocolates, candles, wine, ice 574.643.9395. Open year-round. Mon.–Sun., 9 am– City Pike, 877.477.2646, silvertowne.com. Open year- cream and desserts. Free. Available year-round. 6 pm.. $ round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm; Sat., 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond 9 am–4 pm. .org. Open year-round; closed holidays. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Indian Trail Wines Wick’s Pies, Inc. Enchanted Fairy Trail Our rustic charm will bring you in, but our Tour Wick’s bakery and observe the making and Whimsical fairy settlements have magically wonderful wines will keep you here! Indulge in one baking of pies and pie shells. Tours by appointment. appeared. Visitors young and young at heart are of your favorite wines today! 7540 N. C.R. 350 West, 217 SE Greenville Ave., 765.584.8401, wickspies.com. invited to search for the teeny dwellings and 574.889.2509, indiantrailwines.com. Open year-round; Mon.–Fri., 6 am–7 pm; Sat., 6 am–2 pm. gardens. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visit closed holidays. Fri.–Sun., 11 am–6 pm. richmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. WOLF LAKE SELMA ATTRACTIONS Historic Richmond Depot District RECREATION Luckey Hospital Museum Dozens of locally owned shops, antiques, nine Prairie Creek Reservoir Large collection of medical artifacts, books and restaurants, entertainment and nightlife, historical Camping, swimming, pontoon rental, ATV, horse uniforms in a 1930s-era hospital. Group tours attractions, mural art and National Model T trails and more. The second-largest city park in the by appointment all year. U.S. Hwy. 33 and S.R. 9, Ford Museum. 180 Fort Wayne Ave., 765.939.3325, U.S. Just a few miles southeast of Muncie. 7301 S. 260.635.2490, luckeyhospitalmuseum.org. Open June– richmonddepotdistrict.com. Open year-round. C.R. 560 East, 766.528.4270. Open year-round. Aug. Wed., 10 am–2 pm; Sat., 10 am–2 pm. $

Indiana’s Antique Alley An antiques road-trip destination! Find a huge selection of quality antiques, collectibles and items to repurpose. Find 1,200-plus dealers on two loop trails. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, ADVENTURES visitrichmond.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Just Us Girls Getaway Packages FOR ALL! We have fashioned fantastic deals for a girls getaway. Each lady receives $75 worth of freebies, including a $25 certificate for Warm Glow Candle Store! 5701 National Rd., 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round.

Murals Trail More than 40 vibrant murals are woven along city streets in an inspiring collage of Richmond and Wayne County’s history and imagination. Free. 5701 National Rd. East, 800.828.8414, visitrichmond.org. Open year-round.

Wayne County Historical Museum This gem of a museum is like a small Smithsonian, New York Metropolitan and Williamsburg all rolled into one. 1150 N. A St., 765.962.5756, waynecounty historicalmuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm; Sat., 1 pm–4 pm. $ co r t r t t n t r or cro t ROME CITY t r t tor c n ATTRACTIONS rance ar ent el Carousel Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site tro t c n c tr on t a ash an el i ers. Author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin at Wildﬂower Woods t t. o n ort is nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake. 1205 Pleas- ant Point, 260.854.3790, http://indianamuseum.org/ 574-753-4856 • visit-casscounty.com explore/gene-stratton-porter-home. Open April–Nov.; / our nort o n n o closed holidays. $

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The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on Monument Circle in Indianapolis

60 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 CENTRAL REGION World-class museums. Fine (and fun) dining hot spots. Sizzling pro sports. When you’re in the heart of Indiana, you’ll ﬁnd all of the makings of an unforgettable getaway. Like lively, but totally walkable, downtown areas. Family-owned farms and eateries scattered in the picturesque countryside. Distinctive neighborhoods, like retro Fountain Square or artsy Mass Ave, just waiting to be explored. Here, it’s all about city excitement with small- town charm—and you’ll ﬁnd both when you’re at the center of it all.

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MAYBERRY MADNESS ➺ Andy, Opie, Aunt Bee and the gang will be in Danville—at least in spirit—for the Mayberry in the Midwest Festival (downtown Danville), May 15–17, 2015. Last year’s inaugural celebration of The Andy Griffith Show was such a hit, the town’s doing it all over again, starting with a Saturday-morning pancake breakfast at the local fire station and encompassing a parade, tribute artists, Opie look-alikes, a bluegrass concert and other small-town fun. Browse the arts-and-crafts booths, compete in the trivia contest or just kick back at a picnic table in front of the Jef- ferson Street stage—you’re sure to have a Mayberry-riffic good time.

AMAZING! the bikes line the indianapolis cultural trail, which has made headlines in the new york times and is inspiring similar urban paths, from portland to paris.

PEDAL POWER ➺ Touring our state capital? Take a two- wheeler. Those bright yellow bikes you see all around downtown are part of the Indi- ana Pacers Bikeshare Program (pacersbike share.org), which launched last year and is already on a major roll. The three-speeds, each outﬁtted with a wire basket, make it easy to get around the city without a car. Above: Symphony on the Prairie, held at Conner You can ﬁnd them at dozens of rental sta- Prairie Interactive History Park in Fishers. At right: tion kiosks downtown, near the Indianap- Actors ham it up at the Mayberry in the Midwest olis Cultural Trail; the most popular spots Festival in Danville. to pick one up are Washington & Meridian Streets, Massachusetts Avenue & Alabama Center (12880 E. 146th St., Noblesville, Street and White River State Park. Swipe 317.776.8181), the area’s largest amphi- your credit card for a day pass, which theater. It reliably attracts chart-toppers gets you unlimited 30-minute trips. If and an annual Jimmy Buffett concert, and you’re on a mobile device, go to bike-indy. concertgoers have a choice of sitting on herokuapp.com for a station map, station the lawn or in stadium seats. The rolling locator and more. hills at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park serve as a bucolic backdrop on sum- EVENINGS, AL FRESCO mer evenings for Symphony on the Prairie ➺ To be entertained beneath the stars, (13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, indiana head to any one of a number of local polissymphony.org), an Indy-area tradi- outdoor stages—as the sun sets, a region- tion for more than 30 years. Bring a wide roster of entertainment tunes up. The blanket and a bottle of wine and join thou- biggest headliners hit up Klipsch Music sands of music lovers as the Indianapolis

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Far left: Yellow bikes from the Pacers Bikeshare program dot the downtown landscape in Indy, like here in White River State Park. Left: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will play host to the NCAA Final Four in 2015.

mark your calendar for Dull’s annual South Central Newfoundland Club day, when the big, woolly dogs pull your tree from the ﬁeld to the processing area—a prime holiday photo op.

HOOP-LA ➺ Indiana is already known for having a serious love affair with basketball. But if you’ve never been in Indianapolis when the city is hosting an NCAA Final Four (ncaa.com/final-four), you ain’t seen nothing yet. In 2015, the Division I men’s Symphony Orchestra performs classical fresh greens. Step inside the Stone Cabin basketball championships are headed for and pop concerts. The Lawn at White Inn and warm up with a game of check- downtown’s Lucas Oil Stadium on April River State Park (downtown Indianapolis, ers played corncob-style on a century-old 4 and 6—to get in on the action, see the 317.776.8181, inwhiteriver.com) hosts na- checkerboard, or rub your hands together website for ticket information, or just be tional names and local acts in an intimate in front of the crackling fire. Take a snooze in Indy when the whole city crackles with setting with the Circle City as the back- in a rocking chair. But whatever you do, game-day excitement. drop. Just a short walk from most hotels in the center of the city, The Lawn has been ranked among the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine. And movie-goers in the know arrive at CarmelFest the Indianapolis Museum of Art (4000 Fairs & Festivals CARMEL, JULY 3–4, 2015 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, 317.923.1331, Your ticket to seasonal fun With our patriotic parade, spectacular imamuseum.org) for its Summer Nights and festivities. fireworks, fantastic entertainment, film series on Fridays from June through festival food and shopping marketplace, August, blankets and concession money in Brick Street Market CarmelFest has something for everyone. hand, well before the opening credits roll ZIONSVILLE, MAY 16, 2015 Carmel Civic Square, carmelfest.net. Now in its 30th year, this event features to stake their claim on the grassy terrace more than 180 artisans in downtown Boone County 4-H Fair steps behind the museum. Zionsville. Downtown Zionsville, 317.873.3836, LEBANON, JULY 24–30, 2015 zionsvillechamber.org. 10 am–5 pm. The 4-H Fair is a family-friendly, free event. Come and enjoy a community event where AMAZING! the “penny candy” here still Nickel Plate Arts Festival we focus on youth. Boone County 4-H costs—yep—a penny. savor a piece while FISHERS, MAY 31–JUNE 27, 2015 Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 South, 765.482.0750, you browse the gift shop in an original, One month, six towns, a whole lotta art! extension.purdue.edu/boone. restored log cabin. Celebrate the arts in six communities along the historic Nickel Plate railway. Traders Point Charity Horse Show TREE TOPS Hamilton and Tipton counties, 317.452.3690, ZIONSVILLE, AUGUST 4–9, 2015 nickelplatearts.org. Enjoy the country fair, kids’ day, Riley Day ➺ Start building a new family tradition and Senior Day. Sunday will feature the this season—head out to Dull’s Tree Farm Talbot Street Art Fair Grand Prix that challenges world-class (1765 W. Blubaugh Ave., Thorntown, INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 13–14, 2015 horses and competitors. Wild Air Farm, 7400 765.325.2418, dullstreefarm.com) to The 60th annual Talbot Street Art Fair is Hunt Club Rd., 317.205.5827, traderspoint.org one of the nation’s best fine art and fine choose and cut your own Christmas tree. craft fairs, with 270 artists from across the Indiana State Fair You’ll find 29 gorgeous acres of Scotch country. 1600 N. Talbott St., 317.745.6479, INDIANAPOLIS, AUGUST 7–23, 2015 and White pines and Canaan firs—just talbotstreet.org. Dow AgroSciences and the Indiana State stop by the charming, mid–1800s-era Fair Commission are proud to dedicate Boone County farmstead first to pick up Light the Night Festival your Great Indiana State Fair to the families a saw, tree cart and directions, and start LEBANON, JUNE 19–21, 2015 who make it happen: The Year of the Farmer. This three-day Christian music festival offers Join us August 7–23 for this great celebra- wandering. Prefer to just swing by and a kids’ zone, car show and fireworks. See tion. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th pick up a pre-cut fir? The farm can handle website for 2015 list of performers. Boone St., 317.927.7500, indianastatefair.com. that, too. Staffers also custom-make and County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 South, $ P decorate wreaths to order and can create 765.271.2172, lightthenightfestival.com. $ P (CONTINUED ON PG. 68) mantelpieces, mailbox decorations or

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Carmel Arts & Design District Galleries, specialty shops, boutiques, eateries and more! A full schedule of events, festivals and gallery walks occurs 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 Featuring three state-of-the-art venues, the Center has quickly become a destination for the world’s top performers in music, theater, dance and more. 1 Center Green, 317.843.3800, thecenterpresents.org. $ P

Laser Flash Indiana’s largest and best laser-tag center, plus a huge arcade and Noble Roman’s pizza. 617 Third Avenue 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, carmel clayparks.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 5 am– 10 pm; Sat., 7 am–8 pm; Sun., 9 am–8 pm. $ P

The Museum of Miniature Houses & REGIONWIDE North, 317.509.3577, naturalvalleyranch.com. Other Collections, Inc. WiFi A museum of fine art in miniature. Featuring seven WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES rooms of exhibits and a shop offering miniature- Indy Wine Trail related items. 111 E. Main St., 317.575.9466, From bustling urban locales to the quiet country- Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis/ Brownsburg museumofminiatures.org. Open Feb.–Dec. side, learn the stories behind our award-winning Wed.–Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. $ local wines. Ask about our Super Savor tickets! Amenities include: microwave, refrigerators, WiFi, fitness center, easy access off I-74, Honors Various cities, indywinetrail.com. Open year-round. LODGING $ rewards, indoor pool, breakfast. 41 Maplehurst Dr., 317.852.5800, brownsburgsuites.hamptoninn.com. Hampton Inn Carmel WiFi Located three miles north of I-465 on US 31. AVON Multiple restaurants within walking distance. Ritz LODGING The Old MG Bed & Breakfast Charles and Conner Prairie nearby. 12197 N. Merid- Comfort Inn Avon Country feel with city proximity. Enjoy a small ian St., 317.843.1100, hamptoncarmel.com. WiFi The Comfort Inn Avon offers a business center, piece of history and a large dose of special treat- group rates and motorcoach parking. We also have ment. 7579 N. S.R. 267, 317.852.5923, theoldmg.com. Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel a meeting room. 8229 E. Hwy. 36, 317.272.8789, Full-service hotel. Indulge in distinctive style-savvy comfortinn.com/in271. WiFi Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg service, expressive decor and our chic and savory Located directly off I-74. Offering a complimentary Grille 39 restaurant and lounge. 11925 N. Meridian Fairfield Inn & Suites hot breakfast. Conveniently close to Lucas Oil St., 317.816.0777, renaissanceindianapolis.com. Fairfield Inn & Suites is located just minutes from Raceway and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 31 WiFi Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Indianapolis International Maplehurst Dr., 317.852.5353, qualityinn.com/in441. Airport and downtown Indianapolis. 119 Angelina WiFi RESTAURANTS Way, 317.271.9200, marriott.com. WiFi Matt the Miller’s Tavern Matt the Miller’s offers an upscale tavern experi- CARMEL ence featuring a chef-driven menu of tavern BROWNSBURG ATTRACTIONS favorites, but with a unique twist. 11 W. City Center LODGING Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Dr., 317.805.1860, mtmtavern.com. Comfort Suites Come experience Civic Theatre’s centennial sea- Near I-74. In-room microwaves, refrigerators and son, featuring performances of Broadway favorites Mudbugs Cajun Café Keurig coffee makers. Close to Lucas Oil Raceway like Swing!, The Wizard of Oz and Monty Python’s Award winning, authentic, home-cooked Cajun and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 500 W. North- Spamalot. 3 Center Green, Ste., 200, 317.843.3800, cuisine. Also serving delicious po’ boy sandwiches field Dr., 317.852.2000, comfortsuites.com/in098. civictheatre.org. Open year-round. $ P and kids’ menu. Several gluten-free options. 20 WiFi

The Cottage at Natural Valley Ranch Beautiful cottage overlooking White Lick Creek. AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts Country living close to the city. Enjoy access to SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge our private lake and horse farm. 6260 E. C.R. 350 WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

64 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 You never know what you will encounter at the world’s biggest and best children’s museum. Dinosaurs, pirates, and explorers—all brought to life by our actors and interpreters—make every exhibit truly extraordinary. Need we say more? You’ll ride an old-time carousel, explore the stars in the planetarium, unearth ancient Chinese warriors, and open a pharaoh’s sarcophagus! A family adventure you won’t forget! CENTRAL listings

Carmel Arts & Design District EITELJORG W. Main St., 317.843.8380, mudbugscajuncafe.com. outdoor shopping mall features Walmart, Kohl’s, Mon.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm. Marsh, First Watch and Bed, Bath & Beyond. 2001 E. Greyhound Pass, 317.818.0725. Open year-round. Ted’s Montana Grill Authentic, made-from-scratch dishes featuring Vine & Table A UNIQUE AMERICAN gourmet burgers and a variety of classic dishes. Indiana’s best selection of wine, champagne, Private dining room available. 14490 Clay Terrace distinctive spirits, beer, artisan cheese and Blvd., Ste. 100A, 317.569.8300, tedsmontanagrill.com. specialty items from around the corner and TREASURE Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 11 am–10 pm; around the globe. 313 E. Carmel Dr., 317.817.9463, Fri.–Sat., 11 am–11 pm. vineandtable.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–7 pm. SHOPPING Immerse yourself in the art, Carmel Old Town Antique Mall DANVILLE history and cultures of the Visit 12,000 square feet featuring 64 booths and ATTRACTIONS showcases. You’ll ﬁnd 48 dealers of furniture, Rural Routes to Main Street West and Native America. collectibles, glass, pottery, toys, linens, clothes, Enjoy a self-paced, self-directed driving tour that silver, jewelry, coins and lighting. 38 W. Main St., takes you on an exploration of art studios, galleries, INDIAN MARKET & FESTIVAL 317.566.1908, carmeloldtownantiquemall.com. Open locally produced goods and other creative spaces JUNE 27 & 28 year-round. 10 am–7 pm. in west-central Indiana. 8 W. Main St., 800.321.9666, ruralroutestomainstreet.com. Open year-round; JINGLE RAILS: THE GREAT Chocolate for the Spirit closed holidays. Thurs.–Sat., 11 am–5 pm. WESTERN ADVENTURE Award-winning artisan chocolatier featuring OPENS NOV 21 some of the world’s premium chocolate, including LODGING the world’s rarest. It has been the recipient of The Marmalade Sky Bed and Breakfast national and international awards. 301 E. Carmel Located just two blocks north of the square in Indianapolis | visit us at eiteljorg.org Dr., 317.518.8842, chocolateforthespirit.com. Open Danville. Enjoy vintage charm with modern ameni- year-round. ties. Walk to dining, shopping and parks. 337 N.

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Taylor, DSW, Francesca’s Collections, Bath & Body FISHERS MMIS Works, Z Gallerie, Café Patachou, Kona Grill and ATTRACTIONS NIS/E more! 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., 317.566.0011, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park clayterrace.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., Immerse yourself in the stories of Indiana through 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. hands-on experiences and programs both indoors TONY VALAI and out, at Indiana’s only Smithsonian afﬁliate. Village Park Plaza 13400 Allisonville Rd., 317.776.6000, connerprairie.org.

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LODGING LA City Tan), 317.418.8227, herbalartonline.com. festival. Tours by appointment. 5717 N. 300 West, AmericInn Hotel and Suites Indianapolis Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 317.326.2278, tuttleorchards.com. Open year-round. NE – Fishers 10 am–8 pm. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–6 pm. Providing the ideal combination of comfort and amenities at a great value. Enjoy a free, hot, home- FRANKLIN LODGING style AmericInn Perk breakfast every morning. ATTRACTIONS Country Inn & Suites 9780 North by Northeast Blvd., 317.578.9000, City of Franklin Located just off I-70 at Exit 104. Hot “Be Our americinn.com. WiFi Come visit Franklin, City of Choice! Specialty Guest” breakfast. 2070 N. State St., 317.467.0999, shops, restaurants, museums, Art Deco theater, countryinns.com/greenfieldin. WiFi Hampton Inn & Suites farmers market, parks, community events and Newly renovated, free WiFi, refrigerator and micro- more. 70 E. Monroe St., 317.736.3602, franklin.in.gov. Hampton Inn wave in every room, breakfast, fitness and business Open year-round. Features 78 rooms, microwave, fridge, free hot centers, meeting facilities, manager’s reception, breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access, whirlpool suite. 11575 Commercial Dr., 317.913.0300, Johnson County Museum of History indoor heated pool, fitness center and Hilton spraguehotels.com. WiFi A family-friendly museum that features local Honors rewards. 2271 William Way, 317.467.0700, history and art exhibits, hands-on activities hamptoninn.com. WiFi Hilton Garden Inn and the Johnson County Local History & Gene- Enjoy superb amenities, such as an in-room alogy Library. 135 N. Main St., 317.346.4500, refrigerator, Keurig coffeemaker and microwave. GREENWOOD johnsoncountymuseum.org. Open year-round. ATTRACTIONS Complimentary WiFi, indoor pool and hot tub. On- Tues.–Fri., 9 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm. site restaurant and bar. 9785 N. by Northeast Blvd., City of Greenwood Premier southside destination featuring 12 parks, 317.577.5900, hiltongardeninn.com. WiFi GREENFIELD an aquatics center, seven golf courses, four Prairie Guest House ATTRACTIONS microbreweries and a winery—plus, our friendly Not another hotel—a great experience for you and James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home airport is the closest to downtown Indy. 300 S. your family. Guest rooms all have private baths, Visit the boyhood home and birthplace of the Madison Ave., 317.887.5000, greenwood.in.gov. Open and include tastylicious breakfast. 13805 Allisonville “Hoosier Poet” James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916). year-round. Rd., 317.663.8728, prairieguesthouse.com. WiFi See where the real “Little Orphant Annie” came to stay. 250 W. Main St., 317.462.8539, jwrileyhome.org. LODGING SHOPPING Open April–Oct.; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 11 am– Holiday Inn Express & Suites Herbal Art, LLC 4 pm. $ Newly renovated, high-speed Internet, guest A “Fishers Green Destination.” All-natural soaps, laundry, suites with whirlpool, kitchenettes, fitness skincare, soy lite candles, natural event amenities, Tuttle Orchards room, near downtown Indy and Greenwood Park eco-promotional products and more! Showroom Fourth-generation orchard and award-winning pro- Mall, free parking. 1180 Wilson Dr., 317.881.0600, inside LA City Tan. 9783 E. 116th St. (located inside duce. Year-round store. Fall U-pick, activities and spraguehotels.com. WiFi

A National Historic Landmark, the Hall of Fame Museum attracts visitors from around the world every year. It houses one of the most diversiﬁed collections of antique and classic passenger automobiles and racing cars in the world.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November–February,* 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March–October. *Closed anksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission: $5 Adults $3 Children ages 6 to 15 Free for ages 5 and under.* *Prices subject to change.

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RECREATION beefandboards.com. Open year-round. Mon., The Indianapolis Greenwood Aquatics Center 10 am–5 pm; Tues.–Sun., 10 am–7 pm. $ Zoo’s International This must-see new state-of-the-art aquatics facil- Orangutan Center ity, opening in spring 2015, features a lazy river, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site lap pool, slides, zero-depth entry pool and more! A National Historic Landmark, this 16-room Freedom Park, 850 Stop 18 Rd., 317.881.4545, Italianate-style mansion was built by Harrison in greenwood.in.gov/aquatics. Open May–Sept. $ 1874. 1230 N. Delaware St., 317.631.1888, presidentben jaminharrison.org. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–3:30 pm; Sun. SHOPPING (June–July), 10 am–3:30 pm. Open year-round. $ Greenwood Park Mall The premier shopping, dining and entertainment Catacombs Tours destination on the south side of Indianapolis. Experience the historic and mysterious “Cata- Offering more than 150 specialty shops and combs” beneath Indianapolis City Market, guided restaurants. 1251 U.S. 31 North, 317.881.6758, by Indiana Landmarks. Call or log on for pricing and shopgreenwoodparkmall.com. Mon.–Sat., dates. 222 E. Market St., 800.450.4534, 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. indianalandmarks.org. Open May–Oct. $ P

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS Encounter the extraordinary, minutes from down- ATTRACTIONS town. Explore five floors of fun and excitement at ActiveIndy Tours the world’s biggest and best children’s museum. Offering the only daily, guided city tours of Indy, Free parking. 3000 N. Meridian St., 800.208.5437, including the new Indianapolis Cultural Trail! Walk- childrensmuseum.org. Open year-round. $ ing and biking tours available seven days a week. 317.520.2914, activeindytours.com. Open year-round. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana $ and Western Art History Center Immerse yourself in the stories of the West and The Indiana Experience lets you step into historic Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Native America at the Eiteljorg. Experience art, scenes and “You are There.” Travel back in time to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre serves up food, history and cultures through expansive exhibits meet ordinary Hoosiers with extraordinary stories. fun and professional Broadway shows, plus live and dynamic programs. 500 W. Washington St., 450 W. Ohio St., 317.232.1882, indianahistory.org. Open children’s theatre in an intimate setting with 317.636.9378, eiteljorg.org. Open year-round. 10 am– year-round. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. $ P free parking. 9301 Michigan Rd., 317.872.9664, 5 pm. $ P Fastimes Indoor Karting Real go-kart racing indoors up to 40 mph on a 900- foot, two-level track Guests under 18, bring your parent and be at least 53 inches tall. Call ahead for open racing times. 3455 Harper Rd., 317.566.0066, Festival of the Turning Leaves ftik.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am– Fairs & Festivals THORNTOWN, SEPTEMBER 25–27, 2015 10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–11 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm. (CONTINUED FROM PG. 63) Bluegrass Jam Friday at 6 pm, 5k, parade at 1 pm Saturday. Car show Sunday, free entertainment, Go Ape Treetop Adventure Zionsville Lions Club 62nd Annual kids’ area, street fair and food court Saturday Zip, swing and climb through the trees! Go Ape Fall Festival and Sunday only. Main St., 765.336.2488, is a highly interactive treetop adventure course ZIONSVILLE, SEPTEMBER 11–13, 2015 thorntownfestival.org. featuring five ziplines and awesome obstacles. 5901 This fair features a parade, carnival rides, an Delong Rd., 800.971.8271, goape.com. Open March– arts and crafts fair, live music, a pet pavilion and Atlanta New Earth Festival Dec. $ live entertainment. Don’t miss the Sunday Car ATLANTA, SEPTEMBER 26–27, 2015 Show. Saturday-night carnival and entertain- Hamilton County’s longest-running and largest The HandleBar ment. Lions Park, Sycamore St., 317.873.5540, festival features more than 600 unique booths, Indy’s 16-person pedal-powered pub on wheels! zlionsevents.com. live entertainment and a kids’ fun zone. Down- BYOB, crank the music, and tour with us. 310 S. town Atlanta, 765.292.2626, atlantaindiana.com. Delaware St., 317.620.1448, handlebarindy.com. Open Back to the Fifties Festival March–Nov. Mon.–Fri., 12:30 pm–10 pm; Sat.–Sun., LEBANON, SEPTEMBER 18–19, 2015 Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War 10 am–10 pm. $ P Entertainment, food, kids’ activities, car and Re-enactment bicycle shows, art show, arts and crafts, street LEBANON, SEPTEMBER 26–27, 2015 IMAX Theater in the Indiana State dance, 5k run and free shuttle. No pets (service Providing a bit of living history to our citizens. Museum animals welcome). Main & Meridian Streets, Union and Confederate troops will camp and Located at White River State Park’s Indiana State 866.447.5050, fiftiesfestival.com. re-enact battles. Memorial Park, 130 N. Ulen Dr., Museum, the IMAX Theater offers audiences both 765.483.9414, boonecountyhistorical.org. 2D and 3D IMAX. Visit imaxindy.com for more info. St. George Festival 650 W. Washington St., 317.233.4629, imaxindy.com. FISHERS, SEPTEMBER 18–19, 2015 Riley Festival Open year-round. $ P Middle Eastern food, culture, music, dancing, GREENFIELD, OCTOBER 1–4, 2015 church tours and family atmosphere. Offsite Four days of shopping, live entertainment, Indiana Medical History Museum parking. Visit our website for more information. festival food, parades and more in celebra- Medical laboratory building opened in 1896 at Cen- HING LIS St. George Church, 10748 E. 116th St., 317.845.7755, tion of James Whitcomb Riley. U.S. 40 & S.R. 9, tral Indiana Hospital for the Insane to find causes stgindy.org. 317.462.2141, rileyfestival.com. of mental illness and educate doctors. 3045 W. Ver- PUB

mont St., 317.635.7329, imhm.org. Open year-round. MMIS 20th Annual Indy Irish Fest Heartland Apple Festival Thurs.–Sat., 10 am–4 pm; last tour at 3pm. $ NIS/E INDIANAPOLIS, SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2015 DANVILLE, OCTOBER 3–4, 10–11, 2015 Irish cultural event with music, dance, cultural A fun-ﬁlled family event featuring hayrides to Indiana State Fairgrounds demos, sheep herding, kilted mile run, children’s the pumpkin patch, eight-acre cornﬁeld maze, Site of the annual Indiana State Fair and up to 300 area, shopping, food and drink. Family fun! kids’ activity zone, entertainment and plenty of other events. Come enjoy horse and art shows, TONY VALAI Military Park, 601 W. New York St., 317.713.7117, great food. Beasley’s Orchard, 2304 E. Main St., take in a concert or go ice skating. 1202 E. 38th St.,

indyirishfest.com. $ P 317.745.4876, beasleys-orchard.com. $ 317.927.7500, indianastatefair.com. Hours vary. $ P PHOTO BY

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Indiana State Museum indianapolissymphony.org. Open year-round; closed Wheel Fun Rentals Located in White River State Park in downtown In- holidays. $ P Offering unique bike and boat rentals along Indy’s dianapolis, the ISM is the place to explore Indiana’s downtown canal. Located in White River State past, present and future. 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis Zoo Park. Rent some fun today! 801 W. Washington St., 317.232.1637, indianamuseum.org. Open year-round. Pet sharks, view dolphins, feed giraffes, walk lush 317.767.5072. $ P Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm. $ P gardens and experience orangutans like never before at the Simon Skjodt International Orang- White River State Park Indianapolis Indians utan Center. 1200 W. Washington St., 317.630.2001, Visit the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theater, Indiana The mission of the organization is to provide India- indianapoliszoo.com. Open year-round. $ P State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, napolis Indians baseball at Victory Field as afford- NCAA Hall of Champions and The Lawn concert able and memorable family fun. 501 W. Maryland St., James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home venue. 801 W. Washington St., 317.233.2434, 317.269.3545, indyindians.com. $ P The nation’s only late-Victorian preservation inwhiteriver.org. Open year-round. $ P open to the public holds furnishings and personal Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of belongings of poet James Whitcomb Riley. 528 LODGING Fame Museum Lockerbie St., 317.631.5885, rileykids.org. Open Jan. 15– Conrad Indianapolis More than 75 racing cars, engines, trophies Dec. 23 Tues.–Sat., 10 am–3:30 pm. $ Connected to the Circle Centre mall in the heart and other priceless memorabilia are displayed. of downtown. Featuring Evan Todd Spa & Salon, Track tours may be available. 4790 W. 16th St., Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Long-Sharp Gallery, Tastings and The Capital 317.492.6784, indianapolismotorspeedway.com. Renowned author Kurt Vonnegut took an unflinch- Grille. 50 W. Washington St., 317.713.5000, Open year-round. $ ing look at the world, tempered with a satirical eye conradindianapolis.com. WiFi and sardonic sense of humor. This is the nation’s Indianapolis Museum of Art only museum championing the literary, artistic and Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport The IMA includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art, cultural contributions of the Indianapolis author. Conveniently located to downtown and major Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens and The Virginia 340 N. Senate Ave., 317.652.1954, vonnegutlibrary.org. attractions. Easy highway access and complimen- B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres. Ten min- Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., Thurs.–Fri., 11 am– tary guest parking. Indoor pool and fitness utes to downtown. 4000 Michigan Rd., 317.923.1331, 6 pm; Sat.–Sun., noon–5 pm. center. 2501 S. High School Rd., 317.244.6861, imamuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. crowneplaza.com/ind-airport.com. WiFi Tues.–Wed., Fri.–Sat., 11 am–5 pm; Thurs., 11 am– NCAA Hall of Champions and 9 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. Conference Center Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Get your hands on 23 NCAA sports and learn what Union Station Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra it takes to be an NCAA student-athlete through Inside America’s first Union Station with 26 The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs interactive exhibits, a retro gymnasium and authentic Pullman train-car sleeper rooms. a variety of concerts all year long through the simulators. 700 W. Washington St., 317.916.4255, Near attractions, shopping, sporting events and Classical, Pops, Happy Hour, Yuletide and ncaahallofchampions.org. Open year-round. Tues.– restaurants. 123 W. Louisiana St., 317.631.2221, Family Series. 45 Monument Circle, 317.639.4300, Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ P crowneplaza.com/ind-downtown. WiFi

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Fort Harrison State Park Inn and in the heart of Indianapolis. This prime location Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport Golf Resort is steps from downtown Indy excitement. 105 S. Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport is the Historic inn and officers’ homes. Conference center Meridian St., 317.261.1200, hamptondt.com. WiFi perfect location for those on the go. On-site and golf course on-site. Stay/Play packages are restaurant, free airport shuttle and modern rooms. available. 5830 N. Post Rd., 317.638.6000, indianainns Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest 8910 Hatfield Dr., 317.856.9100, indyairporthgi.com. .com. For reservations, call 1.877.LODGES1. WiFi When looking to book a hotel in northwest Indiana, WiFi consider the one that values its guests the most Hampton Inn and Suites Indianapolis with a 100 percent Hampton Guarantee, the Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis Airport Hampton Inn NW. 5860 W. 73rd St., 317.290.6000, Northwest Excellent highway access and close proximity to Stay at the closest airport hotel to the IND hamptonnw.com. WiFi Terminal for your next visit to Indianapolis. Free popular destinations make the Holiday Inn Express Northwest Indianapolis a one-of-a-kind hotel. airport shuttle and hot breakfast included. 9020 Hilton Garden Inn Hatfield Dr., 317.856.1000, hamptonindyairport.com. 7220 Woodland Dr., 317.290.1212, hixindy.com. Micro-fridge in every room, whirlpool suites, WiFi WiFi indoor pool and spa, fitness and business centers, meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, guest laundry, Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis South Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown free parking. 5255 Noggle Way, 317.888.4814, The Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis South is just Our Hampton is across from Circle Centre mall and spraguehotels.com. WiFi 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 Visitor Resources Greenfield Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport Hancock County Visitors Bureau Opening February 2015 near the IND Airport. Welcome! Your information on Antiques, museums, lodging, restaurants, parks Expect exuberant artwork and cosmic modern regional convention and visitor and recreation facilities, arts and entertainment touches—experience the modern take on the bureaus, chambers of commerce, and the HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts. 122 W. Main new Holiday Inn. 8555 Stansted Rd., 317.856.6200, state visitor centers and local St., Greenfield, 866.384.8687, visithancockcounty hiindyairport.com. welcome centers. .com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm. Homewood Suites by Hilton at the Regionwide Indianapolis Crossing Bicycle Indiana, Inc. Hoosier Connection Limousine Luxurious suites close to attractions, shopping Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Providing on-time, late-model, quality and nightlife. Features fully equipped kitchens and and educating safe bicycling. Visit our website limousines with the state-of-the-art equipment separate living areas. Free parking. 2501 E. 86th for information on Indiana biking trails and and superior service you would expect from St., 317.253.1919, indianapolis.homewoodsuites.com. events. 242 E. Market St., Ste. 102, Indianapolis, a limousine company. 5575 Elmwood Ave., WiFi 317.466.9701, bicycleindiana.org. Closed holidays. 317.359.5466, hoosierconnectionlimo.com. Open year-round. Homewood Suites Indianapolis Brewers of Indiana Guild Downtown Hotel The Guild promotes appreciation for the quality Visit Indy An upscale all-suite hotel with all the comforts and variety of Indiana beer and supports Indiana Come to Indiana’s capital city and experience of home. 211 S. Meridian St., 317.636.7992, brewers. Map of Indiana’s breweries at drinkin. the attractions, sports, dining and events that indianapolisdowntown.homewoodsuites.com. beer. 6507 N. Ferguson St., Ste. 202, Indianapolis. make Indianapolis the state’s top travel destina- WiFi tion. 200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, 317.262.3000, Indiana Foodways Alliance visitindy.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis Statewide organization promoting locally Experience a unique blend of location, amenities owned restaurants and food producers and service at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, a newly throughout the state through culinary trails. Lebanon transformed and stylish downtown hotel. One S. indianafoodways.com. Open year-round. Boone County Convention & Visitors Capitol Ave., 317.632.1234, indianapolis.hyatt.com. Bureau WiFi Indiana Wines Information on events, attractions, shops and Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries. museums in Zionsville, Lebanon, Thorntown Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine and Jamestown. P.O. Box 644, 765.484.8572, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown appeals to tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious boonecvb.com. Open year-round. both business and leisure travelers, offering 622 sip at a time. 800.832.9463, West Lafayette, guestrooms and more than 40,000 square feet of indianawines.org. Open year-round. Martinsville meeting space. 350 W. Maryland St., 317.822.3500, Morgan County Convention & Visitors indymarriott.com. WiFi Carmel Bureau Hamilton County Tourism Learn more about the hidden gems located Indianapolis Marriott East and Skylight A memorable getaway is closer than you think. just minutes from Indianapolis and Blooming- Bistro and Wine Bar Fine dining, shopping, entertainment, golf and ton. Small towns, fun festivals, local artisans With style all its own, we take center stage, offer- outdoor adventure. Discover it all, just north of and natural beauty await. 109 E. Morgan St., ing 315 newly renovated guest rooms, 41 suites and Indy. 37 E. Main St., 800.776.8687, visithamilton 765.346.5611, visitmorgancountyin.com. Open Concierge Level rooms. 7202 E. 21st St., 317.352.1231, year-round; closed holidays. county.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. indianapolismarriotteast.com. WiFi

Danville Shelbyville Marten House Hotel & Lilly Visit Hendricks County Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau Conference Center Get away from the everyday. Enjoy an affordable The historic Porter Visitors Center offers State-of-the-art conference center with banquet destination of culture, family fun, recreation and brochures, maps, festival information and and catering facilties and full-service restaurant, more—just minutes west of Indy. 8 W. Main St., walking and driving tours. 501 N. Harrison St., the 1881 Grille. Complimentary WiFi and 800.321.9666, visithendrickscounty.com. Open year- 317.398.9623, visitshelbycounty.com. Open year- parking. 1801 W. 86th St., 317.872.4111, round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. martenhousehotel.com. WiFi

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Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest Easley Winery Sun., 10:30 am–9 pm. P Residence Inn Indianapolis Northwest Extended Visit one of Yahoo Travel’s Top 10 Urban Wineries Stay Suites offer a free evening reception Monday– in downtown Indy to “Discover a Great Wine.” Join Harry & Izzy’s North Thursday and hot breakfast. Enjoy our apartment- us for tastings, tours and award-winning wines. 205 Sister restaurant to St. Elmo Steak House. Indepen- style suites. 6220 Digital Way, 317.275.6000, N. College Ave., 317.636.4516, easleywinery.com. Open dent upscale American grill. Ambience exudes class residenceinnnw.com. WiFi year-round. Mon.–Fri., 11 am–6 pm; Sat., 9 am–6 pm; and sophistication in a comfortable setting. Sun., noon–4 pm. $ 4050 E. 82nd St., 317.915.8045, harryandizzys.com. Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Ideally located in the heart of downtown Indianap- Harry & Izzy’s Downtown Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., 11 am–9 pm. olis on historic Monument Circle, the best of the Voted best burger and fries in Indianapolis. Sister city is all within reach. 31 W. Ohio St., 317.635.2000, restaurant of St. Elmo Steak House. Professional Hollyhock Hill sheratonindianapoliscitycentre.com. WiFi guest service and superior food. 153 S. Illinois St., Ranked among the top restaurants in the Mid- 317.635.9594, harryandizzys.com. Open year-round. west, Hollyhock Hill is famed for its superior Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–11 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; country-style cuisine, high standards of service Keystone Crossing Located in the city’s most prestigious area, we are conveniently close to both downtown and the airport, and connected via skywalk to The Fashion Mall. 8787 Keystone Crossing, 317.846.2700, sheraton indianapoliskeystonecrossing.com. WiFi

Westin Indianapolis Experience our multi-million-dollar renovation. Located in the heart of the city, we are directly connected to the Indiana Convention Center. 50 S. Capitol Ave., 317.262.8100, westinindianapolis.com. WiFi

Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Northwest The Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Northwest is near the hustle and bustle of downtown Indy and is the perfect environment for all travelers. 6240 Intech Commons Dr., I-465 & 71st St., 317.275.7000, wingateindianapolis.com. WiFi

Wyndham Indianapolis West Adjacent to airport (IND). Complimentary/24-hour parking, ﬁtness center, business center and airport transportation. Nicolino’s Restaurant & Lounge, 24-hour café. 2544 Executive Dr., 317.248.2481, wyndhamindianapoliswest.com. WiFi

RECREATION The Fort Golf Course This 18-hole public course was designed by Pete Dye. It includes a driving range, pro shop, lockers and snack bar. Stay/play packages are available. 6002 N. Post Rd., 317.543.9597, thefortgolfcourse.com. Call for reservations. Open April–Nov. $

Fort Harrison State Park The park has a dog park as well as walking, jogging and multi-use trails. A staffed nature center is on site. A saddle barn with escorted rides is available. The park hosts military reenactment events. 5753 Glenn Rd., 317.591.0904, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $

RESTAURANTS Discover Hamilton County. The Capital Grille Home of dry-aged steaks, the freshest seafood and And rediscover each other. an award-winning wine list, all in a warm, welcom- Learn more at VisitHamiltonCounty.com ing atmosphere. 40 W. Washington St, 317.423.8790, thecapitalgrille.com. P ARTS W HISTORY W SHOPPING W DINING W BIKING W HIKING

The Eagle’s Nest Experience a stunning combination of world-class cuisine and captivating panoramic views at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant and Lounge on top of the CARMEL ARTS AND DESIGN DISTRICT - CARMEL, INDIANA JUST NORTH OF INDY Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. One S. Capitol Ave., 317.616.6170, indianapolis.hyatt.com. Open year- round. 5 pm–10 pm. P

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and ambience. 8110 N. College Ave., 317.251.2294, The Fashion Mall at Keystone hollyhockhill.com. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., A dynamic fusion of designer fashions, home décor, 4:30 pm–8 pm; Sat., 4 pm–8 pm; Sun., noon– top technology and stylish dining. Anchored by 7:30 pm. Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. 8702 Keystone Crossing, 317.574.4000, fashionmallatkeystone.com. R bistro Open year-round. Special holiday hours. Theater and This independent restaurant has a farm-to-table restaurant hours vary. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., focus, changing the menu weekly to take advan- noon–6 pm. tage of local, seasonal goods. 888 Massachusetts Ave., 317.423.0312, rbistro.com. Open year-round. Heidelberg Haus Tues.–Sat., 5 pm–10 pm. P An Indianapolis landmark since 1968. German restaurant, cafe, bakery, pastry shop and a unique St. Elmo Steak House German grocery and gift shop. An Old World An Indianapolis tradition since 1902. Professional experience. 7625 Pendleton Pike, 317.547.1230, service, world-famous shrimp cocktail, aged steaks heidelberghaus.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., and one of the Midwest’s largest wine cellars. 127 8:30 am–7 pm.; Sat., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am– St. Elmo S. Illinois St., Ste. 2, 317.635.0636, stelmos.com. Open 5 pm. Steak House in year-round. Mon.–Fri., 4 pm–11 pm; Sat., 3 pm–11 pm; Indianapolis Sun., 4 pm–10 pm. P Indy Reads Books We offer a great selection of “previously loved” Sullivan’s Steakhouse books and new books, too. All proceeds support Sullivan’s Steakhouse is your neighborhood place round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri. 11 am–11 pm; Indy Reads adult literacy programs. Read more, do for ﬁne dining and live music while you enjoy Sat., 10 am–11 pm; Sun., 10 am–10 pm. good. 911 Massachusetts Ave., 317.384.1496, indyreads steaks, seafood, wine and cocktails. 3316 E. 86th books.org. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am– St., 317.580.1280, sullivanssteakhouse.com. Open SHOPPING 7 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. year-round. Mon.–Fri., 11 am–11 pm; Sat., 4 pm– Architectural Antiques 11 pm; Sun., 4 pm–9 pm. Fine architectural antiques celebrating 35 years! retro101: Indiana’s 1st Boutique on Wheels Specialties include lighting, mantels, stained glass, retro101 is Indiana’s ﬁrst fashion truck. Catch “Ellie Tastings ... A Wine Experience hardware, doors, garden accessories and more. the Bus” parked at events around the Midwest Sample by the taste, glass or bottle at Indy’s most Always buying! 5000 W. 96th St., 317.873.2727, with new, on-trend fashions and accessories. prominent intersection. Voted “Best Wine Bar” by antiquearchitectural.com. Open year-round. 317.919.5542, shopretro101.com. Open year-round. Indy A-List four years in a row. 50 W. Washington Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm. St., 317.423.2400, awineexperience.com. Open year- WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES round. P Castleton Square Mall Fountain Square Brewing Company The largest mall in Indiana features Macy’s, Von Located in the fun and funky Fountain Square Ted’s Montana Grill Maur, JC Penney, Sears, Dick’s Sporting Goods, area, Fountain Square Brewery is dedicated to Authentic made-from-scratch dishes featuring AMC Theaters and more than 130 specialty shops designing true-to-style beers of the highest quality. gourmet burgers and a variety of classic dishes. Pri- and a food court. 6020 E. 82nd St., 317.849.9994, 1301 Barth Ave., 317.493.1410, fsqbrew.com. Open vate dining room available. 5910 W. 86th St., Ste. 134, simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– year-round. 317.875.8337, tedsmontanagrill.com. Open year-round. 9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am– Sun King Brewing Company 11 pm. Circle Centre Sun King Brewing Company is an Indianapolis- This downtown mall offers more than 100 shop- based craft brewery with a focus on continually Union Jack Pub – Broad Ripple ping, dining and entertainment options. Shops crafting traditional seasonals and unique spe- Union Jack is a landmark. Its innovative menu include Carson Pirie Scott, H&M, Coach, LOFT, cialty beers. 135 N. College Ave., 317.602.3702, features 21 rotating taps. Signature deep-dish pizza, Forever 21 and Banana Republic. 49 W. Maryland sunkingbrewing.com. Open year-round; closed American pub favorites, English fare. 924 Broad St., 317.681.8000, simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.– holidays. Mon.–Wed., 10 am–6 pm; Thurs.–Fri., Ripple Ave., 317.257.4343, unionjack.pub. Open year- Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. P 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 1 pm–5 pm.

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Triton Brewing Company Triton Brewing Company is 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.–Sat., 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

SHOPPING Titus Bakery Titus Bakery is a third-generation, family-owned business that has earned a reputation for providing some of the ﬁnest donuts in the state. 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 Hunter’s Honey Farm Offering honey farm tours (call ahead ), local honey and premium honey products. The observation hive Hamilton County Courthouse in offers a fascinating glimpse of the life of bees. 6501 Historic Downtown W. Honey Lane, 765.537.9430, huntershoneyfarm.com. Noblesville Mon.–Sat., 9 am–6 pm.

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SHOPPING The Sterling Butterfly Artisan marketplace featuring works of ﬁne CARMEL, INDIANA art, jewelry, pottery, ﬁber arts, bath and body, candles, accessories and more. 190 E. Morgan St., Experience the City of Carmel with a backdrop of theater, music and fine art! 317.459.3581, thesterlingbutterfly.com. Open year- round. Thurs.–Fri., 10 am–5 pm; Sat., 10 am–3 pm. MOORESVILLE ATTRACTIONS Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride A 600 foot, two-person seated zipline ride located in beautiful Pioneer Park. Come for a ride, stay for the day. Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Rd., Carmel Arts & Design District The Michael Feinstein Initiative 317.831.7149, mooresvillepark.com. Open April– Oct. $ NOBLESVILLE ATTRACTIONS Historic Downtown Noblesville 3423 PARK DAVIS CIRCLE • INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235 • PHONE (317)899-7000Experience the heart of culture in Hamilton

PRODUCTION NOTES County. Enjoy unique local shops, restaurants and JOB # 95412 DATE 10/15/2014 CAMPAIGN/LOCATION The Indiana Design Center Center for the Performing Arts recreation, all in one must-see destination. 839 REQUESTOR John Dedman PROOF# 2 DESCRIPTION 2014 Indiana StateTake inTourism the shops, Ad galleries and restaurants of Carmel City Center and the Carmel Arts & Conner St., 317.776.0205, noblesvillemainstreet.org.

AM Design District. Discover the Indiana Design Center’s showrooms, design professionals, artists Open year-round. QTY CLIENT ISC DSR EBPM MP SIZE 2.25”w x 4.5”h and endless resources for residential and commercial interiors. Experience local theater, dance and music from the globe's most gifted performers at the Center for the Performing Arts. Indiana Transportation Museum APPROVED APPROVED WITH MINOR CORRECTION BACK WITH CORRECTIONS; RE-PROOF SIGNATURE DATE Offers excursions and programs emphasizing the historical importance of Indiana railroads. Special- occasion trains, charters and school tours. Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd., 317.773.6000, itm.org. Open May–Oct. Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $

www.carmel.in.gov Stonycreek Farm Nursery & Landscaping Visit us for our Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 26–Oct 31. We offer pre-scheduled ﬁeld trips, hayrides, parties, weddings and receptions. 11366 S.R. 38 East, 317.773.3344, stonycreekfarm.net. $ INDIANA – WHERE CHAMPIONS TM RESTAURANTS ARE CROWNED Courtney’s Kitchen 2015 EVENTS INCLUDE Family-owned. Offering Indiana’s best tenderloin, homemade desserts and home-cooked meals. Beer and wine available. Patio seating, weekend breakfast. 654 Logan St., 317.773.2234,

2012 courtneykitchen.com. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., 10:30 am–8 pm; Sat., 7 am–8 pm; Sun., 8 am–1 pm.

Tucanos Brazilian Grill Tucanos is a family-friendly Brazilian steakhouse offering Churrasco-style dining, bringing the ﬂavor and experience of Rio de Janeiro to you. 13225 Levinson Lane, 317.770.6988, tucanos.com/noblesville. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–10 pm; Fri.– Sat., 11 am–11 pm.

SHOPPING A Corner Cottage [SPORT GRAPHICS ] [SPORT Charming boutique on Noblesville’s town square offering vintage furniture and accessories, fashion clothing and jewelry, home décor and gourmet foods. 895 Conner St., 317.770.7577, shopacornercottage.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. Fort Harrison State Park Inn Indianapolis Hamilton Town Center Hamilton Town Center offers an extraordinary FOR MORE INFORMATION open-air streetscape environment showcasing a Visit IndianaSportsCorp.org or @IndSportsCorp STATE PARKS diverse mix of retail, restaurants and entertain- IndianaInns.com ment venues at Exit 210 & 146th St. 13901 Town 1∙877∙LODGES 1 Center Blvd., Noblesville, 317.770.5996, simon.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm.

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

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

Cambria Suites Indianapolis Airport Cambria Suites welcomes you to enjoy a great stay designed with your life and style in mind. 6014 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2394, cambriasuitesindianapolisairport.com. WiFi

Comfort Inn – Indy Airport A 66-room hotel with 24/7 shuttle service to airport. Complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi and ﬁtness center. 6107 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9600, choicehotels.com/in082. WiFi Experience an eclectic variety of shops and dining, a vibrant Days Inn Plainfield arts community, and historical landmarks that celebrate how We are an exterior-corridor property with king, hip history is in Hamilton County’s oldest city. queen or double rooms. Serving a hot breakfast daily. The hotel is clean, safe and affordable. 2245 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.5000, daysinn.com. WiFi

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Southwest/ Plainfield Perfect for business or leisure. This recently renovated establishment provides complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service and a hot breakfast daily. 2244 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.9993, FUN IS ALWAYS indianapolisswplainfield.hamptoninn.com. IN SEASON! Holiday Inn Express Airport Plainfield This American-owned hotel features a full breakfast and free airport and local shuttle. Restaurants, winery and brewpubs nearby. IHG rewards program offered. 6296 Cambridge Way, 317.839.9000, Locally Owned Restaurants hiexpress.com/ind-plainfield.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield All suites. Fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi, hot breakfast daily. Light evening meal Mon.–Thurs. Small meeting room. One night or extended stay. 2264 E. Perry Rd., 317.839.1900, indianapolisplainfield .homewoodsuites.com. WiFi Family Fun La Quinta Inn & Suites Conveniently located at Plainﬁeld Exit 66 on I-70, next to the Indianapolis International Airport. Free hot continental breakfast & free 24/7 airport shuttle. 2251 Manchester Dr., 317.279.2650, lq.com. WiFi

Quality Inn Whirlpool suites available, microwave, refrigerator in all rooms, 40-inch LCD TV, hair dryer, iron, ironing boards, free hot breakfast. 6105 Cambridge Way, Outdoor Recreation Arts & Culture 317.838.9300, qualityinn.com/in361. WiFi Getaway ideas just west of Indy: Staybridge Suites Airport – Plainfield VisitHendricksCounty.com Award-winning hotel features free airport and local shuttle. Full kitchen suites are great for families.

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Two bedroom/bath suites available. 6295 Cam-   bridge Way, 317.839.2700, staybridge.com/indyairport. Super 8 Motel  Has 71 rooms, newly renovated, high-deﬁnition televisions in all rooms, hot breakfast daily, park-  and-ﬂy to the airport available 24 hours. 6015 Gateway Dr., 317.837.8888, super8.com. WiFi

Value Place – Plainfield At Value Place, you get affordable lodging that is clean and safe—every time at every location! 6295  Gateway Blvd., 317.837.2950, valueplace.com.  Wingate by Wyndham Easily accessible from I-70 W of Indianapolis.  Offers complimentary WiFi and airport transporta-  tion. Meeting room available. Welcomes groups and bus tours. 6300 Gateway Dr., 317.279.2500,  wingatehotels.com.  WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES  Chateau Thomas Winery  Exit 66 off I-70, 15 minutes west of downtown Indy. Winery amidst 1,300 hotel rooms. Offers 50  wines by glass/bottle, tasting, snacks and gift shop daily. 6291 Cambridge Way, 317.837.9463, chateauthomas.com. Open year-round.  SHELBYVILLE ATTRACTIONS  Grover Museum Permanent life-size street scene with 30 stores  in 1900–1910 era. Railroad display with running trains. Quilt Show, Christmas Festival of Trees. 52 W. Broadway St., 317.392.4634, grovermuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–4 pm.

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Enjoy 2,000 slots and e-table games. Three delectable dining venues, seasonal live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and new home of the Indiana Derby. 4300 N. VISIT TODAY Michigan Rd., 877.386.4463, indianagrand.com. Open year-round. SHERIDAN WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Blackhawk Winery Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard provides guests with a complete grape-to-glass experience, specializing in Midwestern varietals. 28153 Ditch Rd., 317.771.2814, blackhawkwinery.com. Open year-round. Sat.–Sun., 1 pm–6 pm. WESTFIELD RECREATION Tim’s Shooting Academy of Westfield Tim’s Shooting Academy is focused on safety and education. Indoor shooting range (five for rifles, 10 for pistols), full-service store, classes, lessons and IT’S THE INDIANA EXPERIENCE. rentals available. 17777 Commerce Dr., 317.399.7918, You Are There as you literally step into historic timsshootingacademy.com. Open year-round. photographs to meet people from Indiana’s Mon.–Fri., 10 am–9 pm; Sat., 9 am–9 pm; Sun., past. Experience the Destination Indiana “time 11 am–6 pm. machine” and interact with virtual journeys through time. It’s a new way to live history! WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES www.indianahistory.org Grand Junction Brewing Company Look for our 2-for-1 offer (317) 232-1882 A Westfield original, GJBC prides itself on creating on www.visitindiana.com the finest handcrafted brews available, served up with locally sourced pub food. 110 S. Union

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St., 317.804.5168, grandjunctionbrewing.com. Open year-round. Experience what it takes WHITESTOWN to be an NCAA student-athlete LODGING Hampton Inn Brand-new, 92-room hotel opened March 2014. Offers 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 Fanimation’s Antique Fan Museum houses some 450 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.

SullivanMunce Cultural Center Zionsville Welcome Center. Discover local history and ﬁnd your roots in our genealogy library. Create and explore in our art center. Walking tours available. 225 W. Hawthorne St., 317.873.4900, sullivanmunce.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Fri., Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for youth and seniors. 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 11 am–3 pm. Located in beautiful White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis.

Traders Point Creamery @NCAAHoC Organic dairy farm and farm-to-table restaurant. NCAA Hall of Champions Farm store, nature walk, milking parlor. Open daily. NCAAHallofChampions.org Visitors welcome! 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, 317/916-HALL (4255) traderspointcreamery.com. Open year-round. Mon., NCAA and NCAA Hall of Champions are trademarks 9 am–6 pm; Tues.–Thurs., Sun., 9 am–9 pm; Fri.–Sat., of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. 9 am–9:30 pm.

LODGING 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

RESTAURANTS The Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery Farm-to-table restaurant, housed in a historic barn at an organic dairy farm. Organic, local dishes for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. 9101 Moore Rd., 317.733.1700, traderspointcreamery.com. Open year-round. Mon., 11 am–2:30 pm; Tues.–Thurs., 11 am–9 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun., 9:30 am–9 pm.

SHOPPING Brown’s Antiques on Fifth Indiana’s oldest antique shop. Three buildings full of great ﬁnds—antiques, gifts and home accessories—all nestled in a beautiful garden setting. 315 N. 5th St., 317.908.1396, brownsantiques.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., by chance.

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Wine/Food and Brew Fest - Derby Days - Arts Fest - Blue River Valley Hopwood Cellars Winery Pioneer Fair - The Bears of Blue River - First Fridays. Superb dining, artisan shopping, theatrical fun, hiking, canoeing and more! Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep, and you Give us a call - we’re here to help you have a great time! will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved Ergo, 501 North Harrison Street, Suite 3 Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 drink wine and be saved. See you at Hopwoods! 12 P: 317 | 398.9623 TF: 888 | 303.0244 F: 317 | 392.3901 E. Cedar St., 317.873.4099, hopwoodcellars.com. Open www.visitshelbycounty.com year-round. Mon.–Thurs., noon–8 pm; Fri., noon– www.facebook.com/pages/Shelby-County-Tourism-Visitors-Bureau 9 pm; Sat., 10 am–10 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm.

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FARM FRESH ➺ The whole farm-to-fork thing doesn’t get much fresher than at the new Farm- house Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms (864 N. 600 East, Fair Oaks, 219.394.3663, fofarms.com). Nothing fancified here—just delicious dishes you know and love, crafted from ingredients that are grown and harvested right at Fair Oaks and other local farms. Tuck into the classic fried chicken with a side of bubbling mac ‘n’ cheese, or cut into a juicy bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Sip a glass of Indiana wine, like the sweet moscato from Oliver Winery in Bloom- ington, or the Traminette from Carpenter Creek Cellars in Remington. The only hard part? Choosing from scoops of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or butter-pecan ice cream for dessert.

AMAZING! usa today named this terre haute museum one of the “10 great places to see art in smaller cities.”

FINE ARTS ➺ You don’t have to travel to the city to see great works from the likes of Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Alexander Calder and Robert Rauschenberg—just swing by Swope Art Museum (25 S. 7th St., Terre Haute, 812.238.1676). Its collection of nearly 3,000 works of American art, including 19th- and 20th-century paint- Above: The Lew Wallace Study & Museum in ings, sculptures and works on paper, plus a Crawfordsville. At right: The Chanteclair cocktail at section devoted to female artists, is housed Fair Oaks Farms’ Farmhouse Restaurant. in a cool Art Deco gem of a space. Did we mention it’s free? AYETTE;

eri’s TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. AF EAT UP! Two breweries, People’s Brewing Company ➺ Culinary creativity reigns in the college (2006 N. 9th St., Lafayette, 765.714.2777, LISHING

town of Lafayette–West Lafayette, home peoplesbrew.com) and Lafayette Brew- L AYETTE–WEST UB AF to Purdue University. Wine and dine in ing Company (622 Main St., Lafayette, S P MI MERY CO. VISITOR & CONVENTION elegant restaurants, grab a seat in an ethnic 765.742.2591, lafayettebrewingco.com), M /E MS, VISIT L café or pull up to Indiana’s first drive-in offer award-winning beer, including special NTGO restaurant Triple XXX Family Restaurant seasonal creations. And big festivals, like (2 N. Salisbury St., 765.743.5373, West Taste of Tippecanoe (tasteoftippecanoe.org), Lafayette, triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com). June 20, 2015, and Beers Across the Wa- FAR IR OAKS Triple XXX is famous for its “chop steak bash (beersacrossthewabash.com), August PHOTOS COURTESY MO FA BUREAU, burgers” and has earned a spot on Guy Fi- 22, 2015, focus on local culinary inventions. BURGER BY TONY VALAINIS

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Montgomery’s County’s Civil War roots and technological innovations at the Lane Place Antebellum Mansion (212 S. Water St., Crawfordsville, 765.362.3416, lane-mchs.org), which features most of its original furnishings, making it an antique-lover’s dream, and the Rotary Jail Museum (225 N. Washington St., Crawfordsville, 765.362.5222, rotary jailmuseum.org), where 16 wedge-shaped cells sit on a two-story, 360-degree turn- table.

FEAST FOR THE SENSES ➺ Thousands of hungry visitors descend on the banks of the Wabash River, four Left: Triple XXX Family Restaurant’s famous “chop steak burger” has earned a place in miles southwest of West Lafayette, each TV history. Right: Experience history come to life at the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. year for the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon (Fort Ouiatenon Park, 3129 S. River Rd., near West Lafayette, 765.476.8411, pays tribute to Montgomery County’s tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm). A AMAZING! the rotary jail’s movable cell- block was the first of its kind ever built in famous son, Lew Wallace—the commander re-creation of an annual mid-1700s fall the united states. of Indiana’s 11th Regiment in the Civil War gathering of French and Native Americans, who later went on to write the literary it’s an amazing weekend for the entire HISTORY LESSON epic Ben-Hur. Check out the “pleasure family. On October 3–4, 2015, sniff the ➺ The new pro soccer team in Indianapo- house for my soul” that he built with the smoking wood in the air, hear the crack lis, the Indy Eleven, is packing in sellout proceeds from his best-seller at the General of the rifles, savor the taste of authentic crowds. What you might not guess is that Lew Wallace Study & Museum (200 Wal- food and more. It all happens in a primitive the team’s name not only refers to the lace Ave., Crawfordsville, 765.362.5769, country setting that spans more than 30 number of players on the field, but quietly ben-hur.com). While you’re there, explore acres along the river banks.

Fairs & Festivals Strawberry Festival Dancing & Cruising in the Streets CRAWFORDSVILLE, JUNE 12–14, 2015 LAFAYETTE, JULY 18, 2015 Your ticket to seasonal fun Live entertainment, homemade arts and crafts, Enjoy a classic car and motorcycle cruise, food, and festivities. strawberry treats, children’s activities, tennis beer and wine, plus two stages of live enter- and softball tournaments, antique tractors and tainment. Downtown Lafayette, 765.742.4044, Parke County Maple Syrup Fair car shows. Lane Place, 212 S. Water St., 800.866. lafayettechamber.com. $ ROCKVILLE, FEBRUARY 21, 22, 28; MARCH 1, 2015 3973, thestrawberryfestival.com. Maple syrup camps open. Pancake and Tippecanoe County 4-HFair sausage meals, maple syrup producers, crafts Taste of Tippecanoe LAFAYETTE, JULY 18–25, 2015 and Art Association at the 4-H building. Free LAFAYETTE, JUNE 20, 2015 All phases of agriculture, 4-H exhibits, wide maps to camps and bridges. Parke County Celebrating culinary, musical and performing variety of youth activities, carnival rides, 4-H Fairgrounds, 1472 N. U.S. 41, 765.569.5226, arts. Live music and local cuisine are the stan- games and mouthwatering fair food. coveredbridges.com. dard fare. Fireworks. Twelve years and under Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1010 Teal Rd., are free. Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.2787, 765.474.0793, purdue.edu/extension. Mosey Down Main Street tasteoftippecanoe.org. $ LAFAYETTE, SECOND SATURDAYS FROM OUTfest MAY–AUG. AND SEPT. 5, 2015 Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering LAFAYETTE, AUGUST 1, 2015 Live entertainment, food, family-friendly, BATTLE GROUND, JUNE 26–28, 2015 Enjoy live entertainment, great food and free event introducing the sights, sounds, Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the beverages, drag show, vendors and family venues and merchants of downtown best in old-time folk, swing and Celtic music. activities. Downtown Lafayette, 765.423.7579, Lafayette. Main St., 765.714.4844, Tippecanoe Battlefield, 200 Battle Ground Ave., outfest.pridelafayette.org. $ moseydownmain.com. 765.742.1419, indianafiddlersgathering.org. $ Colt World Series Round the Fountain Art Fair Wabash Riverfest LAFAYETTE, AUGUST 7–12, 2015 LAFAYETTE, MAY 23, 2015 WEST LAFAYETTE, JULY 11, 2015 Teams of 15- and 16-year-olds from all over One of the best one-day outdoor ﬁne-art Family-friendly celebration of the Wabash the world vie for this baseball championship. fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, River. Canoe races, food, music, educational Bert E. Loeb Stadium at Columbian Park, 1915 sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and exhibits, 5k run, bike events, children’s activi- Scott St., 765.477.6694, coltworldseries.com. jewelry. Courthouse Square, 765.491.6298, ties and more! Tapawingo Park, 100 Tapawingo $ roundthefountain.org. Dr., 765.420.8505, wabashriverfest.com. (CONTINUED ON PG. 86)

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A WINERY AND 2 BREWERIES Bridgeton Bridge & Mill Indiana’s Largest Festival PARKE COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL 2015 October 9-18 INDIANA’S NEWEST STATE PARK ATTRACTIONS HOT FISHING SPOTS Covered Bridge Festival 765-569-5226 Raccoon Lake • Rockville Lake Turkey Run State Park 765-597-2635 Raccoon Lake 765-344-1412 Sugar Creek • Big Raccoon Creek Rockville Lake Park 765-569-6541 Turkey Run Little Raccoon Creek Covered Bridge Art Gallery 765-569-9422 State Park Wabash River Bridgeton Mill 765-548-0106 Mansfield Roller Mill 765-344-0741 LOOK FOR THIS FISH IN THE LODGING Sugar Valley Canoes 765-597-2464 SECTION AND ENJOY FISHING JUST Clements Canoes 765-435-7285 ART GALLERIES & OUTDOOR ART FEET FROM YOUR DOOR Shades State Park 765-435-2810 CELERY BOG NATURE AREA Festivals & Events 765-569-5226 INDIANA Caught at AREA LODGING Rockville Lake INNS STATE RECORD Raccoon Lakeside Lodge 765-344-1162 Turkey Run Inn 877-563-4371 EconoLodge 765-569-3430 MOTELS Parke Bridge Motel 765-569-3525 Motel Forrest 765-569-5250 Covered Bridge Motel 765-569-2833 BED & BREAKFASTS 8 GOLF COURSES DOWNTOWN STRIPED BASS Granny’s Farm B & B 765-597-2248 caught May 25, 2010 at Raccoon Lake Owl Nest B & B 765-569-1803 Bubble Gum B & B 765-569-6630 NEARLY 300 DINING OPTIONS WEIGHING 39.08 LBS Cherrywood Farm B & B 765-548-0582 Mansfield Guest Inn 812-877-9831 Knoll Inn 765-344-1162 Old Jail Inn Parke County 765-562-2056 CABINS Raccoon Lake Rockville Lake Park The Cabins at Hobson Farms 765-376-7663 State Recreation Area Sugar Valley Cabins 765-597-2355 Wilkins Mill Guesthouse 765-597-2046 Fallen Rock Parke 765-672-4301 Rockville Lake Park Cabins 765-569-6541 Pat’s Pad 765-569-2605 Turkey Run State Park Cabins 877-563-4371 Turkey Run Cabins 765-597-2029 Peaceful Waters Campground & Cabins 765-592-6458 Raccoon Lake House Rentals 765-592-0393 Bear Cub Cabins 765-344-1436 CONTACT US FOR FREE COVERED BRIDGE MAPS! CANOE CAMP Sugar Valley 765-597-2364 FOR LOCKED OVERNIGHT LARGE GROUP FACILITY Covered Bridge Retreat 866-622-6746 MOTORCYCLE PARKING 2015 FESTIVALS Parke County Maple Syrup Festival February 21-22 & February 28-March 1 Mansfield Mushroom Festival & Bridgeton LOOK FOR THIS Mountain Man Rendezvous April 25 & 26 WOLF PARK PURDUE UNIVERSITY SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP MOTORCYCLE IN THE Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair May 9 LODGING SECTION Zoom Town 5 K Walk/Run May 16 Miami Indians Gathering June 6 & 7 Antique Tractor Drive June 13 & 14 WWW.COVEREDBRIDGES.COM Art Affair on the Square June 20 765-569-5226 info @coveredbridges.com Covered Bridge Christmas December 4-6 Indiana

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General Lew Wallace Study & Museum Designed by the Civil War general who achieved international fame through his novel Ben-Hur, the Study showcases history in action. 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 This museum offers a large collection of historical armored and soft-skinned vehicles and vintage aircraft from WWI through Desert Storm. 5649 E. 150 North, 765.794.0238, ropkeyarmormuseum.com. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Mon.–Wed., 11 am– 4 pm.

Rotary Jail Museum This is the only known working rotating jail with a circular cell block that turns 360 degrees. The sheriff’s residence houses changing exhibits. 225 N. Washington St., 765.362.5222, rotaryjailmuseum.org. Open March–Dec.; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am–3 pm. $

LODGING Crawfordsville Motel Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, we offer daily and extended stay rates. Come enjoy your stay in Montgomery County. 2404 E. U.S. CLOVERDALE and an indoor heated pool. Free WiFi, laundry on Highway 136, 765.362.5740. WiFi LODGING site. 1020 N. Main St., 765.795.7373, super8.com. WiFi Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Days Inn Crawfordsville Sixty rooms, free breakfast and trucker, AAA and RECREATION Holiday Inn Express is great for leisure travelers, AARP rates. Free cable, free WiFi and meeting as we are near many local attractions: Rotary facilities. Exit 41, Covered Bridge Country. 1031 N. Lieber State Recreation Area at Cagles Mill Lake Jail Museum, Shades State Park, Lane Place Main St., 765.795.6400, daysinn.com. WiFi Family aquatic center, hiking, picnicking, fishing and more. 2506 N. Lafayette Rd., 765.323.4575, hiexpress.com/crawfordsville. WiFi Dogwood Springs Vacation Home and hunting in season. Marina with mooring and supplies. Visitors center. 1317 W. Lieber Rd., Ste. 1, Country retreat of 40-plus wooded acres, featuring Riviera Motel six bedrooms, four full baths and one half-bath. 765.795.4576, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ The Riviera Motel is an 18-room, independently Sleeps 14-plus with a seven-acre private lake in the owned motel conveniently situated within walking heart of Covered Bridge Country. 8105 S. S.R. 243, distance of restaurants and a shopping center. 1510 dogwoodspringscampground.com. WiFi COLFAX S. Washington St., 765.362.9925. LODGING Econo-Lodge Cabins & Candlelight Yountsville Mill & Inn Bed & Breakfast Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guest- A romantic retreat for couples featuring luxuri- Gardens and vacation cottage on Sugar Creek. A rooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. ous log cabins, whirlpool bathtubs, fireplaces, delightful 1851 inn featuring three beautiful guest Free WiFi; 24-hour business center and 24-hour screened decks and full kitchens. 7295 N. 1100 rooms with formal breakfast or a three-bedroom front desk. 1010 N. Main St., 765.795.6900, East, 800.864.6717, cabinsandcandlelight.com. vacation cottage for extended stays. Creek choicehotels.com. WiFi noted for fly-fishing, nature. 3941 W. Old Mill Rd., 765.307.7565, yountsvillemill.com. WiFi Holiday Inn Express CRAWFORDSVILLE Newly renovated with three stories, this Holiday ATTRACTIONS Inn Express is top-of-the-line, surrounded by his- Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County RECREATION torical attractions. Exit 41 in Cloverdale. 1017 N. Main Indiana’s first Carnegie Library to open. This Indiana Zipline Tours interdisciplinary museum features six galleries and Our tours consist of eight zip lines, one swinging St., 765.795.5050, holidayinnexpress.com. WiFi rotating exhibits of history, science and art. 222 S. bridge and suspended platforms. Indiana’s long- Motel 6 Washington St., 765.362.4618, cdpl.lib.in.us/carnegie. est zipline—over a mile in the air! 4641 W. 450 S., Located approximately 39 miles west of Indianapo- Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am– 765.866.0006, indianaziplinetours.com. Open lis, Motel 6 offers clean rooms and affordable rates. 5 pm. March–Oct., 10 am–5 pm. $ Near nine covered bridges, along with restaurants. 924 N. Main St., 765.795.3000, motel6.com. WiFi

Super 8 Motel AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts With 58 rooms, the Super 8 Motel offers free con- SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge tinental breakfast, microwave/refrigerator, suites WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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Sugar Creek Campground and Canoeing FAIR OAKS Forty-eight acres of family fun, including camping, ATTRACTIONS canoeing, kayaking, fishing, outdoor concerts and Fair Oaks Farms recreational activities along Sugar Creek. 841 W. 83 Escape to the country with outdoor fun, food and North, 765.362.5528, sugarcreekcanoetrips.com. Open learning, where you can explore family farms and March–Oct. $ reconnect with nature, animals and our planet. 856 N. 600 E., 877.536.1194, fofarms.com. Open SHOPPING year-round. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 10 am– Arts & Antiques 5 pm. $ Create an unforgettable experience by exploring art studios, galleries, antique shops and quaint restaurants. Enjoy a live play at the Vanity Theater. FOWLER Downtown Crawfordsville, 800.866.3973, crawfords ATTRACTIONS ville.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Benton County Wind Farm Tours Brought to you by Benton County Economic Devel- WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES opment. Come take a tour of the home of Indiana’s Coal Creek Cellars Winery first wind farm. See a video, touch a blade and Winery and tasting room, specializing in fine Wabash & Erie view a wind turbine up close! Tours by appointment dry wines, located in a restored vintage barn. Canal Park’s only, April–Oct. 706 E. 5th St., Ste. 11, 765.884.2080, Observation deck overlooking a small vineyard boat tour bentoncountyin.gov. Closed holidays. $ and woods. 3573 W. U.S. Highway 136, 765.362.3634, coalcreekcellarswinery.com. Open year-round; FRANKFORT closed holidays. Fri.–Sun., noon–6 pm. tive center, boat tours and pioneer village! Hike or LODGING bike our trails. Event and camping facilities avail- Lighthouse Inn Motel DELPHI able on-site. 1030 N. Washington St., 765.564.2870, Independent motel conveniently situated within ATTRACTIONS wabashanderiecanal.org. Open year-round; closed walking distance of restaurants and shopping cen- Wabash & Erie Canal Park holidays. Mon.–Fri., 1 pm–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; ters. Forty miles from Indianapolis, 30 miles from Journey through Indiana history with our interpre- Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. Purdue. 2050 E. Wabash St., 765.654.5592. WiFi

Indiana Bacon Festival of Putnam County Airport Parke County Covered Fairs & Carroll County Appreciation Days Bridge Festival Festivals DELPHI, AUGUST 29, 2015 GREENCASTLE, SEPTEMBER 12–13, 2015 ROCKVILLE, OCTOBER 9–18, 2015 (CONTINUED FROM PG. 81) Bacon, bands and brew! Great At the Putnam County Airport, Indiana’s largest festival. Enjoy food, music, craft beer, wine, cook- come out and watch the planes shopping, food, entertainment and off, Kidzone, bacon-eating contest descend on Putnam County. Food, the shining stars: 31 covered bridges Tippecanoe Steam & Gas and more. Downtown Delphi, 119 music, car/bike show and radio- nestled in beautiful fall foliage. Power Show W. Franklin St., 866.374.6813, controlled airplanes. Putnam County Free maps. Courthouse Square WEST LAFAYETTE, AUGUST 15, 2015 indianabaconfestival.com. $ Indiana Airport, 100 Ballard Lane, and countywide, 765.569.5226, Working show with tractors, 765.720.2236. P coveredbridges.com. gas engines and working demon- Global Fest strations throughout the day. WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 Art on the Wabash Parke County Covered Tippecanoe County Amphitheater, Celebration of world cultures WEST LAFAYETTE, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 Bridge Christmas 4449 S.R. 43 North, 219.984.5936, through music, dance, crafts, Artists from 15 counties display ROCKVILLE, DECEMBER 4–6, 2015 tsgpai.org. displays and international food. their art along the beautiful The festival includes visits with Continuous stage entertainment Wabash River in this juried fair. Santa, shopping, crafts, decorated Beers Across the Wabash and children’s activities. Morton Tapawingo Park, 800.721.2787, communities and a Holiday Home LAFAYETTE, AUGUST 22, 2015 Community Center, 222 N. artonthewabash.com. Tour. Enjoy food and entertain- Taste an assortment of ales and Chauncey Ave., 765.775.5113, ment as you travel through the lagers from 30 Indiana breweries. westlafayette.in.gov. Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Covered Bridge Capital. County- Downtown Lafayette, 765.714.4844, WEST LAFAYETTE, OCTOBER 3–4, 2015 wide, 401 E. Ohio St., 765.569.5226, beersacrossthewabash.com. $ Russeller’s Roundup Come see this reenactment of coveredbridges.com. RUSSELLVILLE, SEPTEMBER 5–6, 2015 life during the 18th century, with Taste of Montgomery County Two days of family fun at the French, British and Native American Dickens of A Christmas CRAWFORDSVILLE, AUGUST 22, 2015 Russellville Community Center. trading posts, food, crafts, demon- LAFAYETTE, DECEMBER 5, 2015 The Taste of Montgomery County Bring out the kids for the car show/ strations and music. Fort Ouiatenon, Come explore a world of roving is a symphony of sounds and a tractor pulling show. Russellville 3129 S. River Rd., 765.476.8411, carolers, farmers markets, vendors, ; fes-tival of ﬂavors that represent Community Center, 300 N. Harrison tippecanoehistory.org/feast.htm. $ P carriage rides, artisans demon- the best of West Central Indiana. St., 765.435.3615. 8 am–6 pm. strating crafts and performances FARMS General Lew Wallace Study & Mu- Covered Bridges of Putnam of A Christmas Carol. Downtown PUBLISHING seum, 200 Wallace Ave., 765.362.5769, St. Boniface Germanfest County Festival Lafayette, 765.742.4044, MMIS OAKS

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Noon–10 pm. $ Come enjoy Lafayette’s fastest- This is a full 10-day festival in Y FAIR growing family-friendly festival. Bainbridge, Indiana, just west of Purdue Christmas Show Uptown Jazz & Blues Fest Listen to ﬁve bands, kick back in Indianapolis. Crafts, foods and WEST LAFAYETTE, DECEMBER 5–6, 2015 Y VALAINIS COURTES LAFAYETTE, AUGUST 22, 2015 three beer gardens, taste German antiques dot the town of Bainbridge For more than 81 years, this magical, Live jazz and blues music festival food, take carnival rides and enter on U.S. Highway 36. Bainbridge lyrical, annual campus miracle has BY TON PHOTO with dancing, food, beer and wine. a $10,000 rafﬂe. St. Boniface, Community Building/Outside, U.S. wowed audiences. Purdue University, PHOTO 5th & Main Streets, 765.742.4044, 318 N. 9th St., 765.404.4717, Highway 36, 765.307.1291, fotpfun.org. Elliott Hall of Music, 765.494.3941, OAKS AIR BOAT ujbf.com. $ lafayettegermanfest.org. 7 am–7 pm. purdue.edu/pmo. $ F

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RECREATION Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory Fair Oaks Farms Enjoy a large stand of prairie grass, disc golf, nature center, hiking trails, astronomical observatory, abundant wildlife and more. 6815 W. C.R. 200 North, 765.296.2753, campcullom.com. Closed holidays. GREENCASTLE LODGING 3 Fat Labs Nestled on 26 forested acres, we are ﬁve minutes west of DePauw with six bedrooms, surrounded by nine covered bridges, nature trails and three fat Labs and a cat. 2009 S. C.R. 400 West, 765.653.0308, 3fatlabs.net. WiFi

9 East on Poplar Also known as the Dr. Clinton Zaring home, this 1887 Queen Anne Victorian has a fully equipped kitchen, linens and towels, free WiFi and off- street parking. 9 E. Poplar St., 765.653.7896, 9eastonpoplar.com. WiFi

Birdsong Bed & Breakfast Located in “Covered Bridge Country,” just 39 miles west of Indianapolis, Birdsong is close to downtown shopping, DePauw Campus and restaurants. 1172 W. C.R. 200 S., 765.653.6739, birdsongatgreencastle.com. WiFi

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Final Approach Restaurant, Hotel & 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. WiFi LAFAYETTE & Conference Center Twelve luxurious rooms with wireless Internet South College Condo A WEST LAFAYETTE and cable. Corporate and special event rates One block from DePauw, our accommodations are ATTRACTIONS are available. Enjoy the planes as they ﬂy in. in town and close to shopping, walking/biking trails Art Museum of Greater Lafayette 102 Ballard Lane, Greencastle, 765.655.1658, and unique restaurants. Can sleep 2–4 people. 105 Frequently changing exhibitions feature works from the permanent collection and local, regional dixiechopperhotel.com. WiFi S. College Ave., 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. WiFi and national artists. The gift shop features 60 art- Greencastle Inn ists. 102 S. 10th St., Lafayette, 765.742.1128, Fifteen rooms, outside corridor, double beds, close artlafayette.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. South College Condo B 11 am–4 pm. to dining and DePauw campus. Microwaves, refrig- Accommodates 2–4 people with fully furnished erators, cable TV, clean rooms, close to downtown. rooms. The condo has a booth-style kitchen, Columbian Park Zoo 1233 S. Bloomington St., 765.653.8424. WiFi washer and dryer, free wireless Internet and a Home to more than 190 animals representing shared deck. Located one block from DePauw. 105 The Inn at DePauw & Event Center nearly 90 different species. Variety of educational S. College Ave., 765.341.0900, staygreencastle.com. programs teaching appreciation for the world’s Featuring 2 West Bistro, Fluttering Duck Bar & WiFi Grill, social center, 54 rooms, luggage handling, wildlife. 1915 Scott St., Lafayette, 765.807.1540, suites available. Hospitality area, conference lafayette.in.gov/zoo. Open April–Oct.; closed room/patio. 2 Seminary Square, 765.658.1000, LADOGA holidays. innatdepauw.com. WiFi LODGING The Magnolia of Montgomery County Downtown Lafayette – West Lafayette Maple House Small town boasts unhosted 1890 Victorian Eclectic dining and shopping, outdoor art and This home with 1,200 square feet has three guest house for you to stay overnight or hold art galleries, nightlife, festivals and events, ac- bedrooms and two full baths. Fully furnished with meetings, retreats or special events. Sleeps 13. commodations and an urban trail along the river. fully equipped kitchen. Close to DePauw Campus/ 201 N. Franklin St., Ladoga, 765.942.5040, 800.872.6648, readysetgodowntown.com. Open downtown area and restaurants. 410 Maple St., hoosierphotoorganizer.com. WiFi year-round.

Visitor Resources Kentland Visitors Center for free maps and Discover Newton County visitor information. 401 E. Ohio St., Welcome! Your information on regional convention and Discover your next adventure in 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com. visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor centers Newton County! Explore Fair Open year-round. and local welcome centers. Oaks Farms, unearth history at Kankakee Sands or wander fan- Spencer Regionwide Crawfordsville tastic fish and wildlife areas. Sweet Owen Convention & Bicycle Indiana, Inc. Montgomery County Visitors & 201 N. 3rd St., 219.989.7770, Visitors Bureau This non-profit organization is Convention Bureau discovernewtoncounty.com. Home to Indiana’s first state park, dedicated to promoting and educat- Cultivate creativity in this extraordi- McCormick’s Creek, and Indiana’s ing the public on safe bicycling. nary community with historic muse- Lafayette & famous Cataract Falls and Bridge. Visit our website for information on ums, unique boutiques, art studios, Escape to the natural beauty of West Lafayette “Sweet Owen County.” 119 S. Main Indiana biking trails and events. 242 outdoor recreation and delicious Visit Lafayette – E. Market St., Suite 102, Indianapolis, dining. 218 E. Pike St., 800.866.3973, St., 812.714.8110, sweetowencvb.org. West Lafayette Open year-round; closed holidays. 317.466.9701, bicycleindiana.org. crawfordsville.org. Open year-round; Visitors Center, lodging availabil- Mon.–Fri., 10 am–3 pm. P Closed holidays. closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– ity, brochures, maps. Meeting, 4 pm. convention and sporting event Brewers of Indiana Guild planning, group tours, itineraries, Terre Haute The Guild promotes appreciation coupons and packages. 301 Frontage Terre Haute Convention & for the quality & variety of Indiana Delphi Carroll County Chamber of Rd., Lafayette, 765.447.9999, Visitors Bureau beer and supports Indiana brew- homeofpurdue.com. Closed holidays. The Visitor Center is conveniently ers. Map of Indiana’s breweries at Commerce Explore our rich heritage and rural Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm.; Sat., 10 am– located just off Exit 11 from I-70. drinkin.beer. 6507 N. Ferguson St., 4 pm; Sun., noon–4 pm. Tour the Indiana Association Track Ste. 202, Indianapolis. beauty. Visit our antique shops, art galleries, museums, waterways, Cross Country Coaches Museum. parks, and hiking and biking trails. Monticello Get information on several local Indiana Foodways Alliance and regional attractions. 5353 E. Statewide organization dedicated 119 W. Franklin St., 866.374.6813, Greater Monticello Chamber carrollcountychamber.com. Open of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Margaret Dr., 800.366.3043, to the promotion of locally owned terrehaute.com. Open year-round; restaurants and food producers year-round; closed holidays. Mon.– Brochures, maps and events Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm. calendar. Enjoy family fun on Lakes closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am– throughout the state through 4 pm. culinary trails. P.O. Box 392, Shafer and Freeman. Monticello is Greensburg, indianafoodways.com. Greencastle home to Indiana Beach—come see Open year-round. Putnam County Convention & life with a splash. Downtown Monti- West Lafayette Visitor Bureau cello, 574.583.7220, monticelloin.com. Lafayette Limo Indiana Wines Full-service visitor bureau providing Open year-round; closed holidays. Passenger vehicles that can carry Discover Indiana’s award- travel info and local details on lodg- one to as many as 59 people, along winning wineries! Enjoy special ing, shopping, historical attractions Rockville with shuttles running to and from events, tours, festivals and wine and nature trails/bike/hiking info. Parke County Visitors Center Lafayette to Indianapolis and Chi- tastings. Experience Indiana Open year-round; closed holidays. The covered bridge capital of cago’s O’Hare airport, are available wine, one delicious sip at a time. 12 W. Washington St., 800.829.4639, the world. History and scenery from Lafayette Limo. 2525 Klondike West Lafayette, 800.832.9463, coveredbridgecountry.com. Mon.–Fri., make Parke County’s 31 covered Rd., 765.497.3828, lafayettelimo.com. indianawines.org. Open year-round. 8 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. bridges a must-see. Stop by the Open year-round.

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101 N. Grant St., West Lafayette, 765.494.8900, homeofpurdue.com/golf/stayandplaypackages.html. union.purdue.edu/hotel. WiFi $

RECREATION Trails Celery Bog Nature Area Hiking and biking trails abound in Lafayette and A 195-acre nature preserve with trails, unique West Lafayette. Explore the Wabash Heritage wetlands, unusual plants, birds and small-mammal Trail and many other beautiful paved and non- viewing. Educational programs at Lilly Nature Cen- paved trails throughout the area. 800.872.6648, ter. 1620 Lindberg Rd., West Lafayette, 765.775.5172, homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round. westlafayette.in.gov/egov/docs/1242238355744.htm. Open year-round. Tropicanoe Cove Outdoor Family Aquatic Center Prophetstown State Park Located in Columbian Park next to the zoo. Try the New aquatic center. Newest state park with huge water slide, lazy river, children’s water play- dramatic prairie and restored wet slopes called ground, beach volleyball and much more! 1915 Scott Wolf Park in fens. Hiking/bicycle trails, nature/history programs St., Lafayette, 765.807.1531, lafayette.in.gov/aquatics. Lafayette and camping are available. 4112 E. S.R. 225, West Open June–Aug. $ Lafayette, 765.567.4919, stateparks.in.gov. Open year- round. $ RESTAURANTS Route 66 Diner Exploration Acres Riverside Skating Center Same delicious food as Triple XXX Family Northwest Indiana’s largest corn maze and pump- Outdoor skating rink is 70 feet by 120 feet. Lighted Restaurant. Garage-themed, blue-plate specials, kin patch. Family-friendly activities, country store, for evening use. Available from fall to spring for breakfast, 100 percent sirloin burgers, salads. U.S. concessions, ﬁre pits and haunted mazes in Oc- ice skating. 100 Tapawingo Dr., West Lafayette, 52 West and Win Hentschel Blvd., West Lafayette, tober. 6042 Newcastle Rd., Lafayette, 765.296.2863, 765.743.7465, westlafayette.in.gov/department/ 765.497.9466. Open year-round. explorationacres.com. Open Sept.–Oct. Thurs., division.php?fDD=8-140. Open Jan.–March and 6 pm–10 pm; Friday, 6 pm–11 pm; Sat., 10 am–11 pm; Nov.–Dec. $ Triple XXX Family Restaurant Sun., noon–7 pm. $ Since 1929. As featured on Food Network’s Stay and Play Golf Packages Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Serving Triple XXX Purdue University Accommodations, choice of one or two rounds Root Beer, 100 percent hand-cut ground sirloin Offering plenty to discover from sporting events, with cart. Packages include courses by Pete Dye burgers, breakfast, pork BBQ and tenderloins. entertainment by music and theater groups, art and Hale Irwin. Advanced registration required. S.R. 26 & Salisbury, West Lafayette, 765.743.5373, galleries, fountains, park-like areas and tours. Guaranteed tee times. Various, 800.872.6648, triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com. Open year-round. West Lafayette, 765.494.4636, purdue.edu. Open year-round.

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum & Park National Historic Landmark where the Battle of Tippecanoe occurred in 1811. Includes a nature center, trail, picnic areas, museum and history store. 200 Battle Ground Ave., 765.567.2147, tippecanoe history.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

Wolf Park Enjoy a howl with wolves at this non-proﬁt educational wildlife facility. See and learn about wolves, coyotes, fox and bison. 4004 E. 800 North, Battle Ground, 765.567.2265, wolfpark.org. Closed holidays. $

LODGING Comfort Suites – Lafayette Close to attractions like Purdue University, Indiana Beach, McAllister Park and the Tippecanoe Battleﬁeld. 31 Frontage Rd., Lafayette, 765.447.0016, lafayettecomfortsuites.com. WiFi

Hampton Inn – Lafayette Conveniently located near Purdue University, area attractions, shopping, golf and restaurants. Y 3941 South St., Lafayette, 765.447.1600, lafayettein.hamptoninn.com. WiFi UNIVERSIT Homewood Suites – Lafayette

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SHOPPING cards. 2415 Sagamore Pkwy., Lafayette, 765.448.6177, .org. Open April–Oct.; closed holidays. Fri.–Sun., 1 Shopping Communitywide tippecanoemall.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., pm–5 pm. $ Eclectic mix of shops and art galleries in downtown 10 am–9 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. Lafayette/West Lafayette. Large mall with 100-plus shops, antiquing and numerous shopping plazas. PARKE COUNTY Various locations, 800.872.6648, LINDEN ATTRACTIONS homeofpurdue.com. Open year-round. ATTRACTIONS Bridgeton Mill Est. 1823 Linden Depot Museum Family-owned for 188 years. Indiana’s famous Tippecanoe Mall The oldest junction depot in Indiana, built in 1908. covered bridge and waterfall. Fresh natural More than 90 stores, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Old Includes railroad memorabilia, a museum store, ﬂour, cornmeal, etc. Food, ice cream and more. Navy, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H&M, Fin- and model railroad layouts among its attractions. 8104 S. Bridgeton Rd., Bridgeton, 765.548.0106, ish Line and Sears. Play area, food court, Simon gift 520 N. Main St., 765.339.7245, lindendepotmuseum bridgetonmill.com. Open April–Nov., 10 am–6 pm.

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

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

CLOVERDALE Located approximately one mile north Cloverdale RV Park and J.C. of I-70, Exit 41, our amenities are all 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 more Dogwood Springs Campground than 500 acres of rolling, wooded 8105 S. S.R. 243 •• ••• • •• • terrain with 15 lakes and ponds. dogwoodspringscampground.com Seasonal RV campground April through November.

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

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

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

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 West, 765.432.2810 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, 765.567.4919 • •• • • ••••• •• history programs. Reserve campsites stateparks.in.gov and shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

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Covered Bridge Art Gallery Affordable art by more than 30 local artists working in all mediums, including wood, pottery, photography and jewelry, from ﬂorals to covered bridges, all housed in an 1877 historic building. 124 W. Ohio St., Rockville, 765.569.9422, coveredbridgeartgallery.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon., Wed.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm.

LODGING Covered Bridge Retreat Beautiful lodge on 300 acres, trails, equestrian facility, private campground. Truly unique retreat, event or reunion destination. Reservations required. 6762 N. C.R. 150 West, Bloomingdale, 812.648.2810, coveredbridgeretreat.com.

Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park Beautiful surroundings and activities for all. Adventurous to moderate trails, canoeing, horseback riding, free WiFi and game room. 8102 E. Park Rd., Marshall, 877.500.6151, indianainns.com. WiFi

RECREATION Mansfield Roller Mill Three-story mill constructed in 1875 on the banks of Raccoon Creek. Original milling equipment remains in place at Mansﬁeld Roller Mill. 1588 Rac- coon Pkwy., Rockville, 765.344.0741, stateparks.in.gov. Open May–Oct. $

Raccoon State Recreation Area at Clements Canoes Cecil M. Harden Lake Outdoor Center Water-based activities, hiking, horseshoes, archery, summer nature/history programs, hunting in season. Reservable camping. 1588 S. Raccoon Pkwy., Rockville, 765.344.1884, stateparks.in.gov. Open year- Family Cabins at McCormick’s Creek 3089 S. 1st St., 812.232.4890, terrehautesuper8.com. round. $ State Park Housekeeping cabins sleep four or six. Hiking, Turkey Run State Park nature center, swimming, saddlebarn with escorted WAVELAND Incredible hiking and scenic beauty. Staffed nature rides. For reservations, go to camp.in.gov or call RECREATION center and planetarium. Swimming, fishing, ten- 866.622.6746. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., Clements Canoes Outdoor Center nis, saddlebarn with escorted rides, inn on-site, 812.829.2235, camp.in.gov. Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping and cabins— camping. 8121 E. Park Rd., Marshall, 765.597.2635, everything you need to enjoy scenic Sugar stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ RECREATION Creek. Experience covered bridges, state parks McCormick’s Creek State Park and fishing. 8295 W. S.R. 234, 765.435.2070, Rockville Lake Park Swimming, picnicking and staffed nature center. clementscanoes.com. Open April–Oct. $ The perfect outdoor family destination. Modern Escorted rides at seasonal saddlebarn. Camping/ primitive campsites and two cabins put you close lodging reservable. 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd., Lake Waveland to the great fishing on the 102-acre lake. 828 N. 812.829.2235, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ A great 360-acre lake for boating, swimming and Marshall Rd., 765.569.6541, rockvillelake.com. $ fishing surrounded by a 248-acre park. Modern, TERRE HAUTE primitive camping and picnic area. 11677 S. S.R. 47, SAINT MARY-OF- LODGING 765.435.2073, lakewavelandpark.wix.com/lwp. Open Holiday Inn April–Oct. $ THE-WOODS Ideally located to major attractions, golf, shopping ATTRACTIONS and Indiana State University. Indoor recreation Shades State Park Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin center features a pool, fitness center and game Sandstone cliffs overlook Sugar Creek. Challenging Saint Mother Theodore is America’s eighth saint room. 3500 U.S. Hwy. 41 South, 812.232.6081, hiking is available, as is swimming at nearby Turkey and Indiana’s first saint. Visit her shrine to learn Run State Park. Non-electric camping only. 7751 holiday-inn.com/terrehautein. WiFi about her extraordinary life journey. Free will S. 890 West, 765.435.2810, stateparks.in.gov. Open donations. 1 Sisters of Providence, 812.535.2952, SpringHill Suites by Marriott year-round. $ saintmothertheodore.org. Open year-round. Stylish and modern all-suite hotel convenient to major attractions, golf, shopping and Indiana WINGATE CANOES SPENCER State University. Easy highway access. 3304 U.S. ATTRACTIONS LODGING Hwy. 41 South, 812.235.0696, springhillsuites.com. Mid’Town Museum of Native Cultures Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park WiFi A museum dedicated to the original caretakers of Y CLEMENTS Located in Indiana’s first state park. Full-service this nation with a focus on educating existing and dining room, free WiFi. Close to Bloomington and Super 8 Motel – Terre Haute future generations. Holds an abundance of diora-

COURTES Indianapolis. For reservations, call 1.877.LODGES1. Located minutes from the Terre Haute Action Track mas, dolls, clothing and various stone tools and ar- 451 McCormick’s Creek Park Rd., 877.922.6966, and Dragway and Indiana State University, and just tifacts. 208 S. Vine St., 765.376.7128. Open year-round;

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92 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Stunning natural landscapes meet world-class architecture and cuisine in gorgeous south-central Indiana. Explore historic downtowns or underground caverns. Go tailgating in a classic college town, hike through rock gorges amid roaring cascades of water or just enjoy the scenery as you sip a glass of locally crafted wine. Your trip, your way.

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LOOK OUT BELOW ➺ Here’s an unforgettable way to ring in 2016: Get splattered with watermelon guts near the “splatform” on New Year’s Eve in Vincennes. The annual watermelon drop (fireworksinindiana.com/events/ watermelon-drop/) at the Vincennes Riv- erfront Pavilion has a countdown tradition where an 18-foot, 500-pound cardboard watermelon rises 75 feet in the sky. At the stroke of midnight, the giant watermelon drops the actual fruit from its belly. Since the time of year makes it difficult to find the fruit, the event committee freezes the number of watermelons needed for that year and thaws them out a day in advance. There’s no admission fee for this evening of live entertainment and fireworks. Stuff yourself with food from local vendors or compete in the barbecue cook-off contest, which has cash prizes. It’s a guaranteed tasty time.

AMAZING! national stars like patton oswalt and tig notaro have headlined this fest.

LAUGHTER ROCKS ➺ The Limestone Comedy Festival (limestonefest.com) in Bloomington is only in its third year, but is quickly becoming the go-to event for laughs. This three-day event (June 4–6, 2015) showcases stars and Above: The Comedy Attic is one of the hosts up-and-comers, all performing at six differ- of the Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington. At right: A Mud-Stash run at Perfect North ent local venues. Ticket packages range in Slopes in Lawrenceburg. price; single-show tickets are also available. There are also chances to participate in live tapings of comedy podcasts and attend exclusive after-parties. The comedy content nation for Architectural Innovation and is designed for an adult audience, and most Design by the American Institute of Archi- venues are 18 and older. Younger attendees tects, recently installed eight new pieces of may be accompanied by an adult depend- public art. These outdoor structures are in ing on the venue. This festival may be various locations around town, all within young, having run for only two years, but be walking distance of each other. The area’s warned—tickets are already selling out fast. art council decided that every two years, the sculptures would be removed and replaced ALL WALKS OF ART with new works of art, allowing for more ➺ The artwork in Columbus, already consistent visitation and participation from nationally renowned, is getting even more a wide variety of artists. Eighty-six artists

intriguing. The city, ranked sixth in the applied for the 2014 collection and were PHOTOS COURTESY LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL, PERFECT NORTH SLOPES, COLUMBUS AREA VISITORS CENTER

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narrowed down to include one from Min- to the 1,500 other participants. For $65, nesota, Florida and New York and two each you’ll receive a medal for completion, a from Illinois and Indiana. There’s no theme t-shirt and a $5 gift card that can serve as or size restriction, so you’ll find a variety of a voucher for food or Mud-Stash apparel. works to explore. You just have to be at least seven years old before you try to run with the big dogs. You’ll get a chance to rinse off or shower AMAZING! studies have shown that just before enjoying some live entertainment having contact with dirt—whether it’s gardening or making mud pies—can and, for adults, a beer after the race. seriously up a person’s mood. GONE HOLLYWOOD A MUDDY GOOD TIME ➺ Blackjack, craps and baccarat are ➺ Get down and dirty at Perfect North just the beginning at Hollywood Casino Slopes (19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, (777 Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, 812.537.3754) for its twice-yearly Mud- 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com), Stash, May 30 and September 12, 2015. where you’ll find more than 2,200 slot You can choose your difficulty level by machines, 71 table games and a 19-table doing either the 5-mile Mud-Stash or the Poker Room. You may do a double take Mini Mud-Stash, a 1.5-mile course. You’ll in the Celebrity Pit, where the cast of deal- be trudging up hills, rappelling walls and ers includes Christina Aguilera and Rod army-crawling through the mud. It’s fun Stewart lookalikes. Enjoy fine dining at for every fitness level; you can either walk one of the seven restaurants, then get or run the course. Themed costumes and your groove on at Boogie Nights, the One piece from Columbus’s 2014 group participation are encouraged. You’ll ’70s- and ’80s-themed dance club. And Sculpture Biennial, It’s All About Electricity by Richard Herzog, is on wear a handy timing device that can survive for live entertainment, grab a seat at the County Courthouse lawn. the mess and see how you finished next Hollywood on the Roof.

fossils, rocks, lapidary, prospecting and rock- of exhibits, visit barns and enjoy the mid- Fairs & Festivals hound supplies. 4H and science material. Free way and food. Jackson County Fairgrounds, Your ticket to seasonal fun demonstrations. Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 476 E. C.R. 100 South, 812.358.2751, and festivities. 812.295.3463, lawrencecountyrockclub.org. jacksoncountyfair.org. Noon–10 pm.

Rail Fest and Spring Festival Decatur County Equine Enthusiast Odon Old Settlers Festival WASHINGTON, MAY 15–16, 2015 4th Annual Open Speed Show ODON, AUG. 4–8, 2015 A celebration of Daviess County railroad GREENSBURG, JULY 17–19, 2015 One of Indiana’s oldest festivals, celebrat- heritage! Train rides, history, exhibits, model Come watch horses and riders from around ing more than 125 years of fun, exhibits and train displays and a Main Street festival with the region compete for the fastest time in entertainment, parades, contests, kids’ day food and vendors. Main Street & Train Depot, contests including barrel-racing and and much more. Odon Park, just off S.R. 58, 812.254.5262, daviesscountyhistory.net, pole-bending. Decatur County Fairgrounds, 812.636.8218, odonoldsettlers.com. daviesscountychamber.com. 812.593.2815, triplerequinerescueinc.com. Greensburg Power of the Past RiverRoots Music & Folk Arts Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Expo GREENSBURG, AUG. 20–23, 2015 MADISON, MAY 15–16, 2015 GREENSBURG, JULY 25, 2015 Annual machinery show. Featured tractor IHC, Nationally known contemporary and tradi- Sidewalk Chalk Art Expo! Local art students hosting Indiana chapter 7 show. Flea markets, tional folk/roots musicians, storytelling, food, join forces to create amazing sidewalk art for food booths, kids’ games, toy show and regional wines, craft beer festival. Family- the Tenderloin Throwdown visitors! Great entertainment. Decatur County Fairgrounds, friendly. Bicentennial Park–Riverfront, 100 W. fun! Courthouse Square, 150 Courthouse Square, 812.663.7869. 8 am–11 pm. $ Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, riverroots.org. $ 812.663.8600. 10 am–6 pm. Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues Crothersville Red, White and Blue Tenderloin Throwdown MADISON, AUG. 21–22, 2015 Festival GREENSBURG, JULY 25, 2015 Smokin’ hot blues performers, sizzling CROTHERSVILLE, JUNE 11–13, 2015 Tenderloin Throwdown contest with prizes for BBQ competitions, boat cruises, great food This patriotic festival celebrates small towns Indiana’s best breaded, grilled, creative pork and drink. Kids’ play area, 5K and more and the American spirit. Vendors, carnival tenderloin and people’s choice. Entertainment along Madison’s riverfront. Bicentennial rides, food, entertainment, a parade and and games. Courthouse Square, 150 Courthouse Park, 100 W. Vaughn Dr., 800.559.2956, great fun for all. Preston St., 812.569.0407, Square, 812.222.0037. 10 am–6 pm. madisonribberfest.com. $ crothersvillerwb.com/. 10 am–10 pm. Jackson County Fair Wine, Cheese and Art Festival 50th Annual Gem Mineral Fossil Show BROWNSTOWN, JULY 26–AUGUST 1, 2015 WASHINGTON, SEPT. 4, 2015 BEDFORD, JUNE 26–28, 2015 The Jackson County Fair is the biggest and Come sample varieties of wine and cheese Wide variety of gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, best! Still a free fair; ﬁnd building after building (CONTINUED ON PG. 98)

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The Sherman House Restaurant and Inn A favorite for travelers through the years, this historic destination has been around since 1852. Breakfast and WiFi provided. A unique place to stay. 35 S. Main St., 800.445.4939, sherman-house.com/. WiFi BEDFORD ATTRACTIONS Lawrence County Museum of History View the ever-changing gallery of interesting artifacts that showcase the history and heritage of Lawrence County. Locally stocked gift shop on-site. 929 15th St., 812.278.8575, lawrencecountyhistory.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., 9 am– 4 pm; Sat., 9 am–3 pm.

RECREATION Bluespring Caverns Explore this natural wonder on an hour-long underground boat tour. Blind ﬁsh and crayﬁsh, gem prospecting, half-mile nature trail and gift shop. 1459 Bluespring Caverns Rd., 812.279.9471, bluespringcaverns.com. Open April–Oct. $

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

Otis Park Golf Course Recognized as one of the best municipal golf courses in Indiana, this 6,308-yard, par-72 layout is both scenic and challenging for all golfers. 607 RESTAURANTS Tunnelton Rd., 812.279.9092, otisparkgolf.com. Open REGIONWIDE year-round. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Great Crescent Brewery The Great Crescent Brewery in Aurora, Indiana, Indiana Uplands Wine Trail WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring Butler, Brown produces a wide variety of hand-crafted beers packaged in pints, bottles, 1/6- and 1/2-barrel kegs. Salt Creek Brewery County, Oliver, Owen Valley, French Lick, Best, Enjoy locally made beer, live weekly entertainment Turtle Run, Huber and Winzerwald Wineries. P.O. 315 Importing St., 812.655.9079, gcbeer.com. Open year-round. Thurs.–Sat., noon–9 pm. and a great dinner, all in the unique atmosphere of Box 169, 812.936.2293, indianauplands.com. Open one of the only open-pit breweries in the U.S. 466 year-round. Old S.R. 37, 812.277.8277, saltcreekbrewery.com. Open BATESVILLE year-round. Indiana Wine Trail LODGING Visit six artisan wineries, each one reflecting the Comfort Inn Batesville distinct style and personality of the winemaker. 601 Just off I-74, within walking distance of restau- BLOOMINGTON W. First St., Madison, 800.559.2956, indianawinetrail rants; indoor pool, free continental breakfast, free ATTRACTIONS .com. Open year-round. Internet, suites and handicapped-accessible rooms. Oliver Winery 112 S.R. 46 East, 812.934.6185, comfortinn.com/hotel- Indiana’s largest winery produces more than 40 Indy Wine Trail batesville-indiana-in134#listpos1. WiFi award-winning wines. Wine tasting, a gourmet From bustling urban locales to the quiet country- cheese shop and a beautiful picnic setting await side, learn the stories behind our award-winning Hampton Inn you. 8024 N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com. local wines. Ask about our Super Savor tickets! Conveniently located between Indianapolis and Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 Various cities, indywinetrail.com. Open year-round. Cincinnati off I-74. Complimentary hot breakfast, am–6 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. $ indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. 1030 S.R. 229 North, 812.934.6262, hamptoninn.com. LODGING WiFi Century Suites Hotel AURORA Bloomington’s unique hotel that is out of the ATTRACTIONS Mary Helen’s Bed and Breakfast and ordinary, but not out of the way. 300 S. S.R. 446, Hillforest Victorian House Museum Fine Dining 812.336.7777, centurysuites.com. WiFi A restored 1850s mansion overlooking the Ohio Tucked in the scenic woods, you won’t want to River. Victorian Christmas in December with tours leave this beautiful B&B. Relax and enjoy the Fourwinds Resort and Marina and activities. 213 Fifth St., 812.926.0087, hillforest special atmosphere and fine dining on week- The beach at Lake Monroe is perfect for weddings, .org. Open April–Dec. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm–5 pm. $ ends. 13296 N. Coonhunters Rd., 812.934.3468, pool outings, meetings, conferences, fishing, hiking, maryhelensplace.com/. WiFi reunions and family boat rental. Enjoy a staycation LODGING Herman Leive House One block from the Ohio River, close to Hillforest

Mansion. A 19th-century home furnished with an- AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts tiques. Close to restaurants and casinos. 203 Fifth SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge St., 812.926.0944, hermanleivehouse.com. WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

96 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 SOUTH CENTRAL listings with tennis, a fitness center, wireless Internet and WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES RECREATION golf. 9301 S. Fairfax Rd., 812.824.2628, resort.com. Oliver Winery Brookville Lake WiFi Indiana’s largest winery produces more than 40 Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, camping, fishing, award-winning wines. Wine tasting, a gourmet a summer interpreter, a bicycle trail, horseshoe Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel and cheese shop and a beautiful picnic setting await pits, and archery and shooting ranges. Hunting in Conference Center you. 8024 N. S.R. 37, 812.876.5800, oliverwinery.com. season. 14108 S.R. 101, 765.647.2657, stateparks.in.gov. The Biddle offers 189 comfortably furnished and Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 10 am– Open year-round. $ affordably priced rooms and suites. We also offer 6 pm; Sun., noon–6 pm. almost 50,000 square feet of conference space. 900 Skyward Adventures, Inc. E. 7th St., 812.856.6381, imu.indiana.edu. WiFi Upland Brewing Company Soar through the trees on our Zip Line & Adventure Upland brews more than 30 ales, lagers and sour Park. Features 10 zip lines and four bridges. Located RECREATION beers that are distributed throughout Indiana and near Brookville Lake. 11471 U.S. 52, 765.547.1947, Monroe Lake in parts of Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin. skywardadventures.com. Open May–Oct. Sat.–Sun., Swimming, boating, hiking, summer nature pro- The Bloomington-based craft brewery has won 10 am–6 pm. $ grams, picnicking, fishing and hunting in season. numerous awards. 350 W. 11th St., 812.336.2337, Reservable campsites and shelters. 4850 S. S.R. 446, uplandbeer.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue 812.837.9546, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ 11 am–midnight; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–1 am; Sun., noon– Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue is the Southeastern midnight. Indiana Wolf Preserve. Home to 31 wolves. Come RESTAURANTS and hear the call of the wild. 14099 Wolf Creek Rd., Uptown Cafe 513.312.9143, wolfcreekhabitat.org. Open year-round. American, breakfast, brunch, Cajun/Creole, seafood BROOKVILLE and steaks. Uptown’s new bar area serves craft LODGING SHOPPING beer, fine wine, artisan spirits and classic cocktails, Brookville Lodge The Gift Shoppe On Main plus late-night food on Friday and Saturday nights. Five bedrooms, each with its own bath, in a beauti- Experience the area’s finest selection of hand- 102 E. Kirkwood Ave., 812.339.0900, the-uptown.com. fully restored home in the heart of Brookville. crafted, American-made, artisan gifts that feature Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., 7 am–10 pm; Fri., Rent the whole house with friends and family or Indiana Artisans. 813 Main St., 765.547.1033. Open 7 am–1 am; Sat., 8 am–1 am; Sun., 9 am–2 pm. rent a room individually. 801 Main St., 765.547.1900, year-round. brookvillelodge.com. WiFi SHOPPING Keys To The Past Antiques & More Bloomington Antique Mall Twadelle River House Explore 4,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, Go treasure-hunting at the “Historic Bloomington A short distance takes you to the sand/gravel craft beer and wine-making supplies, Melissa & Antique Mall,” a three-story building with an eleva- beach of the Whitewater River. The river is great for Doug toys, Aladdin lamps, Warm Glow candles tor and 24,000 square feet with 100 merchants. 311 fishing or swimming and vibrant sunsets. 12157 St. and so much more. 734 Main St., 765.647.1374. W. 7th St., 812.323.7676, bloomingtonantiquemall.com. Mary’s Rd., 765.647.2843, twadelleriverhouse.com. Open year-round. Mon., Sun., 10 am–5 pm; Tues.– Open year-round. 10 am–6 pm. Sat., 9 am–7 pm. how they sent it what you chose today Find Your Selfie in Madison Indiana colors from meetings orange you chose today and purple from meetings

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Ritzi Jewelers RECREATION Jackson Washington State Forest Ritzi’s building is one of the most unique and out- Brownstown Speedway Playgrounds, hiking trail, bike/horse trails, shelters, standing historically significant sites in the county, Located off Highway 250, in Jackson County, fishing, hunting, many picnic and vista sites and specializing in full-service jewelry business. 556 Brownstown Speedway draws guests and races scenic Skyline Drive. Reserve shelters. 1278 E. S.R. Main St., 765.647.5171, ritzijewelers.net. Open year- from the tri-state area. Several large events held 250, 812.358.2160, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm. Open round. Tues.–Fri., 9 am–5:30 pm.; Sat., 9 am–1 pm. annually. 476 E. C.R. 100 South, 812.358.5332, year-round. brownstownspeedway.com. Open March–Oct. $ BROWNSTOWN BRUCEVILLE ATTRACTIONS Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve ATTRACTIONS Jackson County Community Theatre Large hemlock and hardwood trees are located on Apple Hill Orchard Several productions are held throughout the year the 44-acre preserve. The largest hemlock in the This unique trellis orchard features delicious at the Royal Off-the-Square Theatre. This com- state is found here, along with beech, sugar maple, apples, peaches and nectarines. It includes a state- munity group has been entertaining residents for red oak, basswood and red elm. C.R. 200 South, of-the-art cider press and an on-site bakery. 6235 years. 121 W. Walnut St., 812.358.5228, jcct.org. Open in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-hemlockbluff.pdf. N. Ford Rd., 812.324.9010, applehillorchard.webs.com. year-round. $ Open year-round. Produce and bakery items available July–Dec. Mon.– Sat., 9 am–5 pm. Jackson County History Center Hickory Hills Golf Club The History Center/Genealogy Library offers a trip Facilities at Hickory Hills include a snack bar and COLUMBUS back in time. Pioneer Village, Ball Memorial Mu- pro shop. Nestled in the gorgeous rolling hills of ATTRACTIONS seum and a monument to Revolutionary soldiers Jackson County, this course features nine holes and Columbus Architecture Tours greet visitors. 105 N. Sugar St., 812.358.2118, facebook. a 35 par. 1509 S. S.R. 135, 812.358.4529, facebook.com/ Tour 70-plus modern structures or visit the Miller com/pages/jackson-county-history-center-of-indiana/ hickoryhillsgolfclubinc?rf=547377958708322. Open House and Garden, the nation’s finest modern 110939532271337?sk=info. Open year-round. year-round. $ home. Check website for tour times and reserva-

812.345.0064, wrvaa.org. $ German heritage with vendors, great food, Fairs & Festivals a parade, music, dancing, a 5K run/walk and (CONTINUED FROM PG. 95) Tree City Fall Festival other events. Great fun. Downtown Seymour, GREENSBURG, SEPT. 18–19, 2015 Chestnut and Second Streets, 812.523.1414, while listening to music. View antique cars, art Music/art festival includes parade, vendors, idol seymouroktoberfest.com. and more. Meredith Plaza, corner of Main and 2nd contest, baking contest, lip-sync contest, talent Streets, 812.254.5262, daviesscountychamber.com. contest and much more. Forms available on Heartbeat of Washington Fall Festival 5 pm–11:30 pm. $ website. Courthouse Square, 150 Courthouse WASHINGTON, OCT. 3–4, 2015 Square, 812.663.7869, treecityfallfestival.org. Vendor fair, kids’ activities, Battle of the Jackson County Watermelon Festival 5 pm–10 pm. Bands, classic car show, 5K run/walk, beer BROWNSTOWN, SEPT. 4–6, 2015 garden and much more. Main St., This festival celebrates Jackson County’s most 20th Century Chevy Car Show daviesscountychamber.com. famous produce: watermelon! Carnival rides, and Cruiz-In contests, vendors, entertainment, food and fun WASHINGTON, SEPT. 19–20, 2015 Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration for all! Courthouse Square, 812.530.0671, “Cruiz” in on Saturday night. Enjoy the fabulous VEVAY, OCT. 10, 2015 brownstownmelonfest.com. show of custom cars and antiques. Awards on Arts and crafts, apple and pumpkin pie baking Sunday. Eastside Park, NE 21st St., 812.617.5580, contest, music, Headless Horseman roaming Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Auction 20thcenturychevy.com. downtown Vevay and more! Liberty Street and ODON, SEPT. 5, 2015 Historic Courthouse Square, 128 W. Main St., Hand-quilted from the Amish community of Crackaway Daze II 812.427.3237, switzcotourism.com. 9 am–4 pm. Daviess County. Amish crafts, quilting demon- NEW POINT, SEPT. 19–20, 2015 strations, furniture and wonderful food. Simon J. Vendors, parade, bed race, country store, pony Fort Vallonia Days Graber Complex, 9164 E. 875 North, 812.296.1775, rides, hog roast, chicken dinner. Call for more VALLONIA, OCT. 17–18, 2015 daviesscountychamber.com. information. Festival based in Salt Creek Park. This two-day festival celebrates Vallonia’s 812.663.3610. 8 am–8 pm. heritage with Indian lodges, muzzleloader Moontree Music Festival shoots, pioneer crafts, a parade, food, museum GREENSBURG, SEPT. 5, 2015 Persimmon Festival visits and vendors. Downtown Vallonia, Main St., Music, food, wine and craft-beer tasting festival MITCHELL, SEPT. 19–26, 2015 812.528.2407, fortvalloniadays.com. 8 am–7 pm. at High Point Orchard in Greensburg on the ﬁrst Candlelight Tour at Spring Mill State Park on Saturday in September. High Point Orchard, 3321 N. Sept. 19. Downtown activities start Sept. 21. Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Old U.S. Hwy. 421, 812.663.8600. 3 pm–11:30 pm. $ Midway, entertainment, food booths, antique Tour of Homes tractors, classic cars. Downtown Mitchell, 533 W. MADISON, NOV. 27–28 & DEC. 4–5, 2015 Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival Main St., 812.849.4441, limestonecountry.com. Enter a historic Christmas wonderland during a MONTGOMERY, SEPT. 10–13, 2015 candlelight tour of public and private homes in Turkey races, bands, food, crafts, greased-pig con- Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. tests, games, zip line, rides, tractor pull and more. MADISON, SEPT. 26–27, 2015 Historic Downtown Madison, 601 W. First St., All-around fun! Montgomery Ruritan Park, 6907 E. Southern Indiana’s premier juried art and craft 800.559.2956, nightsbeforechristmas.com. $ Park Rd., 812.254.0938, montgomeryruritanclub show. Entertainment. Riverfront FoodFest. .com/turkeytrot.htm. $ Shuttle from Hilltop High School to event. Vine Festival of Lights St. to Broadway St. and Main St. to Vaughn Dr., VEVAY, DEC. 4–31, 2015 White River Valley Antique Show 800.559.2956, madisonchautauqua.com. Thousands of holiday lights reﬂect in the Ohio ELNORA, SEPT. 10–13, 2015 River, highlighting the holiday season in Vevay Antique tractors and equipment, food, horse Seymour Oktoberfest and Switzerland County, Indiana. Paul Ogle pulls, tractor pulls and much more. Come out SEYMOUR, OCT. 1–3, 2015 Riverfront Park, 100 Ferry St., 812.427.3237, for the fun! Daviess County Fairgrounds, S.R. 57, This three-day festival celebrates Seymour’s switzcotourism.com.

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tions. 506 Fifth St., 812.378.2622, columbus.in.us. $

kidscommons, columbus’ community children’s museum Explore! Create! Three ﬂoors of interactive, hands- on exhibits designed for families with toddlers to early teens. Climb through our giant toilet! 309 Washington St., 812.378.3046, kidscommons.org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $

Zaharakos Since 1900 Delight your senses at this historic ice cream parlor and soda fountain/mechanical music museum. Rare Welte orchestrion (self-playing pipe organ). 329 Washington St., 812.378.1900, zaharakos.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. 11 am–8 pm.

LODGING Clarion Hotel and Conference Center The indoor recreational area includes a pool, putting green and games. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge, ﬁtness center and guest laundry. Banquet/ event facilities accommodate up to 800. 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.1541, clarionhotel.com. WiFi NERY Comfort Inn and Suites Extended-stay suites, a ﬁtness center, guest laundry, a business center, meeting space, bus parking, a BBQ area and a rewards program are offered. Free Internet. 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.376.3051, Oliver Winery comfortinn.com/hotel-columbus-indiana-IN245. in Bloomington

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Tipton non-smoking, restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, LaQuinta Inn & Suites Lakes fitness center, hardwood floors, spa-inspired show- Winner of the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excel- Enjoy quiet comfort and bountiful amenities that ers. 400 Brown St., 812.375.9100, lence. Sundry shop, manager’s reception, event fit your needs at the Courtyard by Marriott Colum- hotelindigo.com/columbusin. WiFi space, BBQ area, catering available. 101 Carrie Lane, bus Tipton Lakes. 3888 Mimosa Dr., 812.342.8888, 812.379.4657, lqcolumbus.com. WiFi marriott.com/bmgtl. WiFi The Inn at Irwin Gardens Experience grandeur in the heart of architecturally Residence Inn – Columbus Hotel Indigo renowned Columbus. 608 Fifth St., 812.376.3663, Full kitchens with stainless appliances, indoor pool Artfully designed, downtown location, 100 percent irwingardens.com. WiFi and spa, fitness center, outdoor patio with grill and

Visitor Resources much to experience: historical tours and Nashville outdoor recreation. 813 Main St., 765.647.6522, Brown County Visitors Center Welcome! Your information on franklincountyin.com. Open year-round. Mon.– The Visitors Center welcomes visitors seven days regional convention and visitor Fri., 9 am–3 pm. a week. Staff will help plan your visit in advance bureaus, chambers of commerce, or assist with helpful information once you arrive. state visitor centers and local Columbus 10 N. Van Buren St., 800.753.3255, browncounty.com. welcome centers. Columbus Area Visitors Center Open year-round. With 80-plus noteworthy buildings and public art installations, Columbus (pop. 45,000) ranks Statewide North Vernon sixth in the U.S. for its architecture. Stop by the Jennings County Visitors and Recreation Bicycle Indiana, Inc. Visitors Center for maps and guidance on where Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Commission to go first. 506 Fifth St., 812.378.2622, Information about parks and outdoor events and educating safe bicycling. Visit our website columbus.in.us. for information on Indiana biking trails and available. Bridge tours, wildlife, antique stores, events. 242 E. Market St., Ste. 102, Indianapolis, historic homes and so much more. 221 E. Walnut 317.466.9701, bicycleindiana.org. Closed holidays. Greensburg St., 812.592.8087, jenningscounty.net, fb-jennings Decatur County Visitors Center countytourism. Open year-round; closed holidays. Brewers of Indiana Guild Get information as well as maps and brochures Promotes appreciation for the quality and variety on events, festivals, lodging and attractions! Seymour of Indiana beer and supports Indiana brewers. Meeting and planning assistance available. 314 Jackson County Visitor Center Map of Indiana breweries at drinkin.beer. 6507 N. W. Washington St., 812.222.8733. Open year-round. Discover covered bridges, round barns and wild- Ferguson St., Ste. 202, Indianapolis. Mon., 8:30 am–4 pm; Tues.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. life. Hike, bike, camp, fish, hunt and shop. Enjoy art, history and see our exhibit. 100 N. Broadway Indiana Foodways Alliance Lawrenceburg St., 812.524.1914, jacksoncountyin.com. Open year- Statewide organization dedicated to the promo- Dearborn County Convention, Visitor round. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm; Sat., 9 am–3 pm. tion of locally owned restaurants and food & Tourism Bureau producers throughout the state through culinary Visitor services, brochures, group-tour informa- Versailles trails. indianafoodways.com. Open year-round. tion, displays of local products and attractions. Ripley County Tourism Bureau Tour for the Cure headquarters. 320 Walnut St., Visit our Welcome Center for information on Indiana Wines 800.322.8198, visitsoutheastindiana.com. Open the Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum, Versailles State Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries. year-round. Closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am– Park, Muzzle Loaders and events throughout the Enjoy special events, tours, festivals and wine 5 pm. county. 220 E. U.S. 50, P.O. Box 21, 812.689.7431, tastings. Experience Indiana wine, one delicious ripleycountytourism.com. Open year-round; closed sip at a time. 800.832.9463, West Lafayette, Loogootee holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. indianawines.org. Open year-round. Martin County Chamber of Commerce Discover natural treasures and rich history. Enjoy Vevay Batesville Summerfest (June), Catfish Festival (July) and Switzerland County Visitor Center Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce 4-H Fair (July). Use the Martin County Chamber Info on tourist activities, events, lodging and Explore an 1850 historic inn, bed-and-breakfasts, of Commerce to utilize great local businesses. eateries. Historic and local displays. WiFi. Public micro-brewery, winery, wood shop, gift shops, 210 N. Line St., 812.295.4093, visitmartincounty.org. restrooms. Contact for tour info. On Facebook. marketplace, farmers market, parks, walking trails Open year-round; closed holidays. 128 W. Main St., 812.427.3237, switzcotourism.com. and golf courses. 16 E. George St., 812.934.3101, Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., batesvillein.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Madison noon–4 pm. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. Madison Visitor’s Center Get information on county attractions, lodging, Bloomington restaurants, shopping, historic sites, recreation Vincennes Visit Bloomington opportunities and more. You’ll find brochures, Vincennes/Knox County Visitors and The official travel resource for Bloomington, maps, a gift shop, video and restrooms. 601 W. Tourism Bureau the home of the Hoosiers. Discover great food, First St., 800.559.2956, visitmadison.org. Open Information on local attractions, lodging, shop- art, music, events and outdoor recreation year-round. ping, dining, tours and special events. Brochures opportunities. 2855 N. Walnut St., 800.800.0037, and maps available during and after hours. 779 S. visitbloomington.com. Open year-round; closed holi- 6th St., 800.886.6443, vincennescvb.org. Open year- Mitchell round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4 pm. days. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 am–5 pm; Sat., 9 am–4 pm. Lawrence County Visitors Center Plan your adventure and get information on Brookville attractions, lodging, dining, tours, special events, Washington Franklin County Convention, Recreation festivals and more! The foyer is open 24/7 for ac- Daviess County Visitors Bureau and Visitors Commission cess to brochures. 533 W. Main St., 812.849.1090, Come see Daviess County. 1 Train Depot St., Plan your getaway for Brookville Lake, historic limestonecountry.com. Open year-round; closed 812.254.5262, daviesscounty.net. 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fire pit. The inn is 100 percent non-smoking. 4525 cases. 12595 N. Executive Dr., 812.526.7676, exit76 W. S.R. 46, 812.342.2400, marriott.com/bmgri. antiques.com. Open year-round. 10 am–6 pm. WiFi FLORENCE Ruddick-Nugent House Bed & Breakfast LODGING An 1884 Greek Revival, well restored, all private Fairway Inn baths, free WiFi, cable. Candlelight breakfasts in for- Located across from Belterra, spend a relaxing mal dining room. Full city block of gardens. 1210 16th night in a spacious, affordable and clean room. St., 812.350.6708, ruddick-nugent-house.com. WiFi Suites with whirlpool tubs available. Shuttle to casino. 14845 Indiana 156, 800.864.4161, Sleep Inn & Suites fairwayinnflorence.com. WiFi Newly renovated! Microwave and refrigerator in all rooms, more than 120 television channels, including HBO and TV Japan, fitness center, lakeside rooms. FREETOWN 2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, 812.372.7200, sleepinn ATTRACTIONS .com/hotel-columbus-indiana-in141. Freetown and Pershing Township Museum 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 WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES their playhouse. Highlights for the group include Salt Creek Winery theater performances, social events and history Enjoy breathtaking views while partaking in deli- series. 211 E. Howard St., 812.793.2760, facebook.com/ cious wines. Sit on the patio and see miles and hamacher.hall?fref=ts. Open year-round. $ miles of trees. A variety of wines offered. 7603 W. C.R. 925 North, 812.497.0254, saltcreekwinery.com. EDINBURGH Open year-round. Abe Martin Lodge—Nashville LODGING Brown County State Park Comfort Inn Edinburgh/Columbus GREENDALE Newly renovated, micro-fridge in every room, STATE PARKS fitness center, continental breakfast, manager’s ATTRACTIONS IndianaInns.com reception, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 11711 N. Competition Go Kart Racing High-speed indoor European-style kart racing. 1∙877∙LODGES 1 U.S. 31, 812.526.9899, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

Hampton Inn Edinburgh/Columbus Newly renovated, micro-fridge in every room, ﬁtness and business centers, meeting space, manager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edinburgh Premium Outlets. 12161 N. U.S. 31, 812.526.5100, spraguehotels.com. WiFi

Hilton Garden Inn/Edinburgh Micro-fridge in 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 New Comer Award, micro-fridge in every room, ﬁtness and business centers, guest laundry, manager’s reception, free breakfast, near Edin- burgh 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 han s to the li estone terrain, e have Columbus area. 10330 N. U.S. Hwy. 31, 812.526.9747, hills to HIKE, caves to EXPLORE, rivers to PADDLE redroof-taylorsville.com/. WiFi and ONE OF THE BEST STATE PARKS AROUND! SHOPPING ac o r sense of advent re, o r hi ing oots Bedford • Mitchell Edinburgh Premium Outlets and carve o t so e f n in i estone o ntr Shop 85 designer and name-brand outlets. Enjoy savings of 25 to 65 percent every day at Banana Re- public, Coach, J. Crew and more.. 11622 NE Executive LimestoneCountry.com Dr., 812.526.9764, premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh. Open year-round. 10 am–6 pm. 1-800-798-0769 Just 1-1/2 hours south of Exit 76 Antique Mall Indy on SR 37 Antique treasure-hunting at an ofﬁcial Indiana State attraction. This 72,000-square-foot facility has more than 600 booths and lighted display

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Adult and youth karts. Road-course–style track Holiday Inn Express homemade plate lunch specials, hand-cut and is 950 feet long with 11 turns per lap. Speeds up We provide incredible service and outstanding breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches and pies to 35 mph. 890 Rudolph Way, 812.539.4949, guest experiences. Rooms have a fridge and micro. made from scratch. 109 E. Main St., 812.663.9948, competitionracing.net. Open year-round; Adjacent to Wolf Theatre and Buffalo Wings & storiesrestaurant.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Sat., closed holidays. Tues.–Thurs., 1 pm–10 pm; Rings. 915 Ann Blvd., 812.663.5500. 8 am–7:30 pm. Fri.–Sat., 11 am–11 pm; Sun., 11 am–8 pm. Nana’s House Bed & Breakfast SHOPPING Nana’s House is a lovely turn-of-the-century Denim & Honey GREENSBURG Victorian home where old-fashioned hospital- Clothing, shoes, jewelry, scarves, denim, honey ATTRACTIONS ity welcomes each of its guests. 3126 E. Base Rd., body products, natural candles, tuxedo rentals and Art on the Square Gallery 812.663.6607. raw honey. 217 N. Broadway St., 812.222.2009. Mon.– Fine-arts gallery on Greensburg’s historic down- Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. town square. Exhibiting, promoting and selling Quality Inn local and regional art in all media. 114 E. Washington Enjoy a clean room, hot breakfast and friendly staff It’s Your Dime St., 812.663.8600. Open year-round. Wed.–Fri., 11 directly between Indianapolis and Cincinnati off We are a unique shopping destination featur- am–3:30 pm; Sat., 11 am–2 pm. I-74. Free WiFi. 2211 N. S.R. 3, 812.663.9998, ing consignments, wall decor, home furnishings, qualityinn.com. antiques, gifts, collectibles and freshly ground and HighPoint Orchard brewed coffee. 101 N. Broadway St., 812.663.0040. Café, gift shop, banquet facility; check website for Open year-round. special events. A unique location for weddings, RECREATION Decatur County Family YMCA reunions, corporate meetings and school tours. 3321 The Olde Pickett Fence N. Old Hwy. 421, 812.663.4534, highpointorchard.com. Lake Santee Triathlon, sprint, distance. USAT- sanctioned. Great course. Fantastic family venue. Selling antiques, primitives and consignment. Crossroad candles. Looking for something fun or Historical Society of Decatur County See website for more details. 1301 Kathy’s Way, 812.663.9622, decaturcountyfamilyymca.org. $ different. Come on in and see our offerings! 115 E. Local history museum and research location. House Main St., 812.222.0246. Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., museum highlights 1880–1900 life in Indiana. Gal- Thurs.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. lery features changing display of local topics. 222 RESTAURANTS N. Franklin St., 812.663.2764. Open year-round. Tues., Carriage On The Square Smokehouse Picker’s Paradise Thurs., Sat., 10 am–2 pm; Fri., 1 pm–4 pm. Come hungry for “big” flavor! Worth the trip off New, unique, vintage, antique! A little bit of I-74, located in historic downtown Greensburg everything and a lot of everything else. Antiques, Main Street Greensburg Farmers’ Market across from the courthouse. 117 N. Broadway St., primitives, collectibles and home accents. 129 N. Shop for local produce, meat, baked goods and flo- 812.222.2727. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 11 am– Broadway St., 812.663.0021. Open year-round. Mon.– ra. Summer market is on south side of courthouse, 8:30 pm; Sun., 11 am–4:30 pm. Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. and winter market is in City Hall. 314 W. Washington St., 812.222.0037. Open year-round. Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill Authentic Indonesian food and American food JASONVILLE LODGING with an Asian flair. Curry, satay, lamb, Hoosier su- LODGING Hampton Inn & Suites shi. 213 N. Broadway St., 812.222.6292, facebook.com/ Family Cabins at Shakamak State Park Complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, mayasarigrill. Open year-round. Mon.–Tues., 11 am– Housekeeping cabins sleep six. Nice pool and whirlpool, fitness and business centers, 2,400 2 pm; Wed.–Fri., 11 am–8 pm; Sat., noon–8 pm. fishing pier in park. Saddle barn with escorted square feet of meeting space. Pet-friendly with rides. Get more details or reserve at camp.in.gov wireless high-speed Internet. 2075 N. Michigan Ave., Storie’s Restaurant or 866.622.6746. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 812.665.2158, 812.663.5000. WiFi Family-owned and -operated since 1977. Featuring camp.in.gov.

BATESVILLE A wonderful place to play—cabins, Thousand Trails/Indian Lakes swimming, golfing, tennis, volleyball, 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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Camping ELECTRIC HOOKUP FLUSH TOILETS GROCERY GROUP RATES/DISCOUNTS RV SITES TABLES SITE DESCRIPTION BOAT RENTAL BOATING FISHING LAKE GRATES/GRILLS HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLELODGING PETS ALLOWEDRECREATION HALL SEWER HOOKUPSHOWER/HOTSWIMMING WATER TACKLE/BAIT TENNIS COURTSTENTS WATER HOOKUP WIFI/INTERNET ACCESS

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., 812.273.8885 • ••• ••• • ••• • history programs. Reserve campsites stateparks.in.gov and shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

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

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

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

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

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

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, 812.358.3464 •••••• • • •••••• •• ramps, nature center, camping cabins. in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm Reserve sites at camp.in.gov or call 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, 812.689.6424 ••••••• • • • ••• • nature/history programs. Reserve stateparks.in.gov campsites/shelters at camp.in.gov or 866.622.6746.

VINCENNES Four modern cabins available for rent, Ouabache Trails Park playgrounds, shelter houses, archery 3500 N. Lower Fort Knox Rd. • •• ••• • • • ••• range, firewood, ice, vending, walking 812.882.1140 and bike trails. Dump station onsite. knoxcountyparks.com/

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/

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RECREATION LAWRENCEBURG from Perfect North Slopes, just minutes to Law- Shakamak State Park ATTRACTIONS renceburg Speedway. 1610 Flossie Dr., 812.539.3600, Huge fishing pier and outdoor pool. Swimming, Hollywood Casino visitsoutheastindiana.com. hiking, summer nature/history programs and three Experience “Hollywood” in this new casino with serene lakes with rental boats. 6265 W. S.R. 48, 125,000 square feet of gaming just on the main Double Tree by Hilton & The 812.665.2158, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. floor! Accommodates 4,000 people. 777 Hollywood Lawrenceburg Event Center $ Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com. Open Newest Hilton hotel in the Tri-State area and year-round. an on-site convention center. The facility will LAUREL have an on-site restaurant, bar and 24-hour ATTRACTIONS Lawrenceburg Speedway fitness center. 91 Walnut St., 888.274.6797, Salt Creek Horse Ranch A 3/8-mile, high-banked clay oval track with sprint lawrenceburg.doubletreebyhilton.com. WiFi The excitement of you riding through various ter- car, modified and pure stock racing. Friday nights rain on more than 700 acres of hills, streams, over- short track motorcycles and quads. 351 E. Eads Holiday Inn Express – Lawrenceburg looks and waterfalls. Affordable family fun! 21040 Pkwy., 812.539.4700, lawrenceburgspeedway.com. Book packages online! Close to Hollywood Casino, U.S. Hwy. 52, 765.698.2044, saltcreekhorseranch.com. Open May–Sept. Fri.–Sat., 6 pm–midnight. $ Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg Speedway and Open year-round. $ indoor go-kart racing. 765 Eads Pkwy., 812.537.2552, Perfect North Slopes visitsoutheastindiana.com. LODGING This 100-acre facility offers 23 picturesque trails, Woodland Retreat two terrain parks, five chair lifts and 25 snow-tubing Hollywood Casino Hotel Enjoy casual country elegance in fully equipped runs. Lessons, night-skiing and equipment rental. Book packages online! Offering class, comfort log home rentals located on a 12-acre private 19074 Perfect Lane, 812.537.3754, perfectnorth.com. and convenience to complete your fun-filled stocked lake, surrounded by scenic woods with Open Dec.–March. Mon.–Thurs., Sun., 9:30 am– experience. A 300-room Victorian-style hotel. walking trails. 25124 Kokomo Hill Rd., 765.698.2294, 9:30 pm; Fri.–Sat., 9:30 am–1 am. 777 Hollywood Blvd., 888.274.6797, hollywoodindiana.com. woodland-retreat.net. WiFi Tri-State Antique Market RECREATION Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market. Modern Inn & Suites Haspin Acres Off-Road and Motocross Every first Sunday, May through October. Rain or Book packages online! Great weekday deals. Less Park shine. More than 200 indoor and outdoor vendors. than one mile to Hollywood Casino. Four miles to We offer 750 acres of wooded hills and trails for off- Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 at Hollywood Blvd., 513.738.7256, Perfect North Slopes. 1000 Eads Pkwy., 812.539.4770, road riding, camping, fishing, motocross and drag lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com. Open May–Oct. visitsoutheastindiana.com. racing, mud bogs, hill climbs and more! With two Sun., 7 am–3 pm. $ motocross tracks, a flat drag strip, mud pits, camp- Riverside Inn ground, two fishing ponds and miles of challenging LODGING You’ll find our convenient location and friendly trails, there is something for everyone! 21208 Laurel Comfort Inn service are a winning combination! 515 Eads Pkwy., Rd., 765.698.2420. Open year-round. $ Less than one mile to Hollywood Casino, four miles 812.537.4441, visitsoutheastindiana.com. MADISON ATTRACTIONS Lanier Mansion State Historic Site Lanier Mansion State Historic Site and the Madison community present the perfect opportunity to experience history as it was in the 1840s. 601 W. 1st St., 812.265.3526, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/ lanier-mansion. Open year-round; closed holidays. $

LODGING 2 Sisters Bed & Breakfast Venture away from day-to-day stress and step back in time when you enter this beautiful Federal Itali- anate home in the heart of Historic Madison. 618 E. Second St., 812.265.5528, 2sistersbandb.com. WiFi

Best Way Inn Clean and inviting rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Fishing pond and BBQ pits. Close to Clifty Falls, shopping and riverboat casinos. 700 Clifty Dr., 812.273.5151, bestwayinnmadison.com. WiFi

Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park A short drive from historic Madison. Hiking and scenic waterfalls. Located on the Ohio River. For reservations, visit indianainns.com or call 877. LODGES.1. 1650 Hwy. 56, 877.925.4389, indianainns.com. WiFi

Hillside Inn The Hillside Inn is nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Experience one of this historic Spring Mill region’s most elegant, upscale and charming hotels. State Park in Mitchell 831 E. Main St., 812.265.3221, hillsidemadison.com.

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RECREATION RESTAURANTS Clifty Falls State Park The Smelly Gourmet Coffee/Sandwich/ Seasonal waterfalls and view of downtown Gift Shop Madison. Swimming, hiking and staffed nature Gourmet coffee and cappuccino, grilled-cheese center with camping and lodging within the park. panini sandwiches in 12 varieties (served on home- 2221 Clifty Dr., 812.273.8885, stateparks.in.gov. Open made bread using the grist mill’s cornmeal) and year-round. $ a dozen varieties of local family-grown gourmet popcorn. Handmade gifts. Rated the No. 1 place Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides to eat in Metamora on TripAdvisor. 19062 S. Main Fun and exciting rides on the only jet-boat tours St., 513.314.5693, metamoraindiana.com. Open year- and only New Zealand-style jet boat on the round. Wed.–Sun., 10 am–4 pm. Ohio River. Choose a wild thrill ride or a scenic cruise. Vaughn Drive – Boat Landing, 812.701.1155, Steeplechase Ristorante rockinthunder.com. Open May–Oct. Mon., Wed.– Metamora’s only Italian restaurant, offering a Sun., open at 11 am. $ variety of Italian dishes and carry-out pizza as well as homemade pies and desserts. Duck Creek Crossing, 765.647.2176. Open year-round. Thurs., METAMORA Sun., 8 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., open at 8 am. ATTRACTIONS MPA Opry Barn SHOPPING Live entertainment venue; west end of Indiana’s Mosaic Learn & Play: A Music and Art Canal Town, March to November. Events as sched- Community Co-Op uled. Check out Facebook: MetamoraPerforming Mosaic features unique, one-of-a-kind handmade Arts. 19189 Pennington Rd. $ art, music and books by local and regional artists, as well as music and art lessons and workshops. STATE PARKS Whitewater Canal State Historic Site 19054 S. Main St., 317.213.1193. Open year-round. Sat., Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the Clifty Inn—Madison “Crossroads of America.” 19083 Clayborn St., Words & Images/The Train Place 765.647.6512, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/ Specializing in kerosene lighting, railroad items, Clifty Falls State Park whitewater-canal. Open May–Oct.; closed holidays. cast-iron cookware and used books. Located in $ STATE PARKS the heart of Indiana’s Canal Town. 19050 Main St., IndianaInns.com 765.647.1212, metamoralanterns.com. Open year- Whitewater Valley Railroad round. Sat.–Sun., noon–5 pm. 1∙877∙LODGES 1 Relaxing, scenic railroad providing a variety of educational and entertaining excursions and special events. This includes trips to historic Metamora. 19056 S. Main St., 765.825.2054, whitewatervalleyrr.org. Open March–Dec. $

LODGING The Banes Suite at the Smelly Gourmet In the heart of the historic district, one luxury suite with queen-size bed for two adults only. 19062 S. Main St., 513.314.5693, metamoraindiana.com/ metamorabanessuite.htm.

The Cat and Fiddle A charming bed-and-breakfast with a suite and two other bedrooms, all with private baths and balcony access. Enjoy a full breakfast and gift shop. 19068 Duck Creek Crossing, Lot 28, 513.403.0672, catandfiddlemetamora.com.

The Grapevine Inn Large, spacious, immaculate Laura Ashley/Ralph Lauren décor bedroom with queen bed and private bath, balcony, A/C, Dish TV, private entrance with county view. 10083 Bridge St., 317.502.0566.

The Metamora Inn Bed and Breakfast Located in Old Metamora, convenient to Indianap- olis, Cincinnati and Louisville. Yesterday’s charm, with today’s comforts and conveniences. 19049 Wynn St., 765.647.2176, themetamorainn.com. WiFi

RECREATION Whitewater Canal State Historic Site Whitewater Canal State Historic Site shows us how an 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the “Crossroads of America.” 19083 Clayborn St., 765.647.6512, http://indianamuse um.org/explore/whitewater-canal. Open May–Oct.

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MILAN RESTAURANTS RECREATION Gasthof Amish Restaurant & Bakery Brown County State Park ATTRACTIONS True homemade Amish buffet, gift shops, bakery, Largest state park in Indiana boasts exceptional Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum flea market (April–Oct.), 82-room inn, four fall color. Hiking, swimming, bridle trails (BYOH), Step back into the 1950s and relive what the town banquet/meeting rooms for up to 300 people and mountain-bike trails, saddle barn with escorted and basketball players went through when they catering. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., 812.486.4900, rides. 1405 S.R. West, 812.988.6406, stateparks.in.gov. won the State Title against the larger Muncie gasthofamishvillage.com. Open year-round. Mon.– Open year-round. $ school. 201 W. Carr St., 812.654.2772, milan54.org. Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., Open year-round; closed holidays. Wed.–Sat., 10 am– 11 am–3 pm. eXplore Brown County 4 pm. $ Ziplines, paintball, mountain biking, ATV tours, hill-climb buggy tours, cabins, camping, events LODGING NASHVILLE rental hall, lake, fish, 1,000 acres. 2620 Valley The Huntington Bed and Breakfast ATTRACTIONS Branch Rd. at Valley Branch Retreat, 812.988.7750, More than a bed-and-breakfast, this beautiful T.C. Steele State Historic Site explorebrowncounty.com. Open year-round. home in the country is a desination itself. Outdoor Experience the rolling hills, scenic vistas and 9 am–midnight. $ swimming pool, fishing lake and wooded trails. 918 majestic landscapes that inspired noted painter T.C. N. C.R. 450 East, 812.654.2143, bbonline.com/united- Steele to build his home in Brown County. 4220 T. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES states/indiana/milan/huntington.html. C. Steele Rd., 812.988.2785, http://indianamuseum Chateau Thomas Winery .org/explore/t.c.-steele. Open year-round; closed Rustic shop in Coachlight Square. Porch with MITCHELL Mondays and holidays. $ fireplace. Friday and Saturday music, 50 premium ATTRACTIONS wines by glass/bottle, tastings, snacks and gift Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill shop daily. 225 S. Van Buren St., 812.988.8500, State Park Starve Hollow chateauthomas.com. Open year-round. Honors native Gus Grissom: Mitchell native, Mer- State Park cury astronaut and America’s second man in space. in Vallonia NORMAN New exhibits and the Gemini III space capsule on LODGING display. 3333 S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in Wild Gourd Bed and Breakfast .gov. Closed holidays. 8:30 am–4 pm. $ Bed-and-breakfast sleeps four in a charming country setting. Full, delicious breakfast. Fishing, Limestone Heritage Trail boating, canoe, firepit, grill. Call for details. Experience the industry, artistry and architecture 5525 N. C.R. 1275 West, 812.528.6856, of Indiana’s limestone in Lawrence and Monroe facebook.com/wild.gourd?fref=ts. counties by visiting the attractions along the trail. 533 W. Main St., 800.798.0769, limestonemonth.com. NORTH VERNON Open year-round. RECREATION Muscatatuck Park Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park Indiana’s fourth state park, now county-operated. This restored village includes 1800s-era log struc- Nice mountain bike (DINO Series) and hiking trails. tures and a three-story water-powered grist and Rock climbing, shelters, playgrounds, river. 325 N. sawmill. Summer programs and special events. 3333 State Hwy. 3, 812.346.2953, muscatatuckpark.com. S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. Open Open year-round. April–Oct. 9 am–5 pm. $

LODGING OLDENBURG Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park ATTRACTIONS Beautiful surroundings and activities for all. Pioneer Oldenburg Franciscan Center LODGING Tour the Convent and Michaela Farms along with Village, boat-cave tours, bike/hike trails, free WiFi Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County and game room. Call 1.877.LODGES1. 3333 S.R. 60 retreats, workshops, spiritual direction, counseling, State Park CEUs for counselors and conference rentals. 22143 East, 877.977.7464, indianainns.com. WiFi Full-service lodging in Brown County State Park. Main St., 812.933.6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org. Cabins and rooms, indoor aquatic center. Bike/ Open year-round. RECREATION hike trails. Horseback riding. Call 1.877.LODGES.1. Spring Mill State Park 1810 S.R. 46 East, 877.265.6343, indianainns.com. RESTAURANTS Enjoy traditional park activities, plus a pioneer vil- WiFi lage with grist and sawmill, Gus Grissom Memorial Brau Haus and on-site inn. Hiking & mountain bike trails. 3333 A picturesque German-themed restaurant located Comfort Inn in historic Oldenburg, Ind. Famous for fried chicken S.R. 60 East, 812.849.3534, stateparks.in.gov. Open Complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, cozy year-round. $ and a wide selection of German favorites. 22170 lobby fireplace, fitness center, downtown trolley, Water St., 812.934.4840, oldenburgbrauhaus.com. variety of suites, specialty shops and dining nearby. Open year-round. Wed.–Sat., 11 am–9 pm; Sun., MONTGOMERY 51 W. Chestnut St., 812.988.6118, choicehotels.com. 11 am–8 pm. ATTRACTIONS WiFi Dinky’s Auction Center This 36,000-square-foot building fills to capacity Cornerstone Inn OSGOOD with the sounds and sights of multiple auctioneers Gracious getaway hotel with 37 exemplary guest- LODGING selling just about everything every Friday night. rooms and tourist homes. Perfect for couples, girl- The Victorian Garden Bed and Breakfast 9084 E. 550 North, 812.486.2880, daviesscounty.net. friend getaways, reunions, retreats. 54 E. Franklin Near downtown Osgood, this quaint historical bed- and-breakfast is the perfect place, with beautiful Open year-round. Fri., 10 am–10 pm. St., 888.383.0300, cornerstoneinn.com. WiFi gardens. Close to restaurants and activities. 243 N. LODGING Creekside Retreat Walnut St., 812.689.4469. WiFi Gasthof Village Inn New, beautifully decorated rooms in a relaxing Enjoy the “simple life.” Experience rest and relax- wooded setting in Nashville, Brown County, SEYMOUR ation in the country, plus Amish cooking, baked Indiana. Close to downtown attractions, golf ATTRACTIONS goods and shopping. 6659 E. Gasthof Village Rd., and state park. 2450 S.R. 46 East, 844.473.8732, Actors Community Theater of Seymour

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106 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 SOUTH CENTRAL listings and offers dinner theaters at different venues restaurants. Rooms offer hot tubs and easy access in the city. Community theater ﬂourishes with to attractions. Indoor heated pool provided, pets this group. 812.521.3821, seymouracts.org. Open allowed. 401 Outlet Blvd., 812.524.2000, year-round. $ jamesoninns.com. WiFi

Freeman Army Airfield Museum Knights Inn Memorabilia from World War II era ﬁlls this mu- All ground-ﬂoor rooms, completely renovated. seum. Pilots were trained on the base and enemy Flat-screen TVs. Located next to Cracker Barrel aircraft was studied. WACS and WASPS also trained and Ryan’s Steakhouse. Rooms are equipped here. 1035 A Ave., freemanfield.org. Open year-round. with micro-refrigerators. 207 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.3523, knightsinn.com.

Hoosier Heartland Alpacas, LLC Motel 6 See alpacas up close. Tour the farm and visit All rooms offer microwave and refrigerator. the country store ﬁlled with alpaca products. Outdoor pool, truck parking, wireless Internet. Group tours. Call ahead for reservations. $5 per Free coffee, Jacuzzi suites and elevator. Pets al- person. 2500 N. C.R. 1000 West, 812.445.7874, lowed. 365 Tanger Blvd., 812.524.7443, motel6.com. hoosierheartlandalpacas.com. Open year-round. WiFi $ Quality Inn Southern Indiana Center for the Arts Jacuzzi suites are available. Microwaves and refrig- Enjoy permanent and rotating art exhibits, classes, erators are provided in every room. The hotel was live entertainment, an antique printing museum recently renovated. Free WiFi, an on-site ﬁtness and a pottery barn, all in a beautiful setting. 2001 center, an indoor pool and a hot tub are provided. N. Ewing St., 812.522.2278, soinart.com. Open year- Close to I-65. 2075 E. Tipton St., 812.519.2959, round. qualityinn.com. WiFi Spring Mill Inn—Mitchell LODGING Travelodge Allstate Inn The Travelodge in Seymour offers HBO and free Spring Mill State Park Clean rooms for lowest rates in town. Walk to 24- wireless Internet. It’s conveniently located off of hour restaurant. Ample bus/truck parking. Located I-65 and U.S. 50, close to Muscatatuck Urban Train- STATE PARKS near I-65 and U.S. 50. Pets and groups welcome. ing Center. Pets are welcome, groups are welcome. IndianaInns.com 2603 Outlet Blvd., 812.522.2666, allstateinn.com. 306 S. Commerce Dr., 812.519.2578, travelodge.com. 1∙877∙LODGES 1 WiFi

Days Inn Outdoor pool, HBO, kitchenettes, free wireless Internet. Located off of I-65 and U.S. 50. Close to Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Groups welcome. 302 S. Commerce Dr., 812.522.3678, daysinn.com/in. WiFi

Econo Lodge Convenient location on I-65 and U.S. 50, Exit 50A. Adjacent to restaurant and bar. One hour from Indianapolis and Louisville. Pets allowed, outdoor pool. 220 Commerce Dr., 812.522.8000, econolodge.com/hotel-seymour-indiana-in405.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Indoor pool, spa, patio overlooking golf course. On-site ﬁtness center. Wireless Internet, Japan TV, Asian breakfast. Suites with micro/mini-fridge. 327 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.524.3800, marriott.com/indse. WiFi

Hampton Inn Lighthouse award-winning. Newly remodeled. Next to golf course. Manager’s reception Monday– Thursday. Restaurants nearby. Meeting room. Micro-fridges. 247 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.523.2409, hamptoninn.com. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express and Suites All rooms equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Whirlpool, indoor pool and ﬁtness center. Reception Monday–Thursday. Restaurants, golf course nearby. 249 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.1200, hiexpress.com. WiFi

Jameson Inn Located at I-65 and U.S. 50 near shopping and

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RECREATION Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Nearly 8,000 acres of wetlands and nature at its best. Marked trails. Special events throughout the year. Fantastic interpretive center. 12985 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, 812.522.4352, fws.gov/refuge/muscatatuck/. Open year-round.

Seymour Country Club Seymour’s oldest golf course was established in 1922 and features a pro shop and restaurant. The course features nine holes and gorgeous views. 1400 Shields Ave., 812.522.3495, seymourcc.org. Open year-round. $

Shadowood Golf Course Shadowood features 18 holes with a par of 72 and yardage of 6,709. Facilities include a clubhouse, pavilion, snack and pro shop and driving range. 333 N. Sandy Creek Dr., 812.522.8164, shadowoodgolf.com. Open year-round. $

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Chateau de Pique Enjoy locally made wine and beer in a gorgeous, rustic barn. Sit on the patio and take in the scenery. Hold events on-site and watch the grapes grow! 6361 N. C.R. 760 East, 812.522.9296, chateaudepique.com. Open year-round.

Twisted Crew Brewing Company The George Rogers Jackson County’s first brewery since Prohibi- Clark National tion offers six or more beers on tap to sample. Historic Park Purchase a growler, buy your favorite and return in Vincennes to refill! Award-winning brewery! 755 W. Second St., 812.519.2337, twistedcrewbrewery.com. Open year-round. RECREATION Indiana Territory. He later became the ninth SPRINGVILLE Versailles State Park U.S. president. 3 W. Scott St., 812.882.2096, RECREATION Swimming pool and waterplay area. Hiking, fishing, grouselandfoundation.org. Open year-round; Lawrence County Recreational Park summer nature/history programs, mountain-bike closed holidays. $ Experience 400 acres of trails and camping with trails, kayak rentals. Reservable camping/group more than 60 miles of trails for riders of all skill camp. 1387 E. U.S. 50, 812.689.6424, stateparks.in.gov. Indiana Military Museum levels in the scenic hills of Lawrence County. Open year-round. $ Indoor and outdoor displays of vintage military ve- 99 Moore Lane, 812.275.0186, abateonline.org. hicles, weaponry, uniforms and artifacts spanning Open year-round. Thurs.–Sun., 9 am–5 pm. the Civil War through current military engage- VEVAY ments. 715 S. 6th St., 812.882.1941, inmilitarymuseum LODGING .com. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ VALLONIA Schenck Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn ATTRACTIONS Historic 35-room mansion overlooking the quaint Old Cathedral Complex Fort Vallonia Museum rivertown of Vevay. Experience the elegance of The current church stands on the site of three pre- Fort Vallonia Museum is full of artifacts and memo- a bygone era. 206 W. Turnpike St., 812.427.2787, vious churches. Across the courtyard is the library rabilia from the Vallonia area, including yearbooks, schenckmansion.com. and museum, including early Vincennes artifacts. farm implements and many, many photos. Main St., 2015 Church St., 800.886.6443, vincennescvb.org. 812.358.3286, fortvalloniadays.com/museum. Open Vevay Swiss Inn Bed & Breakfast Closed holidays. $ year-round. In the heart of historic Vevay, Indiana. Ten rooms, K each with private bath, free Internet and Smart TV. Old French House and Indian Museum RECREATION Make reservations online or by phone. 100 E. Main Former home of French fur trader and Indian inter- Starve Hollow State Recreation Area St., 812.221.1041, vevayswissinn.com. WiFi preter Michel Brouillet and his family circa 1809. A 145-acre lake, beach, fishing, boat ramp, boat Corner of 1st and Seminary Streets, 812.882.7422, rental, hike/bike trails, camping cabins, nature vincennescvb.org. Closed holidays. $ center; trolling motors only. 4345 S. 275 West, VINCENNES ATTRACTIONS 812.358.3464, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4819.htm. Open Red Skelton Museum of American year-round. $ George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Comedy The park features a massive granite memorial This fully interactive museum celebrates the life VERSAILLES commemorating the conquest of the old Northwest and legacy of one of America’s greatest comedians.

LODGING territory. 401 S. 2nd St., 812.882.1776, nps.gov/gero. 20 Red Skelton Blvd., 812.888.4184, redskeltonmuseum GE ROGERS CLARK PAR HISTORICAL NATIONAL Moon-Lite Motel Open year-round; closed holidays. 9 am–5 pm. .org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., OR Under new local ownership, this quaint motel 10 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ has been remodeled with all the amenities. It’s Grouseland-William H. Harrison Mansion located within walking distance of restaurants. and Museum Vincennes State Historic Site 520 S. Adams St. (Hwy. 421), 812.689.6004, Grouseland was the home of William H. Harrison This is where Indiana had its beginnings: where

ripleycountytourism.com. WiFi and his family during his term as governor of the Chief Tecumseh walked; where the ﬁrst governor of PHOTO COURTESY GE

108 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 SOUTH CENTRAL listings the Indiana Territory and ninth president lived. 1 W. Amish businesses are closed on Sundays. 1 Train daily. Pets allowed. 7 Cumberland Dr., 812.254.7000, Harrison St., 812.882.7422, http://indianamuseum Depot St., 812.254.5262, daviesscounty.net. Open baymontinns.com. WiFi .org/explore/vincennes. Open year-round; closed year-round. Sundays and holidays. $ Holiday Inn Express – Washington Daviess County Museum This hotel’s setting is in the heart of Indiana Amish LODGING Dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, country, just off Highway 57 on the East National Best Vincennes Inn organization, exhibition, and/or acquisition of Highway. 1808 E. National Hwy., 812.254.6666, Conveniently located off Hwy. 41 at Willow Street artifacts. 212 E. Main St., 812.257.0301, hiexpress.com/washington. WiFi exit. Featuring an indoor pool, sauna and in-room daviesscountyhistory.net. Tues.–Sat., noon–5 pm. $ microwave and refrigerators. 1800 S. Old Decker Rd., Theroff’s Motel LODGING Conveniently located within walking distance of 812.882.2100, vincennesmotel.com. WiFi Baymont Inns & Suites the bowling alley, grocery stores, retail shops, an Comfort Suites This family-friendly hotel features an indoor pool outlet mall, Walmart and fast food. 2001 E. National Offers spacious guest rooms with microwave with a spa and a hot continental breakfast served Hwy., 812.254.4279, theroffsmotel.com/. WiFi and refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryer, iron/ ironing board, free premium channels and high- speed Internet. 2555 Hart St., 812.882.2244, choicehotels.com. WiFi

Doll Motel Features clean rooms with free long-distance and in-room refrigerator and microwave. 2015 Old U.S. Hwy. 41, 812.992.0000, vincennescvb.org. WiFi

Econo Lodge Conveniently located off Hwy. 41 on 6th Street. Rooms include Internet and free HBO. 600 Old Wheatland Rd., 812.882.1479, econolodge.com. WiFi

Haus Edelweiss Bed and Breakfast Relax in a beautiful country setting. Home features AS RATED ON a sun porch and enclosed hot tub. 2814 N. Church TRIPADVISOR.COM Rd., 812.726.4603, bandb-hausedelweiss.com. WiFi The #1 Holiday Inn Express Hotel features an unstaffed business center, meet- ranked activity ing room, Internet, ﬁtness center, laundry, in-room iron/ironing board and coffee maker. 2720 Battery Rd., 812.886.6333, hiexpress.com. WiFi in Bloomington

Quality Inn Conveniently located off Hwy. 41 on 6th Street. Features on-site restaurant and lounge, banquet Enjoy daily wine tasting and weekend cellar tours and meeting rooms. 602 Old Wheatland Rd., at our location on North State Road 37. 812.886.9900, choicehotels.com.

Super 8 Hotel features in-room microwave, coffeemaker, hairdryer and refrigerator. 609 Shirlee St., 812.882.5101, super8hotelvincennes.com. WiFi

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Newly opened. Offers kitchens in all suites, a hot breakfast and a grill on the patio for guests to use. 1320 Willow St., 812.255.1500, marriott.com/ towneplace-suites/travel.mi. WiFi

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Windy Knoll Winery Quaint winery and vineyard with gift shop. Produces wine in small batches to ensure the highest quality. 845 Atkinson Rd., 812.726.1600, windyknollwinery.com. Open year-round. Closed holidays. Noon–6 pm.

8024 NORTH STATE ROAD 3 7 WASHINGTON BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA ATTRACTIONS (812) 876-5800 Daviess County Amish Country OLIVERWINERY.COM Nearly 725 Old Order Amish families live in Daviess County. They welcome guests to the area, but all

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St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper

110 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 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. Celebrate Christmas all year long, hike one of the longest caves in the country or pay honor to the state’s baseball heritage. Try houseboat- ing, 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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TAKING FLIGHT ➺ Roller-coaster fans, listen up: You need to get to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (Santa Claus, 812.937.4401, holidayworld. com). ASAP. The amusement park in the charming town of Santa Claus is unveiling a cutting-edge, $22 million ride this year: Thunderbird, the nation’s first “launched wing coaster.” You’ll ride in wings extend- ing from the central part of the ride, which is attached to the track. Expect a zero-to-60 mph launch in 3.5 seconds, followed by a loop soaring 125 feet into the air. “Thun- derbird will at first soar and loop high in the air and then hug the ground, surprising riders with rapid-fire ‘near misses,’ such as keyholes, themed elements, other rides, trees and even the ground,” according to a Holiday World release. Oh, and while you’re there? Don’t miss The Voyage, which TIME dubbed the “No. 1 wooden roller coaster in the nation.” The fun starts in the spring of 2015 and runs through October.

AMAZING! indiana’s bicentennial is just around the corner—in 2016, we’ll celebrate our 200th year of statehood.

HISTORY COMES ALIVE ➺ The “Constitution Elm,” which offered shade to the 43 delegates who met to Above: Stay cool in summer months at Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus. Right: League draft the first Indiana constitution, is still Stadium in Huntingburg is part of the standing in Corydon, our state’s original Heartland Historic Baseball Trail. capital. History buffs will lose themselves in wandering this town that’s also home to the state’s only Civil War battlefield. Now Oct. 24, 2015, when gorgeous architectural you can also check out salvaged remnants salvage, vintage furniture, and retro col- of the Alice Dean, an enormous passenger lectibles are packed into the 154-year-old steamship that sank into the Ohio River Harrison County Fairgrounds, creating a during a Civil War battle, at the new Battle pickers’ paradise. of Corydon Civil War Museum (203 N. Capitol Ave., Corydon, 812.736.0985). The PLAY BALL! museum features cannons fired during ➺ The legends and lore of our national Morgan’s Raid, which swept through the pastime are immortalized on the new town; letters to soldiers; replicas of Civil Heartland Historic Baseball Trail War armaments, and more. Treasure- (sluggermuseum.com/heartland_historic_ hunters, hit the Indian Creek Antique Show baseball_trail), which pays tribute to (indiancreekshow.com) on April 23 and southern Indiana’s considerable impact

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Far left: The Battle of Corydon Memorial Park marks the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil. Left: The Jasper Strassenfest draws partiers from all over, Deutsch or not.

After a full day of family fun—including kids’ activities in the park, a harvest bazaar of local produce, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating—the little ones head home and it’s the adults’ time to play. Costumes are encouraged for this lurch down Frank- lin Street, and a nominal fee gets you cab and hayride service.

WILLKOMMEN! ➺ Hoist a stein in honor of all things Germanic at the annual Jasper Strassenfest (jasperstrassenfest.org), July 30–31 and August 1–2, 2015, one of southern Indiana’s biggest and best festivals. Polka contests, on the game. You’ll find three picturesque HALLOWEEN HIJINKS vintage baseball games and wine tastings ballparks along with a massive mural of ➺ The “living dead” stalk the streets of are among the highlights of this downtown all-time great player/manager Gil Hodges, Evansville come October, when the city celebration—and if you want brats, streudel a Princeton, Indiana, native who became holds its annual Zombie Pub Crawl (face or black forest cake, you’ve come to the a star on the Brooklyn and L.A. Dodg- book.com/franklinstreeteventsassociation) right place. ers. There’s also the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame (850 College Ave., Jasper, 812.482.2262), which showcases cool memorabilia from high-school, collegiate and pro athletes from around the state. Freedom Festival. Rockport City Park, When you see the world’s biggest bat (seri- Fairs & Festivals 812.649.9147, indianasabelincoln.org. Noon– ously), you’ll know you’ve arrived at the Your ticket to seasonal 9 pm. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory (800 fun and festivities. Jasper Strassenfest W. Main St., Louisville, Ky., 877.775.8443, JASPER, JULY 30–31 & AUG. 1–2, 2015 sluggermuseum.com), the sole non-Indiana Salem Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Family-oriented street festival with German stop on the trail. The Louisville Slugger SALEM, FEB. 28–MARCH 1 & MARCH 7–8, 2015 music, food, events, dancing, rides, games, Walk of Fame connects the museum to Tours, pioneer demos, wagon rides, enter- beer garden, 5k run/walk, car show, parade Louisville Slugger Field, with a mile of tainment, food, family fun and great maple and great fun! Courthouse and downtown area, 302 W. 6th St., 812.482.6866, bronzed replica bats honoring the game’s syrup, of course! Sugarbush Farm, 321 N. jasperstrassenfest.org. best-ever hitters. Garrison Hollow Rd., 812.967.4491, lmsugarbush.com. 9 am–5 pm. Old Settler’s Days Campbellsburg’s All American SALEM, SEPT. 19–20, 2015 AMAZING! the chicago tribune called Country Hoedown Festival History comes alive on the grounds of dr. ted’s museum “the best attraction you CAMPBELLSBURG, JUNE 5–7, 2015 The John Hay Center and Pioneer Village haven’t heard of.” Good old country fun, food, entertainment, during Old Settler’s Days. Arts and crafts, a parade and special events await visitors entertainment, family fun. John Hay/Steven’s MUSICAL MAN at Campbellsburg’s All American Country Museum Grounds and Village, 307 E. Market Hoedown Festival. 812.755.4251, St., 812.883.2219, oldsettlersdays.org. 10 am– Wiggle, swing, sway and stomp your ➺ campbellsburghoedownfestival.com. 5 pm. way through Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels (11896 S. U.S. 231, Dale, 812.937.4250, Pekin’s Fourth of July Celebration Family Fall-O-Weekends SANTA CLAUS, SEPT. 19–NOV. 1, 2015 drteds.com), a one-of-a-kind museum with PEKIN, JULY 3–4, 2015 Family packages with tickets to Happy Hal- RASSENFEST a colossal collection of restored mechani- Join the town of Pekin celebrating their 185th-oldest consecutive 4th of July Festival, loween Weekends at Holiday World, special cal musical instruments from around the parade, flea market and carnival in the events, coupons and more. 888.444.9252, world. From music boxes to nickelodeons United States. Pekin Park and Town Area, santaclausind.org/falloweekends. $ to player pianos, Dr. Ted’s is packed with State Highway 60, 812.216.3300, marvels of yesteryear, from the 1800s to the pcba.webs.com. Santa Claus Christmas Celebration mid-1900s. Owner Ted Waflart was a me- SANTA CLAUS, DEC. 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20, 2015 Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival Visit Santa Claus, Indiana: America’s chanical engineer before becoming a physi- ROCKPORT, JULY 4, 2015 Christmas Hometown for family fun during cian, which is why he’s fascinated with the Enjoy food, fireworks, live music and even the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration. way things work—and you will be too, after a parade during the Abraham Lincoln 888.444.9252, santaclausind.org. seeing it all up-close. The collection is open

PHOTOS COURTESY HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI, DUBOIS CO. VISITORS CENTER, HARRISON CO. CVB, JASPER ST to groups of 15 or more by reservation.

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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA THE GIBSON COUNTY B ❖ A ❖ R ❖ N Things to see. Welcome to... RAIRAIL People to meet. Historic Corydon, Harrison County Lots to do. Evansville Museum Get to know Indiana’s rst State Capitol. Take a historic tour, explore our caves, soar through the treetops, relax at one of our local wineries or spend the day gaming. Whatever you choose, you’ll see why today’s experience Discover a Patchwork of Beauty becomes tomorrow’s memories that will last a lifetime. Go to thisisindiana.org to start in Southwestern Indiana • Over 225 hand-painted barn quilt blocks West Side Nut Club planning your adventure. throughout the county Annual Fall Festival Bosse Field • Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 100th Anniversary • Toyota Tours • Historic African American site, Lyles Station Gibson County Visitors and Tourism Bureau VisitEvansville.com (800) 433-3025 702 W. Broadway • Princeton, IN • 888-390-5825 Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47713 thisisIndiana.org 888-738-2137 www.gibsoncountyin.org

Vincennes is Indiana’s rst city, an ideal getaway for history enthusiasts. Visit historic sites, festivals and reenactments.

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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA THE GIBSON COUNTY B ❖ A ❖ R ❖ N Things to see. Welcome to... People to meet. Historic Corydon, Harrison County Lots to do. Evansville Museum Get to know Indiana’s rst State Capitol. Take a historic tour, explore our caves, soar through the treetops, relax at one of our local wineries or spend the day gaming. Whatever you choose, you’ll see why today’s experience Discover a Patchwork of Beauty becomes tomorrow’s memories that will last a lifetime. Go to thisisindiana.org to start in Southwestern Indiana • Over 225 hand-painted barn quilt blocks West Side Nut Club planning your adventure. throughout the county Annual Fall Festival Bosse Field • Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 100th Anniversary • Toyota Tours • Historic African American site, Lyles Station Gibson County Visitors and Tourism Bureau VisitEvansville.com (800) 433-3025 702 W. Broadway • Princeton, IN • 888-390-5825 Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 S.E. Riverside Drive, Evansville, Indiana 47713 thisisIndiana.org 888-738-2137 www.gibsoncountyin.org

Vincennes is Indiana’s rst city, an ideal getaway for history enthusiasts. Visit historic sites, festivals and reenactments.

For more info, contact the Vincennes/Knox County VTB 800-886-6443 or visitvincennes.org

CORYDON ATTRACTIONS Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Commemorates Indiana’s ﬁrst state capital and follows the development of Indiana from a territory to a state. 126 E. Walnut St., 812.738.4890, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/corydon. Open year-round; closed Mondays and holidays. $

LODGING Hampton Inn – Corydon Enjoy friendly service, clean rooms, full hot breakfast bar, hot tub and free WiFi. Packages and discounts available. 2455 Landmark Ave., 812.738.6688, hampton-inn.com/hi/corydon. WiFi

Holiday Inn Express – Corydon Nearby attractions include Holiday World (50 minutes), Indiana Caverns (ﬁve miles), downtown (ﬁve miles) and walking distance to Walmart. 249 Federal Dr., 812.738.1623, hotelcorydon.com. WiFi

RECREATION Indiana Caverns Indiana Caverns includes heights, depths, boat ride, waterfall, Ice Age fossils including bones dating back at least 40,000 years, tracks and more. 1267 Green Acres Drive SW, 812.734.1200, indianacaverns.com. Open year-round. $

O’Bannon Woods State Park Family aquatic center. Nature center, historic haypress and pioneer village. Equestrian-friendly trails and campground. Reservable electric campsites. 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW, 812.738.8232, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ REGIONWIDE WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES RECREATION Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards Family-owned and -farmed since 1843, this 600-acre DALE Indiana Cave Trail LODGING Venture under Indiana to discover the wonderful farm features a winery and distillery, farm market, café, ice cream shop, Family Farm Park and more! Baymont Inn and Suites world of caves and caverns: Bluespring Caverns, Family-friendly hotel featuring an indoor pool with Indiana Caverns, Marengo Cave and Squire Boone 19816 Huber Rd., 812.923.9463, huberwinery.com. Open year-round. a spa and a hot continental breakfast served daily. Caverns. 100 Squire Boone Rd., 812.732.4388, Ten minutes from Santa Claus. 1339 N. Washington indianacavetrail.com. Open April–Nov. 9 am–4 pm. $ St., 812.937.7000, baymontinndale.com. WiFi CHARLESTOWN WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES RECREATION Budget Host Stones Motel Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Charlestown State Park The budget-friendly motel includes an outdoor Indiana’s first wine trail, featuring Butler, Brown Come and visit the Historic Portersville Bridge. heated pool, free WiFi and a Mexican restaurant County, Oliver, Owen Valley, French Lick, Best, Explore the trail and new exhibits at Rose Island. on-site. Located 10 minutes from Santa Claus. 410 S. Turtle Run, Huber and Winzerwald Wineries. P.O. See the boat ramp and river vista overlook on Ohio Washington St., 812.937.4448, budgethost.com. WiFi Box 169, 812.936.2293, indianauplands.com. Open River. 12500 S.R. 62, 812.256.5600, stateparks.in.gov. year-round; closed holidays. Open year-round. $ Holiday Guest House Suites Located six minutes from Holiday World, the rent- BORDEN CLARKSVILLE als feature spacious kitchens, comfortable sleeping RECREATION ATTRACTIONS areas and patios. Each unit sleeps two to six people. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Derby Dinner Playhouse 19260 N. S.R. 245, 812.630.6594, vrbo.com/445793. WiFi Modern recreation facility on 194-acre lake. Family A 500-seat dinner theater featuring Broadway mu- and horseman campgrounds. New camping cabins. sicals and comedies. Homestyle buffet included in Motel 6 Hiking and horse trails, beach, fishing, seasonal ticket price. Group rates available. 525 Marriott Dr., Located right off I-64 and only 10 minutes from boat rental March–November. 1217 Deam Lake, 877.898.8577, derbydinner.com. Open year-round. $ Santa Claus. This motel includes free WiFi and an 812.246.5421, in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm. 7:30 am– outdoor pool. 1334 N. Washington St., 812.937.2294, 11 pm. $ RECREATION greenrivermotel.com. WiFi Falls of the Ohio State Park RESTAURANTS World-class fossil beds to seasonally explore. Sally’s Vacation Home Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant Interactive programs. New exhibits in 2015! 201 W. Furnished, spacious two-story home with a wood- Take a scenic drive where you can escape the hustle Riverside Dr., 812.280.9970, stateparks.in.gov. Open burning fireplace and two covered porches. 7402 E. and bustle of everyday life and enjoy peaceful year-round. $ 1800 North, 812.639.7415, vrbo.com/302740. WiFi surroundings! “Experience a Taste of the Country” at Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant! 2421 Engle Rd., 812.923.5255, joehubers.com. Open year-round; AMENITIES Handicapped-Accessible Group Rates and Discounts closed holidays. Mon.–Thurs., 11 am–8 pm; Fri.–Sat., SYMBOL KEY Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed $ Admission Charge 11 am–9 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm. WiFi WiFi/Internet P Parking Charge Full/Continental Breakfast

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ELBERFELD Enjoy daily giraffe feedings and more than 700 ani- hot breakfast, newly renovated property with vi- ATTRACTIONS mals. 1545 Mesker Park Dr., 812.435.6143, meskerpark brant decor. Ask about group rates. 5400 Weston Rd., Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia zoo.com. Open year-round. 9 am–4 pm. $ 812.429.0900, marriott.com/evvfw. WiFi This eclectic collection has exhibits on World War II, Roy Rogers, Smokey Bear, rock ’n roll, comics, San- Tropicana Evansville Hampton Inn – Evansville Airport ta’s workshop and more. 8838 S. S.R. 57, 812.795.2230, Evansville’s downtown riverfront Tropicana Evansville’s only LEED-certiﬁed hotel. Airport henagermuseum.com. Open year-round. $ Evansville features 24-hour gaming, two hotels, live shuttle, presidential suites available, near entertainment nightly, nine restaurants and a Con- Evansville regional airport. 5701 U.S. Hwy. 41 ference Center. 421 NW Riverside Dr., 812.433.4000, North, 812.464.1010, evansvilleairport.hamptoninn. EVANSVILLE tropevansville.com. Open year-round. com. WiFi ATTRACTIONS Angel Mounds State Historic Site Willard Library Hilton Garden Inn One of the best-preserved pre-contact Native Willard Library of Evansville, Ind., opened in 1885, We are conveniently located near entertainment American sites in North America. 8215 Pollack Ave., is the state’s oldest public library building and and shopping. We have a restaurant and bar on-site 812.853.3956, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/ one of the oldest libraries in the Midwest. 21 First with room service available. 220 Eagle Crest Dr., angel-mounds. Open year-round; closed holidays. Ave., 812.425.4309, willard.lib.in.us. Open year-round. 812.476.4000, evansville.hgi.com. WiFi Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. $ Mon.–Tues., 9 am–8 pm; Wed.–Fri., 9 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., 1 pm–5 pm. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Evansville Museum of Arts, History, Conveniently located near to entertainment and & Science LODGING shopping. Breakfast is included in the rate. We have A general museum with galleries specializing in Comfort Inn East Evansville microwaves and refrigerators in every room, and art, history, science and anthropology and an im- Conveniently located near entertainment and suites are available to guests. 301 Circle Front Dr., mersive theater. 411 SE Riverside Dr., 812.425.2406, shopping; breakfast included in rate. We have 812.473.2500, holidayinnexpress.com/evansvillein. emuseum.org. Open year-round. Tues.–Sat., 11 am– full kitchen suites available. Newly renovated. WiFi 5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. $ 8331 E. Walnut St., 812.476.3600, comfortinn.com/hotel/in156. WiFi La Quinta Inn & Suites Evansville Otters Free hot breakfast! 8015 E. Division St., 812.471.3414, Visit historic Bosse Field in its centennial season to Courtyard by Marriott lq.com. WiFi watch the Evansville Otters baseball team compete Newest hotel in Evansville, located near entertain- in the Frontier League. 23 Don Mattingly Way, ment and shopping, with a restaurant and bar on RECREATION 812.435.8686, evansvilleotters.com. Open year-round. site with a 24 hour Starbucks. 8105 E. Walnut St., Wesselman Woods Nature Perserve Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. $ 812.424.4242, courtyardevansville.com. WiFi A 200-acre, old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, plus an interpretive center. 551 N. Boeke Rd., Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville West 812.479.0771, wesselmannaturesociety.org. Open year- Connect with the natural world at Mesker Park. Located near USI. Four miles from downtown. Free round. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Sun., noon–5 pm. hd49-scottcoTG2015.jpeg (JPEG Image, 2100 × 1350 pixels) - Scaled (67%)

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WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES FERDINAND LODGING Tin Man Brewing Company Comfort Inn Ferdinand Tin Man Brewing Company is a full-production craft ATTRACTIONS Game room, business/ﬁtness centers, laundry. 123 brewery. It is focused on building and cultivating Monastery Immaculate Conception Scenic Hills Ct., 812.998.2121, comfortinn.com. WiFi a knowledgeable, responsible and thriving craft The “Castle on the Hill,” the Monastery, founded in beer culture. 1430 W. Franklin St., 812.618.3227, 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest commu- Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast tinmanbrewing.com. Open year-round. Mon.–Thurs., nities of Benedictine women. Tours available. 802 E. Warm and inviting. A wonderful Queen Anne dating 11 am–10 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–midnight; Sun., 11 am– 10th St., 800.968.4578, thedome.org. Open year-round; back to the early 1900s. Warm colors, period decor 9 pm. closed holidays. and Hoosier hospitality! 210 Main St., 877.367.1881,

Visitor Resources Evansville Pro Shops; candy museum. 812.280.5566, Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau sunnysideoflouisville.org. Open year-round. Welcome! Your information on For all information on what to do and where regional convention and visitor to go, visit us at The Pagoda in downtown Newburgh bureaus, chambers of commerce, Evansville. 401 S.E. Riverside Dr., 800.433.3025, Historic Newburgh Visitors Center state visitor centers and local visitevansville.com. Open year-round; closed This picturesque river town has cool shops welcome centers. holidays. and unique restaurants. Check out our website for all the events and activities throughout Regionwide French Lick the year. 517 W. Main St., 800.636.9489, Bicycle Indiana, Inc. Visit French Lick West Baden historicnewburgh.org. This non-profit organization is dedicated to Complete visitors center offering personal trip- promoting and educating the public on safe planning assistance; area and regional visitor Visit Warrick County bicycling. Visit our website for information information; and computer and Internet access. Information on fishing, camping, dining, shop- on Indiana biking trails and events. 242 E. 8102 W. S.R. 56, West Baden Springs, 888.776.3418, ping, golfing, historical tours and everything Market St., Ste. 102, Indianapolis, 317.466.9701, visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com. Open year-round; else Warrick County can offer for visitors. bicycleindiana.org. Closed holidays. closed holidays. 4763 Rosebud Lane, Ste. C, 800.636.9489, visitwarrick.com. Open year-round. Brewers of Indiana Guild The Guild promotes appreciation for the Jasper Dubois County Visitors Center Princeton quality and variety of Indiana beer and supports Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau Indiana brewers. Map of Indiana’s breweries Minutes from Holiday World, French Lick and Patoka Lake; hotels, houseboats and B&Bs avail- Information on our Barn Quilt Trail, Toyota Visi- at drinkin.beer. 6507 N. Ferguson St., Ste. 202, tors Center and tours, Lyles Station, Indiana’s Indianapolis. able. Enjoy a tourist train, festivals, monastery, golf and shops! 2704 Newton St., 812.482.9115, oldest restaurant and Azalea Path Botanical Gardens. 702 W. Broadway St., 812.385.0999, Indiana Foodways Alliance visitduboiscounty.com. Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–4:30 pm. gibsoncountyin.org. Open year-round. Statewide organization dedicated to the pro- Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. motion of locally owned restaurants and food producers throughout the state through culinary Jasper Chamber of Commerce trails. indianafoodways.com. Open year-round. Tourist information center. Maps, walking tour, Salem attractions, lodging, Strassenfest, business in- Historic Salem formation/general resource center. Outside map Historic Salem/Washington County offers Indiana Wines rack. 302 W. 6th St., 812.482.6866, jasperin.org. festivals, museums, lakes, parks, shops, eateries Discover Indiana’s award-winning wineries, Open year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., and so much more. Discover Salem at located all around the state. Enjoy special 8 am–4:30 pm. cityofsalemin.com. 201 E. Market St., events, tours, festivals and wine tastings. Exp- 812.883.4265, cityofsalemin.com. erience Indiana wine, one delicious sip at a time. Jeffersonville 800.832.9463, West Lafayette, indianawines.org. Clark–Floyd Counties Convention Santa Claus Open year-round. & Visitors Bureau Spencer County Visitors Bureau Trip-planning assistance and info on Louisville, Your main source of visitor information for Santa Clarksville Kentucky and the Ohio River; performing arts; Claus, Indiana, and Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Clark–Floyd Counties Convention winery; golf; brewery; Lewis and Clark; Bass Home. 39 N. Kringle Place, 888.444.9252, santa- & Visitors Bureau Pro Shops; candy museum. 315 Southern Indiana clausind.org. Open year-round. Trip-planning assistance and info on Louisville, Ave., 812.280.5566, sunnysideoflouisville.org. Kentucky and the Ohio River; performing arts; Open year-round. Scottsburg a winery; golf opportunities; a brewery; Lewis Scott County Visitors Commission and Clark history; Bass Pro Shops; and a candy Leavenworth Located in historic downtown in the Heritage museum. 812.280.5566, sunnysideoflouisville.org. Crawford County Welcome Center Station Depot built in 1872. Information, maps Open year-round. Year-round fun and adventure in Crawford and discounts are available at the visitor center. County. Information about boating, fishing, cav- 90 N. Main St., 812.752.9211, scottin.com. Open year- Corydon ing, hiking, biking, golfing, cabins, inns and dining round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–5 pm. Harrison County Convention and options. 6225 E. Industrial Lane, 888.755.2282, Visitors Bureau crawfordcountyindiana.com. Open year-round. Tell City For travel information and assistance when visit- Perry County Convention & Visitors ing the Harrison County area, come to the Blaine New Albany Bureau H. Wiseman Visitor Center and let our profes- Clark–Floyd Counties Convention Where the hills of the Hoosier National Forest sional Travel Counselors help you plan your stay. & Visitors Bureau overlook the historic Ohio River. Enjoy outdoor 310 N. Elm St., 888.738.2137, thisisindiana.org. Open Trip-planning assistance and info on Louisville, recreation and quiet scenic beauty. 333 7th St., year-round; closed holidays. Mon.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm; Kentucky and the Ohio River; performing arts; 888.343.6262, perrycountyindiana.org. Open year- Sun., noon–5 pm. winery; golf; brewery; Lewis and Clark; Bass round; closed holidays. Mon.–Fri., 8 am–5 pm.

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harvestmoonbedandbreakfast.com. WiFi Wilstem Ranch pizza, pasta, salads and desserts. 8145 Sinclair St., An 1,100-acre secluded property great for reunions, 812.936.2293, frenchlickwinery.com. Open year-round. FRENCH LICK weddings and corporate retreats. Horseback riding, Tues.–Thurs., Sun., 11 am–5 pm; Fri.–Sat., 11 am–9 ATTRACTIONS zip lines, ATV tours and hiking. 4229 U.S. Hwy. 150, pm. French Lick Casino 812.936.4484, wilstemranch.com. WiFi This 51,000-square-foot gaming facility boasts GENTRYVILLE slots, table games, tournaments, dining, high-limit Wise Old Owl Cabin ATTRACTIONS area and non-smoking game room. 8670 W. S.R. 56, Cabin in French Lick/Patoka Lake area. Perfect for Colonel Jones Home 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open year-round. two or a family of 20. Acres of woods, peaceful re- The Colonel Jones Home has been restored to inter- treat, close to everything. Three beds, three baths. pret the 1930s home of the merchant, Civil War sol- LODGING 6835 Allen Creek Rd., 618.926.7175, homeaway.com. dier and friend of Abraham Lincoln. No admission; Artists Inn and Cottages park entrance fee required. 620 E. C.R. 1575 North, Historic inn within walking distance of downtown. RECREATION 812.937.4710, stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. Area attractions are at your ﬁngertips. Adjacent Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort cottages accommodate groups. 592 S. Summit St., This 18-hole, 7,000-yard, par-70, championship- 812.936.7333, artistsinnandcottages.com. WiFi level golf course has a clubhouse, dining and HAZLETON pro shop, and hosts outings and tournaments. ATTRACTIONS Ballard Overlook Resident PGA professionals on staff. 8670 W. S.R. Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Renewed 1915 Craftsman guesthouse with an 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Open March–Nov. Gardens exceptional view, amenities and a large gathering 7 am–8 pm. A nature walk you’ll never forget: 50 acres of beauti- room. Sleeps ﬁve. 745 S. Virginia Ave., 812.936.4857, fully landscaped trails, lakes, carvings and 300-plus ballardoverlook.com. Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort varieties of azaleas. 1502 N. 825 West, 812.640.9133, An 18-hole, 8,100-yard, par-72, championship-level azaleapatharboretum.org. Open April–Sept. $ Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water golf course with a clubhouse and pro shop. The Park & Resort award-winning course has hosted regional and HUNTINGBURG Family-fun resort featuring a 40,000-square-foot national tournaments, and has resident PGA profes- ATTRACTIONS indoor waterpark with retractable roof, interactive sionals. 8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Huntingburg League Stadium arcade and all the latest amenities. 8505 W. S.R. 56, Open April–Nov. 7 am–7 pm. Built in 1894 and renovated in the early 1990s, 877.936.3866, bigsplashadventure.com. WiFi League Stadium was the set for A League of their WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Own starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. 203 S. Blue Prairie Bed and Breakfast French Lick Winery Cherry St., 800.968.4578, dcbombers.com/the- Modern farmhouse on 120 acres; spacious private Enjoy wine tasting, discounts, gift shop and obser- bombers-experience/league-stadium/. Open May– suite and gourmet breakfast served in-room. Cabin vation area. Café features Italian cuisine, including Aug.; closed holidays. $ rental available. Adults only. 6538 W. C.R. 875 South, 812.936.3000, blueprairiebedandbreakfast.com.

Comfort Suites All-suite hotel. Whirlpool suites available. Minutes from French Lick/West Baden and Patoka Lake. 9530 W. S.R. 56, 812.936.5300, comfortsuites.com. WiFi plore French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Village Ex UNDER Stay and enjoy fully furnished, pet-friendly, modern log cabins less than a minute from the Osborn boat ramp and floating fishing pier. 7900 W. C.R. 1025 South, 812.936.9854, patokalakevacations.com.  Walking Tours WiFi  Underground French Lick Manor House Historic, private home featuring high ceilings, wood Boat Rides floors, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and  Exploring more. Comfortably sleeps six to eight. 8527 W. Main St., 812.336.5970, frenchlickmanorhouse.com. WiFi Adventures

French Lick Springs Hotel at French  Ice Age Mysteries Lick Resort Bluespring Caverns Classic American hotel featuring golf, spa, casino,  And More! horseback riding, dining, kidsfest, hiking, biking, Marengo Cave pools, bowling, shopping, entertainment, special events and conference center facilities. 8670 W. S.R. 56, 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. WiFi Indiana Caverns Squire Boone Caverns Lane’s Motel Visit all 4 Motel close to the French Lick Resort, Patoka Lake, caves and Paoli Peaks and area restaurants. 8483 W. S.R. 56, get a FREE 812.936.9919, lanesmotel.com. WiFi t-shirt !

Michael T’s Economical motel in French Lick. Microwave, refrigerator and cable in each room. Outside outlets IndianaCaveTrail.com for boaters. Close to many attractions. 9633 W. S.R. 56, 812.936.4656, michaeltsmotel.com.

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LODGING nation is a majestic, 1,500-seat venue located in Lin- Museum and Historic Sites offers tours of historic Quality Inn – Huntingburg coln State Park. 15032 N. C.R. 300 East, 800.264.4223, sites. 401 N. Arthur St., 800.231.2168, usi.edu/hnh. Sixteen miles from Holiday World and 25 miles from lincolnamphitheatre.org. Open April–Oct. $ Open March–Dec. 9:30 am–5 pm. $ Patoka Lake. All rooms have micro-fridge and WiFi. Two-room family suites available. 406 E. 22nd St., Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial LODGING 812.683.2334, qualityinn.com/hotel/in177. WiFi Visit the site where Abraham Lincoln spent his Family Cabins at Harmonie State Park childhood and learn about the lives of the Lincoln Beautiful log cabins sleep six or eight. Easy drive to JASPER family, who lived here in a pioneer community. 3027 New Harmony historic sites. Details and reserva- ATTRACTIONS E. South St., 812.937.4541, nps.gov/libo/index.htm. tions at camp.in.gov or call 866.622.6746. 3451 Dubois County Museum Open year-round. $ Harmonie State Park, 812.682.4821, camp.in.gov. German ancestry, antique farm machinery, Main Street exhibit, kids’ interactive area, community LODGING New Harmony Inn murals, military exhibit, log house and more. 2704 Family Cabins at Lincoln State Park Lakeside rooms. Beautiful landscape. Red Geranium Newton St., 800.968.4578, duboiscountymuseum Seasonal housekeeping cabins sleep six. Easy drive Restaurant, wedding destination, meeting/group .org. Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Fri., to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and Holiday facilities, fitness center and p0ol. Pet-friendly. 504 10 am–2 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm–4 pm. World & Splashin’ Safari. Call 866.622.6746. 15476 N. North St., 800.782.8605, newharmonyinn.com. C.R. 300 East, 812.937.4710, camp.in.gov. WiFi Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper City Mill Ride in luxury aboard the Spirit of Jasper! Ride & RECREATION RECREATION Dine, day-trip excursions offered. Watch a 25-foot Lincoln State Park Harmonie State Park working water wheel. 201 Mill St., 814.482.5959, spirit “Here I grew up,” said Lincoln of the area including Swimming, fishing, hiking, bicycle trails, volleyball, ofjasper.com/. Open May–Nov.; closed holidays. $ the park. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza, summer nature/history programs. Log-style family swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Camp cabins. Mountain biking, horse trails (BYOH). 3451 LODGING cottages. 15476 N. C.R. 300 East, 812.937.4710, Harmonie State Park, 812.682.4821, stateparks.in.gov. Days Inn – Jasper stateparks.in.gov. Open year-round. $ Open year-round. $ Expect Hoosier hospitality in beautiful southern In- diana. Stay and enjoy the great outdoors. 272 Brucke MARENGO PAOLI Strasse, 812.482.6000, daysinn.com. WiFi ATTRACTIONS LODGING Marengo Cave Blueberry Hill Estate Holiday Inn Express Indiana’s most-visited natural and National Land- Enjoy luxurious accommodations, from Main House Indoor pool, game room, free breakfast buffet, mark. Two walking tours, gemstone mining, hiking, suites to secluded hillside cottages, or try “glamp- fitness center, business center, boardroom for 10 crawling tours, camping and picnicking. 400 E. S.R. ing,” the unforgettable camping experience. 1493 E. people. IHG Rewards Club. 2000 Hospitality Dr., 64, 812.365.2705, marengocave.com. Open year-round. S.R. 56, 812.723.3767, blueberryhillestate.com. WiFi 812.482.3343, holidayinnexpress.com. WiFi 9 am–5 pm. $ Lost River Inn Bed & Breakfast RECREATION MAUCKPORT Newer home in a relaxing country setting and close Sultan’s Run Golf Club RECREATION to many attractions. Two rooms, one with a Jacuzzi, An 18-hole, par-72, championship course voted best Squire Boone Caverns both with private baths, full breakfast. 3593 N. C.R. public golf course in Indiana in 2015 by the Indiana One-hour guided tours take you past stalactites, 200 West, 812.865.4496, lostriverinn.net. WiFi Golf Course Owners Association. 1490 N. Meridian stalagmites, columns and more. Come see what has Rd., 888.684.3287, sultansrun.com. Open March–Nov.; taken thousands of years to create. 100 Squire Boone Midwest Inn closed holidays. $ Rd. SW, 812.732.4381, squireboonecaverns.com. Open Non-smoking motel with outdoor swimming pool. year-round. $ All rooms have cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves RESTAURANTS and free WiFi service. Located near Paoli Peaks. 1917 Schnitzelbank Restaurant W. Main St., 812.723.4555, fritchproperties.com. WiFi Specializing in German and American cuisine. MILLTOWN Home of Indiana’s No. 1 sandwich, the Bratzel! Full RECREATION Ritz Motel bar with domestic and imported beer. 393 Third Ave., Cave Country Canoes Motel with singles, doubles and suites. Hotplate, 812.482.2640, schnitzelbank.com. Open year-round. Paddle Indiana’s first scenic and natural river. Blue microwave, refrigerator and cable in each room. Mon.–Sat., 8 am–10 pm. River is ideal for families and beginners. All-day Lodge available for parties of up to 20. 2000 W. to multiple-day trips. 112 W. Main St., 812.365.2705, Main St., 812.723.2530. WiFi SHOPPING canoetheblue.com. Open April–Sept. $ Jasper’s Downtown Shopping District Trail View Ski Lodge Beautiful downtown full of vitality and great shops. NEW ALBANY Step right out of the lodge and onto the slopes. The heart of Jasper! See us on Facebook. 302 W. 6th ATTRACTIONS Great for groups. Fireplaces and fully furnished St., 812.482.6866, downtownjasper.org. Open year- Carnegie Center for Art and History kitchens. 1917 W. Main St., 812.723.3369. round; closed holidays. Hours vary. Mon.–Fri., Art galleries, folk-art dioramas and Underground 10 am–5:30 pm; Sat., 10 am–4 pm. Railroad exhibits, including an interactive film. New Underwood Inn Albany Public Art Project featured year-round. 201 Beautiful home built in 1868. Two completely refur- E. Spring St., 812.944.7336, carnegiecenter.org. Closed bished guest rooms and bathroom with clawfoot JEFFERSONVILLE holidays. Tues.–Sat., 10 am–5:30 pm. bathtub. 405 N. Gospel St., 812.723.4639. WiFi ATTRACTIONS Schimpff’s Confectionery Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site Manufacturing confectionery specializing in hard PATOKA LAKE The mansion reflects the affluence of a man once LODGING candies and chocolates since 1891. Candy demo considered the wealthiest in Indiana. 914 E. Main area, museum, soda fountain and lunchroom. 347 Floating Cabins at Patoka Lake St., 812.944.9600, http://indianamuseum.org/explore/ Offering all the amenities of home, along with the Spring St., 812.283.8367, schimpffs.com. Closed holi- culbertson. Open year-round; closed holidays. $ days. Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 10 am–3 pm. linens and towels. Park your boat next to your cabin in a private slip. Stay and play. 2991 N. Dillard Rd., NEW HARMONY Birdseye, 888.819.6916, patokalakemarina.com. WiFi LINCOLN CITY ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Historic New Harmony Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Bridge Lincoln Amphitheatre Historic New Harmony, a unified program of the A lake right in the backyard and a boat ramp a half- One of the largest roofed amphitheatres in the University of Southern Indiana, Indiana State mile away. Dip into the pool to relax. All you need

120 Official Indiana Travel Guide / 2015 SOUTH listings is yourself, clothes and food. 9104 S. C.R. 450 West, tion up close. Plant tours Monday–Friday. Reserva- Locust Hill Motel French Lick, 812.936.3646, vrbo.com/378029. tions are recommended and can be made online. A quiet motel located on Highway 161 near Owens- 4000 Tulip Tree Dr., 888.696.8211, tourtoyotaindiana boro, Ky. 815 S. S.R. 161, 812.649.9918. RECREATION .com. Open year-round. Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm. Patoka Lake Rockport Inn Bed & Breakfast Swimming, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing and This 19th-century Victorian inn is quiet and cozy, hunting in season. Staffed interpretive center. ROCKPORT located near the Ohio River in Rockport. McKenzie’s Reservable camping and shelters. 3084 N. Dillard ATTRACTIONS Bar & Restaurant is located next to the inn. 130 S. Rd., Birdseye, 812.685.2464, stateparks.in.gov. Open Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater 3rd St., 812.649.2664. year-round. $ Catch the latest big-screen flicks at one of few drive-in theaters left in the U.S. 644 N. Hwy. 161, WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging 812.649.2857, holidaydrivein.com. Open May–Sept. $ Pepper’s Ridge Winery Houseboat, floating cabins, Fun and Play toons, One of nine wineries along the Hoosier Wine pontoon rental. Cabins, rooms, suites across from Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum Trail, Pepper’s Ridge Winery is situated on a quiet Patoka Station. Full-service Marina with ship store. Houses hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the country road near Rockport, Ind. 4304 N. C.R. 200 2991 N. Dillard Rd., Birdseye, 888.819.6916, area’s historic past. 928 Fairground Dr., 812.649.9147, West, 812.649.9463, peppersridgewinery.com. Open patokalakemarina.com. Open year-round. lincolnpioneervillage.com. Open May–Dec. $ year-round. Ohio River Scenic Byway PRINCETON Take a beautiful drive through the southern portion SALEM ATTRACTIONS of Spencer County following the picturesque Ohio ATTRACTIONS Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail River through river towns. Hwy. 66, 800.489.4474, The Depot Railroad Museum Discover the homespun beauty of southwestern In- ohioriverscenicbyway.com. Open year-round. The Salem Depot Railroad Museum transforms diana along this trail featuring more than 230 hand- great moments of railroading history into reality. painted blocks. 702 W. Broadway St., 812.385.0999, The Rustic Extensive collection, model railroad, special events. gibsoncountyin.org. Open year-round. This nine-hole course offers all golfers the opportu- 206 S. College Ave., 812.883.1884, salemdepot.org. nity to golf while enjoying the fresh air, two scenic Open year-round; closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 1 pm– Lyles Station Historic School & Museum lakes and beautiful wooded surroundings. 1375 Old 4 pm. $ African-American historical site offers museum, au- State Hwy. 45, 812.649.9258. Open year-round. $ thentic log cabin and Alonzo Fields gallery. Groups Historic Beck’s Mill and classroom field trips welcome by appointment. LODGING This is a completely restored and operating mill, 953 N. 500 West, 812.385.2534, lylesstation.org. Open Comfort Inn & Suites dating back to 1808. Current mill rebuilt in 1863. year-round. $ Located right off Hwy. 231 near Rockport, the inn Hiking, demos, tours and events are all available. offers an indoor pool with a hot tub, fitness center 4433 S. Beck’s Mill Rd., 812.883.5147, becksmill.org. Toyota Visitors Center/Plant Tours and a deluxe continental breakfast. 1355 N. Plaza Dr., Open April–Oct. Fri.–Sat., 11 am–4 pm; Sun., 1 pm– See a Toyota manufacturing facility and its produc- 812.649.2979, comfortinn.com. WiFi 4 pm. $

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Historic Salem Speedway SANTA CLAUS Santa Claus Christmas Store Celebrates 65 years of racing excellence on the ATTRACTIONS Enjoy shopping at this gigantic store featuring historic high-bank track. For schedule and info, Christmas Lake Golf Course Christmas gifts, decorations, collectibles, see website. 2729 Hwy. 56 West, 812.883.6504, Full-service, par-72, championship golf course with fudge and other sweet treats and nearly 5,000 salemspeedway.com. Open April–Nov. $ P tree-lined fairways, rolling hills and sparkling lakes. ornaments. 33 N. Kringle Place, 877.224.1772, Bar and grill on-site. 1 Clubhouse Rd., 877.962.7465, santaclauschristmasstore.com. Open May–Dec. The John Hay Center/Steven’s Museum christmaslake.com. Open year-round. $ Complex Santa Claus Museum & Village The museum offers an extensive artifact collection, Frosty’s Fun Center Visit the historic Santa Claus Church, Santa Claus Pioneer Village, Depot Train Museum, Genealogy Play at the Christmas-themed, 18-hole miniature Post Office and Santa Claus statue. Don’t forget Library and Hay birthplace. 307 E. Market St., golf course, and enjoy tasty snacks, sandwiches, to write your free letter to Santa! 69 N. S.R. 245, 812.883.6495, johnhaycenter.org. Open year-round; ice cream, fresh pizza and a giant melting snow- 812.544.2434, santaclausmuseum.org. Open May– closed holidays. Tues.–Sat., 9 am–5 pm. $ man. 15 S. Cedar Lane, 812.544.3338. Open year- Dec. round. Piper Flight Center Museum Santa’s Candy Castle Salem’s Piper Flight Museum houses vintage Piper Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Santa’s Candy Castle blends old-world charm with aircraft, a flight simulator, education library and Plan for two or more days of family fun at Holiday a modern-day spin to create a wonderful experi- artifacts that brings the magic of flight to life. S.R. World & Splashin’ Safari! 452 E. Christmas Blvd., ence for believers of all ages. 15499 N. S.R. 245, 56, 812.472.3749, piperflightmuseum.org. Open year- 877.463.2645, holidayworld.com. Open April–Oct. 812.544.3900, santascandycastle.com. Open May– round. $ Dec.

BIRDSEYE 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.

BORDEN Modern recreation area, 194-acre lake Deam Lake State Recreation Area (electric motors only), beach, boat 1217 Deam Lake Rd., 812.246.5421 • •••• ••• • ••• •• rental and shelters. New camping in.gov/dnr/forestry/4825.htm cabins. Reserve at camp.in.gov or call 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 and O’Bannon Woods State Park horsemen’s camping. Canoe access 7234 Old Forest Rd. SW • • • ••••• •• •• to the Blue River. Reserve campsites 812.738.8232 and shelters at camp.in.gov. or stateparks.in.gov 866.622.6746.

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

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

ROCKPORT Relax and enjoy your camping exper- Oakridge Campground •••• • • ••• • •• ience as nature’s beauty surrounds 837 N. Silverdale Rd., 812.649.2860 you. Thirty-six campsites 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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Santa’s Stables Mid-America Science Park A family-friendly horseback riding experience led One of the most comprehensive science parks in by skilled guides. Wooded surroundings; 15- and the country, consisting of three interconnected cen- 45-minute rides. Pony rides. 6709 E. C.R. 1475 North, ters. 821 S. Lake Rd. South, 812.752.9521, maspark.org. 812.340.2288, santas-stables.com. Open March–Oct. Open year-round. $ Trails Ross Country Jamboree LODGING Renovated 1947 movie theater provides the Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort perfect venue for country-music acts and per- Museums Located next door to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph formers. A little taste of the Grand Ole Opry in Campground & RV Resort features more than 270 Southern Indiana. 31 E. Wardell St., 812.752.8877, family rental RVs and cabins, and more than 270 rosscountryjamboree.com. Open year-round. $ ATV Trails RV and tent sites. 78 N. Holiday Blvd., 877.478.3657, lakerudolph.com. WiFi Scott County Heritage Museum Hunting Local history and ghost tours available through- NorthStar Vacation Rentals out the year by making an appointment. Call the Located across the road from Holiday World, museum for more information regarding weekend Fishing NorthStar Vacation Rentals offer large, spacious events. 1050 S. Main St., 812.752.1050, scottcounty rooms with full kitchen facilities. 55 N. Holiday Blvd., heritagemuseum.org. Open year-round; closed holi- 812.937.7099, northstarvacationrentals.com. WiFi days. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–4 pm; Sat., 10 am–1 pm. Camping Santa’s Lakeside Cottages RECREATION Shopping Just a few miles from Holiday World, the cottages Delaney Creek Park surround a scenic lake with Elf Park featuring a Washington County’s best-kept secret! A 326-acre Visit playground and an outdoor pool. 1405 W. Christmas park with 88-acre lake, camping, cabins, boat rent- Dining Blvd., 812.686.2628, santascottages.com. WiFi als, fishing, beach, hiking. 8215 N. Delaney Park Rd., 812.883.5101, delaneypark.com. Open year-round. $ Santa’s Lodge Warrick Decorated for Christmas 365 days a year, the lodge Hardy Lake is located within a mile of Holiday World. Also, St. Boating, swimming, fishing and hunting in season. Nick’s Restaurant is located on-site. 91 W. Christmas Summer nature/history programs. Winterized rest- Blvd., 812.937.1902, santaslodge.com. WiFi rooms and shower house for cold-weather camping. 4171 E. Harrod Rd., 812.794.3800, stateparks.in.gov. County, Silent Night Vacation & Golf Rentals Open year-round. $ Situated just over a mile from Holiday World, the Visitwarrick.com rentals provide a fun and comfortable place for the Knobstone Trail entire family. Rental sleeps 10–12. 1182 S. Clubhouse The rugged terrain of this 58-mile back-country Indiana Rd., 812.489.0375, christmaslake.com. WiFi hiking trail is often compared to the Appalachian Trail, and many people use it to train for the AT. One Wilmes Farmhouse Main, in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4224.htm. Open year-round. Find peace and relaxation in this newly renovated and fully furnished farmhouse only eight miles ST. MEINRAD from Santa Claus, Indiana. 21674 N. 875 East, ATTRACTIONS 812.630.9101, vrbo.com/295928. WiFi Saint Meinrad Archabbey Offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beauti- SHOPPING ful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Holly Tree Christmas Shop Benedictine monks. 200 Hill Dr., 800.581.6905, The Holly Tree Christmas Shop is a wonderful place saintmeinrad.org. Open year-round. to find special souvenirs and gorgeous Christmas furnishings and gifts. 8 Kringle Place, 812.937.4600, LODGING hollytreechristmasshop.com. Open year-round. Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center Kringle Haus Werkstatt The quiet atmosphere and beautiful grounds make Custom and handmade gifts from the area’s tal- this a serene place to stay. Located only 15 minutes ented artists and craftsmen. Enjoy a freshly brewed from Holiday World in nearby St. Meinrad, Indiana. cup of coffee, espresso or an ice-cold smoothie. 3 N. 200 Hill Dr., 800.581.6905, saintmeinrad.org. WiFi Kringle Place, 812.937.6010, kringlehauswerkstatt.com. Open year-round. WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Monkey Hollow Winery SCOTTSBURG Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana in an ATTRACTIONS area of rich German history stretching back more Cornucopia Farm than 150 years. 11534 E. C.R. 1740 North, 812.357.2272, Southern Indiana’s premier corn maze and family monkeyhollowwinery.com. Open year-round. farm with an emphasis on family fun, entertainment and farm education. Visit cornucopiafarm.com. WEST BADEN 5444 N. Rutherford Hollow Rd., 812.752.6694, LODGING cornucopiafarm.com. Open Sept.–Oct. $ West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort Historic Downtown Scottsburg One-of-a-kind historic hotel. World-class spa and Take a step back in time to historic downtown golf, dining, shopping, pools, horseback riding, Scottsburg. Antique stores, shops and eateries all tours, entertainment and events, meeting space. around the historic square and courthouse. 90 N. 8538 West Baden Ave., 888.936.9360, frenchlick.com. Main St., 812.752.9211, scottin.com. Open year-round. WiFi

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Carmel City Center, Carmel ...... 64 Eiteljorg Museum of American Hillforest Victorian House Carnegie Center for Art and Indians and Western Art, Museum, Aurora ...... 96 History, New Albany ...... 120 Indianapolis ...... 68 Hilltop Orchids, Cloverdale ...... 28 Carnegie Museum of Enchanted Fairy Trail, Historic Beck’s Mill, Salem ...... 121 Richmond ...... 59 Montgomery County, Historic Connersville ...... 52 Crawfordsville ...... 84 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Historic Downtown LaGrange ...42 Cass County Dentzel Carousel, Indiana History Center, Historic Downtown Noblesville . 74 Logansport ...... 55 Indianapolis ...... 68 Historic Downtown Cass County Historical Society Evansville Museum of Arts, Scottsburg ...... 123 Museum, Logansport ...... 55 History & Science, Evansville ...... 117 Historic Hostess House, Catacombs Tours, Marion ...... 57 Indianapolis ...... 68 Evansville Otters, Evansville .....117 Historic Howe ...... 42 Celtic Cross, Cannelton ...... 132 Exploration Acres, Lafayette .....89 Historic New Harmony ...... 120 The Center for the Performing Explore Wolcottville ...... 45 Arts, Carmel ...... 64 Fair Oaks Farms, Fair Oaks .. 20, 86 Historic Richmond Depot District, Richmond ...... 59 Chapel of the Resurrection, Fanimation Antique Fan Valparaiso ...... 29 Museum, Zionsville...... 77 Historic Salem Speedway, Salem ...... 122 Charming Topeka ...... 45 Fastimes Indoor Karting, Historical Society of Decatur The Children’s Museum Indianapolis ...... 68 County, Greensburg ...... 102 of Indianapolis, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Indianapolis ...... 14, 68 Conservatory, Fort Wayne .... 53 The History Center, Fort Wayne ...... 53 Chocolate Trail, Richmond .... 10, 59 Foodie Trail, Regional ...... 38 The History Museum, Christmas Lake Golf Course, Fort Vallonia Museum, South Bend...... 45 Santa Claus ...... 122 Vallonia ...... 108 Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater, Cole Clothing Museum, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Rockport ...... 121 Logansport ...... 55 Fort Wayne ...... 14, 53 Holiday World & Splashin’ Colonel Jones Home, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Safari, Santa Claus .... 26, 112, 122 Gentryville ...... 119 Fort Wayne ...... 53 Hollywood Casino, Columbian Park Zoo, Lafayette ..88 Four Winds Field, South Bend.... 16 Lawrenceburg ...... 29, 95, 104 Columbus Art & Architecture Franklin ...... 67 Hoosier Heartland Alpacas, LLC, Tours, Columbus ...... 10, 98 Freeman Army Airfield Museum, Seymour ...... 107 Competition Go Kart Racing, Seymour ...... 107 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Greendale ...... 101 Freetown and Pershing Township Anderson ...... 52 Conner Prairie Interactive Museum, Freetown ...... 101 Hoosier Valley Railroad History Park, Fishers ...... 66 French Lick Casino, Museum, North Judson ...... 44 Cornucopia Farm, Scottsburg ... 123 French Lick ...... 119 Huge Rocking Chair, Franklin ... 132 Corydon Capitol State Historic French Lick Resort, French Lick .. 27 Hunter’s Honey Farm, Site, Corydon ...... 116 French Lick Scenic Railway, Martinsville ...... 73 The Country Shops of Grabill, French Lick ...... 27 Huntingburg League Stadium, Grabill...... 54 Frisch’s Big Boy Statue, Huntingburg ...... 16, 119 Covered Bridge Art Gallery, Anderson ...... 132 The IMAX Theater in the Parke County ...... 91 INDEX Frosty’s Fun Center, Indiana State Museum, A guide to the attractions, camping, festivals, Covered Bridges, Santa Claus ...... 122 Indianapolis ...... 68 Putnam & Parke counties ..... 132 lodging, recreation, restaurants, shopping and Fruits & Flowers Trail, Indian Creek Antique Show, Crothersville Town Players, Regional ...... 10 Corydon ...... 112 wineries/breweries/distilleries in this issue. Crothersville ...... 101 Garfield Trail, Marion...... 57 Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame, Culbertson Mansion State Gateway Mile, Elkhart ...... 40 Jasper ...... 113 Historic Site, New Albany ....120 Gene Stratton-Porter State Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Culver Academies, Culver ...... 28 Italicized page numbers Azalea Path, Hazleton ...... 119 Historic Site, Rome City ...... 59 Museum, New Castle ...... 58 Das Dutchman Essenhaus, refer to photos. Barker Mansion, General Lew Wallace Museum, Indiana Cave Trail, Regional ...... 10 Middlebury ...... 43 Michigan City ...... 43 Crawfordsville ...... 80, 81, 84 Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, ATTRACTIONS David Owsley Museum of Art George Rogers Clark National Shelbyville...... 76 ActiveIndy Tours, Indianapolis ...68 Barn Quilt Trail, Regional ...... 10 at Ball State University, Historical Park, Vincennes ...108 Indiana Medical History Battle of Corydon Civil War Muncie ...... 57 Actors Community Theater of Giant Peach, Bruceville...... 132 Museum, Indianapolis ...... 68 Seymour, Seymour ...... 106 Museum, Corydon ...... 112 Daviess County Amish Country, Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail, Indiana Military Museum, Bean Blossom Covered Bridge, Washington ...... 109 Albanese Candy Factory, Princeton ...... 121 Vincennes ...... 108 Merrillville ...... 20, 39, 42 Indianapolis ...... 35 Daviess County Museum, Go Ape Treetop Adventure, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Washington ...... 109 American Indian Memorial, Indianapolis ...... 68 Program, Indianapolis ...... 62 Chesterfield ...... 132 Indianapolis ...... 68 DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Goshen ...... 42 Indiana State Fairgrounds, Amish Acres, Nappanee ...... 43 Benjamin Harrison Presidential Fort Wayne ...... 53 Grave in the Road, Franklin ...... 132 Indianapolis ...... 68 Site, Indianapolis...... 68 Deep River Waterpark, Amish Country, Indiana State Museum, Benton County Wind Farm Tours, Merrillville ...... 42 Greenwood ...... 67 Middlebury, Nappanee ...... 43 Indianapolis ...... 69 Fowler...... 86 The Depot Railroad Museum, Grissom Memorial, Mitchell ....106 Anderson Orchard, Mooresville .. 35 Indiana Transportation Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, Salem ...... 121 Grouseland, Vincennes...... 108 Angel Mounds State Historic Museum, Noblesville ...... 74 Albion ...... 52 Derby Dinner Playhouse, Grover Museum, Shelbyville .....76 Site, Evansville ...... 117 Indiana Uplands Wine Trail, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Clarksville ...... 116 Annie Oakley Perfumery, The HandleBar, Indianapolis .....68 Regional ...... 10 Michigan City ...... 43 Dinky’s Auction Center, Ligonier ...... 49, 55 Harmonist Labyrinth, Indiana’s Antique Alley, Blue Gate Theater, Montgomery ...... 106 Antique Alley, Regional ...... 10 New Harmony ...... 25 Richmond ...... 10, 59 Shipshewana ...... 43 Discover Jasper County ...... 44 Apple Hill Orchard, Heartland Historic Baseball Trail, Indianapolis Indians, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Bruceville ...... 98 Downtown Lafayette – Regional ...... 10, 112 Indianapolis ...... 69 Carmel ...... 64 West Lafayette ...... 88 Art Museum of Greater Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lafayette, Lafayette ...... 88 Bosse Field, Evansville ...... 16 Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels, Elberfeld ...... 117 Indianapolis ...... 22 Dale ...... 113 Art on the Square Gallery, Brauer Museum of Art at Henry County Saddle Club, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Greensburg ...... 102 Valparaiso University, Dubois County Courthouse, New Castle ...... 57 Hall of Fame Museum, Valparaiso ...... 29, 45 Jasper ...... 26 Atheneum/Visitors Center Heritage Barns, Regional ...... 39 Indianapolis ...... 69 New Harmony ...... 25 Bridgeton Mill, Parke County ....90 Dubois County Museum, Heritage Trail, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Jasper ...... 26 , 120 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Bristol ...... 40 Regional/Elkhart ...... 10, 40 Indianapolis ...... 63, 69 Automobile Museum, Carmel Arts & Design District, Dull’s Tree Farm, Thorntown ..... 63 HighPoint Orchard, Indianapolis Symphony Auburn ...... 52 Carmel ...... 64, 66 DWNTWN Muncie, Muncie ...... 57 Greensburg ...... 102 Orchestra, Indianapolis ...... 69

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Indianapolis Zoo, Mid-America Science Park, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Vincennes State Historic Site, McCormick’s Creek State Park, Indianapolis ...... 68, 69 Scottsburg...... 123 St. Meinrad ...... 123 Vincennes ...... 108 Spencer ...... 90 Jackson County Community Mid-America Windmill Salt Creek Horse Ranch, Laurel..1 04 Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Mississinewa Lake, Peru ...... 58 Theatre, Brownstown ...... 98 Museum, Kendallville ...... 54 Santa Claus Christmas Store, Delphi ...... 86 Monroe Lake, Bloomington .....102 Jackson County History Center, Mid’Town Museum of Native Santa Claus ...... 26, 122 Wabash Heritage Trail, Montgomery Lake, Brownstown ...... 98 Cultures, Wingate ...... 91 Santa Claus Museum & Village, Regional ...... 10 Montgomery ...... 103 James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Milan ‘54 Hoosiers Museum, Santa Claus ...... 26, 122 War Memorial to the Common Mounds State Park, Anderson ... 58 Home/Museum, Greenfield .. 67 Milan ...... 106 Man, Lawrenceburg ...... 29 Santa’s Candy Castle, Muscatatuck Park, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Minnetrista, Muncie ...... 57 Santa Claus ...... 122 Wayne County Historical North Vernon ...... 103 Home, Indianapolis ...... 69 Museum, Richmond ...... 59 Model Aviation Museum, Santa’s Stables, Santa Claus ..... 123 New Vision RV Park, Jasper Riverwalk, Jasper ...... 26 Muncie ...... 20, 57 Schimpff’s Confectionery, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Oaktown ...... 103 Elkhart ...... 33 Joe Palooka Statue, Oolitic ...... 132 Monastery Immaculate Jeffersonville ...... 120 O’Bannon Woods State Park, The John Hay Center/Steven’s Conception, Ferdinand ...... 118 Science Central, Fort Wayne ..... 53 Wheel Fun Rentals, Corydon ...... 122 Indianapolis ...... 69 Museum Complex, Salem .... 122 Monon Community Center, Scott County Heritage Museum, Oakridge Campground, Johnson County Museum of Carmel ...... 64 Scottsburg...... 123 White River State Park, Rockport ...... 122 Indianapolis ...... 69 History, Franklin ...... 67 MoonTree Studios & Gallery, Sculpture with Purpose, Ouabache State Park, Bluffton .. 58 Plymouth ...... 44 Whitewater Canal State Historic Just Us Girls Getaway Packages, Fort Wayne ...... 48 Ouabache Trails Park, Site, Metamora ...... 105 Richmond ...... 59 MPA Opry Barn, Metamora .....105 The Seiberling Mansion, Vincennes ...... 103 Whitewater Valley Railroad, kidscommons, Columbus .....14, 99 Muncie Children’s Museum, Kokomo ...... 54 Patoka Lake, Birdseye ...... 122 Muncie ...... 14 Connersville/Metamora ..52, 105 Klipsch Music Center, Shadows of Our Town, Marion... 57 Pokagon State Park, Muncie Dragway, Muncie ...... 52 Whitewater Valley Visitors Noblesville ...... 62 The Shrine of Christ’s Passion, Angola ...... 13, 44 Pavilion, Metamora ...... 93 Koch Family Children’s Museum Murals Trail, Richmond ...... 59 St. John ...... 45 Potato Creek State Park, Wick’s Pies, Inc., Winchester ..... 59 of Evansville, Evansville ...... 14 The Museum of Miniature Shrine of Saint Mother North Liberty ...... 44 Wilbur Wright Birthplace Kokomo Opalescent Glass, Houses, Carmel ...... 64 Theodore Guerin, Prophetstown State Park, & Museum, Hagerstown ...... 54 Kokomo ...... 54 NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis ... 63 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods ...... 91 West Lafayette ...... 13, 90 Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, Kurt Vonnegut Memorial NCAA Hall of Champions, SilverTowne, LP, Winchester ..... 59 Raccoon Lake State Recreation Fremont ...... 22, 41 Library, Indianapolis ...... 69 Indianapolis ...... 69 Soaring Eagle Zip Line Ride, Area, Parke County ...... 90 Willard Library, Evansville ...... 117 Kurt Vonnegut Mural, New Castle Motorsports Park, Mooresville ...... 74 Robinson’s Whitewater Indianapolis ...... 132 New Castle ...... 58 Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Wolf Park, West Lafayette ...... 89 Campground, Connersville ... 58 LaGrange County Barn Quilt Trail Northern Indiana Foodie Trail, Monument, Indianapolis ...... 60 WonderLab Museum, Salamonie Lake, Andrews ...... 58 of Northern Indiana, Bloomington ...... 14 Regional ...... 10 Southern Indiana Center for the Shades State Park, Waveland ....90 Shipshewana ...... 45 Arts, Seymour ...... 107 Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, Notre Dame Walking Tour, Shakamak State Park, Lane Place, Crawfordsville ....81, 84 Columbus ...... 99 Notre Dame ...... 44 Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper Jasonville ...... 103 Lanier Mansion State Historic City Mill, Jasper ...... 26, 120 Ohio River Scenic Byway, Spring Mill State Park, Site, Madison ...... 104 Rockport ...... 121 Splash House Water Park, CAMPING Mitchell ...... 12, 13, 103 Laser Flash, Carmel ...... 64 Marion ...... 57 Blackhawk Campgrounds, Old Cathedral Complex, Starve Hollow, Vallonia ...... 103 Cloverdale ...... 90 The Lavender Lane, Rome City ..49 Vincennes ...... 108 Steuben County Farmer’s Market, Summit Lake State Park, Angola ...... 40 Brookville Lake, Brookville ...... 102 The Lawn at White River State Old French House and Indian New Castle ...... 58 Park, Indianapolis ...... 63 Museum, Vincennes ...... 108 Stonycreek Farm, Noblesville .... 74 Brown County State Park, Tall Sycamore Campground, Old Lighthouse Museum, Nashville ...... 12, 103 Lawrence County Museum of Studebaker National Museum, Logansport ...... 58 History, Bedford ...... 96 Michigan City ...... 32 South Bend...... 45 CBarC Expo, Cloverdale ...... 90 Thousand Trails/Indian Lakes RV Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Lawrenceburg Speedway, SullivanMunce Cultural Center, Chain O’Lakes State Park, Campground, Batesville ...... 102 Lawrenceburg ...... 29, 104 Oldenburg...... 106 Zionsville ...... 77 Albion ...... 58 Tippecanoe River State Park, Oliver Winery, Bloomington .....96 Levi Coffin State Historic Site, Super Sycamore Stump, Charlestown State Park, Winamac ...... 44 Fountain City ...... 54 Oxbow, Lawrenceburg ...... 29 Charlestown ...... 122 Kokomo ...... 132 Turkey Run State Park, Ligonier Historical Museum, Parkview Field, Fort Wayne ...... 16 Swiss Heritage Village Clifty Falls State Park, Marshall ...... 13, 90 Ligonier ...... 48 Madison ...... 12, 103 Perfect North Slopes, & Museum, Berne ...... 52 Versailles State Park, Limberlost State Historic Site, Lawrenceburg ...... 104 Swope Art Museum, Cloverdale RV Park and J.C. Versailles ...... 103 Geneva ...... 54 Campground, Cloverdale ...... 90 The Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Terre Haute ...... 80 West Boggs Park, Loogootee ....103 Limestone Heritage Trail, Reserve, Mongo ...... 43 Deam Lake State Recreation Symphony on the Prairie, White River Campground, Mitchell ...... 106 Area, Borden ...... 122 Pink Elephant, Haubstadt...... 132 Fishers ...... 62 Cicero ...... 72 Lincoln Amphitheatre, Dogwood Springs Campground, Pioneer Village at Spring Mill T. Furth Center for Performing Whitewater Memorial State Lincoln City ...... 120 Cloverdale ...... 90 State Park, Mitchell ...... 106 Arts and the Ryan Concert Park, Liberty ...... 58 Lincoln Boyhood National Hall, Angola...... 40 Elkhart Campground, Elkhart ... 44 Piper Flight Center Museum, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Memorial, Lincoln City ...... 120 Salem ...... 122 T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds Camp Resort, Fremont ...... 44 Nashville ...... 106 Lincoln Pioneer Village & Providence Home Geode Grotto Camping, Goshen ...... 44 Museum, Rockport ...... 121 Shrine, Jasper ...... 26 Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, Falls of the Ohio State Park, FESTIVALS Valparaiso ...... 29, 45 Linden Depot Museum, Linden ..90 Purdue University, Clarksville ...... 12 VARIOUS DATES Logansport Art Association, West Lafayette ...... 89 Terre Haute Children’s Museum, France Park, Logansport ...... 58 Family Fall-O-Weekends, Terre Haute ...... 14 Logansport ...... 55 Quilt Gardens Along the Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area, Santa Claus ...... 113 Longcliff Museum, Logansport .. 55 Heritage Trail, Elkhart ...... 40 Tippecanoe Battlefield, Montgomery ...... 103 Mosey Down Main Street, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion ... 57 Battle Ground ...... 22 Hardy Lake, Scottsburg ...... 122 Lafayette ...... 81 Michigan City ...... 43 Red Skelton Museum of American Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum Harmonie State Park, Muncie’s Sesquicentennial Luckey Hospital Museum, Comedy, Vincennes ...... 108 & Park, Lafayette & New Harmony ...... 122 Celebration, Muncie ...... 49 West Lafayette ...... 89 Wolf Lake ...... 59 Roofless Church, Heartland Resort, Greenfield .... 72 NIghts Before Christmas, Toboggan at Pokagon State Madison ...... 98 Lyles Station Historic School & New Harmony...... 25 Indiana Dunes State Park, Park, Angola ...... 40 Museum, Princeton ...... 121 Ropkey Armor Museum, Chesterton ...... 12, 44 Strassenfest, Jasper ...... 26, 113 Toyota Visitors Center/Plant Mad Mushroom, Middlebury .... 132 Crawfordsville ...... 84 Indiana State Fairgrounds Tours, Princeton ...... 121 FEBRUARY Main Street Greensburg Farmers’ Ross Country Jamboree, Campgrounds, Indianapolis .. 72 Traders Point Creamery, Parke County Maple Syrup Fair, Market, Greensburg ...... 102 Scottsburg...... 123 Jackson-Washington State Zionsville ...... 77 Rockville ...... 81 Marengo Cave, Marengo...... 120 Rotary Jail Museum, Forest, Brownstown ...... 102 Tri-State Antique Market, Marshall County Barn Quilt Crawfordsville ...... 81, 84 Kimmell Park, Vincennes ...... 103 APRIL Lawrenceburg ...... 104 Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival, Trails of Northern Indiana, Rural Routes to Main Street, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Tropicana Evansville, Wakarusa ...... 39 Plymouth ...... 44 Danville ...... 66 Resort, Santa Claus ...... 26, 122 Evansville ...... 117 McHale Performing Arts The Rustic, Rockport ...... 121 Lieber State Recreation Area at MAY Tuttle Orchards, Greenfield ...... 67 Center, Logansport ...... 55 Ruthmere Museums Campus, Cagles Mill Lake, Brick Street Market, Menno-Hof, Shipshewana ...... 45 Elkhart ...... 40 U.S. Steel Yard, Gary ...... 16 Cloverdale ...... 90 Zionsville ...... 63 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Saint Joseph Catholic Church, US 24 Speedway, Logansport .... 55 Lincoln State Park, Mayberry in the Midwest Garden, Evansville ...... 117 Jasper ...... 26, 110 Victory Field, Indianapolis ...... 16 Lincoln City ...... 122 Festival, Danville ...... 62

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Rail Fest, Washington ...... 95 Tippecanoe Steam & Gas Power Renaissance in Roanoke, Harrison County CVB, Switzerland County Tourism, RiverRoots Music & Folk Arts Show, West Lafayette ...... 86 Roanoke ...... 25 Corydon ...... 118 Vevay...... 100 Festival, Madison ...... 95 Traders Point Charity Horse Riley Festival, Greenfield ...... 68 Henry County CVB, Terre Haute CVB, Terre Haute ...88 Round the Fountain Art Fair, Show, Zionsville ...... 63 Seymour Oktoberfest, New Castle ...... 56 Vincennes/Knox County CVB, Lafayette ...... 81 Uptown Jazz and Blues, Seymour ...... 98 Historic Newburgh Visitors Vincennes ...... 100 Lafayette ...... 86 Sleepy Hollow Fall Celebration, Center ...... 118 Visit Bloomington ...... 100 JUNE Vevay...... 98 Historic Salem ...... 118 50th Annual Gem Mineral Fossil SEPTEMBER Visit Fort Wayne ...... 56 Show, Bedford ...... 95 20th Annual Indy Irish Fest, Zombie Pub Crawl, Hoosier Connection Limousine, Visit French Lick West Baden ... 118 Evansville ...... 113 Indianapolis ...... 70 Campbellsburg’s All American Indianapolis ...... 68 Visit Hendricks County, Country Hoedown Festival, 20th Century Chevy Car Show Huntington County Visitor & Danville ...... 70 DECEMBER Convention Bureau, Campbellsburg ...... 113 and Cruiz-In, Washington .....98 Visit Indy ...... 70 Christmas City Walkway of Huntington ...... 56 Crothersville Red, White and Angola Civil War Days, Angola .. 39 Lights, Marion ...... 49 Visit Lafayette–West Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, Blue Festival, Crothersville ... 95 Art on the Wabash, Lafayette ...... 88 Dickens of a Christmas, Porter ...... 42 Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, West Lafayette ...... 86 Lafayette ...... 86 Visit Michigan City LaPorte Indiana Foodways Alliance, Battle Ground ...... 81 Atlanta New Earth Festival, County CVB, Festival of Lights, Vevay ...... 98 Statewide ..42, 56, 70, 88, 100, 118 Limestone Comedy Festival, Atlanta ...... 68 LaPorte, Michigan City ...... 42 Parke County Covered Bridge Indiana Welcome Center, Bloomington ...... 94 Back to the Fifties Festival, Visit South Bend Mishawaka ....42 Christmas, Rockville ...... 86 Hammond ...... 42 Light the Night Festival, Lebanon ...... 68 Visit Wabash County, Wabash ... 56 Purdue Christmas Show, Indiana Wines, Lebanon ...... 63 Crack-Away Daze II, West Lafayette ...... 86 Statewide ..42, 56, 70, 88, 100, 118 Visit Warrick County, Nickel Plate Arts Festival, New Point ...... 98 Newburgh ...... 118 Santa Claus Christmas Celebration, Indiana’s Kosciusko County/ Fishers ...... 63 Fairmount Museum Days/James Santa Claus ...... 26, 113 Kosciusko County Visitor Strawberry Festival, Dean Festival, Fairmount...... 49 Watermelon Drop, Vincennes ...94 Center, Warsaw ...... 42 LODGING Crawfordsville ...... 81 Festival of the Turning Leaves, Jackson County Visitor Center, 2 Sisters Bed & Breakfast, Talbot Street Art Fair, Thorntown ...... 68 INFORMATION Seymour ...... 100 Madison ...... 104 Indianapolis ...... 63 Francesville Fall Festival, 3 Fat Labs, Greencastle ...... 28, 87 Anderson/Madison County Jasper Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Tippecanoe, Francesville ...... 39 Visitors Bureau, Anderson .... 56 Jasper ...... 118 9 East on Poplar, Lafayette ...... 80, 81 Global Fest, West Lafayette ...... 86 Greencastle ...... 28, 87 Batesville Area Chamber of Jay County Visitor and Tourism JULY Grabill Country Fair, Grabill ...... 49 Commerce, Batesville ...... 100 Bureau, Portland ...... 56 Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park, Nashville ...... 106 Abraham Lincoln Freedom Jackson County Watermelon Bicycle Indiana, Inc., Jennings County Visitors and Festival, Rockport ...... 113 Festival, Brownstown ...... 98 Statewide ..42, 56, 70, 88, 100, 118 Recreation Commission, The Alexander, Indianapolis ...... 22 North Vernon ...... 100 Angola Balloons Aloft, Angola ... 39 Lincoln’s Lebanon and Civil War Boone County CVB, Lebanon ....70 Allstate Inn, Seymour ...... 107 Re-enactment, Lebanon ...... 68 Kokomo/Howard County CVB, Boone County 4-H Fair, Brewers of Indiana Guild, AmericInn Hotel and Suites Kokomo ...... 56 Lebanon ...... 63 Lucille Dillon Amish Quilt Statewide ..42, 56, 70, 88, 100, 118 Indianapolis NE – Fishers, Auction, Odon ...... 98 Lafayette Limo, West Lafayette ..88 Fishers ...... 67 CarmelFest, Carmel ...... 63 Brown County Visitors Center, Dancing & Cruising in the Streets, Madison Chautauqua Nashville ...... 100 Lawrence County Visitors Artists Inn and Cottages, Festival of Art, Madison ...... 98 Center, Mitchell ...... 100 French Lick ...... 119 Lafayette ...... 81 Carroll County Chamber of Decatur County Equine Marshall County Blueberry Commerce, Delphi ...... 88 Madison Visitor’s Center ...... 100 Ballard Overlook, French Lick ... 119 Festival, Plymouth ...... 38, 39 Enthusiast Open Speed Show, Cass County Visitors Bureau, Marion/Grant County CVB, The Banes Suite at the Smelly Greensburg ...... 95 Montgomery Turkey Trot Logansport ...... 56 Marion ...... 56 Gourmet, Metamora ...... 105 Festival, Montgomery ...... 98 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Clark-Floyd Counties Convention Marshall County Tourism, Baymont Inn & Suites, Dale ..... 116 Goshen ...... 39 Moontree Music Festival, & Tourism Bureau, Plymouth ...... 42 Baymont Inn & Suites, Greensburg ...... 98 Faeries, Sprites & Lights, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Martin County Chamber of Washington ...... 109 Muncie ...... 49 Nappanee Apple Festival, New Albany ...... 118 Commerce, Loogootee ...... 100 Baymont Inn & Suites Indianapolis Nappanee ...... 39 Fayette County Free Fair, Columbus Area Visitors Miami County Tourism Bureau, Airport/Plainfield, Plainfield .. 75 Connersville ...... 49 Persimmon Festival, Mitchell ....98 Center ...... 21, 100 Peru ...... 56 Best Vincennes Inn, Vincennes..109 Jackson County Fair, Popcorn Festival, Valparaiso ..... 29 Crawford County Welcome Montgomery County Visitors Best Way Inn, Madison ...... 104 Brownstown ...... 95 Center, Leavenworth ...... 118 Putnam County Airport & Convention Bureau, Best Western Atrea Inn & Suites, Lake Fest, Culver ...... 28 Appreciation Days, Daviess County Visitors Bureau, Crawfordsville ...... 88 Plainfield ...... 75 Greencastle ...... 86 Washington ...... 100 Old Settler’s Days, Salem ...... 113 Morgan County CVB, Best Western Plus, Anderson .... 52 Russeller’s Roundup, Dearborn County Convention, Martinsville ...... 70 Pekin’s Fourth of July Best Western PLUS, Howe ...... 42 Celebration, Pekin ...... 113 Russellville ...... 86 Visitor & Tourism Bureau, Muncie/Delaware County Big Splash Adventure, St. Boniface Germanfest, Lawrenceburg ...... 100 Visitors Bureau, Muncie ...... 56 Peru Circus City Festival, French Lick ...... 119 Peru ...... 46 Lafayette ...... 86 Decatur County Visitors Center, Noble County CVB, Kendallville.. 56 Birdsong Bed & Breakfast, St. George Festival, Fishers...... 68 Greensburg ...... 100 Sidewalk Chalk Art Expo, Parke County Visitors Center, Greencastle ...... 87 Greensburg ...... 95 Tree City Fall Festival, DeKalb County Visitors Bureau, Rockville ...... 88 Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Greensburg ...... 98 Auburn ...... 56 Tenderloin Throwdown, Perry County CVB, Tell City ..... 118 Michigan City ...... 43 Greensburg ...... 95 White River Valley Antique Show, Discover Newton County, Putnam County CVB, Blue Gate Garden Inn, Elnora ...... 98 Kentland ...... 88 Wabash Riverfest, Greencastle ...... 88 Shipshewana ...... 45 West Lafayette ...... 81 Wine, Cheese and Art Festival, Dubois County Visitors Center, Randolph County CVB, Blue Heron Guest House, Washington ...... 95 Jasper ...... 118 Winchester ...... 56 AUGUST Winona Lake ...... 27 Zionsville Lions Club 62nd Annual East Region Tourism, Richmond/Wayne County Visitor’s Beers Across the Wabash, Blue Heron Inn, LaPorte ...... 42 Fall Festival, Zionsville ...... 68 Regionwide ...... 56 Bureau & Old National Road Lafayette ...... 80 , 86 Blue Prairie Bed and Breakfast, Evansville CVB, Evansville ...... 118 Welcome Center, Colt World Series, Lafayette...... 81 OCTOBER French Lick ...... 119 Fayette County Tourism, Richmond ...... 56 Apple Festival of Kendallville, Blueberry Hill Estate, Paoli ...... 120 Greensburg Power of the Past, Connersville ...... 56 Ripley County Tourism Bureau, Greensburg ...... 95 Kendallville ...... 49 Brookville Lodge, Brookville .....97 Franklin County Convention, Versailles ...... 100 Covered Bridges of Putnam Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll Recreation and Visitor’s Scott County Visitors Budget Host Stones Motel, County Festival, Bainbridge ...86 County, Delphi ...... 86 Commission, Brookville ..... 100 Commission, Scottsburg ..... 118 Dale ...... 116 Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, Indiana State Fair, Fulton County Tourism Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Cabins & Candlelight, Colfax .....84 West Lafayette ...... 81, 86 Indianapolis ...... 34, 63 Commission, Rochester ...... 42 Bureau, Shelbyville ...... 70 Cambria Suites Indianapolis Fort Vallonia Days, Vallonia ...... 98 Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Shipshewana/LaGrange County Airport, Plainfield...... 75 Blues, Madison ...... 95 Heartbeat of Washington Fall Bureau, Princeton ...... 118 Visitors Center, Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Festival, Washington ...... 98 Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, Greater Monticello Chamber Shipshewana ...... 42 Creek State Park, Spencer .... 91 Columbia City ...... 49 Heartland Apple Festival, of Commerce & Visitors South Shore Convention and The Cat and Fiddle, Odon Old Settlers Festival, Danville ...... 68 Bureau, Monticello ...... 88 Visitors Authority, Metamora ...... 105 Odon ...... 95 Mississinewa 1812, Marion ...... 49 Hamilton County Tourism, Hammond, Merrillville ...... 42 Century Suites Hotel, OUTfest, Lafayette ...... 81 Parke County Covered Bridge Carmel ...... 70 Spencer County Visitors Bureau, Bloomington ...... 96 Taste of Montgomery County, Festival, Rockville ...... 86 Hancock County Visitors Santa Claus ...... 118 Chestnut House Bed & Breakfast, Crawfordsville ...... 86 Pumpkin Fantasyland, Ligonier ..49 Bureau, Greenfield ...... 70 Sweet Owen CVB, Spencer ...... 88 Winona Lake ...... 27

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Clarion Hotel and Conference Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes Holiday Inn Express, Moon-Lite Motel, Versailles .....108 That Pretty Place Bed and Center, Columbus ...... 99 State Park, Albion ...... 52 Mishawaka ...... 40 Motel 6, Cloverdale ...... 84 Breakfast, Middlebury ...... 43 Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Family Cabins at Harmonie State Holiday Inn Express, Plainfield .. 75 Motel 6, Dale ...... 116 Theroff’s Motel, Washington ....109 Park, Madison ...... 104 Park, New Harmony ...... 120 Holiday Inn Express, Vincennes .109 Motel 6, Seymour ...... 107 TownePlace Suites by Marriott, College Inn, Greencastle ...... 87 Family Cabins at Lincoln State Vincennes ...... 109 Holiday Inn Express, Nana’s House Bed & Breakfast, Park, Lincoln City ...... 120 Comfort Inn, Avon ...... 64 Washington ...... 109 Greensburg ...... 102 Trail View Ski Lodge, Paoli ...... 120 Family Cabins at McCormick’s Comfort Inn, Batesville ...... 96 Holiday Inn Express, Zionsville .. 77 New Harmony Inn, Travelodge, Seymour ...... 107 Creek State Park, Spencer ....87 Comfort Inn, Ferdinand ...... 118 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, New Harmony ...... 25, 120 Trine State Recreation Area Family Cabins at Potato Creek Comfort Inn, Fremont ...... 41 Crawfordsville ...... 84 North End Suites, Roanoke ...... 25 Cabins and Swenson Lodge, State Park, North Liberty ..... 44 Fremont ...... 41 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, NorthStar Vacation Rentals, Comfort Inn, Lawrenceburg .....104 Family Cabins at Shakamak State Edinburgh ...... 101 Santa Claus ...... 123 Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run Comfort Inn, Lebanon ...... 73 Park, Jasonville ...... 102 State Park, Parke County ...... 91 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Oakwood Resort, Syracuse ...... 45 Comfort Inn, Nashville ...... 106 Family Cabins at Whitewater Twadelle River House, Greenwood ...... 67 The Old MG Bed & Breakfast, Comfort Inn – Indy Airport, Memorial State Park, Brookville ...... 97 Liberty ...... 54 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Brownsburg ...... 64 Plainfield ...... 75 Underwood Inn, Paoli ...... 120 Portland ...... 59 Patoka Lake Lodge – Kings Comfort Inn & Suites, Porter .... 44 Farmstead Inn, Shipshewana .....45 Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Bridge, Patoka Lake ...... 120 Union Club Hotel, Comfort Inn & Suites, Final Approach, Greencastle .....88 West Lafayette ...... 89 Logansport ...... 55 Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging, Rockport ...... 121 Floating Cabins, Patoka Lake ....120 Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Birdseye ...... 22 Value Place, Plainfield ...... 76 Comfort Inn & Suites, Warsaw ...45 Fort Harrison State Park Inn and Seymour ...... 107 Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon Varsity Clubs of America, Golf Resort, Indianapolis ...... 70 Comfort Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & State Park, Angola ...... 40 Mishawaka ...... 43 Columbus ...... 99 Fourwinds, Bloomington ...... 96 Suites, Fort Wayne ...... 54 Powers Inn B&B, Jasper ...... 26 Vevay Swiss Inn B&B, Vevay .....108 Comfort Inn East Evansville, French Lick Cabins at Patoka Lake Hollywood Casino Hotel, Prairie Guest House, Fishers ..... 67 The Victorian Garden B&B, Evansville ...... 117 Village, French Lick ...... 119 Lawrenceburg ...... 104 Osgood ...... 106 Quality Inn, Greensburg ...... 102 Comfort Inn Edinburgh/ French Lick Manor House, Homewood Suites, Lafayette ....89 West Baden Springs Hotel, Columbus, Edinburgh ...... 101 French Lick ...... 119 Quality Inn, Huntingburg ...... 120 Homewood Suites, Indianapolis . 70 West Baden Springs ...... 27, 123 Comfort Suites, Brownsburg .....64 French Lick Springs Hotel, Quality Inn, Logansport ...... 55 Homewood Suites, Plainfield .... 75 Westin Indianapolis, French Lick ...... 27, 119 Comfort Suites, Fort Wayne ...... 53 Quality Inn, Plainfield ...... 75 Indianapolis ...... 71 Hotel Indigo, Columbus ...... 100 Garden Inn, New Castle ...... 58 Comfort Suites, French Lick ..... 119 Quality Inn, Seymour ...... 107 Whitetail Tree Farm, Springport .. 59 Gasthof Village Inn, The Huntington B&B, Milan .....106 Comfort Suites, Lafayette ...... 89 Quality Inn, Vincennes ...... 109 Wild Gourd B&B, Norman ...... 106 Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis .....70 Montgomery ...... 106 Quality Inn & Suites, Comfort Suites, Marion ...... 57 Wilmes Farmhouse, Indiana Memorial Union Biddle The Grapevine Inn, Metamora ..105 Brownsburg ...... 64 Santa Claus ...... 123 Comfort Suites, South Bend ...... 45 Hotel, Bloomington ...... 97 Greencastle Inn, Greencastle ....88 Ramada, Angola ...... 40 Comfort Suites, Vincennes ...... 109 Wilstem Ranch, French Lick ..... 119 Hampton Inn, Batesville ...... 96 Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Rawhide Ranch, Nashville ...... 22 Comfort Suites Elkhart North, Indianapolis ...... 70 Wingate by Wyndham, Hampton Inn, Carmel ...... 64 Red Roof Inn, Edinburgh ...... 101 Plainfield ...... 76 Elkhart ...... 40 Indianapolis Marriott East Hampton Inn, Corydon ...... 116 Renaissance Indianapolis North, Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis The Conrad Indianapolis, and Skylight Bistro and Carmel ...... 64 Northwest, Indianapolis ...... 70 Indianapolis ...... 22, 69 Hampton Inn, Edinburgh ...... 101 Wine Bar, Indianapolis ...... 70 Residence Inn, Columbus ...... 100 Wise Old Owl Cabin, Cornerstone Inn, Nashville ...... 106 Hampton Inn, Elkhart ...... 40 Inn at Aberdeen, Valparaiso ...... 29 Residence Inn, Indianapolis ...... 71 French Lick ...... 119 The Cottage at Natural Valley Hampton Inn, Evansville ...... 117 The Inn at DePauw, Greencastle . 88 Riley’s Railhouse Bed and Wyndham Indianapolis West, Ranch, Brownsburg ...... 64 Hampton Inn, Fort Wayne ...... 53 Inn at Irwin Gardens, Breakfast, Chesterton ...... 22 Indianapolis ...... 70 Country Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn, Fremont ...... 41 Columbus ...... 22, 100 Ritz Motel, Paoli ...... 120 Yountsville Mill & Inn B&B, Greenfield ...... 67 Inn by the Lake, Culver ...... 28 Hampton Inn, Greenfield ...... 67 Crawfordsville ...... 84 Riverside Inn, Lawrenceburg ....104 Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Indianapolis ...... 70 Jameson Inn, Seymour...... 107 Evansville ...... 117 Riviera Motel, Crawfordsville ... 84 Hampton Inn, Lafayette ...... 89 Knights Inn, Seymour ...... 107 Courtyard by Marriott, Rockport Inn B&B, Rockport .... 121 RECREATION Hampton Inn, Plainfield ...... 75 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Fort Wayne ...... 54 Ruddick-Nugent House B&B, 3-Dune Challenge, Porter ...... 38 Hampton Inn, Seymour ...... 107 Columbus ...... 100 Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Columbus ...... 101 Bluespring Caverns, Bedford .....96 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Tipton Lakes, Columbus ..... 100 Hampton Inn, Whitestown ...... 77 Evansville ...... 117 Sagamore Resort, Liberty ...... 54 Brookville Lake, Brookville ...... 97 Covered Bridge Retreat, Hampton Inn & Suites, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Brown County State Park, Parke County ...... 91 Brownsburg ...... 64 Plainfield ...... 75 St. Meinrad ...... 123 Nashville ...... 12, 106 Crawfordsville Motel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Fishers... 67 LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Sally’s Vacation Home, Dale .... 116 Brownstown Speedway, Crawfordsville ...... 84 Hampton Inn & Suites, South Bend...... 45 Santa’s Lakeside Cottages, Brownstown ...... 98 Creek House Center, Elkhart .... 40 Greensburg ...... 102 Lake Rudolph Campground Santa Claus ...... 123 Camp Cullom, Frankfort...... 87 Harvest Moon B&B, Ferdinand .. 118 Creekside Retreat, Nashville ....106 & RV Resort, Santa Claus ..... 123 Santa’s Lodge, Santa Claus ..26, 123 Cardinal Greenways, Muncie .... 57 Haus Edelweiss B&B, Crowne Plaza, Indianapolis ...... 69 Lane’s Motel, French Lick ...... 119 Schenck Mansion B&B Inn, Cataract Falls State Recreation Vincennes ...... 109 Culver Cove Resort, Culver ...... 28 Lighthouse Inn Motel, Vevay...... 108 Area, Cloverdale ...... 32 Herman Leive House, Aurora ....96 Days Inn, Cloverdale ...... 84 Frankfort ...... 86 Sheraton, Indianapolis ...... 71 Celery Bog Nature Area, Hillside Inn, Madison ...... 104 West Lafayette ...... 89 Days Inn, Jasper ...... 120 Locust Hill Motel, Rockport ..... 121 The Sherman House Restaurant Hilton Garden Inn, Edinburgh ... 101 and Inn, Batesville ...... 96 Chain O’Lakes State Park, Days Inn, Plainfield...... 75 Lost River Inn B&B, Paoli ...... 120 Hilton Garden Inn, Evansville ....117 Silent Night Vacation & Golf Albion ...... 33, 52 Days Inn, Seymour ...... 107 The Magnolia, Ladoga ...... 88 Hilton Garden Inn, Fishers ...... 67 Rentals, Santa Claus...... 123 Charlestown State Park, Der Ruhe Blatz Motel, Main Street Manor B&B, Culver..28 Hilton Garden Inn, Indianapolis.. 70 Sleep Inn & Suites, Columbus ... 101 Charlestown ...... 116 Shipshewana ...... 45 Maple House, Greencastle ...... 88 Holiday Guest House Suites, Songbird Prairie, Valparaiso ...... 29 Clements Canoes, Waveland ..... 91 Dogwood Springs Vacation The Marmalade Sky B&B, Dale ...... 116 South College Condos A & B, Clifty Falls State Park, Home, Cloverdale...... 84 Danville ...... 66 Holiday Inn, Terre Haute ...... 91 Greencastle ...... 88 Madison ...... 12, 92, 105 Doll Motel, Vincennes ...... 109 Marten House Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, Cloverdale .84 Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill Connersville and Fayette County, Double Tree, Lawrenceburg .....104 Indianapolis ...... 70 Connersville ...... 53 Holiday Inn Express, Corydon .. 116 State Park, Mitchell ...... 106 Mary Helen’s Bed, Breakfast The Draper Cabin, Martinsville ..22 SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Crooked Creek Trails Horseback Holiday Inn Express, Elkhart .... 40 and Fine Dining, Batesville ....96 Econo Lodge, Cloverdale ...... 84 Terre Haute ...... 91 Riding Stables, Royal Center .. 59 Holiday Inn Express, Fremont ... 41 Mary Rose Herb Farm and Econo Lodge, Elkhart ...... 40 Staybridge Suites, Fort Wayne ...54 Deam Lake State Recreation Holiday Inn Express, Retreat, Bristow ...... 22 Area, Borden ...... 116 Econo Lodge, Seymour ...... 107 Greensburg ...... 102 Staybridge Suites, Plainfield ..... 75 McDowell-Nearing House B&B, Decatur County Family YMCA, Econo Lodge, Vincennes ...... 109 Steve Alford All-American Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Howe ...... 42 Muncie ...... 57 Greensburg ...... 102 Essenhaus Inn, Middlebury ...... 43 New Castle ...... 58 Holiday Inn Express, The Metamora Inn B&B, Delaney Creek Park, Super 8, Logansport ...... 55 Fairfield Inn, Evansville ...... 117 Indianapolis ...... 70 Metamora ...... 105 Scottsburg...... 123 Super 8, Vincennes ...... 109 Fairfield Inn & Suites, Avon ...... 64 Holiday Inn Express, Jasper .....120 Michael T’s, French Lick ...... 119 Donald Ross Course at French Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, LaPorte ... 40 Midwest Inn, Paoli ...... 120 Super 8 Motel, Cloverdale ...... 84 Lick Resort, French Lick ...... 119 Seymour ...... 107 Holiday Inn Express, Modern Inn & Suites, Super 8 Motel, Plainfield ...... 76 Dykeman’s Municipal Golf Fairway Inn, Florence ...... 101 Lawrenceburg ...... 104 Lawrenceburg ...... 104 Super 8 Motel, Terre Haute ...... 91 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Eagle Creek Park, Potato Creek State Park, Carriage on the Square Architectural Antiques, Silver in the City, Indianapolis ...20 Indianapolis ...... 34 North Liberty ...... 44 Smokehouse, Greensburg ....102 Indianapolis ...... 72 The Sterling Butterfly, Eel River Run, Logansport ...... 55 Prairie Creek Reservoir, Cerulean, Winona Lake ...... 27 Arts & Antiques, Crawfordsville ..86 Martinsville ...... 74 eXplore Brown County, Selma ...... 59 Cerulean Garden, Winona Lake .. 27 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Tippecanoe Mall, Lafayette ...... 90 Nashville ...... 106 Prophetstown State Park, Chief’s, Greencastle ...... 28 Museum Store, Auburn ...... 20 Titus Bakery, Lebanon ...... 73 West Lafayette ...... 89 Falls of the Ohio State Park, The Coffee House, Scottsburg ... 18 Barn Stable Antiques, Fremont .. 41 University Park Mall, Clarksville ...... 12, 116 Raccoon State Recreation Area, Corndance Cafe, Culver ...... 28 Big and Tall Outlet, Elkhart ...... 41 Mishawaka ...... 43 Fastimes Indoor Karting, Parke County ...... 91 Courtney’s Kitchen, Noblesville .. 74 Bloomington Antique Mall, Vera Bradley at Lighthouse Place Indianapolis ...... 72 River Bluff Trail/Hervey Preserve, Bloomington ...... 97 Outlets, Michigan City ...... 20 Das Dutchman Essenhaus, The Fort Golf Course, Logansport ...... 56 Middlebury ...... 18, 43 Brown’s Antiques on Fifth, Village Park Plaza, Carmel ...... 66 Indianapolis ...... 70 Riverside Skating Center, Zionsville ...... 77 Vine & Table, Carmel ...... 66 West Lafayette ...... 89 Don Quijote, Valparaiso...... 29 Fort Harrison State Park, Carmel Old Town Antique Mall, The Eagle’s Nest, Indianapolis ....71 VisitIndianaStore.com ...... 20 Indianapolis ...... 70 Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides, Carmel ...... 66 Wakarusa Amish Country, France Park, Logansport ...... 55 Madison ...... 105 Easley Winery, Indianapolis ...... 71 Castleton Square Mall, Wakarusa ...... 45 Greenwood Aquatics Center, Rockville Lake Park, Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Indianapolis ...... 72 Parke County ...... 91 Oaks Farms, Fair Oaks ...... 80 Warm Glow Candle Company, Greenwood ...... 68 Chocolate Bliss, Jasper ...... 26 Centerville ...... 20, 52 Salamonie Lake and Forest, Gasthof Amish Restaurant Hardy Lake, Scottsburg ...... 123 Chocolate for the Spirit, Andrews ...... 52 & Bakery, Montgomery ...... 106 Words & Images/The Train Place, Harmonie State Park, Carmel ...... 66 Metamora ...... 105 New Harmony ...... 120 Seymour Country Club, German Café, French Lick ...... 27 Seymour ...... 108 Circle Centre, Indianapolis ...... 72 Yoder’s Meat and Cheese Haspin Acres, Laurel ...... 104 Good Grains Bakery, Roanoke ... 25 Company, Shipshewana ...... 45 Shades State Park, Waveland .... 91 Clay Terrace, Carmel ...... 66 Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve, Gray Brothers Cafeteria, Shadowood Golf Course, Cocoa Safari Chocolates, Brownstown ...... 98 Mooresville ...... 18 Seymour ...... 108 Madison ...... 20 WINERIES, BREWERIES Hickory Hills Golf Club, Great Crescent Brewery, & DISTILLERIES Shakamak State Park, A Corner Cottage, Noblesville ... 74 Brownstown ...... 98 Aurora ...... 96 Jasonville ...... 104 Denim & Honey, Greensburg ....102 Blackhawk Winery, Sheridan .....76 Hoosier National Forest, Harry & Izzy’s, Indianapolis ...... 71 Skyward Adventures, Inc., Edinburgh Premium Outlets, Chateau de Pique, Seymour .....108 Bedford ...... 96 Hollyhock Hill, Indianapolis ...... 71 Brookville ...... 97 Edinburgh ...... 101 Chateau Thomas Winery, I-69 Golf Trail, Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Spring Mill State Park, Elements, Jasper ...... 26 Nashville ...... 106 Fort Wayne, Marion ...... 49 Restaurant, Borden ...... 116 Mitchell ...... 12, 13, 104, 106 Essenhaus Village Shops, Chateau Thomas Winery, Indiana Cave Trail, Joseph Decuis, Roanoke ...... 25, 59 Squire Boone Caverns, Middlebury ...... 43 Plainfield ...... 76 South Region ...... 116 Kringle Haus Werkstatt, Mauckport ...... 120 Exit 76 Antique Mall, Coal Creek Cellars Winery, Indiana Caverns, Corydon ...... 116 Santa Claus ...... 26 Starve Hollow State Recreation Edinburgh ...... 101 Crawfordsville ...... 86 Indiana Dunes National LawrenceBurger, Area, Vallonia ...... 108 The Fashion Mall, Indianapolis ... 72 Country Heritage Winery Lakeshore, Porter ...... 9, 34 Lawrenceburg ...... 29 & Vineyard, LaOtto...... 54 Stay and Play Golf Packages, The Gift Shoppe on Main, Indiana Zipline Tours, The Loft Restaurant at Traders Lafayette & West Lafayette ....89 Brookville ...... 97 Evil Czech Brewery, Culver ...... 28 Crawfordsville ...... 84 Point Creamery, Zionsville .... 77 Sugar Creek Campground and Greenwood Park Mall, Fountain Square Brewery, Jackson Washington State Forest, Matt the Miller’s Tavern, Canoeing, Crawfordsville...... 86 Greenwood ...... 68 Indianapolis ...... 72 Brownstown ...... 98 Carmel ...... 64 Sultan’s Run Golf Club, Hamilton Town Center, French Lick Winery, Kendallville Park and Recreation Mayasari’s Indonesian Grill, Jasper ...... 120 Noblesville ...... 74 French Lick ...... 27, 119 Greensburg ...... 102 Department, Kendallville .....54 Grand Junction Brewing, Summit Lake State Park, Heidelberg Haus, Indianapolis ... 72 Knobstone Trail, Scottsburg ..... 123 New Castle ...... 58 Mrs. Wick’s, Winchester ...... 18 Westfield ...... 76 Herbal Art, LLC, Fishers ...... 67 Lake Lemon, Tim’s Shooting Academy of Mudbugs Cajun Café, Carmel ....64 Hopwood Cellars Winery, Holly Tree Christmas Shop, Monroe/Brown counties ...... 31 Westfield, Westfield ...... 76 Putnam Inn, Greencastle ...... 28 Zionsville ...... 77 Santa Claus ...... 123 Lake Waveland, Waveland ...... 91 Trails, R bistro, Indianapolis ...... 72 Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Homespun: Modern Handmade, Lake Wawasee, Lafayette & West Lafayette ....89 Vineyards, Borden ...... 20, 116 Route 66 Diner, West Lafayette ..89 Indianapolis ...... 20, 21 Kosciusko County ...... 36, 38 Indian Trail Wines, Trine State Recreation Area, St. Elmo Steak House, Indy Reads Books, Indianapolis .. 72 Royal Center ...... 59 Lawrence County Recreational Fremont ...... 41 Indianapolis ...... 72 Park, Springville ...... 108 It’s Your Dime, Greensburg ...... 102 Indiana Uplands Wine Trail, Tropicanoe Cove, Lafayette ...... 89 Schnitzelbank, Jasper ...... 26, 120 Lieber State Recreation Area at Jasper’s Downtown Shopping ..120 South & South Central Turkey Run State Park, The Smelly Gourmet, Cagles Mill Lake, Cloverdale ..84 Keys to the Past Antiques & Regions ...... 96, 116 Parke County ...... 13, 91 Metamora ...... 105 Lincoln State Park, More, Brookville ...... 97 Indiana Wine Trail, Madison...... 96 Up in the Air Watersports, Steeplechase Ristorante, Lincoln City ...... 120 Kringle Haus Werkstatt, Indy Wine Trail, Central and Lake Wawasee ...... 38 Metamora ...... 105 Little Turtle Waterway, Santa Claus ...... 123 South Central Regions .... 64, 96 Versailles State Park, The Stonehouse, Delphi ...... 18 Logansport ...... 56 Versailles ...... 108 Lighthouse Place Premium Lafayette Brewing, Lafayette ....80 Storie’s Restaurant, Mansfield Roller Mill, Outlets, Michigan City ...... 43 Monkey Hollow Winery, Walnut Creek Golf Courses, Greensburg ...... 102 Parke County ...... 91 Marion ...... 57 Mosaic Learn & Play, St. Meinrad ...... 123 Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Mississinewa Lake, Peru ...... 58 Metamora ...... 105 Northern Indiana Lakes Country Wesselman Woods Nature Indianapolis ...... 72 Monroe Lake, Bloomington ...... 97 Preserve, Evansville ...... 117 Muncie Mall, Muncie ...... 57 Wineries, Fremont ...... 41 Swizzle Stick, Greencastle ...... 28 Mounds State Park, Anderson ... 52 Whitewater Canal State Historic Old Mill Shoppes, Fremont ...... 41 Oliver Winery, Tastings ... A Wine Experience, Site, Metamora ...... 105 The Olde Pickett Fence, Bloomington ...... 97, 99 Muscatatuck National Wildlife Indianapolis ...... 72 Refuge, Seymour...... 108 Whitewater Memorial State Park, Greensburg ...... 102 People’s Brewing, Lafayette ...... 80 Ted’s Montana Grill, Liberty ...... 54 The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont, The People’s Winery, Muscatatuck Park, Carmel, Indianapolis ...... 66, 72 North Vernon ...... 106 Winona Lake Park and Public Fremont ...... 41 Logansport ...... 56 Triple XXX Family Restaurant, Beach, Winona Lake ...... 27 Picker’s Paradise, Greensburg ..102 Pepper’s Ridge Winery, O’Bannon Woods State Park, West Lafayette ..... 20, 80, 81, 89 Rockport ...... 121 Corydon ...... 116 Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue, The Quilt Shop at Essenhaus, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, Brookville ...... 97 Middlebury ...... 21 , 43 Rossville Union Distillery, Otis Park Golf Course, Noblesville ...... 74 Lawrenceburg ...... 29 Bedford ...... 96 Relish, Bloomington ...... 20 Union Jack Pub, Indianapolis .... 72 Salt Creek Brewery, Bedford .....96 Ouabache State Park, Bluffton .. 52 RESTAURANTS retro101, Indianapolis ...... 72 Uptown Cafe, Bloomington ...... 97 99 Hops House, Salt Creek Winery, Freetown .... 101 Panhandle Pathway, Ritzi Jewelers, Brookville ...... 98 Lawrenceburg ...... 29 Valley, Valparaiso ...... 29 Sun King Brewing, Logansport ...... 56 Schoolhouse Shop & Antiques, Almost Home, Greencastle...... 28 The View Tavern, South Bend .... 39 Indianapolis...... 72 Patoka Lake, Chesterton ...... 40 Blue Gate, Shipshewana ...... 45 Whisky’s, Lawrenceburg...... 29 Tin Man Brewing, Evansville ..... 118 Patoka/Birdseye ...... 27, 35, 121 Shipshewana Flea Market and Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging, The BoatHouse, Winona Lake.... 27 Yellow Tavern, New Harmony .... 25 Auction, Shipshewana ...... 45 Triton Brewing, Indianapolis ..... 73 Patoka Lake ...... 121 Brau Haus, Oldenburg ...... 106 Shipshewana Furniture Company, Twisted Crew Brewing, Perfect North Slopes, Brick Oven Pizza, Santa Claus ...26 SHOPPING Shipshewana ...... 45 Seymour ...... 108 Lawrenceburg ...... 29, 32, 95 The Capital Grille, Indianapolis ...71 Abbott’s Candies, Hagerstown ..54 Shipshewana Retail Merchants Two-EE’s Winery, Roanoke ....25, 54 Pete Dye Course at French Lick Captain Mike’s RiverWatch Amish Acres General Store, Association, Shipshewana ....45 Upland Brewing, Bloomington ...97 Resort, French Lick ...... 119 Floating Restaurant & Bar, Nappanee ...... 20 Shopping Communitywide, Windy Knoll Winery, Pokagon State Park, Angola ..13, 40 Lawrenceburg ...... 29 Antiqology, Huntingburg ...... 20 Lafayette & West Lafayette ....90 Washington ...... 109

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9 South Shore – 10 Northern Indiana 11 Indiana’s Kosciusko County 12 Amish Country Along Lake Michigan Lakes Country Take the time to escape everyday Northern Indiana Just minutes from Chicago! Indiana Pokagon State Park, the Midwest’s stress while discovering newfound joy Quilt Gardens and the communities of Dunes, lakefront casinos, theaters, water longest toboggan run, outlet shopping, in everyday places. Treat your family to Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, park, candy factory, dairy/pig farm tours, two wineries, buffalo preserve some good healthy fun. Take time out Nappanee, Wakarusa & Shipshewana are shrines, historic downtowns and more!. and 101 natural lakes. in Indiana’s Kosciusko County. set along the scenic Heritage Trail. 866.921.5253 800.525.3101 800.800.6090 800.262.8161 alongthesouthshore.com Lakes101.org LiveWellintheMoment.com AmishCountry.org

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13 Shipshewana/ 14 South Bend Mishawaka 15 Marshall County Tourism 16 Anderson/Madison County LaGrange County CVB and Notre Dame Take the time to unwind by rejuvenating Visitors Bureau Take a step back in time, explore, Notre Dame, Studebaker Museum, in our accommodations, shopping our With exciting casino action, live horse shop, dine Amish style, or take in Oliver Mansion, East Race Waterway, historic downtowns, dining in racing, historic theaters and beautiful a show! Only in Shipshewana. Potato Creek State Park, shopping, our restaurants, and discovering parks, Anderson Madison County has what Indiana’s first Barn Quilt Trail. you want to get your fun started! 866.710.4197 performing arts and much more. VisitLaGrangeCounty.org 800.519.0577 800.626.5353 800.533.6569 VisitSouthBend.com VisitMarshallCounty.org VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com

17 Visit Kokomo 18 A Fun Family Getaway 19 Henry County 20 DeKalb County Explore Kokomo Opalescent Glass tours, in Fort Wayne Come enjoy a “Pathway through Visitors Bureau Seiberling Mansion, Greentown Glass, Discover why Indiana’s second-largest city Henry County” We offer racing, horse Visit DeKalb County and experience Elwood Haynes, Grissom and Automotive ranks No. 1 for fun! Our Children’s Zoo is shows, go-karting, fishing, camping and our museums, featuring automobiles, museums, art galleries, unique dining, one of the top 10 in the nation, and the more. We are rich in history from Wilbur trucks, aircraft, railroad memorabilia, festivals, concerts and sports. “No. 1 Indiana Summer Gotta-Do.” Wright to basketball legends. military and county history. 800.837.0971 800.767.7752 765.593.0764 877.833.3282 VisitKokomo.org visitfortwayne.com henrycountyin.org dekalbcvb.org

CENTRAL

21 Muncie & Delaware County 22 Richmond & Wayne County – 23 It’s All About Shelby County 24 Visit Indy Model Aviation Museum, Minnetrista, A Soul-Satisfying Getaway Grover Museum, scuba diving, historic Indiana’s capital city awaits you! Ball State University, Muncie Children’s Feed the soul with art and culinary trails motor/bike tour. Bistros, bakeries, Our 120-page Visitor Guide provides Museum, art galleries, Sportsplex, (chocolate, wine, ale), antiques, vibrant antiquing galore! The Strand Theatre, insider tips and creative ideas for Prairie Creek Reservoir, bike/walk/ districts, trendy shops, unique museums music and arts festivals. Indiana enjoying the sports, dining and horse trails, dragway, canoeing. and lodging. Girls Getaway Packages, too. Grand Racing & Casino. attractions that set Indy apart. 765.284.2700 800.828.8414 888.303.0244 800.323.4639 visitmuncie.org visitrichmond.org visitshelbycounty.com VisitIndy.com

25 Visit Hendricks County 26 Hamilton County 27 Indianapolis Zoo 28 White River State Park Just minutes west of Indianapolis to An affordable getaway awaits in Full of “firsts” and “largests” in the Visit the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX outdoor events and recreation, revved-up Hamilton County, Indiana. Enjoy fine nation. The Indianapolis Zoo is wildly Theater, Indiana State Museum, motorsports, affordable dining, shopping, music, entertainment, different! Experience orangutans Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, NCAA brand-name lodging, cultural activities golf and outdoor adventure. Discover like never before at Simon Skjodt Hall of Champions and The Farm Bureau and fun for the entire family. it all, just north of Indy. International Orangutan Center. Insurance Lawn concert venue. 800.321.9666 800.776.8687 317.630.2001 800.665.9056 VisitHendricksCounty.com VisitHamiltonCounty.com IndianapolisZoo.com inwhiteriver.org

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29 Covered Bridges in 30 Visit Lafayette– 31 Relive the Story in 32 Unexpected, Montgomery & Parke Counties West Lafayette Vincennes/Knox County Unforgettable Columbus See 33 covered bridges, Turkey Run and Vibrant downtown, winery, breweries, Vincennes is Indiana’s first city, an ideal Ranks sixth in the US for architecture Shades State Parks, Raccoon Lake, art galleries, outdoor art, architecture, getaway for history enthusiasts. Visit and design. Tour 80+ significant works of canoeing, biking, museums, antiques, golf packages, trails, Purdue University, historic sites, the Red Skelton museum, public art and architecture including Eero crafts, art galleries, winery, mills. Wolf Park, Prophetstown State Park. festivals, enjoy lush agritourism and more. Saarinen’s masterpiece, Miller House. 800.866.3973, crawfordsville.org 800.872.6648 800.886.6443 800.468.6564 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com HomeOfPurdue.com vincennescvb.org columbus.in.us

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33 Daviess County – 34 Ripley County - southeast 35 Visit Warrick County, Indiana 36 Evansville Visitor Guide Authentic Amish Tours Indiana’s treasure Located on the Ohio River, Warrick Amazonia in Mesker Park Zoo, Where quality craftsmanship and tradition If you’re a fan of basketball, guns, festivals, County offers abundant shopping, Tropicana Evansville, District After Dark, are treasured. Working farms, buggy history, B&Bs, state parks (biking, hiking, dining and museum opportunities and hiking/biking trails, seven museums, makers, furniture craftsmen, cheeses and swimming, or camping), flea markets, or outdoor activities such as hunting, 300+ restaurants, three breweries, candles. Call for Amish Tours and info. antiques, we have something for all. fishing, hiking, golf, and ATV trails. shopping, golf courses, festivals. 812.254.5262 888.747.5394 812.858.3555 800.433.3025 daviesscounty.net ripleycountytourism.com successwarrickcounty.com VisitEvansville.com

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37 Historic Corydon & 38 Visit French Lick West 39 Holiday World 40 Spencer County Harrison County Baden – Orange County & Splashin’ Safari Visitors Bureau Take a historic tour, explore our caves, hike The Midwest’s year-round destination! Dozens of rides and slides, free soft Visit Santa Claus, Indiana, America’s scenic trails, pour a glass of locally made Award-winning spas, hotel, golf, Patoka drinks, free parking and free sunscreen. Christmas Hometown, filled with tons of wine, spend the day gaming at Horseshoe Lake, winter skiing, gaming, recreation, Two parks for one price with top-ranked family fun. See Abraham Lincoln’s Indiana Southern Indiana or zip through tree tops. rural hometowns and special events. attractions. We are No. 1 for Family Fun! Boyhood Home only five miles away. 888.738.2137 855.293.6759 877.463.2645 888.444.9252, SantaClausInd.org thisisindiana.org visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com HolidayWorld.com IndianasAbeLincoln.org

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