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July 2008

Indiana Wineries

by indiana.tourism July 31, 2008

Often when people thinking about visiting Indiana, wineries don’t cross their mind. They may not know that Indiana is home to 35 wineries across the state. Many of these wineries offer complimentary tastings and tours and some sell an assortment of gourmet picnic foods, wine-related gifts and bakery items. Whether you have an afternoon or [...]

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Indianapolis Public Art – Chakaia Booker: Mass Transit

by jwtourism July 30, 2008

One of the members of the Visit Indiana Flickr Group recently posted a set of photos detailing the newest public art in downtown Indianapolis. Chakaia Booker: Mass Transit (by diong) is a great photo set that details the work of Chakaia Booker, Indianapolis’ newest artist with work displayed throughout downtown. If you end up in [...]

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Switzerland County

by jwtourism July 30, 2008

As part of the trip my wife and I took last fall, we visited the small town of Vevay (pronounced vee-vee) in Switzerland County. We stopped at the Visitors Center to get some information about things happening in Vevay and found out about The Ridge Winery. This would be the third winery we would visit [...]

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Downtown South Bend is where the real fun is at!

by artourism July 29, 2008

Located in the middle of Northern Indiana, South Bend is a great town to explore. Probably known more for Notre Dame University football, South Bend has a lot of hidden jewels that are sometimes overshadowed by the glow of the Golden Dome. For instance, did you know that South Bend is home to the National [...]

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Amish Backroads

by indiana.tourism July 28, 2008

Every year my mom, sisters and I head up to Shipshewana for our own girlfriend getaway. I’m not lying when I say we book our hotel rooms early! Usually in February/March we start picking our dates out on the calendar so we can get a room. One of the main attractions for us is the [...]

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Hiking Turkey Run and Shades State Parks!

by artourism July 25, 2008

I’m a hiker – not an extreme hiker – but I love a good jaunt. Two of the most recent jaunts were in Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. Located a half hour or so a part from one another and about 2 hours West of Indy, they have some great easy, medium and rugged [...]

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Madison – Beautiful River Town

by jwtourism July 24, 2008

Last fall, my wife and I got away to beautiful Madison, Indiana for a weekend. We did a little research on some of the things to do in Madison and talked to some friends who have spent time in Madison. After planning for a few weeks, we headed down in early October. In an effort [...]

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Good Food in a Small College Town

by artourism July 23, 2008

If you’ve ever been to the small college town of Warsaw, Indiana, you might know a few interesting facts about Warsaw. For example, Warsaw is the home to Grace Theological Seminary, it’s known as the “orthopedic capital of the world” and just last year, the new A&E documentary, American Teen, which takes a look at [...]

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City of Firsts

by indiana.tourism July 22, 2008

Many don’t know that Kokomo is considered a “City of Firsts.” Some of these firsts include the first canned tomato juice, the first mechanical corn picker and the first stainless steel. But the most well known fact is that America’s first car was invented in Kokomo. Back in 1894, Elwood Haynes invented it and since [...]

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Win an Indiana College Town Getaway!

by jwtourism July 22, 2008

If you’ve ever wanted to visit an Indiana college town, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development is giving you the chance to win a trip to one this fall. Simply visit LiveIndiana.net and click on the College Towns promotion. You can test your knowledge of several of Indiana’s college towns by taking a fun, short [...]

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