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November 2008

Santa Claus, Indiana – Most Christmasy Place in America

by jwtourism November 26, 2008

According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, Santa Claus, IN (map) will be featured on the Travel Channel’s holiday special Most Christmasy Places in America. The episode will feature footage from the 2007 Christmas in Santa Claus Festival. The episode will debut on the Travel Channel on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) at 9 PM EST and will [...]

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Visit Indiana Blog Wrap-up

by jwtourism November 26, 2008

We began blogging about nine months ago (see our first two posts – Indiana College Towns and Moto GP Promo) and it feels like time to do a VI Blog wrap-up. When we first started blogging, we had three different blogs (Indiana College Towns, Indiana Motorcycle Rides, and Indiana Outdoors). This summer we officially launched the [...]

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Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy in Indiana

by jwtourism November 25, 2008

Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia has opened the largest Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial exhibit in Indiana. The museum is located on Hwy. 57 in Buckskin, Indiana. The exhibit is titled Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy: How it Has and Continues to Influence our Region and Country. It exhibit opened October 2008 and runs through December 31, 2010. The exhibit [...]

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Holiday Fun in Richmond

by visitrichmond November 24, 2008

If you’re looking for a great place to begin your holidays, Wayne County, Indiana is the place to do it. Just about an hour East of Indianapolis, right on the Indiana/Ohio state line, you’ll find Wayne County. Known as one of Indiana’s great antiquing spots, you’ll find gifts for everyone on your list, and you might just [...]

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Photogenic Switzerland County ready for its “close-up!”

by switzerlandcountytourism November 21, 2008

Switzerland County Tourism (SCT) invites amateur and professional photographers both in and out of state to not only capture fond memories while visiting Switzerland County, but to compete for at least $2400 in prize money—which includes a $1000 Grand Prize! Entries are being sought for the Picture Switzerland County 2009 Quarterly Photo Contest—the first deadline [...]

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Activities in Lawrence County, Indiana!

by limestonecountry November 19, 2008

Lawrence County Astronauts – Cindy47452 Lawrence County sports a variety of fall activities. Referred to as the Limestone Capital of the World, the county is best known for its limestone quarries and carvings. Guided limestone tours are offered during the fall season, providing a unique experience for all. Other fall attractions include: Buying freshly harvested apples and [...]

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Enjoy “Christmas at the Seiberling” in Kokomo

by visitkokomo November 19, 2008

Thanksgiving is nearly here and soon the hustle and bustle of Christmas will begin with endless events and activities offered to celebrate the season.  Make plans to visit “Christmas at the Seiberling” at the Seiberling Mansion in Kokomo this year.  The lighting ceremony will be on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 6-9 p.m.  There will be holiday musical entertainment, refreshments, visits with Santa, [...]

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Welcome to our new Bloggers

by jwtourism November 18, 2008

For the last several months, There have been a few employees of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development who have blogged on the Visit Indiana Blog, but starting now, we’ve invited some of our industry partners to join in and blog along with us. If you’re interested in finding out more about the Visit Indiana [...]

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Shop ’til You Drop!

by artourism November 17, 2008

Edinburgh Premium Outlets and Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets (Michigan City) are the place to be the day after Thanksgiving for their Midnight Madness sale: Friday, Nov. 28- Midnight-10 pm Saturday, Nov. 29- 8am -10 pm Sunday, Nov. 30-9 am – 8 pm Both facilities are great! They’ve got something for everyone. The Gap, my favorite, [...]

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French Lick/West Baden Resorts mentioned in Atlanta Paper

by jwtourism November 17, 2008

This weekend, the AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ran a great story about French Lick and West Baden Resorts in southern Indiana. The article mentions that, unlike Las Vegas – where people travel in order to gamble, French Lick and West Baden are destinations in themselves and the casino is simply one of their many amenities. “Guests [...]

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