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April 2009

Oliver Winery, Indiana’s Oldest & Largest Winery

by erikdeckers April 30, 2009

Wine may not be one of the first things you think of when you think of Indiana, but we’ve got wine aplenty in the Hoosier state. In fact, according to the site IndianaWines.org, there are 36 wineries for travelers to visit. Oliver Winery, located just a few miles north of Bloomington on SR 37, is [...]

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Indiana’s Got the Biggest. . .

by erikdeckers April 30, 2009

Indiana is home to some pretty big items, some are the world’s largest, some are just, well, big. Here are a few of them. Alexandria – World’s Largest Ball of Paint – According to creator Mike Carmichael, this is a baseball with over 21,500 coats of paint (as of June 2007). It’s 34 years old [...]

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Corydon, Indiana and The Kintner House Inn

by erikdeckers April 29, 2009

Indianapolis wasn’t always our state capital. It was the capital of the Indiana Territory from 1813 – 1816. After we became a state, it remained the capital until 1825. (Vincennes was actually our first state capital.) The little town of 3,000 people lies about 30 miles west of Louisville on I-64. It’s a must-see for [...]

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24 state parks for one low price

by ammagan April 29, 2009

Have concerns about the economy put a damper on your summer vacation plans? Purchase an Indiana State Parks annual pass and gain access to 24 state parks and endless adventures. The pass is $36 for Indiana residents, $46 for out-of-state residents, and is valid through December 31, 2009. The pass admits noncommercial vehicles, driver and [...]

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Check out the new Portage Beachwalk

by jonathanwthomas April 29, 2009

The city of Portage has long been a land locked city, due to the positioning of the steel mills and the location of a private gated community. That changed last year, when funding came through the Marquette Plan to create a free public lakefront for Portage. It’s worth a visit, not just for the beach [...]

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A Grand Day Out: Shipshewana

by jonathanwthomas April 28, 2009

Photo from Flickr Shipshewana is famous for it’s massive flea market, which is always worth a visit, but there is so much more to do there. This past weekend my family and I had the pleasure of experiencing the joy of Shipshewana on a beautiful spring Saturday. The Blue Gate Photo From Flickr The Blue [...]

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Great Night Out in NWI: The 49er Drive-in

by jonathanwthomas April 27, 2009

There is nothing like a visit to the drive-in movies for a great night out. Indiana is blessed with a couple great drive-in theaters, despite the fact that they are a dying breed. My hometown, Valparaiso, has it’s own drive-in theater that’s a local institution. A visit to the 49er is a must if you [...]

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The Venue Hosts Top-Name Entertainment

by southshorecva April 26, 2009

Visit Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Chicagoland’s largest casino! This brand new facility features slots, video poker, keno, table games as well as a 90,000 square-foot entertainment venue. The Venue has already hosted Gladys Knight, Smashing Pumpkins, Seal and Bette Midler. Don’t miss these upcoming performances: 5/15 – Chevelle & Blue October 5/16 – Lewis Black [...]

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Got Vera? Got game?

by ammagan April 26, 2009

Ladies, clear your charge cards. The annual Vera Bradley outlet sale will take place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne  from Wednesday, April 29 through Sunday, May 3. Vera Bradley, known widely across the country for its signature quilted bags, also offers a line of microfiber accessories and stationery. A $5 [...]

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A Day at the Park

by hamiltoncountytowns April 25, 2009

The weather last Saturday was amazing – high 60’s and sunny with enough of a breeze to feel great. A day like that can not be wasted, so my husband and I packed up our 1 year old son and drove over to Forest Park in Noblesville. We spent several hours walking the tree-lined paths; [...]

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