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July 2009

Must See Event: Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival

by jonathanwthomas July 27, 2009

There’s a fantastic event coming up next weekend that it always worth the tank of gas – the Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival. For 4 days next weekend the old school Amish Farm at Amish Acres will be turned into an arts and crafts festival featuring nearly 350 artists from all over the world. [...]

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A Tour of the Rosemont Inn, Vevay, Indiana, Switzerland County

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

During a recent trip to Vevay, IN, I had a chance to tour the Rosemont Inn Bed & Breakfast along the scenic Ohio River. I visited the place with Kendal Miller, PR coordinator of Switzerland County Tourism, who took me on a whirlwind tour of Vevay. Vevay (pronounced VEE-vee) is a small town along the [...]

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Flavor of Fishers, Hamilton County

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

People in Central Indiana can get a taste of Fishers in Hamilton County by attending the second Flavor of Fishers, on Saturday, August 1, at the USA Parkway Circle. Gates open at 12 noon and the restaurants, music, and activities continue through 10 p.m. The event is hosted by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and [...]

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Best Western Ogle Haus in Vevay, Indiana

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

Several weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Vevay, Indiana as part of my day job, and to stay overnight. I stayed in the Best Western Ogle Haus, compliments of Ogle Haus, and arranged by Kendal Miller, PR coordinator of Switzerland County Tourism, who took me on a whirlwind tour of Vevay. Vevay (pronounced [...]

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Fifth Annual Indy Theatre Fringe Festival – August 2009

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

It’s the fifth year of the Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival on Mass Ave, when the street turns into a 10-day long festival of “splashy spectacle, provocative pageantry and outrageous outbursts of off-beat theatrical fun.” Although I was never much of a theatre goer, I attended my first Indianapolis Fringe Theatre Festival last year, as a [...]

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Swiss Wine Fest, Switzerland County – August 2009

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

Most people think America’s commercial winemaking started somewhere in California, or maybe somewhere on the East Coast. Nope, it started right here in Indiana, in little Switzerland County, on the banks of the Ohio River. In fact, this year is the 200th anniversary of our winemaking history, and the Swiss Wine Festival is celebrating this [...]

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Hidden Gem: Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart

by jonathanwthomas July 26, 2009

Last month I had the opportunity to visit the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart Indiana and it is simply a wonderful little museum. The museum is located in an old bank. Not just any old bank, but one of those elegant old banks that used inspire awe in it’s patrons. The museum makes [...]

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Guide to Free Beaches in Northwest Indiana

by jonathanwthomas July 26, 2009

It can be rather difficult to find a beach to go to in Northwest Indiana. There are many communities that don’t allow you to park near the beach and will have you ticketed or towed. Fear not, intrepid beach bum, as there are plenty of free beaches in Northwest Indiana where it’s perfectly OK for [...]

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A Quick Look at Schenck Mansion in Vevay, Switzerland County

by erikdeckers July 26, 2009

When you visit Schenck Mansion in Vevay, IN, you’ll be amazed not only by the sheer size of the place, but the care and attention the owners, Jerry and Lisa Fisher, have put into restoring the old mansion to glory. I took a tour of the place with Kendal Miller, PR coordinator of Switzerland County [...]

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Take a day trip to Hagerstown

by ammagan July 25, 2009

Mention Hagerstown, Indiana in a room full of Hoosiers and you’re likely to hear about Welliver’s Smorgasbord and Abbott’s Candy Shop. Both are icons in the small town in East Central Indiana. To be sure, a trip to Hagerstown would not be complete without a stop at the famed eatery and confectionery. Welliver’s has been [...]

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