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Sunday, January 31, 2010

If You Have Cabin Fever – Check out Shipshewana for those Winter Blues

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

Shipshewana is wonderful destination for those who have “cabin fever.”  Most of the restaurants and shops are open year round. My wife and I were going a bit stir crazy at home, so we decided to take a trip out that way this weekend. We had a wonderful time. We love Amish country during this [...]

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Tea and Coffee Houses of Valparaiso, Indiana

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

If you’re a coffee or tea lover, then Valparaiso, Indiana is a place you want to visit. With Valparaiso University located in the town, it is understandable that there would be a few coffee houses, but Valparaiso is literally overflowing with them. Valparaiso is sure to have the perfect coffee house for you. Here are [...]

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The Shipshewana 2010 Pajama Sale

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

Now, this event sounds like a lot of fun and you wouldn’t think that something like this would be going on in Amish Country. But the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association is sponsoring an Pajama Sale on Saturday, February 6th. Not only will the fun variety of stores in Shipshewana have specials sales at all your [...]

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Rundown of all the 2010 Events in Amish County – Shipshewana, Indiana

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

On a recent trip to Amish Country this past weekend, I picked up the Shipshewana Flea Market yearly calendar of events and there’s quite a bit to look forward to in 2010 at the Shipshewana Market. Just a note to those that may not be familiar with it – the Shipshewana Flea Market is open [...]

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This is a stick-up!

by ammagan January 31, 2010

Are the kids bugging you about Spring Break yet? Would you like to do something fun but don’t have a tropical vacation budget to work with? How about a little highway robbery? Ok — not highway robbery, but railway robbery! The French Lick Scenic Railway will offer exciting Train Robbery trips beginning in April. On [...]

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Conner Prairie Hearthside Suppers

by erikdeckers January 31, 2010

It’s not very often I get to have an educational dinner. (And no, eating lunch during a seminar doesn’t count.) But if you head north of Indianapolis to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, you can enjoy a 19th century multi-course meal by candlelight that’s nutritious and educational. On Fridays – Sundays, between January 8 and [...]

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Lawrence County’s 4th Annual Geocaching Challenge, Feb. 6th

by erikdeckers January 31, 2010

Now that GPS is becoming so easy, cheap, and accurate, geocaching is becoming more and more popular. I can actually use my HTC Droid Eris to find my location to within 8 meters (excuse me, metres. It’s still a European measurement, so we have to spell it that way). Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting [...]

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Richmond, Indiana is for Lovers

by erikdeckers January 31, 2010

Richmond and Wayne County are declaring February the month of love, by promoting Valentine’s day throughout the entire month, not just one single day. Take your special someone to one of Wayne County’s five bed & breakfasts, 13 hotels, or 2 cabins for a romantic weekend. A few of the Valentine’s Day specials you can [...]

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