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New Valparaiso Restaurant Celebrates Our Industrial Heritage

by jonathanwthomas June 30, 2010

There’s a great new restaurant in town called the Industrial Revolution Eatery and Grille. It’s a brand new restaurant concept that celebrates America’s industrial heritage – something that is often forgotten. The recently opened restaurant features decor in high detail that chronicles America’s industry history, features beautiful photography, neat statuary and good hearty American food. The creators of [...]

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Check out South Shore TV for NWI Travel Videos

by jonathanwthomas June 30, 2010

If you were thinking of venturing up to Indiana’s South Shore – then check out these great videos put together by the South Shore visitors Bureau. South Shore TV takes you to all the sites and sounds of Northwest Indiana and all that it has to offer tourists. Find out all about: THE COUNTY LINE [...]

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For Train Lovers: The Spirit of Jasper is Departing!

by jonathanwthomas June 30, 2010

I love trains. One thing Indiana is blessed with are two heritage train lines – the more well known White River Vallery Railway and now the new Spirit of Jasper. From the Depot in Jasper, Indiana you have the option of taking the train to French Lick, Indiana for a night of fun on the [...]

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Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres Musical Season Schedule

by jonathanwthomas June 29, 2010

Last year my wife and I had the pleasure to see a musical production at the Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre. It was a lovely treat and we’re looking forward to going back this year. Here’s this season’s schedule of shows at the Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre: For more information about the shows and [...]

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Gary Air Show Coming in For a Landing Next Weekend!

by jonathanwthomas June 29, 2010

One of my favorite events of the year is the Gary Air Show, held every year at Marquette Park Beach in Miller, Indiana. It’s always a great day out and as someone who loves airplanes, it’s great fun. This year’s Gary Air Show will be held on Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th. There’s [...]

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Upcoming Events in Amish Country

by jonathanwthomas June 28, 2010

Summer is heating up but there is still plenty to see and do in Amish country this time of year. The biggest thing going on is the special post 4th of July extended Shipshewana Flea Market. From July 5th-7th, enjoy everything the always fun Shipshewana market has to offer. Also coming up is the Shipshewana [...]

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Farmer’s Markets in Northern Indiana

by jonathanwthomas June 8, 2010

There’s nothing quite like home grown produce, made my the local farmer, fresh off the field. Farmer’s markets are becoming more and more popular as people prefer to get locally grown produce. Here’s a breakdown of the Farmer’s Markets in Northern Indiana that I know about. If you know of a market not on the [...]

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Strawberry Festival This Weekend – Crawfordsville

by jonathanwthomas June 7, 2010

The 2010 Strawberry Festival is coming to Crawfordsville, Indiana this weekend. On Friday June 11, 12th and 13th – this fantastic yearly festival takes over historic Lane Place in Crawfordsville for the weekend. By far the biggest draw to the Strawberry Festival is the arts and crafts market – over 100 vendors from around the [...]

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Summer Beach Tips for the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore

by jonathanwthomas May 31, 2010

Now that summer is in full swing – there’s nothing more pleasurable than a dip in Lake Michigan and a walk along it’s blue and pleasant shores. As a lifelong resident of the area – here are some tips that many of the guidebooks might leave out. Dogs are allowed on the State Park and [...]

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Introducing the Old MG Bed and Breakfast

by jonathanwthomas May 31, 2010

I’m a passionate Anglophile and I was surprised to learn that Indiana actually has several things worth doing for us Lovers of Great Britain. I learned about the Old MG Bed and Breakfast last month and  I can’t wait to go myself. The Old MG Bed and Breakfast is a British racing themed Bed and [...]

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