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Get Your March Madness Fix in Indiana

by nwiltrout March 12, 2012

It’s March in Indiana. Where else would our attention be than the basketball court, watching our favorite teams compete for a championship? While this is one of those very rare years when Indianapolis is not hosting any of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament games, you can still catch plenty of hoops action around the state. [...]

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If You Blinked, You Might Have Missed These Great Holiday Happenings

by ammagan December 31, 2011

I know it’s coming every year. It’s the 12th month. It’s the month packed with special events and parties and general merriment. Yet, somehow at the end of each December I find myself thinking “Next year, we’re gonna do…(fill in the blank with some fun and festive happening). This is my Holiday Bucket List for [...]

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The Art and Earth Trail in Northern Indiana

by erikdeckers October 28, 2011

There’s a lot to do in Northern Indiana. So much that you could take about 7 weekends to get visit that region, and still not see everything there is to see. The Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission has plotted out 7 driving trails to help you get a handle on what’s going on in their [...]

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Catch Indiana’s Baseball Teams Before Summer Ends

by nwiltrout August 2, 2011

It’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks, the crack of the bat, the smell of hot dogs and the beauty of freshly striped lines on a ballfield will be just a distant memory. But with the arrival of August, so brings with it an end to baseball season here in Indiana. While [...]

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4 Indiana B&Bs Named in Top 30 by Midwest Living magazine

by ammagan April 30, 2011

The May/June 2011 issue of Midwest Living magazine features the Top 30 bed and breakfast destinations in America’s midwest. Four Indiana bed & breakfasts made the list. They include: Stonebridge Inn and Spa, Batesville Beiger Mansion, Mishawaka Songbird Prairie B&B, Valparaiso Schenck Mansion B&B, Vevay The selections were made by a group of Midwest Living’s [...]

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April Means Baseball Season in Indiana

by jwtourism April 1, 2011

On Tuesday night, we’ll know if there are two college basketball National Champions in Indiana (Notre Dame is in the Final Four of the Women’s Tournament and Butler is in the Final Four of the Men’s Tournament) but starting Wednesday, baseball becomes the main attraction in Indiana. From the Fort Wayne Tin Caps to the [...]

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5 Indiana places where I’d like to be snowed in

by ammagan February 2, 2011

Much of Indiana is either snowed or iced in today. As I sat on my couch and watched the party that seems to be taking place on Facebook, I began to think of places in Indiana where I’d like to be snowed in (besides my own home). 5 Indiana places where I wouldn’t mind being [...]

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Best chocolate destinations around Indiana

by nwiltrout February 1, 2011

In my opinion, there’s no better way to express your love on Valentine’s Day quite like the gift of chocolate. (I sure hope my husband is reading this!) If you’re traveling around Indiana this holiday, make a stop at one of the many unique local shops and factories to buy some homemade chocolatey treats for your [...]

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Riding the rails in Northern Indiana

by nwiltrout January 10, 2011

Don’t let the fear of lake effect snow and icy highways deter you from visiting the northern part of Indiana this winter. Avoid potentially dangerous road conditions and hop aboard the South Shore Line instead. The train runs all day long from South Bend to Chicago, seven days a week. My family recently road the [...]

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Act fast for a great deal at The Oliver Inn

by ammagan January 6, 2011

Bed-and-breakfasts are one of my favorite ways to travel.  The cozy and sometimes luxurious accommodations, the delicious morning meals, and the opportunity to meet congenial hosts and fellow travelers make the B&B concept appealing to me. If you are like-minded, then you’ll want to check out The Oliver Inn in South Bend, Indiana. This 25-room [...]

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