The Indiana Insider Blog (Header Image)
  • Home
  • About the Bloggers
  • Butler Bloggers
  • Follow Us
  • FTC Disclosure
  • Super 46 Sandwiches
  • Tourism Partners
  • Specials
    • DNR
    • Devour Downtown
    • Fall Color
    • Photo of the Week
    • Summer of Savings
  • Deals & Discounts
    • Three On Thursday
  • Food & Drink
    • Casual Dining
    • Fine Dining
    • Breweries
    • Wineries
  • Places To Go
    • Cities & Counties >>
      • Bloomington
      • Brown County
      • Columbus
      • Elkhart
      • Evansville
      • Fort Wayne
      • French Lick
      • Hamilton County
      • Indianapolis
      • Kokomo
      • Lafayette & West Lafayette
      • Madison
      • Muncie
      • Richmond
      • South Bend
      • Switzerland County
      • Terre Haute
      • Vincennes
      • Warsaw
    • Regions >>
      • Statewide
      • North
      • West
      • East
      • Central
      • South
      • South Central
  • Things To Do
    • Arts & Culture >>
      • Amish
      • Historical Sites
      • Museums
      • Performing Arts
    • Big City Activities
    • Casinos & Gaming
    • Family Activities
    • Festivals & Events
      • Indiana State Fair
    • Girlfriend Getaways
    • Outdoor Adventures >>
      • Camping
      • Climbing
      • Fishing & Hunting
      • Golf
      • Hiking, Biking & Trails
      • Sports
      • Water Activities
      • Winter Activities
    • Romantic Retreats
    • Rural & Small Towns
    • Shopping
    • Unique Accommodations
  • Butler Bloggers’ Posts
  • Super 46

Amish

Gasthof Amish Village of Montgomery (Daviess County)

by erikdeckers October 30, 2011

Gasthof Amish Village, billed as an “oasis in the farmland” of Southern Indiana, offers a hotel, restaurant, antiques, and craft shops. It sits on a 25 acre lake in Daviess County, and provides visitors a sample of authentic Amish food, in a traditional Amish setting, built with Indiana timber. Their bakery has fresh homemade pies, [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

49th Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival

by ammagan July 31, 2011

The Amish community is steeped in tradition.  One tradition at Amish Acres, a historic Amish farmstead and history center, is the Arts & Crafts Festival, now in its 49th year. This year’s festival will held August 4-7.  Click here for times and admission prices. I’ve been to this festival at least three times. (I’ve kind [...]

Read the full article →

Put Your Life on Hold in Nappanee, IN

by ammagan July 31, 2011

Have you ever wished you could just press the “pause” button on your life to just slow things down for a while? A trip to Nappanee, Indiana — a community in Indiana’s northern Amish region — is about the closest you will come to that elusive pause. We started our visit to the small town [...]

Read the full article →

49th Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival in Nappanee, IN

by erikdeckers July 23, 2011

It’s hard to believe the Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival has been going on for as long as it has, but they’re celebrating their 49th annual festival from August 4 – 7 (Thursday through Sunday). Featuring more than 220 artists and crafters from 30 states, live entertainment on four stages, food, and children’s activities, [...]

Read the full article →

Experience Amish Flavor at Fountain Acres in Wayne County

by visitrichmond May 2, 2011

Sometimes I go someplace for the first time and I want to kick myself for not experiencing it much sooner.  Fountain Acres Foods is one of those places. My parents have been telling me for years how good their deli meats are, and a friend of mine raves about their bulk baking ingredients, but I [...]

Read the full article →

Relax in Indiana’s Amish Country

by ammagan April 16, 2011

When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by the Amish. I read every book our local library had on the subject. Indiana is fortunate to have several Amish communities that add their flavor to the culture of our state. Indiana Amish country is located in the northern part of the state. Communities such [...]

Read the full article →

Amish Country please

by aboltz October 1, 2010

Wanting to get away from the fast-pace city for a while? Looking for some good old country fun and yummy Amish pastries? Then it’s definitely time to travel to northern Indiana and visit Amish country! Whether you are planning a couples, close friends or family getaway, look no further than the Patchwork Quilt Country Inn. [...]

Read the full article →

10 things to do in Indiana before summer ends

by ammagan July 30, 2010

Though summer officially ends on September 22, for thousands of families, summer effectively ends with the ring of the first school bell. In some cities, that’s as early as the second week of August. If the end of summer has snuck up on you and left you feeling like it all went by too fast, [...]

Read the full article →

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 [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries


  • Follow @VisitIndiana

  • Search the Indiana Insider Blog

  • Follow Visit Indiana

    Follow Visit Indiana on Pinterest

    Subscribe via email:



  • Hoosier Tourism Blogs

    • 8 Great Towns Blog
    • A Perfect Place To Play
    • All Access Hendricks County
    • Amish Country Blog
    • Around Indy Blog
    • Arrows Sent Forth
    • Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail Blog
    • Bloomington CVB
    • Conner Prairie Blog
    • Elkhart County
    • French Lick Resort Blog
    • Grant County Blog
    • Holiday World's Holiblog
    • Holiday World's Shared Memories
    • Home of Purdue Blog
    • Indiana State Fairgrounds' Blue Ribbon Blog
    • Indiana State Museum blog
    • Lakes Country Fun
    • Lakes Country Fun
    • Legendary Places Blog
    • Limestone Country
    • Little Indiana
    • Metamora, IN Tourist News
    • Minnetrista Blog
    • Oliver Winery Blog
    • Richmond/Wayne County Blog
    • Ripley County Tourism Blog
    • The Visit Indiana Blog
    • Visit Fort Wayne
    • Visit Kokomo!

  • Other Hoosier Blogs

    • Going Local
    • I Choose Indy!
    • I Choose Indy! on Flickr
    • In The Groove – Lucas Oil Raceway
    • Indiana Live! Blog
    • Indianapolis Amy
    • Indianapolis Bloggers
    • Indianapolis City Market Blog
    • Indianapolis Museum of Art Blog
    • Northwest Indiana Blogs
    • Rensselaer Adventures
    • The 4th Frog
    • The Hungry Hoosier
    • Think Read Talk
    • Tourism Tech Corner
  • This blog reflects the opinions of those writing and commenting and not necessarily the views, opinions or endorsement of the Lieutenant Governor or the State of Indiana.

  •  

    May 2012
    M T W T F S S
    « Apr    
     123456
    78910111213
    14151617181920
    21222324252627
    28293031  

  • Pages

    • About the Bloggers
    • Butler Bloggers
    • Follow Us
    • FTC Disclosure
    • Super 46 Sandwiches
    • Tourism Partners

  • Recent Posts

    • 9th Annual Taste of Hendricks County in July 2012
    • Milk Cow Music Festival at Fair Oaks Farms
    • Indiana’s Top 10 Indiana Summer Gotta-Dos and Ice Cream Shops
    • Conner Prairie Horizon Council Hosts Craft Beer Event
    • Trek the trails in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

  • Meta

    • Log in
    • Entries RSS
    • Comments RSS
    • WordPress.org

Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme from DIYthemes.

WordPress Admin