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A Choco-licious Adventure Awaits in Richmond

July 26, 2011

What do you get when you cross Willy Wonka with the Amazing Race? Answer: the delicious adventure known as the Wayne County Chocolate Trail. As a treat (no pun intended) for my daughter Annie’s  8th grade graduation, I took her with me to check out this cocoa-riffic scavenger hunt of sorts. We started at the [...]

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Insider Tips for Navigating the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

April 1, 2011

If you’re a Vera Bradley fan, you probably already have April 13-17 marked on your calendar. Those are the dates for this year’s Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne, where shoppers can snap up handbags, luggage, stationery and accessories at 40-60% off retail prices. Admission to the sale on Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, [...]

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

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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Splashing around at Brown County State Park’s aquatic center

January 6, 2011

Do you find yourself looking for the perfect antidote to the winter blues beginning to creep in now that the holidays are over? Nothing screams summer fun like a trip down a waterslide and a splash in the pool. But you don’t need to wait until the weather warms up. Just head inside to the [...]

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Columbus: Unforgettable Getaway

August 4, 2010

Last week I visited Columbus to tour the town and see its top attractions. This is the third post in a three-post series about my trip. On my trip to Columbus, I expected architecture to be the focal point of the town-and it was. Yet I also discovered that Columbus is a great destination for [...]

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Columbus: Unmatched Architecture

August 2, 2010

Last week I visited Columbus to tour the town and see its top attractions. This is the first post in a three-post series about my trip. Sweeping landscapes, impressive modern buildings and a variety of public art make Columbus, Indiana, an architectural rival to cities like Boston and Chicago. With a population of approximately 39,000, Columbus [...]

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Slow down in New Harmony, Indiana

August 1, 2010

Recently, someone posed this question on the Visit Indiana Facebook page: “What are some great honeymoon destinations in Southern Indiana?” I thought for a minute and then suggested that she check out New Harmony, a small town slightly northwest of Evansville that sits on the banks of the Wabash River. Established in 1814, the town [...]

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Wayne County Treasures: The Levi Coffin House

July 15, 2010

I recently spent a day in Wayne County discovering what attractions the area has to offer. This is the fourth post in a four-post series about my trip. North of Richmond, Fountain City tells its fascinating history. In the middle of town stands an orange house that appears old but unimpressive at first glance. Yet [...]

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Wayne County Treasures: Richmond and the Historic Depot District

July 14, 2010

I recently spent a day in Wayne County discovering what attractions the area has to offer. This is the third post in a four-post series about my trip. Richmond‘s Historic Depot District is reminiscent of bygone days and simpler times. A trip here lets you relax and take life at a slower pace as you [...]

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Wayne County Treasures: Lantz House Inn and Ghyslain Chocolatier and Bistro

July 13, 2010

I recently spent a day in Wayne County discovering what attractions the area has to offer. This is the second post in a four-post series about my trip. If you’re making a two or three day trip to Wayne County, there’s no question in my  mind that you should reserve a room at Lantz House [...]

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