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Posts From: July 2019

America's Best Bourbon is Made at this Southern Indiana Distillery

By Nick Sitzman on Jul. 29, 2019

You might be surprised to learn that America's best bourbon isn't located in the "Bourbon State". It is right across the Ohio River! Indiana's own Starlight Distillery was awarded the American Craft Spirits Association's award for America's best bourbon of 2019 for their Single Barrel Bourbon…

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Tastebuds Be Warned: Devour Indy Summerfest is Going to Be Amazing

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 26, 2019

Explore Indy’s dining scene during Indianapolis' annual Devour Indy Summerfest. Devour Indy is a two-week-long event where participating local restaurants offer value-priced, three-course meals. This event features over 100 restaurants, all offering unique and exciting menus. Conner's Kitchen +…

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Three Ways to Get Up Close With Sharks in Indiana

By Nick Sitzman on Jul. 25, 2019

While you probably don’t have to worry about encountering a shark in any of Indiana’s lakes or rivers, shark-lovers can still find a few ways to get up close and personal with sharks in Indiana. Below are three shark experiences you can find in the Hoosier State. Sharks at The Fort Wayne Zoo…

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Attica, Indiana: Experience History & Architecture in This Small River Town

By Chris Flook on Jul. 17, 2019

One of my most favorite small cities in all of Indiana is Attica. If you are unfamiliar, Attica sits southeast of the Wabash River in northern Fountain County, about 40 minutes southwest of Lafayette and an hour and a half northwest of Indianapolis. Like many early Indiana communities, Attica is a…

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Rural Beauty and Small Town Charm on This Western Indiana Road Trip

By Marilyn Culler on Jul. 17, 2019

Enjoy the colorful roadside wildflowers and pollinator plantings along Mongtomery County backroads this summer on a Western Indiana road trip. I recently took a beautiful drive to explore the beauty of rural Indiana and the small town charm of Hillsboro. Lunch in Hillsboro From Shades State Park…

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Pine Hills Nature Preserve: This Well Kept Secret is Simply Amazing

By Marilyn Culler on Jul. 10, 2019

An early morning walk in pristine Pine Hills Nature Preserve is the perfect start to any day! Locals try to keep this natural gem a secret because the gorgeous natural views and solitude it provides are second to none! Pine Hills is Indiana’s first dedicated nature preserve (1969). This 470-acre…

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You Won't Believe All There is To Do in Downtown Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Jul. 09, 2019

Welcome to downtown Fort Wayne, where you can take a seat at one of the best minor league ballparks, take a culinary adventure, and celebrate with festivals almost every weekend in the summer. Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana and offers convenient family-friendly fun. City streets…

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This Railroad Museum Will Bring Out The Kid in Anyone

By Carrie Steinweg on Jul. 08, 2019

I’m a mom of five boys, so over the years as we have traveled we have always gravitated toward attractions that easily appeal to males. We’ve been to a lot of car museums, science museums, military museums and also several train museums. At each one, my husband usually reverts to being a little kid…

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How Many of These 13 Indiana Fire Towers Have You Climbed?

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 02, 2019

It's time to take a trip to one of 13 amazing Indiana fire towers! These feats of engineering are incredible to look at, challenging to climb and provide breathtaking views of Indiana's forest lands. The State of Indiana began to build fire outlook towers in 1930. However, the State of Indiana…

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Fly High and Fall Fast on Indiana's Newest Thrill Ride

By Amy Lynch on Jul. 02, 2019

There’s a brand-new reason to spend some time above ground at Indiana Caverns Family Adventure Park in Corydon. The attraction's new thrill ride is the first of its kind in Indiana. Best known for its fascinating underground network of caves and tunnels, the attraction opened its new Bat Chaser zip…

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