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Posts From: December 2020

Try Your Hand At These 10 Winter Indiana Jigsaw Puzzles

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 30, 2020

With snow in the air and temperatures dropping, Indiana can be absolutely breathtaking in the winter. Even if you are unable to visit these destinations in person right now, we have figured out a solution to let you bask in Indiana's winter glory! It is proven that jigsaw puzzles can improve your…

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The Great Dine Out: Support Local Restaurants in Hamilton County This Winter

By Katie Utken on Dec. 29, 2020

We hope you’re hungry! Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with local restaurants in Hamilton County, will launch The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion January 4 - February 7, 2021. It’s no surprise the past year has been difficult for the restaurant community. A fall survey from the National…

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Prost! Raise a Stein and Make a Toast at These 7 German Restaurants

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 23, 2020

Although Munich’s annual Oktoberfest traditionally starts in September, anytime in Indiana is the perfect time to celebrate the changing seasons with hefty steins of beer and hearty German cuisine. Get an authentic taste of old-world dishes at some of these old-school German restaurants throughout…

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Bald Eagles Are Now Thriving in Indiana Thanks to Conservation Efforts

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 21, 2020

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. An eagle in Hamilton County. Photo by Steve Gass The recovery of the bald eagle is one of the greatest…

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This New Chocolate Tasting Room in Indy is Truly Something Sweet

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 17, 2020

Everyone loves chocolate, especially during the holidays. But unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy this sweet treat due to food allergies. This new chocolate tasting room in Indy has chocolates for even the most stringent of dietary restrictions. When Matt Rubin’s wife was diagnosed with a milk…

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Bottleworks Hotel: Indy's Newest Boutique Hotel is a Must See!

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 17, 2020

A brand-new luxury hotel, Bottleworks Hotel, has popped up in the trendy Mass Ave Cultural District in downtown Indianapolis. The new Bottleworks District has people around the country taking notice, as Conde Nast Traveler recently named Indy one of the top places in the world for visitors in 2021…

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Rosie's: Come For Gooey Butter Cookies, Stay for the Delicious Menu

By Amy Lynch on Dec. 11, 2020

Everything’s coming up Rosie’s in Hamilton County, as the restaurant’s original Noblesville location celebrated its 10 th anniversary in 2020. For owner Debbi Bourgerie, Rosie’s Place has always been a family matter. “When we moved to Indiana, my girls were in high school and getting more…

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Conde Nast Traveler Calls Indy One of the World's Top Places Visit in 2021

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 07, 2020

Sure, 2020 has been kind of a drag at times, but with hopes high for a return some semblance of normal in 2021, Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the 21 best places to go in 2021. Five of those 21 are in the US and one of them in Indy! CN Traveler said of their list: " After a year marked…

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Add Twinkle to the Season at Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights in Elkhart

By Carrie Steinweg on Dec. 04, 2020

I have to start out this blog by mentioning that I am in no way an outdoor cold-weather gal. In the winter, when it’s cold and snowy, I prefer to be inside. But for the Holidays, a winter stroll through an amazing lights display is worth braving the cold. We found just that at Winter Wonderland…

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