What better way to spend the weekend than biking and drinking brews in Indiana’s second largest city. With over 105 miles of trails that twist and turn along three scenic rivers and a growing list of breweries to quench your thirst, Fort Wayne is a perfect destination for cyclists. Before heading…
Read MoreTastings Tuesday will see discounts at 38 Indiana wineries, breweries, cideries and meaderies on May 8. With discounts at 38 locations, Tastings Tuesday is a great day to get out and sample local beverages during Visit Indiana Week. A fast-growing industry in the Hoosier State, Indiana…
Read MoreNestled in Hancock County, Fortville is one small town with lots of charm, and lots of great eats. Take your family on a fun foodie adventure just northeast of Indianapolis with some of these great restaurants. Sunrise Bakery If you like donuts (and who doesn’t?), a stop at Sunrise is a must. Known…
Read MoreFor those outside of central Indiana, the small town of Fairmount is probably best known as the hometown of James Dean. Fairmount hosts a James Dean Festival every September and is definitely worth the trip for fans of the Hollywood legend, along with classic car buffs in the area. Today it is…
Read MoreHome to great German heritage, this Southern Indiana town has a thriving downtown and a growing craft beer scene, making it a perfect spot for a getaway. Home to Strassenfest, where for a weekend each summer lederhosen and accordions reign to celebrate Jasper's German heritage, the southwest…
Read MoreI hate to admit that in the past I've only been to South Bend to attend a Notre Dame football game. During the visit we rushed in to tailgate and then back out after the game. What I've realized after a recent day trip is that I have missed out on a city that is teeming with great destinations…
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So, how do you entertain someone who travels the world looking for great craft brews, wine, cocktails and adventure? If you're in Festival Country, just south of Indy, you introduce her to the growing craft brew scene, a great winery and attractions she can't get in New York. Oh, and you let her…
Read MoreI feel sorry for my dad and all his friends. Granted, they never had to endure the agony that was Prohibition (you know, a decade's worth of back-room gins and whiskeys loaded with those natural substitutes which eventually made your head twitch and your eyes shut down). But even though my old…
Read MoreI like trying new places to eat. Especially when they are as yummy as East End Grill in Lafayette. Located in the heart of downtown it offers a great stop to wet the whistle (craft beers!) and satisfy the hunger. Example one: Salad. I don't order it often, but when I do, I want it to look like this…
Read MoreEvery year, I try to visit the city of Evansville, Indiana for any reason I can find. I first visited about five years ago when I took my oldest daughter on a trip for Visit Indiana. Laura Libs of the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) showed us around town, took us to a couple great…
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