Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: Elkhart

Explore Elkhart and the "574"

By admin on Dec. 06, 2013

One of the best things about college is the weeks off we’re given for holiday breaks. But it always seems like after being home from about four days, college students are ready to head back to their respective universities. This coming winter break I promised myself that I will take advantage of the…

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Indiana's Thanksgiving Bounty showcased on Fox 59

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 06, 2013

The Hoosier state is full of great, homemade culinary delights. During the November 6, 2013 segment of “Hittin’ the Road” on Fox 59, Visit Indiana’s executive director, Mark Newman, showcased a wonderful Thanksgiving bounty of many delicious foods for the Thanksgiving table handcrafted right here in…

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Flowers Anyone?

By Carrie Lambert on Sep. 06, 2013

If you like flowers, then I have the perfect place for you ... Amish Country in Northern Indiana. They not only have one perfect trip idea, but TWO! 1. Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail - From May 1 through October 1 you can experience a one-of-a-kind beauty. More than a million blooms are…

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Essenhaus

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 12, 2013

Every year I head to Shipshewana with my sisters and mom ... it's a tradition. We just returned and once again I'm reminded me of how much I love it. Our schedule is pretty much set (remember, it's a tradition), but it all begins at the Essenhaus. My parents have been going there for years. In fact…

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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

By Carrie Lambert on Jun. 24, 2013

Do you like to bike, run or even walk? Then, you need to try out the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Northern Indiana. The trail is located in Elkhart County on an abandoned railroad corridor that dates back to 1888. Passenger trains once ran along this same route and later mail service well into the…

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Civic Theatres in Indiana

By admin on Mar. 31, 2013

Yesterday, I wrote a blog post about live theatres around downtown Indianapolis. And while I missed a few theatres we have around town (Asante Children's Theatre, Beef & Boards, as well as theatres out in the suburbs), I realized I was also giving short shrift to other theatres in other cities. I…

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