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MAY 20

Hawkins Isn't Real, But You'll Find These 5 "Stranger Things" in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
No… Hawkins, Indiana isn’t a real town. But that doesn’t mean the Hoosier State is devoid of the paranormal. Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things might look to visit these five creepy Indiana spots! The Grave in the Middle... Read more
APR 5

These Basketball Cathedrals Are the 10 Best High School Gyms in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Our special Best of Indiana High School Gyms campaign has come to a close, and after 3 weeks of voting, our readers have selected the best high school gyms in Indiana. This voting really showed us that basketball is not... Read more
DEC 4

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

By Carrie Steinweg
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... Read more
SEP 23

Try Craft Beers & Impressive Foods on the Northern Indiana Beer Trail

By Carrie Steinweg
The Northern Indiana Beer Trail is made up of about two dozen breweries – ranging from small taprooms to larger-scale spots with a full menu of gourmet options. Toward the end of last year, we took a couple of road... Read more
JUL 10

A Dime Goes a Long Way At These 12 Indiana General Stores

By Visit Indiana
The general store, the country store, the dime store, the soda fountain. Where have these old-fashioned shops gone? Across Indiana, you can still find them serving their small communities. Take a step back in time at these 12 Indiana general... Read more
JUL 10

Quilt Gardens: How One Idea Flowered Into a Million Blooms

By Visit Indiana
By Marshall V. King Ten years of Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County has resulted in a lot of blooms, a lot of visitors and a lot of stories. Mary Ann Lienhart-Cross, Elkhart County Extension Director and an Extension educator, can tell you about... Read more
JUN 8

Antiques, Ice Cream & Gardens: Fun on the Heritage Trail

By Visit Indiana
By Sara Wakefield The Heritage Trail driving tour in northern Indiana was named one of America’s most scenic drives by the editors of LIFE. The 90-mile loop is a gateway to the urban-rural fusion in the Elkhart region, from the... Read more
JUN 1

5 Indiana Spots on Midwest Living's Ultimate Bucket List

By Visit Indiana
Midwest Living Magazine has released their Ultimate Midwest Bucket List of 100 things to do in the region, includes five spots in the Hoosier State! See which destinations made the list below. Midwest Living selected Brown County’s gorgeous vistas and... Read more
MAY 16

Essenhaus: Fried Chicken, Flea Market and... Fashion Show?

By Carrie Lambert
Amish Country in Northern Indiana is a place I visit frequently and has become a reunion of sorts for my family. Flea market, fried chicken and friends is what I equate with the area, but now I have something new... Read more
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