Garfield Park – Indianapolis
Each summer I attempt to create a summer bucket list that guides our activities. There are usually a few places we don’t get to and this year one of those was Garfield Park. So when I heard they had some Read more
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Farmland’s Chocolate Moose Restaurant Has Sweet Treats
It’s fun to discover unusual places to visit in Indiana. I call them ‘Serendipity Spots’. One such spot for me occurred recently in Farmland Indiana. Farmland is located in Randolph County on the state’s east border. We were driving north Read more
Christmas at the Indy Zoo
As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I’m a sucker for Christmas lights. I had heard the Indy Zoo had a pretty impressive light display and I was delighted we were going to get to experience it this Read more
My Family is Thankful For West Baden Springs Hotel
While you may have to spend several months drooling over the possibility of Thanksgiving 2015 at West Baden Springs Hotel, there are many more delightful meals available there for other holidays (including Christmas Feast at Sinclair’s, New Year’s Eve festivities, Read more
@INTorchRelay will highlight state celebrations in 2016
Dear readers: On Indiana Statehood Day 2014, Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence announced an exciting new event to celebrate our state’s bicentennial: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. We wanted to share this announcement with our blog readers. Read more
Travel Channel takes Santa for a ride
When you work and live in a town named Santa Claus, everyday life can be somewhat surreal. For example: If you’re a wrestling fan, you may recognize Mick Foley behind the beard. Jolly ol’ Saint Mick may be a WWE Read more
Kokomo’s Seiberling Mansion– Christmas Delight
If you want to experience a breathtakingly beautiful home decorated for the holidays, tour the Seiberling Mansion in Kokomo. With 20 rooms and just about that many Christmas trees the home that was built during Kokomo’s gas boom in late Read more
Christmas City Walkway of Lights
I’m a sucker for Christmas lights (just ask my husband who got sick putting up ours this year!). So when I hear about a light display I can’t help but put it on my must see holiday list. Marion (just Read more
Best of Indiana Winter Voting
‘Tis the season for two things people love: shopping and decorating! Here in Indiana, we are fortunate to have destinations devoted to both of these activities. Specifically, we love our locally owned toy and hobby shops and the many Christmas Read more
Santa Claus, Indiana 3-Day Weekends Celebration Begins December 5
If you want something Christmas-y to do, but don’t want to drive all the way up to the North Pole, you can visit Santa Claus in southern Indiana in the little town that bears his name. Named one of the Read more
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