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SEP 1

These 20 Unique Sleeps Will Provide an Unforgettable Overnight Experience

By Visit Indiana
What do a Jail, a Castle, and a Silo have in common? You guessed it, they are all places you can have an overnight stay in Indiana! While a classic hotel accommodation is great, the Hoosier State has a collection... Read more
SEP 1

You'll Find Superb Outdoor Recreation on These 20 Indiana Lakes

By Visit Indiana
From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that... Read more
APR 5

Get an Authentic Taste of Germany in These Southern Indiana Towns

By Ali Meyer
Among the rolling hills in southern Indiana, you can find a strong and proud German heritage. Throughout the summer months, there are a number of German street fests to choose from on nearly any given weekend, the most popular being... Read more
NOV 7

The Votes Are In! These Historic Destinations are the Best of Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana’s Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana’s Best Historic Destination. The top-10 vote getters include the homes of historic champions for freedom, military memorials,... Read more
OCT 18

The 4 Must Stops in This Amazing Southern Indiana Town

By Chelsea Schneider
Home 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... Read more
NOV 9

Spirit of Jasper ... Train Excursion Extraordinaire

By Carrie Lambert
A few years back I got to visit the Spirit of Jasper train while touring the area. I loved the old train depot … And how they have reinvented the train cars. Now visitors can choose from several excursions to... Read more
OCT 27

Peaceful and Reflective Destination

By Carrie Lambert
Indiana has a few destinations that almost force you to slow down: St. Meinrad, New Harmony and (my most recent destination) Ferdinand and the Monastery of Immaculate Conception. While my visit was on a dreary fall day, the beauty and... Read more
JUL 7

Indiana Baseball Heritage Trail, Day 1

By admin
If I hadn’t been a grown man in a public place, I might have started jumping up and down with delight when I heard there was a new Indiana Baseball Heritage Trail this past April. I knew it was coming,... Read more
JUL 31

Jasper, Indiana Strassenfest Celebrates City's German Heritage

By admin
My friend, Jared, who grew up in Jasper, said I would love Jasper’s annual Strassenfest (Straßenfest, if you can write in German). It’s the annual festival dedicated to the city’s German heritage, back when a large group of Germans moved... Read more
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