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Posts From: January 2015

Holiday World Gets Ready for Launch

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 28, 2015

Even though the weather has been unseasonably warm here in Santa Claus, it still seems pretty outlandish to be making plans for April 25. At Holiday World, we’ve had that date blocked off for nearly a year. Our new roller coaster, Thunderbird, will open for the first time ever to the general public…

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A romantic getaway for Valentine's, or year round

By Ken Kosky on Jan. 27, 2015

At Home in the Woods, a charming B&B in Chesterton, near the Indiana Dunes, has romance packages. The only thing more special than a romantic getaway on Valentine’s Day is a romantic getaway on a non-holiday weekend. With a lot of inns and restaurants filling up or already booked for Valentine’s…

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Valentine's Day in Brown County

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 20, 2015

Hard to believe that Valentine's Day is less than a month away. If you are looking for a unique getaway then I have an idea for you: Valentine's Weekend Package at Rawhide Ranch in Brown County. Arrive on Friday to enjoy two nights getting away from it all. Be treated to a couple's breakfast, choice…

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A-maize-in' Amish Country Popcorn

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 19, 2015

Amish Country Popcorn What food has been around for 2,000 years, was served to explorers Columbus and Cortez, and is still eaten in its original form today? Popcorn! As January 19 is National Popcorn Day, it's a good time to share some trivia about one of America's favorite snacks. Did you ever…

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Ski Packages are Here!

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 19, 2015

It is definitely winter in Indiana. Why not take advantage of the weather with a ski package? Yes, you read that right ... a ski package in Indiana. Spring Mill Inn in Southern Indiana has partnered with Paoli Peaks to offer special overnight ski packages. You can choose between one or two nights and…

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White River State Park

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 14, 2015

If you are like me, when school is out you want to take advantage of all there is to do around your city. I just heard about a perfect opportunity for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - FREE admission to the White River State Park attractions with a canned good donation (one can per person, per…

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SkyZone

By Carrie Lambert on Jan. 12, 2015

The weather is definitely getting colder and your kids need to get their energy out. I have a perfect solution ... SkyZone. Last month I took my five-year-old so our family could experience this place for the first time. I had heard a lot about it and wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Let's…

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Kokomo Automotive Museum Classics

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 08, 2015

1935 Auburn Jay Leno knows a good thing when he sees it. The popular late-night TV talk show host toured the Kokomo Automotive Museum in October 2014 while in the area for business. The museum located on the city’s north side features more than 100 vehicles dating from the late 1800s. Oh wait, you…

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