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Posts From: February 2019

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is Now Indiana Dunes National Park!

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 15, 2019

New legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana's first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America's newest national park is among the most…

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Oakley Brothers' Distillery: Where Magic is Made in the Form of Delicious Spirits

By Chris Flook on Feb. 14, 2019

While Indiana’s craft beer and wineries get well deserved attention, a growing number of entrepreneurs are quietly developing the Hoosier State’s craft spirits. One of the top new distilleries in Indiana is Oakley Brothers' Distillery in Anderson. After operating for years in Edgewood, Jason and…

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7 Indiana Distilleries Serving Unique Artisan Spirits

By Amy Lynch on Feb. 14, 2019

Indiana’s thriving artisan distilleries are worth raising a glass to — cheers! The seven Indiana distilleries below are favorites of locals and visitors alike. Hotel Tango Tom Collins Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery 702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis; 317-653-1806; hoteltangowhiskey.com Overview: U.S…

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6 Unique Sleeps in Indiana for an Unforgettable Overnight

By Amy Lynch on Feb. 12, 2019

Where else but in Indiana can visitors hole up for the night in a silo, a tipi, a castle, a yurt or a former jail cell? Hotel snobs need not apply. These are 6 of Indiana's most unique sleeps. Patoka Lake Winery silo suite Patoka Lake Winery Silo Suites in Birdseye proposes a pair of two-story…

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You Have to Visit Bloomington For This Weekly Jazz Showcase

By Marilyn Culler on Feb. 12, 2019

Home to Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths and head to the back room on Thursday nights! Bear’s Place hosts…

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You Can Get a Delicious Taste of Local at Indianapolis City Market

By Chris Flook on Feb. 05, 2019

Every time I’m in Indy for the day, I try to visit the Indianapolis City Market. For those unfamiliar, the City Market is a public market in the Market East District of downtown Indianapolis, just east of Monument Circle. The City Market offers visitors a wide variety of food, drinks, and other…

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Mascot Mischief: The National Mascot Hall of Fame Has Arrived in Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg on Feb. 04, 2019

Just before the December 26 grand opening of the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, I attended media day to get a sneak peek of this long-awaited attraction located just beyond downtown near Whihala Beach. Children from local schools were there on a field trip to get a first glimpse of the…

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