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Posts From: April 2015

Historic Madison Lives up to Its Name

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 30, 2015

OK, after visiting Historic Madison, located approximately 75 miles south of Indianapolis, I can see why it has received so many accolades. According to the town’s tourism website (VisitMadison.org), the small town has been ranked #4 in top 100 places to visit in the Midwest. Add to that one of…

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Butterflies!

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 27, 2015

Have you heard that the Butterfly Kaleidoscope is open for the season at the Indy Zoo? Despite some crummy weather, my family headed out to see the spectacle for ourselves. The butterflies are kept inside the Hilbert Conservatory. So not only do you get to see butterflies in their many stages ...…

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Little 500 Offers Cycling Thrills

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 23, 2015

Little 500 cyclists ride for a cause. Some people reading this might admit to being old enough to have watched the 1979 sleeper hit, Breaking Away. This Oscar-winning film’s plot is based on the Little 500 bicycle race held annually at Indiana University in Bloomington. Even if you’re not old…

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Prairie Guest House Bed & Breakfast: The essence of tranquility

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 23, 2015

Need a weekend get away, but have nowhere to stay? This is the answer. The historic Prairie Guest House Bed & Breakfast is the essence of tranquility. A farm-like setting of two acres in Hamilton County, Indiana. Innkeepers John and Karen Newton will welcome you to their spacious inn, which…

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Enjoying a vacation or summer camp in one of the nation's 10 Best spots

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 21, 2015

For a summer camp full of fun that the kids won't ever forget, check out Dunes Learning Center. Are you still looking for an unforgettable summer trip for the whole family, or an amazing summer camp for the kids? The good news is that what you’re looking for is within driving distance. The Indiana…

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Azaleas

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 20, 2015

Do you love flowers? I have the perfect spot for you: the Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Hazelton (roughly halfway between Vincennes and Evansville). Within 50 acres you can see over 4,000 azaleas plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees. There are paths that…

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Cambridge City Marks Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Death

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 16, 2015

All this month, Cambridge City (just about an hour east of Indianapolis) will be marking a significant national event - the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train procession. If you don't know, Cambridge City is situated on the historic National Road and the train procession…

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Death Comes to the Indiana State Museum

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 15, 2015

Current exhibit at IN State Museum sounds morbid, but informational. I bet that title caught your attention! Actually I'm not exaggerating. Today is a big day in American History. It is the 150 th anniversary of the date that President Abraham Lincoln died at the hands of an assassin. The year was…

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History, Architecture, Sweets Await at Columbus

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 13, 2015

Gliders are part of WWII history at Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum. In our continuing quest to discover Indiana’s gems we visited the city of Columbus. Located approximately 1 hour south of Indianapolis in Bartholomew County, it had several places that we enjoyed. Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum was…

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Fun Events at the Southport Antique Mall

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 12, 2015

Southport Antique Mall has been a shopping destination for over 20 years and now hosts events that are quickly finding their way to the top of everyone’s must do list. This spring brings with it the second season of the popular Southside Vintage Marketplace. Every second Saturday April-October from…

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