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Posts From: May 2017

The One-of-a-Kind Boat Adventure You Have to Try in Madison

By Visit Indiana on May 30, 2017

I first met Captains Janet & Paul about 5 years ago when they rode into Madison hoping to start a jet boat tour business on the Ohio River. Five years later, they have expanded their tours, added 2 new crew members (Captain Will & Deck Crew Steve) to the team, upgraded to a new bigger boat…

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You Have to Try These Four Eateries in Johnson County

By Ken Kosky on May 26, 2017

The best thing about being new to Johnson County, or "Indy South," is that I get to take a journey and discover all the great places to eat and all the fun things to do. With the 2017 travel season kicking off on Memorial Day weekend, I thought I'd share some of what I've found on my journey. First…

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You Must Visit This Animal Sanctuary in Northeast Indiana

By Tina Bobilya on May 25, 2017

My children and I made a recent trip to Albion, Indiana to the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. This is one of those places in Indiana that is not only an excellent place to experience many types of exotic animals up close and personal but also delivers a powerful and humbling message to us as humans…

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Your Taste Buds Will Love Indiana's Best Irish Pub

By Carrie Lambert on May 18, 2017

While in Lafayette the other day I tried a new restaurant - Nine Irish Brothers. This restaurant was named the best Irish pub in the state by TripAdvisor, Yelp and Buzzfeed! While the name has meaning (the owner was one of nine brothers!), the food is nothing to turn your nose up at ... The folks…

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The 5 Stops Everyone Must Make in Kokomo

By Tina Bobilya on May 17, 2017

My kids and I recently spent the day in Kokomo and despite it being a horribly rainy day, we had a fantastic time exploring the city and it's treasures. Prior to the trip, I was guided to a lengthy list of things to do from the local visitor bureau that would appeal to my two kids and my tastes…

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Essenhaus: Fried Chicken, Flea Market and... Fashion Show?

By Carrie Lambert on May 16, 2017

Amish Country in Northern Indiana is a place I visit frequently and has become a reunion of sorts for my family. Flea market, fried chicken and friends is what I equate with the area, but now I have something new ... fashion! I have been to Essenhaus many times, but had never had the opportunity to…

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Treasure Hunters Love This Southern Indiana Antique Market

By Visit Indiana on May 15, 2017

On the first Sunday in May, Martha and I dusted off our hunting gear (tote bags, wheeled cart, good walking shoes) and headed out at the crack of dawn for the opening of hunting season at the Tri-State Antique Market in Lawrenceburg. Since 1985, Tri-State Antique Market, “Indiana’s largest…

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Visit Indiana Week Road Rally: Fort Wayne

By Chris Flook on May 12, 2017

Fourth day and final stop on the Visit Indiana Week Road Rally with Midwest Living. Check out the photo highlights below:…

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Visit Indiana Week Road Rally: Hamilton County

By Chris Flook on May 11, 2017

Day three of the Road Rally took the crews to Hamilton County. The first stop was Koteewi Park in Strawtown. At Koteewi Archery Range, Midwest Living editor, Trevor Meers competed with Indiana Olympian, Stephanie (White) Amick. Amick was born in Muncie, spent her teenage years growing up in…

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Visit Indiana Week Road Rally: Southern Indiana Day 2

By Chris Flook on May 10, 2017

Day 2 of the Visit Indiana Week Road Rally saw the caravan visiting the Falls of the Ohio State Park, Huber's Orchard and Winery (and Starlight Distillery), Indiana Caverns, New Albany, and Brooklyn and the Butcher. See photo highlights below:…

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