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Posts From: June 2015

Madison Has July 4 Racing Fun

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 30, 2015

During the early 1800s, Madison was a bustling town on the Ohio River in southern Indiana. Steamboats docked there, taking cargo up and down the river. After the railroad deflected business from the area several years later, citizens settled back, content to live peacefully in their 130 blocks of…

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Spirit of Jasper Ride & Dine

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 29, 2015

Dad worked for Amtrak. Train rides were part of my childhood. So when I heard about the Spirit of Jasper Ride & Dine excursion, I arranged for tickets for my husband and me! Jasper is located in Dubois County, southwest of French Lick and southeast of Vincennes. After attending the Evansville…

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Fort Wayne’s Greek Fest-- Colorful, Sweet Fun

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 23, 2015

Oompa! Fort Wayne is blessed with an abundance of cultures and people who love to celebrate cultural diversity. This is always evident at the annual Greek Fest, which will be held on June 25-28, 2015. It is held in the Headwaters Park Pavilion in downtown Fort Wayne. Parking is close by and…

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Fourwinds Resort and Marina

By Carrie Lambert on Jun. 22, 2015

I am always happy when I have an excuse to Visit Bloomington and my last visit was no exception. I attended a tourism luncheon at the Fourwinds Resort and Marina and had no idea about this gem located right on Lake Monroe. Once you arrive at the Fourwinds - through the Fairfax State Recreation Area -…

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Yelp's Best Farmer's Markets in Indiana

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 22, 2015

Post by Yelp Indy Marketing Intern, Katie Utken. Ahh, sweet summertime. The sun is shining, kids are out of school, but most importantly, farmer's market season is in full swing! Indiana has no shortage of these outdoor community gatherings featuring local vendors with fresh goodies galore. We've…

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Five Refreshingly Cool Indiana Distilleries

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 21, 2015

They’re catching like wildfire. Distilleries are popping up all over Hoosierland and attracting lots of praise. Creative spirits and cocktails will give you that little summery buzz and call for a fun time out. There’s no need to wait until happy hour, we've rounded up some delicious options…

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Vote For Holiday World

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 20, 2015

Let’s play Jeopardy! The answer is: The best roller coaster in the nation, and the best new amusement park attraction of 2015 belong to this theme park. What is Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Alex? We’re a little biased, but when USA Today asks for the best in these categories, we think The…

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Secrets of the Levi Coffin House

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 19, 2015

The Levi Coffin House on US 27 on Indiana’s central eastern border has secrets. It was not a secret that its owner, Levi Coffin, a Quaker from North Carolina and local businessman, was part of the Underground Railroad. Coffin was so blatant about helping runaways that he called his home the ‘Grand…

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Spread Your Wings at Hoosier Fly-In’s

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 18, 2015

My family is centered on aviation. Two members are involved with the Air Force and the rest of us have internalized much information about planes from them. So when we have an opportunity to attend an air show, we do it! I found a schedule of Hoosier air shows for 2015 and we’ve already plotted…

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Brownsburg Toy Store Offers More Than Fun

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 15, 2015

Recently I visited Wilbur’s Lincolnwood Toy Store in Brownsburg near Indianapolis. I had discovered the store while viewing the list of Indiana’s Top 10 Toy Stores. The shop is based near Brownsburg’s downtown area in a structure that is more like a house than a shop. Don't let the exterior fool…

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