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Posts From: July 2013

The Enchanted Fairy Trail - A Magical Adventure For The Whole Family

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 31, 2013

As a young child did you ever fantasize about being in a fairy tale and seeing mystical beings? Wayne County is turning into a fairy tale of its own. All across Wayne County fairy doors, houses, and gardens are magically appearing in various locations and businesses. Currently there are 50 fairy…

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Tell City Schweizer Fest, August 7 - 10

By admin on Jul. 31, 2013

Tell City is one of those little towns nestled along the Ohio River, about halfway between Evansville and Louisville. And like its fellow river city to the east, Vevay, Tell City has its roots in the Swiss settlers who came to this part of Indiana. To commemorate their earliest settlers, the people…

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Special Deals at the Indiana State Fair

By admin on Jul. 30, 2013

Next month starts the Indiana Festival of Complete Awesomeness Indiana State Fair, from August 2 – 18. We're going to be highlighting special days, events, and information on the blog. These are the special admissions and ticket savings throughout the Indiana State Fair this year. Whether you work…

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Last Weekend for Guitars Exhibit at Eiteljorg Museum

By admin on Jul. 30, 2013

With two kids who play guitar and another who plays drums, a trip to the Eiteljorg's Guitars! exhibit was a natural one. My only disappointment is that we waited until there's just a few days left before we went to see it. This is a collection of more than 100 guitars that were owned by famous…

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Outdoor Recreation in Lafayette and West Lafayette

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 30, 2013

Most people know Lafayette/West Lafayette as the home of the Boilermakers. What you might not know about are all of the outdoor recreation places that are available during your time there. Let me enlighten you on what I found during my fun-filled two days there. One of our first stops was…

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There is even more to discover “Beyond the Beach”

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2013

I saw insect eating plants while touring Pinhook. Taltree Arboretum's Railway Garden is amazing, and the arboretum is a relaxing place to spend the day. By Alex Gumm, Indiana Dunes Tourism After blogging recently about some of the great places to visit on the Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail in…

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Ten Things to Know About the Indiana State Fair

By admin on Jul. 29, 2013

It's August, and that means it's time for the Indiana State Fair, or as I like to call it, The Indiana Festival of Complete Awesomeness ! This is the chance for you to see what's happening throughout the state. We're one of the leaders of crop and animal production — in many cases, Indiana feeds the…

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Fishers Wind Symphony and Nickel Plate Jazz Orchestra Perform August 10

By admin on Jul. 28, 2013

The new amphitheater in the Nickel Plates Arts District was completed this past Spring, just in time for the Farmers Market season. While they've had several performers and concerts already (including my wife, who sang during a couple Farmers Markets already). On Saturday, August 10, the Fishers…

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All-Star Break Recap: Indiana Fever Could Be in Playoffs

By admin on Jul. 26, 2013

After the Indiana Fever went 1 – 7 in their first eight games, the only way they were going to be in the playoffs is if every other team got bird flu two days before the playoffs started. But they've gone 7 – 2 in their last 9 games, heading into the All-Star break, making them 8 – 9 on the season…

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Hoosier Favorite Water Park?

By admin on Jul. 23, 2013

For more than 65 years, families have traveled from all over the nation to the tiny town of Santa Claus, Indiana, to visit the town’s namesake and ride a few rides. What started as Santa Claus in 1946 grew to Holiday World in 1984, and, in 1993, a water park was added. Splashin’ Safari has grown…

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