Indiana INsider's Guide

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Carrie Steinweg

South Bend's Oldest Italian Restaurant is a Must-Try

On a visit to South Bend to attend a candlelight concert at the Scottish Rite, we decided to find an eatery for a meal before the show. As we sometimes do when seeking out a place to eat, we simply turned to Google for suggestions based on proximity. My husband scanned through restaurants in the…

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Enjoy Fine Dining at this Old School Supper Club

As you drive into the Duneland Beach area en route to Farina’s Supper Club, you may think for a minute that you’ve gotten lost. You’re in a residential area with no businesses in sight. But then you come to the lovely historic structure that was once the Duneland Beach Inn. Now a charming fine…

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10 Reasons To Visit Shipshewana

If you are looking for a vacation that is more low-key and relaxing than go-go-go, set your sites on the peaceful and charming community of Shipshewana. The Amish theme runs strong in this town that is full of shops offering Amish-made goods, foods and more and is surrounded by Amish farms. No…

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Try the Tenderloin That is So Big It Needs Two Buns

If you’re a big fan of that beloved Hoosier sandwich, the breaded pork tenderloin, it’s time to plan a visit to Winamac to visit a place called One Eyed Jack’s. The restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and since day one, they’ve been serving up the sandwich that made them famous…

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Celebrating Public Art in Valparaiso with Mural Week

One thing that thriving communities often have in common is support for the arts. Studies have shown that public art provides numerous benefits to communities - from economics to tourism to inclusion. Valparaiso is one community that has made efforts to expand on public art efforts in recent years…

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Get a Taste of Mexico in Crawfordsville

In 1993, there weren’t many options for craving authentic Mexican cuisine in Montgomery County. So, with little money but a lot of support and faith, Irma and Ignacio Bravo opened up Little Mexico in downtown Crawfordsville. The couple had moved from Chicago to Crawfordsville two years earlier due…

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Visit New Kankakee Welcome Center on Your Next Road Trip

In late 2023, a new visitor center and rest area opened along southbound I-65 in Northwest Indiana. The Kankakee Welcome Center is located in Jasper County at mile marker 231, just outside of DeMotte. I’ve made three stops there since it has opened and notice something new each time I’m there. It’s…

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