There’s something new going on in downtown Jasper that will make the courthouse square and surrounding area even more welcoming and fun. Last year, the city was granted status as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). That means that a person of legal age can walk with an alcoholic beverage…
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The community of Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana was once a bustling tourist town with more than 50 resorts on its shores - with ballrooms, restaurants, taverns and more that even extended out via piers onto the water. Tourists came in droves in the summer months by train on the Monon Railroad from…
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Southern Indiana was at one time the hotspot for the rich and famous. Celebrities, wealthy industrialists, athletes, mobsters and others made their way via railroad to luxurious hotels in French Lick and West Baden, drawn by the mineral waters that promised good health. Built in 1901 and 1902…
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The year was 1914, World War I was beginning, the Boy Scouts of America had just been incorporated, it had been only two years since the Titanic struck an iceberg, the Boston Braves won the World Series, and Macedonian immigrants opened up the first coney dog stand in Fort Wayne, United States. Ft…
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Every town should have a bakery. And every town, no matter how small, should have one as good as Fingerhut Bakery. In the little town of North Judson, a community of about 1,800 in Starke County, you’ll find all the goodies your little sweet tooth could desire. Family-owned since 1946, the bakery…
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Journeyman Distillery opened in Three Oaks, Michigan in 2010 where a former factory was converted into a distillery and tasting room, gradually adding on event and restaurant spaces and an outdoor putting green. The former Warren Featherbone Company building opened in the 1880s where they…
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If you are someone who is mesmerized by the luxury and romance of early train travel, consider a visit to The Whistle Stop Restaurant & Museum in Monon. The whole site is a museum with exhibits both outside and indoors, and there’s a charming cafe where you can have a meal while you’re there, eating…
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An institution in Indianapolis known best for its hot yeast doughnuts, Long’s Bakery serves up a number of tasty treats for its loyal customer base. While there’s nothing like stopping in for a box of these fresh-baked round or twisted delights - sometimes frosted, sometimes filled, sometimes dusted…
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If you like shopping in small town main streets more than in crowded malls, La Porte is a place you’ll want to explore. As the county seat of La Porte County, the City of La Porte has a historic courthouse surrounded by streets lined with quaint, independently-owned shops and eateries. It’s a very…
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Now that the weather has warmed and summer is ahead, one of the best ways to spend time with the family is by visiting a zoo. Columbian Park Zoo in Lafayette is a perfect-sized zoo if you’re looking to spend a few hours with the animals with young kids. It’s big enough that there’s plenty to do and…
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