Traveling along I-69 in Indiana, you might do a double take at an exit sign. Uranus? Yep, you read that right. Uranus Fudge Factory, just outside of Anderson proper, is different from your typical candy store. It's a roadside attraction that's quickly become legendary for its hilarious name…
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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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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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I was missing my daughter, who lives in Asia, and I yearned for a taste of her new home. A trip wasn't in the cards this year, but a local hidden gem promised an Asian-fusion adventure. Asparagus Restaurant in Merrillville, Indiana, beckoned with its Vietnamese and Thai influences. Asparagus…
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Summer in Festival Country is more than just a season, it's when spaces come to life with music, festivals and fun. To truly immerse yourself in all the summer fun just south of Indy, there are seven quintessential experiences we recommend. Whether it’s a night of live music under the open sky or a…
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It can be hard to make travel plans when you have to worry about what to do with your pets. We believe that your furry friends deserve to have fun too! Luckily for them, Indiana has a vast array of attractions, restaurants, and lodging options where your four-legged friends are allowed to come…
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If there’s one sandwich that is synonymous with Indiana, it’s the Breaded Pork Tenderloin. You’ll find it on the menu at places all across the state - diners, breweries, family restaurants, food trucks and more. Everyone has their own take on it. Some pound theirs to a fine thickness while others…
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USA Today just recently announced the winners of their "Best Food Trail" category and guess what? The Indiana Hoosier Pie Trail finished fourth! If you didn't know about this one-of-a-kind trail, then here is your chance! There are 17 stops on this trail, but I'm going to highlight just a few…
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