With beautiful views, charming downtowns and fall fun happening every weekend, there's no better time to explore Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis. This itinerary is set so you can book a stay in Franklin and easily drive to each attraction from there. If you're planning a…
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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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Fall is in the air, and that means it’s the perfect time to head just south of Indy to soak up the beauty, traditions and fun of the season. Discover fall festivals, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and vibrant leaf-peeping opportunities. Experience the best of autumn in a place that is more festive…
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Did you know that Johnson County (also known as the home of Festival Country Indiana) and the city of Franklin are celebrating their bicentennials this year? That’s 200 years of growth and fun. Ways to celebrate 200 years The Johnson County Bicentennial Celebration will be on September 30 at the…
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If you make your way to the small town of Kouts, you'll be treated to some of the most delectable desserts you could imagine. Right along Main Street is a small, simple white building where the magic happens inside. It's called Desserts by Juliette and the whole venture began as a food blog in 2013…
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I just love spending time in a small town and discovering a gem that I want to tell everyone about. That happened when we paid a visit to the Old Colonial Inn in downtown Kentland, just across the street from the Newton County Courthouse. We had plans to visit to celebrate my husband's birthday and…
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The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when you check out this year’s holiday light displays in Indiana…
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The Lincoln Amphitheatre will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2022. Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park. It is picture-perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this…
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The town of Roachdale Indiana in northern Putnam County has small-town charm with a big welcome. Small Town Basketball On a recent visit to Roachdale Indiana, the town’s 1951 basketball gymnasium was the highlight. “I remember a lot of fun games here – it was packed!” says Roachdale resident Joanie…
Read MoreMain Street is the liveliest place to be in a small town, and Indiana has more Main Streets than any other state in the US! Often historic and always beautiful, Main Street's have been an important piece of American culture for decades. The Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs developed a…
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