Fall is one of the best times of year to explore what Hamilton County has to offer, just north of Indianapolis. Find inspiration for your family adventure with the 10 top things to do this fall. From traditional activities like pumpkin picking and festivals to concerts and train rides, you'll be…
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I always seek out unique lodging when we travel. The big hotel chains are predictable - if that's what you're looking for - but I prefer staying at places with more color and personality, so we often look for boutique hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and historic lodging options. We recently were…
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Madison has history, food, arts, music and culture all in one place! From hand-dipped truffles at Cocoa Safari Chocolates to the historic Lanier Mansion, music festivals and art, Madison is a must-visit Indiana river town. Art “The Arts Alliance is a big deal,” says Susan Ohlendorf, who offered a…
Read MoreOur 2020 Best of Indiana campaign has come to a close, and after two months of voting, our readers have selected the best unique sleep in Indiana. From historic hotels to jail cells and from B&Bs to tipis, the top 10 list includes an array of incredible experiences across the Hoosier State. See if…
Read MoreIn traveling the Midwest over the past two-and-a-half decades, I’ve always loved finding cozy bed and breakfasts for lodging. There’s a familiar reliability in standard hotels, but bed and breakfasts offer a different atmosphere where you are often staying in someone else’s home. You feel more like…
Read MoreMy husband and I took a weekend getaway to Valparaiso where we walked around the square and did a little shopping, explored the city’s vibrant restaurant scene and relaxed at a beautifully restored historic home that was converted to a bed & breakfast in 2018. It was a chill winter weekend and this…
Read MoreI just got back from a lovely getaway weekend that included a wonderful stay at a Bed & Breakfast, a fun wine-tasting experience and dining at places I’d never been. If you’re looking for a girlfriend getaway (or a romantic retreat), you can find the perfect experience just south of Indy in Johnson…
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The Old Jail Inn on the downtown square in Rockville is probably the only place in Indiana where you can stay overnight in a prison cell because you want to, not because you have to. This bed and breakfast with nine rooms used to be the real Parke County jail from 1879 to 1998. The jail closed, but…
Read MoreSion House features French paintings and decor. Sion Bass may not be a household name, but he holds distinction as the first Colonel from Indiana to be killed in the Civil War. Originally from Kentucky, he moved his family to Fort Wayne and lived in a two-story home in what is now the downtown part…
Read MoreFree chocolate tastings along the Chocolate Trail, specialty wine, craft beer, local fine dining, and cozy accommodations are just some of the highlights that make Richmond, Indiana the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine getaway with that special someone. The Wayne County Tourism Bureau…
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