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Tag: Family Activities

Your Teens Will Love This Day Out in Indy!

By Tina Bobilya on Nov. 27, 2018

What do you do with a free Saturday in Indianapolis with two teens who have seen it all and aren't easily impressed? Well, we consulted VisitIndy to help plan our recent last-minute trip to guide us to some of the city's top places. Our day included lunch at a historic downtown delicatessen, duck…

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5 Magical Holiday Experiences You Won't Want to Miss in Fort Wayne

By Erin Okeson on Nov. 05, 2018

'Tis the season for family fun! Take time to enjoy the holidays together in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Fort Wayne kicks off the holiday seasons with Night of Lights on November 21. The Night of Lights is a Fort Wayne tradition featuring the first glimpses of the Fort Wayne holiday spirit. Enjoy the…

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Feed your taste for adventure along the South Shore of Indiana

By Hyacinth Rucker on Nov. 01, 2018

My family recently hit the road to experience a beautiful area of the Hoosier State called the South Shore. The area along Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana is the perfect place to find an adventure, enjoy some delicious food and experience the arts. Rucker Family zip lining adventures. Edge…

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This is The Best Pumpkin for Jack-O'-Lanterns & You Can Find It in Indiana

By Marilyn Culler on Oct. 19, 2018

The most popular jack-o’-lantern pumpkin is the Howden pumpkin. The pumpkin was developed in the 1960s by Massachusetts farmer John Howden. Today, granddaughter LaDawn and husband Kevin Priebe raise Howden pumpkins at Priebe’s Pumpkin Patch. Priebe's Pumpkin Patch, which was established over 12…

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Art & Nature Intertwine at This Outdoor Museum in Greene County

By Marilyn Culler on Oct. 17, 2018

Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum is nestled in the woods south of Spencer in Greene County. Easy, well-marked trails guide visitors through over 150 sculptures strategically placed to compliment both the artwork and the setting. Visitors to the trails will discover sculptures nestled into hillsides…

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Find Out Why Piney Acres Farm is so Much More Than a Pumpkin Patch

By Hyacinth Rucker on Oct. 16, 2018

It doesn’t truly feel like fall to me until my hubby and I take our boys to a pumpkin patch. This year, the boys were ecstatic to learn that we would be visiting the Piney Acres Farm in Fortville, Indiana. We were invited to a sneak peak of Piney Acres Farm in September. As we drove up and parked…

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Stop & Enjoy the Scenery on Indiana's Rural Backroads

By Marilyn Culler on Sep. 20, 2018

If you need a reason to wander the rural backroads of Indiana, try “road farming” … driving around looking at fields lush with corn, soybeans and more. Grab your sunglasses, roll down the car windows or hop on a registered four-wheeler and explore the roads between the fields. No destination. No…

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Something for Everyone on a Family Getaway to Richmond

By Hyacinth Rucker on Jul. 03, 2018

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things to do there. Our two-day family getaway was pretty jam packed with places to see and food to…

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Vintage Baseball: Two Unique Ballpark Experiences in Southern Indiana

By Ali Meyer on May. 29, 2018

We are in the midst of the most wonderful time of year - baseball season! Indiana has no shortage of Minor League Baseball to enjoy with the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field, South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field, Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field and SouthShore RailCats at U.S. Steel Yard…

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4 Reasons to Consider a Hendricks County Summer Getaway

By Josh Duke on May. 24, 2018

So, school is out, and your family is considering options to keep the kids active while making memories during summer break. Well, that perfect getaway may be closer than you think and more affordable than ever. Make it a Hendricks County summer. Why spend tons of money on gas or flights and…

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