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The People Have Voted! These Are Indiana's 10 Best Burgers

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 15, 2018

Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. This year, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With amazing burgers from across the state on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but VisitIndiana.com readers narrowed the list down to the 10 best…

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Get an Authentic Taste of Germany in These Southern Indiana Towns

By Ali Meyer on Apr. 05, 2018

Among the rolling hills in southern Indiana, you can find a strong and proud German heritage. Throughout the summer months, there are a number of German street fests to choose from on nearly any given weekend, the most popular being the Strassenfest. You don't have to wait for a festival though…

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The 4 Must Stops in This Amazing Southern Indiana Town

By Chelsea Schneider on Oct. 18, 2017

Home to great German heritage, this Southern Indiana town has a thriving downtown and a growing craft beer scene, making it a perfect spot for a getaway. Home to Strassenfest, where for a weekend each summer lederhosen and accordions reign to celebrate Jasper's German heritage, the southwest…

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Spirit of Jasper ... Train Excursion Extraordinaire

By Carrie Lambert on Nov. 09, 2015

A few years back I got to visit the Spirit of Jasper train while touring the area. I loved the old train depot ... And how they have reinvented the train cars. Now visitors can choose from several excursions to explore the beauty of Southern Indiana: Jasper to French Lick Ride and Dine…

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Indiana Baseball Heritage Trail, Day 1

By admin on Jul. 07, 2014

If I hadn't been a grown man in a public place, I might have started jumping up and down with delight when I heard there was a new Indiana Baseball Heritage Trail this past April. I knew it was coming, and immediately asked Jessica Lindauer of Visit Dubois County (and the creator of the IBHT) to see…

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Jasper, Indiana (Part 2 of 2)

By Carrie Lambert on May 08, 2014

Now for more attractions in Jasper, Indiana. Two of my favorites are literally around the block from each other. First - Spirit of Jasper Train. Several years ago, the city got behind the project of revitalizing the old town depot. A pretty cool building that is now rented out for small parties. A…

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Jasper, Indiana (Part 1 of 2)

By Carrie Lambert on May 06, 2014

I'm a big fan of Southern Indiana. Rolling hills, beautiful scenery, rural communities ... the list goes on. I had the opportunity to visit again recently while my husband did some work down there. I took full advantage of the three days and packed a lot in. One of those days was spent in Jasper…

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Southern Indiana Beer Trail, Day 1

By admin on Apr. 14, 2014

Last month, I had so much fun dreaming up the Northwestern and Northern Indiana Beer Trails, I decided to do it again, and come up with one for Southern Indiana. Our imaginary itinerary took three days to cover, because we had 14 microbreweries in that part of the state. We were also a little "wind…

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