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This Restaurant Serves Farm-to-Table Flavors You Have to Taste to Believe

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 15, 2017

A couple of years ago, I had planned to take my visiting brother & sister-in-law to The Restaurant at Walhill Farm in Batesville but they ate so much lunch that they decided to forego dinner. It’s taken me a while but I finally had the chance to check it out. And…I loved it so now I’m really…

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Wine, Dine & Unwind at This Historic Farm & Winery

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 28, 2017

When you're in southeast Indiana and ask people what to do, I guarantee someone will say, "You need to visit Stream Cliff Farm." People visit Stream Cliff for all kinds of reasons: to dine, taste wine, buy plants, enjoy the gardens, take a class, shop, enjoy music & events, for the atmosphere, the…

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Stomp Your Feet at the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Music Festival

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 07, 2016

Warm weather brings so many opportunities to enjoy being with other people in an outdoor setting. One of my favorite type of events is an outdoor concert. When possible, I try to attend concerts with a lawn setting and the musical performers are on a stage only a few feet away. The Bill Monroe…

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Garden Gate Festival Features Jazz, Art, Wine

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 13, 2016

Finally the weather has cleared and I’m geared to get outside and enjoy life! The Garden Gate Festival in Huntingburg in southwestern Indiana is the perfect opportunity to do that. It takes place on Saturday, April 16. With everything from cool music to food vendors and fantastic art work, it has…

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Valparaiso University Hosts 31st Annual Jazz Festival

By Visit Indiana on Mar. 28, 2016

Indiana may not be as well-known for its music as other things, say the Indy 500, but we do have many opportunities for displaying musical talents, both local and professional. The Valparaiso University Annual Jazz Festival is one example of a venue that provides high-quality music. The Valparaiso…

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Is There Any Place More Beautiful Than Indy at Christmas?

By Visit Indiana on Dec. 10, 2015

I may be biased but there may not be a more beautiful Hoosier city at Christmas than Indianapolis. The best part of Indianapolis is not just seeing it from above. Dozens of activities are available during the season that offer fun, beauty and excitement for your family and friends.Watch this…

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Enjoy Cabaret at Ft Wayne's LaSalle Bed and Breakfast Inn

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 12, 2015

Sion 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…

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Christmas at the Indianapolis Zoo

By admin on Nov. 25, 2014

The Indianapolis Zoo is going to get in on the Christmas fun this year — like they do every year, actually; this is the 47th year the Zoo has decked the halls and hung the mistletoe. They're kicking off the Christmas season on November 28, and extending the holiday festivities well into January…

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Fort Wayne offers fun, inexpensive vacation

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2014

Vacations can be expensive and the activities add up quickly. If you are living on a budget, like me, sometimes you have to get creative to find things to do. Luckily, Fort Wayne offers a number of fun, free activities. IPFW Pinwheel by Kiel bike rack One of the recent additions to the downtown…

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Three Rivers Festival is back!

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 15, 2014

Since 1969, Fort Wayne has celebrated the source of its founding, our three rivers, with a festival that brings the community together, the Three Rivers Festival. With each passing year, the festival grows and adds more fun to their lineup. This year is no exception, and the 46th annual Three Rivers…

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