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Celebrate the Holidays in Madison with These Festivities

By Visit Indiana on Oct. 27, 2020

Every holiday season Madison, Indiana is filled with magical things to see and do. Due to COVID-19, some events won’t be happening or are modified for this year. However, there is still much to be merry about in Madison! Starting with the Holiday Downtown Open House on November 13th, brought to you…

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This Southern Indiana Camp Resort Is the Perfect Place For Fall Fun

By Carrie Steinweg on Sep. 28, 2020

Fall has arrived, and we’re starting to feel a little chill in the air, which prompts a desire to soak up that last bit of outdoor fun while we still can. Warm sunny days give way to cooler nights when the perfect place to be is around a campfire. This southern Indiana camp resort is the ideal spot…

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Escape to Mayberry During This Nostalgic Festival in Central Indiana

By Carrie Steinweg on May 06, 2019

If you ever wished that you could go to Mayberry, you’ll have a chance to do so May 17-19 when the Mayberry in the Midwest festival takes place in Hendricks County. For one weekend each spring the town of Danville is transformed into the idyllic town that was the setting for the Andy Griffith Show…

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Indy Pride: Don't Miss Indiana's Largest Celebration of Acceptance & Equality

By Amy Lynch on May 15, 2018

The biggest LGBTQ+ event in Indiana, and one of the biggest in the Midwest, the annual Indy Pride Festival gives participants and attendees plenty to feel good about. It has been voted Indy's #1 Outdoor Festival by NUVO for 7 years and continues to grow annually. This is an all-ages event with two…

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Why Mayberry in the Midwest Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List

By Josh Duke on Mar. 22, 2018

Is there anything more Americana than Mayberry? I believe the iconic Andy Griffith Show continues to withstand the test of time because of its values. It represents simple, small-town living and relationships forged from slowing down and enjoying life. With that in mind, I invite you to take a…

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Summer Festivals, Free Concerts & Family Fun in Kokomo

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 13, 2014

Kokomo is a short drive for a fun (and affordable!) family-friendly weekend getaway. Spend the day enjoying high-energy water slides, riding on the lazy river, playing in the splash pad, and swimming at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for youth (ages…

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5 Insider Tips for First-Ever Mayberry in the Midwest

By Josh Duke on May 04, 2014

With thousands expected for the inaugural Mayberry in the Midwest festival on May 17-18, many who presumably have never been to Danville, Ind., I figured providing some insider knowledge might just come in handy. (If this is the first you’ve heard of the festival, read more about it here.) So, here…

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