On a recent trip north, I took a detour through Peru, Indiana, to see the new statue of Marie Stuart Edwards. Dedicated this past August on Women’s Equality Day, the bronze statue of Edward commemorates the legacy of one of Indiana’s most notable suffragists. The statue, sculpted by Cindy…
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Museums give us the chance to gain an appreciation and understanding of art, culture, and history. Indiana holds a diverse set of museums, including the largest children's museum in the world, exhibits full of fine art, live historical re-enactments, and some of the best military collections in the…
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Kokomo is home to top-notch golf courses, delicious dining, and unique experiences all around. We are excited to share our favorite Kokomo courses with you! Home to various championship golf courses, Kokomo is a real hidden gem when it comes to golf. When you take time off the course, you will…
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From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that perfectly encapsulate our superb outdoor recreation. Below, you'll find 20 of…
Read MoreThe first Indiana drive-in, Triple XXX, opened in West Lafayette in 1929. As one could imagine, pork tenderloins, root beer, and burgers were and still are menu staples for Indiana drive-in restaurants. Even though a lot has changed since then, there are still many historic Indiana drive-in…
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Visit Indiana Golf is highlighting the best 18 golf holes from 18 different public golf courses across the Hoosier State. Hole 3 on Indiana's Signature 18 is found at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Indiana. Positioned along the Wabash River, Peru is located in Miami County. Built in 1995, Rock…
Read MoreIf you're like me and like trying new foods, you'll want to head to Highland to check out Jose's Family Restaurant. I was making my way around Northwest Indiana one afternoon at lunchtime and wanted to go somewhere I had never been before. I asked my phone for some "restaurants near me" and on the…
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Ah, fall. That magical time of year when apples come into season, the temperature drops, and, at least in my household, the selection of ripe pumpkins becomes a weekly task executed with relish. No autumn is complete without a trip to the orchard and pumpkin patch. It just so happens, on a recent…
Read MoreWho'd have thought that little Peru, Indiana could be the birthplace of one of Indiana's most famous sons? Composer and lyricist Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana and spent his first ten years at 17-19 South Huntington Street. It's there that he composed several of his early songs, including…
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