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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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The Farm-to-Fork BBQ That Revitalized This Small Town

By Tina Bobilya on Apr. 20, 2017

I've been hearing rumblings for a while about a small town in northeast Indiana that is home to a barbecue place that serves up food so good it will blow your mind. So after yet another recent recommendation from friends about Jefferson Street BBQ in Converse, I decided it was time to head that…

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You Have To See These Beautiful Gardens in Madison

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 19, 2017

Are you searching for signs of spring? Madison in Bloom Spring Garden Tour is a sure sign that spring has arrived in southeast Indiana. For 2 weekends, May 13-14 and 20-21, 2017, you can explore (not just peek through the fences) some of Madison’s most beautiful gardens and interact with the…

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A Day of Shopping, Art, Food & Fun in Rising Sun

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 15, 2017

On a Saturday morning, I headed out with a friend to see what was happening in Rising Sun, one of the beautiful historic rivertowns along the Ohio River Scenic Byway in southeastern Indiana. Check the hours of local shops and attractions at Enjoy Rising Sun. Love This! Since the weather was warm…

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3 Must-Stop Food Destinations in Shipshewana & Middlebury

By Tina Bobilya on Feb. 10, 2017

With the largest flea market in the Midwest, quaint shops, antique stores, places for mouth-watering family style meals and all-things Amish, a trip to Shipshewana should most certainly be on every Hoosier's bucket list. This Northeast Indiana destination is filled with plenty of great activities…

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These 6 Southeastern Indiana Quilt Shops are Sew Great

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 01, 2017

I love quilts, I have collected vintage quilts for years, I have quilted, I know quilters, I appreciate their talent, I love fabrics, but I do not quilt! This said, I do enjoy amassing supplies so I was happy to tag along with a bona fide quilter to 6 quilt shops in southeastern Indiana. Every shop…

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These 6 Shops in Angola Sell Amazing Antiques

By Tina Bobilya on Jan. 13, 2017

Shopping for antiques is a long-time favorite activity of my family's. My mother and I have taken many trips to shop for antiques over the years and it's always fun to reminisce while finding items from your past like a lunch box identical to the one I had in third grade "Charlie's Angels" to be…

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Shop Small All Year Long - 6 Must Stop Shops in Madison & Vevay

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 30, 2016

For several years, there’s been a nationwide movement to Shop Small on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. To me, this was like a mandate to go shopping so I headed off to some of my favorite places.  Here are 6 of my favorite shops in Madison & Vevay where you can Shop Small all year long. In…

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Yelp Bazaar: Top Five Gifts to Share Your Hoosier Pride

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 18, 2016

We are less than a month away from your favorite shopping event of the year. That’s right, Yelp Indy is bringing the Bazaar back for another round of free shopping and celebration. The Bazaar will fill the Central  Library with music, people and more than 140 local businesses on December 8. RSVP…

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Hints for Last-Minute Mother's Day Plans

By Visit Indiana on May. 07, 2016

Mother’s Day is approaching and you’re in a tight spot—you’ve forgotten to plan. Many restaurants are booked with reservations. Think creative to show love and appreciation for your mum. Think ‘no reservations needed’. If weather is cooperative where you live in Indiana, put together a picnic at a…

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