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Tag: Valentine's Day

Who Needs Cupid? Celebrate Galentine's Day in the South Shore!

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 30, 2018

A 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the term, Galentine’s Day. Leslie Knope created a special day for “ladies to celebrate ladies.” Since 2010 Galentine’s Day has been dubbed an unofficial day to celebrate female friendships. Traditionally, Leslie Knope would celebrate the day…

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10 Chocolate Shops for Your Sweetheart (And Sweet Tooth)

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 09, 2017

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and candy and/or chocolate shops around the state are gearing up for the big day, and they produce amazing chocolates and treats all year round. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development has 10 sweet spots to make that special someone know how much you…

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Celebrate Chocolate Lover's Weekend at Oliver Winery

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 12, 2016

Isn’t it nice that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday? For people in the southern part of the state that day of rest and relaxation can become a time of indulgence by participating in the Chocolate Lover's Weekend with the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. This is the 11th annual Chocolate Lover's Weekend…

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Valentine's Day Ideas - Brown County

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 02, 2016

It is less than two weeks away and time to start planning what you will do for Valentine's Day. Most Hoosiers tend to think of Brown County when the leaves are changing, but year around they offer unique experiences in a beautiful setting. Take a gander and see which option will be the perfect…

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Celebrate Your Love at Jeffersonville's Fire Museum

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 27, 2016

The phrase ‘Kindle the Flame’ might sound like the wrong thing to say at a fire museum, but hang with me. ‘Kindle the Flame’ is the name of a special event at the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville on Feb. 12. Jeffersonville is located on the north bank of the Ohio River in southern Indiana…

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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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Cuddle Up in Richmond this Valentine's Day

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 09, 2015

Free chocolate tastings along the Chocolate Trail, specialty wine, craft beer, local fine dining, and cozy accommodations are just some of the highlights that make Richmond, Indiana the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine getaway with that special someone. The Wayne County Tourism Bureau…

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Spend Valentine's Day with Gene Stratton-Porter

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 02, 2015

Geneva Stratton-Porter Limberlost cabin in Geneva. If you’re looking for a quirky event to attend on Valentine’s Day, check out the ‘Midwinter Movie Night: a Limberlost Valentine’s Day event’ at the Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center in Geneva. Wooden furniture pieces from Porter's home…

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