When visiting a community for the first time, I have often thought: It would be nice if I had a local who could help guide me on what attractions I should see, restaurants I should try and other activities or events I should not miss . With that in mind, let me be your tour guide in planning a…
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Yes, the bees have a king! Stevie King. From bees to honey, find everything beekeeping at King Bee near Rockville. "A lot of buzz" A friendly smile greets customers. “There’s a lot of buzz in here today,” Stevie says. Honey glows by a window. Natural light spills through the store and production…
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Autumn means pumpkin season in Parke County. Shops, Amish markets, and farms have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Bring a truck and load up a giant. Search for the perfect jack-o’-lantern pumpkin. Edible and decorative pumpkins are at pop-up stands all over the backroads. Recreate beauty at home…
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If I were to make a list of my top 10 favorite restaurants from around the state, one that would definitely be near the top is 8Eleven Bistro. The restaurant is the culinary anchor of the historic Union Club Hotel at Purdue University in West Lafayette, which re-opened in 2020 after a lengthy $35…
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“Sign” yourself up for a trip to The Farm & Co. Metal Works in Clay County! This western Indiana sign shop sells beautiful hand-crafted home decor and signage that draws people from across the Midwest and United States. Signs and More Signs Maria and Bryce Schopmeyer’s family farm is home to The…
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Spring is rolling into West Lafayette, and that means one thing. It’s time to kick off the Bug Bowl at Purdue's Spring Fest! An annual Purdue University tradition, this insect-centric event is part of the College of Agriculture’s annual Spring Fest (this year's event will be on April 9 from 10 a.m…
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The Venue Loeb Playhouse is located in the Stewart Center, in the heart of Purdue's West Lafayette campus. Stewart Center was built as a meeting facility and can accommodate up to 500 people in its 23 meeting rooms. The facility also houses two auditoriums, Fowler Hall and Loeb Playhouse. The…
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Welcome to the new flavors of Purdue Memorial Union on the West Lafayette campus! The newly remodeled Purdue Memorial Union's 67,000-square-foot space was recently reopened after an extensive renovation. History History surrounds Purdue Memorial Union with eleven restaurants and bright, open…
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Fountain County has a small music hall with a big sound! Highway 431 Country Café is home to the Wallace Opry. Wallace Opry has Live music, home cooking, laughter, and a family-oriented atmosphere that delights all ages. Guests from around the country and around the world somehow find their way to…
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Sugar Creek is a hidden gem in Montgomery County. Traveling through the countryside of Western Indiana, this trail has beauty for all seasons. The Sugar Creek Trail links Crawfordsville High School to the Big Four Rail corridor. It proceeds west to the R.R. Donnelley Trailhead Park and on to Sugar…
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