Clifford’s Kokomo Connection

 
Clifford, the Big Red Dog, has a close Kokomo connection. Many people do not know that Norman Bridwell, the well-known children’s author and creator of Clifford, is actually from Kokomo.  In his honor, the Kokomo/Howard County Public Library is hosting Clifford’s BIG RED Event on Sunday, Feb. 15.  From 2:30-5:00 p.m. there will be 20 guest readers from [...]

Kokomo’s 2009 Chocolate Celebration

This fun annual event in Kokomo is truly a dream come true for all chocolate lovers and is one of my personal favorites!  The 7th Annual Chocolate Celebration will be held on Thursday, February 5.  Over 20 local vendors will be offering up mouth-watering chocolate selections ranging from cake, brownies, fudge, cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate flavored coffee just to [...]

Have a ball…

at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame located in New Castle. The Hall of Fame chronicles and preserves the heritage of Indiana high school basketball, it’s greatest figures and explores it’s impacted on Indiana. You can even get into the game – try for a jump ball or score the winning basket.

Shipshewana Ice Festival

On Friday, December 26th ice carvers will shave, drill and saw more than 60 blocks of ice into beautiful sculptures throughout town. The festivities continue on the 27th with competition judging at Davis Mercantile. Watch as contestants produce elaborate works for cash prizes. Check out their YouTube video.
While in town check out the Gingerbread Houses [...]

Kids, Santa, and The Conductor – Indiana State Museum

If you need a quick pick-me-up, stop in the Indiana State Museum and hang around some little kids as they take in the Celebration Crossing exhibit, and Santa himself.  Its intoxicating!  They get so excited, you can’t help but smile as you watch them and listen in on their conversations with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  [...]

On the First Day (12/13) of Christmas…

my hometown (Indianapolis) gave to me…free admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. On the second day (12/14) of Christmas my hometown gave to me…free admission to the President Benjamin Harrison Home.
You’ve got the tune, now sing along:
3. 12/15 – free wine glasses and tastings along the Indy Wine Trail
4. 12/16 – [...]

Santa Claus, Indiana – Most Christmasy Place in America

According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, Santa Claus, IN (map) will be featured on the Travel Channel’s holiday special Most Christmasy Places in America. The episode will feature footage from the 2007 Christmas in Santa Claus Festival. The episode will debut on the Travel Channel on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) at 9 PM EST and will [...]

Visit Indiana Blog Wrap-up

 
We began blogging about nine months ago (see our first two posts – Indiana College Towns and Moto GP Promo) and it feels like time to do a VI Blog wrap-up. When we first started blogging, we had three different blogs (Indiana College Towns, Indiana Motorcycle Rides, and Indiana Outdoors). This summer we officially launched the [...]

Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy in Indiana

Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia has opened the largest Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial exhibit in Indiana. The museum is located on Hwy. 57 in Buckskin, Indiana. The exhibit is titled Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy: How it Has and Continues to Influence our Region and Country. It exhibit opened October 2008 and runs through December 31, 2010. The exhibit [...]

Holiday Fun in Richmond

If you’re looking for a great place to begin your holidays, Wayne County, Indiana is the place to do it. Just about an hour East of Indianapolis, right on the Indiana/Ohio state line, you’ll find Wayne County. Known as one of Indiana’s great antiquing spots, you’ll find gifts for everyone on your list, and you might just [...]