The Food of Love…

Chocolate, of course! Check out these great Indiana chocolate locations:
Abbott’s Candy (Hagerstown)
Albanese Candy Factory (Merrillville)
Best Chocolate in Town (Franklin & Indianapolis)
Blu Boy Chocolate Cafe (Bloomington)
Charlie’s Caramel Corn & Candy Shop (Vincennes)
Cocoa Safari (Madison)
David Allan Chocolatier (Lebanon)
DeBrand Chocolates (Fort Wayne)
Donaldson’s Chocolates (Lebanon)
Farmland Chocolates at Tanglevine Crossing (Farmland)
Ghyslain Chocolates, Inc. (Union City)
Good’s Candy Shop (Anderson)
McCord Candies (Lafayette)
Mundt’s [...]

Indiana’s Newest Winery Opens in Richmond

Dr. Jeff & Melody Haist and Jim & Karen Ramey invite you to their new 8-acre winery located on a picturesque setting along historic National Road/U.S. 40 West. J & J Winery was established in 2008 and is expecting many guests at the public opening this Thursday, February 12, 2009. Much renovation has been done [...]

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 [...]

RICHMOND Means ROMANCE

Surprise someone special with a Richmond~Wayne County, Indiana Valentine/Romance package. During the day, you can stroll hand-in-hand through our quaint towns and villages, packed with galleries, antique stores, museums, boutiques and artisan shops. While you’re out, be sure to stop by one of Wayne County’s candy shops or chocolatier. Abbott’s Candies in Hagerstown is known [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Rural Indiana…Spotlight on Henry County

Located East of Indianapolis along Interstate 70, Henry County offers you a variety of activities sure to please the whole family. Here’s a great two-day itinerary to get you started:
Day 1 (New Castle)
Arrive at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Check out Indiana’s greatest players and coaches, then get into the game and shoot a [...]

Rural Indiana – Spotlight on Portland

A small community in Eastern Indiana (straight north of Richmond) on US 27, Portland is home to the largest Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show in the Midwest. The show is held annually at the Jay County Fairgrounds in August. They also conduct Swap & Sell Meets in the May and October annually. The October [...]