December 2010
5 posts
Want to make a holiday memory that won’t soon be forgotten? Take a trip to Fastimes Indoor Karting for a thrilling race! http://ow.ly/3a2Fm
Stay warm and still see the transportation history of Indiana- Visit one (or two!) of the great museums on our site! http://ow.ly/3a210
Stop by Artie's Tenderloin in Kokomo for a great...
Artie’s Tenderloin - Kokomo
Artie’s Tenderloin is a tiny diner in the South Main Antique District noted for their enormous tenderloins and juicy burgers. For information call 765-457-9003 or visit www.visitkokomo.org www.indiana500tour.com
Don’t forget about the Christmas Candlelight Tour on Dec 4-5 in LaPorte! http://ow.ly/3a1rd
Need some winter fun? Stop by the Fasttimes Indoor...
Race on the same track as some of the best drivers in the world at Fastimes Indoor Karting. Speed around this indoor bi-level go-kart track in the racing capital of the world. Get out of the slow lane and experience an adrenaline rush like no other.
Site: www.fastimesindoorkarting.com
November 2010
8 posts
Head to Northern IN tomorrow for the Holiday Walk (with horse-drawn wagon rides!) at the Gene Stratton-Porter Cabin. http://ow.ly/3a2rA
Ride the rails this holiday season on the Polar Bear Express. Space is very limited, reserve your family’s tickets TODAY! http://ow.ly/3a1Du
Have a classic dinner tonight at the Route 66...
Same great experience as The Triple XXX Drive-In in West Lafayette, just another location! Route 66 Diner offers breakfast, lunch, dine-in and carryout as well as Triple XXX Root Beer! Site: http://www.triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com/route66diner.html
Take a family adventure back in time at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park! http://ow.ly/2xDBS
See how the founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway lived in style at the Allison and Carl Fisher Mansions http://ow.ly/2xoQ3
It may be getting chilly but sometimes an old fashioned ice cream treat just hits the spot! Try Alexander’s on the Square http://ow.ly/2xDjR
Fill up on gas station history by stopping by the Red Crown Mini-Museum in Lafayette to see a variety of artifacts ! http://ow.ly/2xD82
Save the date for the Christmas Candlelight Tour!
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR December 4-5
People Engaged in Preservation, LaPorte’s not-for-profit historic preservation group, is pleased to announce the return of its annual Christmas Candlelight Tour, to be held on Saturday December 4th, from 4 to 8 pm, and Sunday December 5th, from 1 to 5 pm.
Notably, this year’s tour will feature two mansions, the Arbor Hill Inn (the...
October 2010
12 posts
Stop by the Studebaker Museum in South Bend!
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Or maybe you’re in charge of planning a group outing for your company or organization? May we recommend The Studebaker National Museum. There is plenty to see and do for guests of all ages and interests. We can even plan and help you put together an individualized group tour that is sure to please.
http://www.studebakermuseum.org/
Come see the most complete collection of Hudson vehicles under one roof at the Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum! http://ow.ly/2xruh
Ride the rails and experience the history of the railways in Indiana at the Hoosier Valley Railroad in North Judson! http://ow.ly/2xrgc
Looking for a great place to have your next event?
The Stutz Business Center is Indy’s most unique place to rent. The Business Center includes the Stutz and Stutz II buildings conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis just off of I-65. The complex offers small- to mid-sized business owners Indy’s most unique space for rent. Commercial developer TurnerWoodard, whose niche is commercial real estate adaptive reuse, purchased the...
Hungry for a home cooked meal? Check out Peggy Sue’s Diner in Chesterton for a 1950’s diner experience! http://ow.ly/2xqNX
See how Hoosiers from the past took to the skies at the Indiana Aviation Museum in Valparaiso http://ow.ly/2xqcL
Visit the Pumpkin Patch in Hamlet this fall!
Hensler’s 2010 Fall Fest September 26 - October 31 Daily 9am-5pm Hensler Nursery, 5715 N 750 E, Hamlet, IN Visit the pumpkin patch on our farm, ride out to the pumpkin patch on a horse-driven wagon, activities and Great Pumpkin weigh-in 9/26 at Noon. (574)867-4192 henslernursery@skyenet.net
http://www.henslernurseryindiana.com
Want to see the fall colors of Indiana? Plan your own personal Indiana 500 Tour to take in all the sights In has to offer http://ow.ly/2xpW8
Hare Chevrolet in Noblesville is the oldest continually owned and operated automotive dealership in the country WOW! http://ow.ly/2xpxR
Did you know that famed actress Carole Lombard lived in Fort Wayne? See this great piece of local history today! http://ow.ly/2xppw
Come Out and Celebrate the Artists of LaPorte...
2010 Heart of Art Studio and Gallery Tour October 16-17
The 10th annual Heart of Art, self-guided tour, takes place the third weekend of October, on the 16th and 17th, from 11 am to 5 p.m. Heart of Art is a free tour to celebrate artists, studios and galleries of LaPorte County.
This unique event showcases the talent and charm that LaPorte County has as a cultural destination. With more than 30...
Want to know how www.indiana500tour.com was made? Check out this story on the Ball State University website to find out! http://ow.ly/2OOofwww.indiana500tour.com was made? Check out this story on the Ball State University website to find out! http://ow.ly/2OOof
September 2010
9 posts
Visit the Westville Pumpkin Festival!
Westville Pumpkin Festival
October 1- 3 Prairie Meadows Park - Intersection of US Hwys 6 & 421, Westville, IN A celebration of the pumpkin harvest in true Midwestern style. A family event. Come and enjoy pumpkin pie along with food and craft booths, tractor pull, parade, run/walk and live entertainment. (219)879-8280
See the sites at a slower pace. Take a horse-drawn buggy tour through Amish country with Buggy Lane Tours! http://ow.ly/2xDvl
The Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival tomorrow in Huntington- it’s old fashioned fun for the whole family! http://ow.ly/1QMEA
Stop by the 15th Annual Wanatah Scarecrow Festival...
15th Annual Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Car Show September 26
(Sponsored by the Michiana Antique Auto Club)
Located at Wanatah Lions Club Park (next to the school)
Registration 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Car Show from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost is $15.00 per car –ALL CARS WELCOME
Spectators free
Goody Bags (first 50 cars)
Dash Plaques (first 120 cars)
Top 60 cars get Trophies (participant judging)
For more...
Let the light guide you to the Old Lighthouse Museum in Michigan City! Tours are available until October http://ow.ly/2xqpU
Visit the Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival!
The Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival, a celebration of Hoosier life in the mid-1800s, is held each year in Huntington, Indiana, on the fourth full weekend of September.
The festival is sponsored by the Huntington County Junior Historical Society, Phi Chapter of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, and Friends of the Festival.
Proceeds are used to support local charities and historic preservation projects. ...
Like cars AND art? Check out Carmel Artomobilia in the Carmel Arts and Design District tomorrow! http://ow.ly/1QMye
There is SO much to do at the 54th annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, IN! It starts today- http://ow.ly/1QMlI
Stop By the Carmel Artomobilia this September!
The Carmel Arts & Design District promises to stimulate your senses by celebrating the art and design of the automobile. Unlike any other event, the third annual Artomobilia marries the beauty of classic, vintage, exotic and rare car collections with artists inspired by automotive design. From historic Ford Model As to late model Lamborghinis, Artomobilia guests will celebrate decades of...
August 2010
13 posts
Thanks for the RT @IndianaPlaces! Check them out for more cool things to do in IN, and keep traveling the IN 500 Tour http://ow.ly/2wcl4!
See how cars are built at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant, schedule a tour today! http://ow.ly/1T1st
Get your adrenaline pumping at Fastimes Indoor Karting in Indy! http://ow.ly/1T4aH
Check out the Monticello Drive-In Theater in...
Summer Fun! I’m heading to the drive-in just like I did when I was a kid.
Entertaining Families Since 1949 Lake Shore Drive-in Theater in Monticello is one of the few surviving drive-in movie theatres in Indiana. Just drive up tune your FM radio in your car to get the sound and relive all those childhood memories of warm summer breezes, the smell of fresh popcorn wafting through the car and...
Why is Kokomo the “City of Firsts”? Find out at the Kokomo Automotive Museum! http://ow.ly/1T3mC
See how families hit the road in the past at the RV/MH Heritage Museum in Elkhart! http://ow.ly/1T271
If your in Southern Indiana stop by the Frog...
Since 1975 the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club has put on a rod run for street rod owners in August. It is held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center in Evansville Indiana. At the first event we had 44 street rods registered. Since that time the Frog Follies has grown to an average of over 4000 street rods each year. The event became known as the Frog Follies after the club had a bull frog race at the...
Find a date, a friend, or bring the whole family to Triple XXX Drive-In for a special summer treat! http://ow.ly/1T1b9
Ride on the Classic Trains at the Indiana...
Ride the rails and tour restored rail cars. Special event trains include weekend caboose rides, Dinner in the Diner, the WFMS FairTrain, the Pumpkin Trail and Polar Bear Express!
Check out the 2010 Event Calendar and find a time to bring the family to the Indiana Transportation Museum this fall!
Calendar of Events
Did you know that @Harechevy in Noblesville is the oldest continually owned and operated automotive dealership in the country? Now you do!
Head up to Michigan City this weekend for some Superboat excitement the Great Lakes Superboat Grand Prix! http://ow.ly/1QLNe
Hungry? Stop by Ray's Drive Inn, Kokomo, IN
Ray’s Drive-In is famous for their breaded tenderloin sandwiches and in-car or restaurant dining. For information call them at 765-452-3625 or visit
www.visitkokomo.org
Did you know Wilbur Wright was born in IN? Learn more @ the Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Interpretive Center in Hagerstown! http://ow.ly/1T2Mo
July 2010
16 posts
Check out the IN Aviation Museum in Valpo this weekend! http://ow.ly/1T1W1
Check out the Super Boat's, They Are Ready to Rock...
The excitement is building at the southernmost point of Lake Michigan as Super Boat International prepares for the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Grand Prix. Large, powerful and fast catamaran and vee bottom style boats will converge on Laporte County this August 6th – 8th for another exciting weekend of superboat racing.
Last year’s event exceeded all expectations for a first year event. Record crowds...
Cool off with some smooth and creamy frozen custard at Lafayette’s own Original Frozen Custard! http://ow.ly/1T0ZR
