Celebrating the Legacy of Benjamin Harrison
On the North side of Indianapolis sits the home of the 23rd President of the United States. The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site preserves the home and artifacts of the family, while welcoming the public for tours and events. The museum staff focus heavily on using...
Travel Shorts: A Forgotten Relic of the Korean War
After a morning spent wandering downtown Indianapolis, I stopped by a local VFW post to see what they had on display en route to my next destination. These displays are often nothing more than a surplus tank or howitzer canon that they were able to secure from the...
Travel Shorts: World’s Largest Ball of Paint
Hop off Interstate 69, skirt the small town of Alexandria, then hang a left on Florida Road. Keep your eyes peeled as you cruise past farm fields and wide open sky for a sign proclaiming “World's Largest Ball of Paint.” Blink and you've missed it. In building next to...
Oakley Brothers Distillery Brings Spirited Fun to Downtown Anderson, Indiana
In an old building, an ancient craft is reborn. The Oakley Brothers Distillery is creating a unique catalog of handcrafted spirits to downtown Anderson, Indiana. Centered around and in-house distillery, the lounge serves up specialty cocktails made with the own...
Get an Inside Look at America’s Oldest Art Glass Factory in Kokomo, Indiana
Founded 1888 by Charles Edward during natural gas boom in central Indiana region. The unique opalescent glass was used by Louis Tiffany in his colorful stained glass designs and was a hit at the 1889 Paris Exposition. Despite initial success, the business failed...
Grains and Grill has turned tiny Fairmount, Indiana into a Dining Destination
Restaurants have become overly homogenized in recent decades. Pull off any highway exit in any small town and you'll find an underwhelming sameness of chain eateries. I'm always looking for unique family run establishments when I travel and was excited to detour...
Step Back in Time at Glen Haven, Michigan
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, tiny Glen Haven began life as a small lumber and fishing port in the mid-1800s. The little outpost has seen several industries come and go over the years; from canning local fruit to driving tourists through the sand dunes....
This Indiana Museum Attracts Ford Model T Owners from Across the Globe
Among the mural-covered old buildings of Richmond, Indiana's Historic Depot District is one of the top destinations for Ford Model T car owners and fans alike. The Model T Ford Club of America has its headquarters here along with an excellent museum. The collection...
You’ll Find More Than Candy on Richmond Indiana’s Chocolate Trail
Chocolate. What better excuse to plan a road trip, right? The Richmond-Wayne County Chocolate Trail has something others don't: variety. Instead of driving all over a state to various candy makers, Richmond has put together a mix of chocolate themed stops including a...
Abbott’s Candies still Hand Crafts Their Famous Caramels One Batch at a Time
This Indiana confectionery has been turning out small batches of handcrafted candies since 1890. Though many varieties have been made throughout the years, it is their soft caramels that keep fans coming back to Abbott's. Still located in a small rural town, Abbott's...
