"Diverse" describes Indiana's eastern region which is comprised of small towns, urban areas, lakes, prairies, and wooded retreats. Past and present. Vintage and contemporary. Antique and state-of-the-art. Pick opposites that mean old and new and you've described the eastern region of Indiana. Museums and antique shops take you back while great shopping, hands-on, and fun activities mean you'll always find a new experience here.
Auburn and DeKalb County are the "Hub of Transportation Heritage" where seven museums chronicle the glorious past of classic cars, planes, trains, trucks, and military vehicles. See 200 restored windmills at the Mid-America Windmill Museum near Kendallville. In Marion, you can visit the Quilters' Hall of Fame and have lunch at the beautiful historic Hostess House. Basketball fans will delight in New Castle's Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame celebrating both boys and girls basketball in the interactive museum of hardwood. Experience the thrill of the big top at Peru's Circus Hall of Fame. Learn more about Garfield creator Jim Davis in his native Muncie.
Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, swim, or paddle the 8 interconnected kettle lakes formed by the glaciers at Albion's Chain O' Lakes State Park. Also near Albion, you'll find the Black Pines Animal Park which is home to rescued, and retired exotic animals. You can place your bets at the horse track in Anderson or imagine Indian encampments as you walk through nearby Mounds State Park. Walk, run, bike, or in-line skate Logansport's River Bluff Trail which follows the abandoned Pumpkin Vine Railroad. Stroll the historic streets of Wabash - the first electrically lighted city in the world. Kokomo Beach and Jackson Morrow Park will fill your day with fun in the sun. Need more things to do? The entire region a sprinkled with lakes, golf courses, outlet malls, antique shops, and more.
Get in touch with yesterday while you have fun today in eastern Indiana.
Kimmell, Indiana
Phone: 260-635-2193
Nestled within 12 wooded acres this historic brick farmhouse offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy the gardens as you rest in the gazebo or walk in the woods. There are many attractions close by including Shipshewana flea market/auction, shops, Amish country and many museums. Very close to Fort Wayne, South Bend and Auburn.
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Logansport, Indiana
Phone: 574-721-9805
Logansport, IN. is located where the Wabash & Erie Rivers meet. 37 miles from Purdue U,22 miles from Indiana Beach & only 4 miles from France Park with a waterfall, swimming, trails, Frisbee, golf, cross country skiing and fish 4-8 feet long. Visitors try our river bluff trails, historical architecture, museums & library. Golf courses, parks, antique shops, horse riding stables and eth...
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Auburn, Indiana
Phone: 260-925-3303
Find solace from the busyness of everyday life with a stay at the Inn At Windmere, a fully renovated 1910 farmstead bed and breakfast. Full of country charm and beauty, it is located in Auburn, Indiana in the middle of forty sprawling acres of corn and bean fields. It is a mere 3 minutes from I-69 in Indiana and less than 10 minutes from numerous attractions including Auburn'...
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North Manchester, Indiana
Phone: 260-982-2443
Visit an Inn built at the turn of the 20th century and for many years served as a Tourist Home and Boarding House. The Fruit Basket Inn preserves the past and compliments the owners' interest in history and genealogy. Reservations are required and a delightful country breakfast is included.
Amenities:Guests have access to WiFi through out the house.Coffee and tea service is available in the...
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