Hoosier Fun in the Summertime!

Despite the cooler temperatures lately, summer will be here before we know it!  If you are looking to keep busy this summer, check out this Top Ten List of Summer Events provided by Amish Country! Quilt Gardens Tour May 30-October 1 Wakarusa Bluegrass Festival, Inc. June 10-11 Arts on the Millrace June 11 17th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride June 18 Shipshewana Quilt Festival June 24-27 Elkhart Jazz Festival June 24-26 Elkhart ArtWalk July 13 Elkhart County 4-H July 22-30 Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival August 4-7 Taste of the Gardens August 27 A little bit of everything is happening in Northern Indiana this summer.  Come for the day or come for the weekend.  Experience only the Best in Hoosier Hospitality by staying at one of our member inns in the area.  The Homespun Country Inn - Nappanee, Scottish Bed and Breakfast - Bremen, The Oliver Inn - South Bend, Country Victorian B & B - Middlebury (Shipshewana), That Pretty Place Bed and Breakfast - Middlebury (South Bend) are all great options.  You can check availability by visiting their websites or giving them a call. Happy Travels!
 
   

Currier and Ives Visits Ruthmere

holiday-tours-at-ruthmere-museum-holiday-bow Ruthmere invites you to enjoy special tours between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. The 1910 mansion is decorated for the holiday season, and is a great way to entertain out-of-town guests. The holiday tours begin November 30, 2013, and continue through December 30, 2013. Ruthmere will be closed December 24-26 for the Christmas holiday. Tours begin on the hour, Tuesday – Saturday between 10 am and 3 pm, and Sundays 1 pm to 3 pm. Closed Mondays. Please call ahead for groups of 10 or more at 574-264-0330. Visit The Ruthmere Museum website for additional tours and information.

All Aboard in Southern Indiana!

Perfect for the train enthusiast or if you are looking to try something new, ride the rails in Southern Indiana, home to an array of train-themed fun! This is the perfect weekend getaway!  Click here to get the details of this great trip idea!  Featured destinations include:
Depot Railway Museum
Indiana Railway Museum
Spirit of Jasper Train & Jasper City Mill
Princeton Depot
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
ALL ABOARD!!