The military museum in Southwest Indiana is great located in Knox County Indiana. I attended the…read moreWorld War I day today at the museum. Had a lot of great exhibits and interactive museum. They had more reenactment and someone on the ground to explain what was happening. What was going on with people, dressed in military uniforms from the World War I era. The welcome center is very nice and the extended building has a lot to display. A lot of big military equipment, located inside and outside.

If you are a military history buff, this is the museum for you. I have visited a number of military…read moremuseums and I haven't seen another one that has anywhere near the amount of military artifacts that this one has. It is an easy one to tour. As you enter you start with the Civil War where you will see display cases full of very well preserves artifacts. As you continue on you'll see each war period depicted with weapons, uniforms, medals, letters, photos, etc. There is also an annex with many vehicles and cut-aways of dioramas depicting life as it was in the 40's. A must see.

Great arcade place in Olney…read more $15 all you can play lots of pinball games Only currently open on Saturdays from 4-10pm I like the old speakeasy way of entering the bldg.

I've visited this arcade 4 times over the last year or so. Great arcade, the biggest in Southern…read moreIllinois from what I hear with nearly 100 different unique arcade/pinball machines. The second time I visited there were 4 or 5 machines that were out of order, but I cant hold this against them because some of these games are over 50 years old and it appears they have a relatively small staff. Normally 95% of the games are operational in my experience. The Speakeasy arcade has a great, fun atmosphere which might remind some of us of simpler times. I think its like $15, maybe $20 to enter and all the games are free to play. They have lots of classics like Pacman and Asteroids, a number of racing games and a great selection of pinball games. I didnt see any fighting games but they do have a pool table as well.

I first met Ashley and Ethan at the Vincennces Farmers Market in Summer 2020. In my pursuit of…read moreeating local and healthy, they are the only local farm growing spinach, spring mix, and other leafy greens that I have found. I am excited to see the roll out of their online ordering Spring 2021.

We found this museum to be one of the most incredible museums we've visited. The first thing you do…read morewhen you enter is view a short film that introduces a visitor to the life of Red Skelton. Then you wonder along the halls and see what he did at all the stages of his life. They have a number of interactive displays where you can even apply clown makeup to your face on a computer and see what you would look like. there are also TV screens around where you can push a button and see one of his TV routines. If you remember Red, you should definitely visit here and take in this experience.

Born in 1913 in Vincennes, Red Skelton was born into difficult circumstances when his father died…read moretwo months before his birth. This left his mother to raise Red and three siblings on her own. While selling newspapers outside the Pantheon Theater in 1923 (yes, age 10), he reportedly met comic Ed Wynn and was invited backstage. Captivated, he made it a life goal to perform and to make people laugh. At the age of 15, he left home and performed in everything from medicine shows, vaudeville, burlesque, and minstrel shows. In 1937, he made his radio debut and was also quickly on Broadway. In the 1940s, television's "The Red Skelton Show" made him a household name. He would eventually start in MGM movies. One evening in 1923, when Red was selling newspapers outside of the Pantheon Theater, he reportedly met the comedian Ed Wynn who invited him backstage to meet the other performers and to view the audience from the stage perspective. Captivated by the experience, Red made it his life's goal to perform and bring laughter to people. Red's television show lasted until 1971 and he earned three Emmy Awards. He also received the Academy of Television Arts and Science's Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1986. In addition to performing, he was recognized as an artist (specializing in clowns), writer, and musical composer. He always proudly spoke of Vincennes and this museum opened in 2013 on what would have been his 100th birthday. He died in 1997 of pneumonia. His widow would end up donating a good amount of his memorabilia to the museum and was wholly supportive of it. The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy honors Skelton's legacy and impact on comedy and entertainment. Nearly every item in the museum has a direct connection to Skelton. The museum also offers interactive exhibits and special events throughout the year. The museum is for the most part accessible and they strive to be. For questions, it's recommended to contact the museum to ensure accessibility or to brainstorm ideas. I for sure found a "can do" spirit here. Items include artwork, costumes, props, awards, gifts, photographs, personal items, written works, audio/visual, andmusical items. It's honestly pretty astounding. The museum offers three levels of membership (individual, couple, and family) and all three include free entry. Prices range from $30-80. There's also a donor's circle offering more "sustaining" memberships. The museum is a non-profit organization. The first Sunday of every month offers free admission. Otherwise, it's $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (60+), $6 for students (K-College), and free for kids under 5. Group tours of 10 or more are $7 each - teachers, bus drivers, and assistants are free as part of the tour. Entries and the building itself are wheelchair friendly. I've often thought that Indiana's contribution to entertainment is under-appreciated and Red Skelton is considered an icon of American comedy who is from Vincennes. A humble comedian whose characters often resonated as working class Americans, Skelton is well honored by this museum and a trip to Vincennes really needs to include a stop here.

The late frost nipped many of the plants but the Azalea Path is always worth the trip!!! My…read morefavorite stop is the waterfall on the far lake. The fairy garden is fun too. You can't beat the price! Only $5 per person. I wish they had a restaurant or a gift shop.

This is the private home of Beverly and Steve Knight. They have been working on their garden for…read moreover 40+ years and are allowing garden tours in bloom season. A showplace of over 5000 azaleas, blooming trees and unusual plants, Azalea Path is a scenic relaxing place to view nature. A country drive will lead you to a garden tucked away between Petersburg and Pike county. After many requests for weddings, the owners have allowed areas to be rented out for events. This is not a park or playground, but private property. No swimming, fishing, or flower cuttings. Please be respectful, as this is private property.

What a little diamond in the rough! Adorable tasting room, plenty of nice wines and pleasant…read morepeople. My only issue was the wines run a tad sweet sometimes. But, if you like sweet wines, they have a lot to offer. It's worth a visit if you're doing an Illinois wine tour.