The idea of this place is great. customer service falls extremely short. the website is also not…read moreclear on the pricing. when we signed up for the Christmas tree painting, my card was charged for what I thought was the full amount. when I called to check, I was informed that it was only charged for half. one tree was the 17 in (50% deposit was $125) and the other was a 9 inch (50% deposit was 47.50). when I questioned why it was so expensive, I was told "we are selling the memories" and that they understood that they are much more expensive than other places. I called back later to cancel my reservation. when the person answered the phone, she immediately stated that she would have her manager call me back because they do not offer refunds. she did not inquire about my name or any information and when I asked, she stated it was on caller ID. that was on 10/31/25. It was not until today (11/4/25) that someone contacted me stating they would not give me a refund. I was also told that they texted me on Friday however I have no message from them. I do understand that they have a "policy" which I would not complain about. however, telling me that you are charging me for memories is absurd. there are several places that offer this for 1/2 the price. I think the situation was handled extremely poor from their perspective. I will not be continuing with the reservation

I have to say that I was disappointed this year when we went to paint our ceramic Christmas tree…read more We were all in a small room upstairs where you could hardly moved or talk because they also have music and phones plugged in. 2022 we were downstairs, made it more cozy and personal and the coffee bar was open too. I guess I was expecting at least the same as last year's experience, the staff was very nice. My 3 stars is because being jammed in a room was very uncomfortable.

Time is running out to visit the House of Glass. Owner and artisan Joe Rice is retiring and the…read moreshop is for sale. I visited this weekend to see the work of this iconic glass genius and nephew of the great St. Clare glass legends. Elwood is known for the glass factories that thrived mid 20th century. Members of the St. Clare family have made decorative glass items since 1890s. During my visit, Joe and artisan, Matt, were demonstrating glass blowing and other techniques at the shop as part of the Elwood Glass Festival. Joe has been making glass since he was twelve years old and his work is exquisite. The shop is tidy. I purchased five spectacular pieces of glass signed by Joe from his little gift shop. Joe's wife runs the shop and was super friendly and wrapped my treasures with great care. In a back room, St. Clare family pieces were on display along with family photos. Joe is proud of Elwood and it's history. He sent us to look at several historic sites. There's parking on the west side of the building. There is a public restroom. Call before you make the trip to make sure they are open. Prices were very reasonable. Can't get much more local with lovely craftsmanship.

The House of Glass makes wonderful artwork. Mr. Rice, the third generation at his family's craft,…read morewas very generous with his time in both showing us the skills he has honed over the years as well as fascinating us with the history of his family and glass making. Any of his pieces would make beautiful gifts and keepsakes for any occasion.

I stumbled across the Elwood Haynes Museum while traveling on my recent Tenderness Tour in the…read moreKokomo area. While I'd heard about the museum before, I knew very little about it and I can honestly say that visiting it wasn't on my itinerary for my Kokomo visit until we happened to drive by it while searching for our evening dining location. The Elwood Haynes Museum is located in the mansion owned by Elwood Haynes, a Kokomo-based inventor credited with multiple firsts including being the first to produce cars commercially back in 1894. He lived in Kokomo until his death in 1925. Haynes also invented stainless steel. Seriously. Being that the Elwood Haynes Museum was actually a residence, you might guess that wheelchair access is kind of an issue. It definitely is kind of an issue, though kudos must be given for efforts to make the mansion as accessible as possible. You go up a rather narrow, somewhat steep driveway and park in the back of the house. If you have a high vehicle or an RV type vehicle, the odds you're going to achieve this are slim to none. There's only a few parking spots, a likely indicator that visits to the museum tend to be in smaller groups. The guide who was present for our visit acknowledged that the vast majority of visitors are out of towners rather than locals, though they do host local student groups. They've concocted a rather large, wooden ramp designed to provide wheelchair access. It likely meets ADA requirements in terms of grade, though be aware the wood itself feels a little flimsy. For those with limited range of motion or upper body strength, it may be advised to have a companion or assistant with you. You then enter via a side door that leads to your standard residential hallway. As this was a turn of the 19th century house, you can easily guess that hallways are rather narrow. I had zero issues moving into each room on the first floor - a bathroom on the first floor is largely wheelchair friendly with appropriate rails. The second floor would not be accessible to a wheelchair user, while the third floor, a small area, is not open to the public. They also have a basement area that is not open to the public. There's also an attached carriage house that had three of Haynes's vehicles within it along with a safe that had been created from the materials he invented. The Elwood Haynes Museum really is rather fascinating, though it's a rather quick view with a maximum of 1-2 hours needed to enjoy the entire museum. Admission is free, though donations are welcomed and somewhat encouraged in a low pressure sort of way. The exhibit, in addition to the vehicles, includes a wealth of photos, documents, inventions and other items related to Haynes, a figure who contributed greatly to modern motoring yet remains relatively unknown when compared to many others. The volunteer who was present was friendly and knowledgeable about Haynes's history and worked at a comfortable pace in explaining the museum. This was definitely an unexpected gem during my time in Kokomo.

For history buffs, or car buffs, or fans of invention, this is a "must stop" place to visit while…read morein Kokomo. The home of Elwood Haynes is partly a time capsule showing the Haynes residence and all those wonderful antiques you might expect. The other part of the building is the museum tribute to Mr Haynes and some of the other famous inventors/inventions of Kokomo. I hadn't done any research before going, so I was surprised to learn how many incredible inventions were created/discovered by Haynes. What is most commonly related to is that Haynes designed, funded the building of, and drove the first commercially built auto in the country! Local inventors (The Apperson Brothers) owned a shop and were paid by Haynes to build the frame and moving parts of the first auto after Haynes had bought a one horsepower engine that ran on gasoline. At that time, gasoline was considered a waste product from natural gas production and it was another of Haynes' inventions that made gasoline more usable as a fuel. On July 4, 1994, Haynes successfully drove his vehicle for an hour, covering about six miles. But that was just some of what this man accomplished. He discovered a means for making brass at the age of 15. He also invented the small thermostat that is used to regulate home temperature. He also created numerous alloys, including stainless steel and Stellite (used in blading small turbines and numerous other tools/equipment that should not rust.) The museum shows photos throughout the building from Haynes' life. Upstairs, the rooms are not maintained as living spaces, but rather, as tributes to the other inventors and "firsts" that Kokomo is known for. You will see exhibits about the Appersons, the first pneumatic rubber tire, first carburetor, lots of Delco radio inventions, and even some canning innovations. And of course, there are lots of exhibits about alloys and their uses. The staff is friendly and goes the extra mile to make sure you have all the information you desire. Note: Although the garage is off limits, you can still see three of the first cars produced in Kokomo through the windows. Review #2486

I didn't know there was an antique shop here when I saw a bunch of stuff sitting on the sidewalk,…read morebut sure enough there is a shop featuring mostly vintage housewares and collectibles. The independently owned shop sits behind the courthouse in Tipton, where there is free street parking and a public lot nearby. The shop is long and narrow with booths and cases filled with everything from glassware to Santa blow molds. It's the kind of stuff you'd expect to see in a small Midwest town. The building was dark inside, making it difficult to see details. Prices were pretty high, I thought. I didn't pick up anything, today, though tempted. The owner was sitting outside, greeting customers, while his wife was busy cleaning and organizing merchandise inside.

First time at Kokomo Municipal Stadium and first jack rabbits game(single A team, Great Lakes…read moredivision of the northwood league). I went to some single A games in Virginia that were played on a high school field, so I was shocked when I arrived. It's a really nice facility, I was told IU Kokomo plays their games there. Not familiar with the ballpark, my experience started with buying tickets over the phone. I described the kind of seats I wanted, lady at ticket window provided exactly what I wanted; they were great seats!! The night I went was thirsty Thursday, so domestic beer was $2 for 12 Oz glass. Had a brat and eventually French fries. Parking was easy, may be a challenge if sold out. I had a blast!!!

Ssshhhh... hey Funk... keep it under yer hat but I got a tip on one of the best kept secrets in…read moreKokomo. Funk, people will come...They'll come to Kokomo for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn up the ballpark driveway, not knowing for sure why they're doing it. They'll arrive at the ticket gate as innocent as children, longing for the past. Of course, we won't mind if you look around, they'll say. It's only eight dollars per person. Folks'll pass over the money without even thinking about it. For it is money they have and peace they lack. And they'll walk out to the Umbrella Bar and the Backyard, and sit in shirt-sleeves on a perfect afternoon. Or they'll find they have reserved seats somewhere along one of the baselines, where they sat when they were children and cheered their heroes. And they'll watch the game, and it'll be as if they'd dipped themselves in magic waters. The memories will be so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces. People will come, Funk...The one constant through all the years, Funk, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game -- it's a part of our past, Funk. It reminds us of all that once was good in Kokomo and it could be again. Ohhhhhhhh, people will come, Funk. People will most definitely come. Apologies: Terence Mann

Really good berry slushies, decent pepperoni flatbread pizza, and games, games, games! Though the…read moresign indicates some free games, we didn't see any. Most of them are between $.50 & $1, so it wasn't costly. We played $3 worth of games, then called it a night.

On the one hand I regret not taking any photos but you've just got to see this place for yourself…read more They've got: - Live Music - Vinyl and CDs - Pinball - Arcade Games - Good Drinks - Food! We came in from Chicago for a show; the layout is so interesting with lots of features like seating up on a sort of balcony-room in the back, very clean single stall restrooms (gender neutral!), really stacked record store for such a little town, really impressive number of craft beer on tap for a good price. All of the bartenders I interacted with were very warm and friendly. There's really something for everyone (it's all ages outside of the bar area!). If I lived in Logansport I could really see myself making a home here. A true hidden gem and worth the trip!

I absolutely love this place, the owner is so interactive with you and helps you with the steps…read moreit's so calming the music they put on really inspires you to do your best and to just relax and have a nice time painting I really enjoy it here.

Mediocre food, service is the worst! Its a Thursday afternoon we got here around 1sh (serve until…read more2) waited 25 minutes for a BLT sandwich, chicken strips and a hamburger. The food was not brought out at the same time (I was served 5 minutes after my husband and son). The house is beautiful that's the only positive I can say about our experience today

I have eaten lunch here many times with my father over the years. So many great things on the…read moremenu. Butterscotch pie always a favorite. Had my father's funeral reception here. Buffet style and the food was delicious. Prices were great. Atmosphere always fantastic.