As an avid race fan, driver and member of media, this was a big day for me. USAC Indiana Sprint…read moreWeek drew me in to attend an event at my 100th different venue. A lot of great things lit up my experience, there was one thing that nicked my rating. About half of my attendance experience had been at dirt tracks. I know there is dust, dirt and mud plugs can land in your lap. From the first heat race, my friend and I enjoyed a clean race. However, for the A-main, things changed. For the entire race, dust and dirt rained on us continually like a heavy spring rain. Did they not water the track enough? What changed? Of course, track food is important. One previous review said the hamburgers sucked, another said they were "track food". Mine was track food. Lines for food were very long, but things moved. It could be better. OH! $4 beers was a treat! Exit and re-entry were a breeze. Due to the big event, parking was shall we say, interesting. We got there very early and got a great spot. This was a significant trip of me so I probably will not be back, but if I am, it will be fun again.

We came here for a Sunday night race when we were in town. We had driven by the place earlier in…read morethe weekend and I looked it up on their website, which was quite informative. There seem to be races almost every week. We arrived a few minutes late, but no worries as they were still doing the hot laps. Parking was easy in the gravel lot (PRO TIP: the closer you park to the track, the dirtier your car will be from all the dust). Paying by credit card adds a 5% fee. It was $15 per adult, but kids are free to enter. It wasn't too crowded, but general admission gets you in on the side with the sun in your eyes, so for the first hour, it was painful. But after that, it was amazing. Yes, dirt will be flying and it is loud! But it is so fascinating and we loved learning about the intricacies of the sport. I recommend sitting on the far right side so you can see the cars exiting the track. Concessions were reasonably priced and the same 5% credit card fee as the admission applies. The bathrooms are what you'd expect and the ground dirty. But they had a zamboni-like thing come around and clean the main walkway. There were fireworks afterwards that lasted longer than I thought they would.

it's cool i love it but like dawg yall gotta fix the bathrooms, either some aren't working or there…read moreis literally piss on the floor and no toilet paper

Definitely recommend! Took my daughter here for her first drive-in experience! They played one of…read moreour family favorites, The Wizard of Oz. Can't wait to see what's on the schedule for next summer.

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.

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

Beautiful Charley Creek Gardens is a lovely place to take a stroll, and it is handicap accessible…read morewith paved paths. There is a steeper hill that adds an incline to access the gardens, so just be prepared for this before you enter the waterfall/wildflower/labyrinth area. In the summer the waterfall is running and the flowers have bloomed and it's the best time to see the gardens. It feels a bit like wandering around a secret garden and is usually very peaceful. Right now it's not as peaceful as there is a lot of construction going on around the gardens that is loud during the day. It's a great place to take photos. There is a map of everything at the entrance of the gardens/the trailhead. It's a short trail and loops back around to the entrance. A small creek runs through the trail. Parking is available at the trailhead/entrance of the gardens. There is a hedge maze, art sculpture, bridge, labyrinth, and wildflower area along the paved trail.

We walk from our downtown apartment up Miami and enter this fantastic oasis multiple times weekly…read more It is scenic and well cared for. A great retreat and good exercise location.

5 large screens with good seating showing latest movies. Prices very good - Matinee (before 5) is…read more$5.50. Seniors (55 and above) $5.50, kids (12 and under) $5.50 and adults $7.50. Get tickets at concession stand (prices are like most theaters - way too much for popcorn and soda). Offers free movies during the summer. Down side was that we could hear the loud noises from theater next to us while watching our movie - distracting.

The theater has very cramped seating that offers little to no leg room. The camera system in the…read morefront upper part of the theater that monitors you while watching a movie is creepy.

For my 100th Review I needed to pick a very special place, and I think I have found it…read more My parents recently moved to Marion and every time I drive there I pass this place. The sign says Round Robins Bingo Barn. Intrigued, I swore that the next time I was visiting my parents I would stop in and play. And so I did. I was completely overwhelmed by what I walked in to. I would say at least 200 people were sitting in a huge room playing game after game of bingo. We got there a bit late and had to be caught up by the "professionals" but we caught on in no time at all. For $12 you get something like 10 games with 18 cards in each plus you can add an extra bingo card here and there for a dollar. 3 games of the night are with $1000 and then they have a few $300 games. We didn't realize what a commitment we were signing up for. We were there for at least 2 hours and still had games to play. Playing Bingo really makes a girl hungry and unfortunately they didnt have a kitchen at the time, you can buy sodas and snacks and if you are really hungry you can have pizza delivered. Those people really had the right idea. Unfortunately we didn't win any games that night but I can honestly say that was the most entertainment I have had in Marion Indiana.

This is a nice hall but if you like pull tabs you will need to sit in sections E and F. Most…read moreticlets are sold back there because they come from the window located back there and workers dont get a chance to start anywhere else. It would be nice for fair play if ALL of their workers didn't start there, maybe a couple on one end and a couple start the other end of the hall and work inward. This post is so nobody will lose all their money. At least they dont go haywire with the family and friends hitting all the time.

Have seen many a good show here by amateur performers, but they have horrible publicity! If you…read moredon't live in "Loganland", you probably don't know what they are doing or who the "big name" celebrity coming. Their website isn't much help since it is not being kept up and who wants old information. I realize this is being run by volunteers, but still publicity = profit!