It's a new bridge but still done in that classic style. We took this in before the Covered Bridge…read moreFestival so we could enjoy the beautiful area before the crowds. If you come during the festival this place is filled with activities and vendors

Such a pretty view of a little waterfall near this old mill! There's also a historic marker nearby…read more Phone service connectivity is a major issue when touring Parke County, so it was a huge perk to get free wifi at this location as I planned my next stop.

It's truly amazing what you will find at Cory's Creek Trader's fair. Multiple access of yard sale…read moreitems. Animals, plants, trinkets, and a zillion other gizmos can be found at this "venue". Plan to walk. Take a backpack to carry purchases. Take a friend to carry bigger items!! It's truly a melting pot of a bunch of people, items, and prices are usually always negotiable!! I believe it's $4 to get inside. But well worth the cost. Sell your stuff there also. Just ask someone how it works and they'll happily help you get an understanding of the "first come, first serve" setup for selling.

They always have a ton of various items. Even some animals!…read moreYou will probably find whatever you might be looking for! Only downside might be the terrain could present challenges to some folks but it's definitely worth going!!

What a fantastic event! I came for the second seating (3:30pm) of Return of the Mac. Even though…read morethere were a lot of people, it was well-run (lines moved quickly) and there was plenty of mac & cheese (I was worried that second seating = less options/vendors) All the mac & cheese options were awesome. Feast's & FARM's tied for #1 for me! *Feast's offering was an Aged Bacon Garganelli (Cheddar Cheese Garganelli, Chicken Fat Breadcrumbs, Kimchi Hot Suace, Popcorn Cheese Sauce, Shallot, Fennel) - Feast is my favorite restaurant in town, so I feel a little biased but it was amazing mac & cheese. First of all, garganelli is one of the best pasta types and they made it a CHEDDAR CHEESE garganelli! I loved the texture from the breadcrumbs. Overall, just a well-balanced mac and cheese (never thought i'd say that about mac & cheese) *FARM's offering was Giant Elbow Noodle with Smoked Gouda and Chinese Peppers - good lawdy. They need those chinese peppers on the menu, please! I've had a lot of chinese peppers in my life and Farm does 'em justice! Shout out to Ivy Tech's Smokey Bleu Quack & Cheese - I usually don't even like bleu cheese and the duck was perfectly smoked and juicy - whew!

What a great event! I had gone to the one in Indianapolis and enjoyed this one a little more. The…read morereason- there were a ton of vegetarian options! I liked how creative the chef's got. My favorites were Farm, Upland, and Uptown Cafe. The event ran super smooth and people weren't having to wait for long. Only thing I'd recommend is to drop the price a little lower since it's a college town and/or add a few more places. Great event overall!

"Big Things in a Small Town",so much collaboration of great minds are in here,it's in Guinness…read more world Records as well.We are so happy to see everything in few hours.This town has a very beautiful landscaping,love the flowers all around,well taken care of.Get the checklist of the attractions from the Welcome Center.

Casey bills themselves as a "Small Town, Big Things" and they're not kidding. Located just off I-70…read moreand even if you don't want to see some of the further away Largest Things, the World's Largest Rocking Chair is in downtown and surrounded by Largest things, There is parking nearby and you can walk around to see the stuff. One of which is, yes, the World's Largest Rocking Chair. Sadly you can't sit in it but you can take pictures with it and even touch it. I found this one to be one of the most interesting World's Largest things, right up with the mailbox that you can go inside and the wind chimes that you can sound. Stop by and check them out. [Review 19675 overall - 130 in Illinois - 647 of 2023.]

Meh. It's a wonderful idea and a great way to support a wonderful local nonprofit. However, it was…read morejust a "meh" event to me. I love the many different options that they have available, but at the same time, it might make more sense to have some activities that involved a lot of people (ie a bigger/better dance floor or something of that matter). Overall, a good event, but I would like to see more next year, something that would make the ticket worth the money spent!

I left Adult Swim with one question: How many people work all night long to get the smell of beer…read moreand food out of the museum before they open the next morning for the public? I can't even begin to imagine how they go about this task! Adult Swim is a benefit event held at the Children's Museum. Only in its second year, someone decided the first year was a smash hit because tickets increased by $15 this year (or maybe that was the surcharge for cleaning). All tickets sold out though, so that's a good sign! I'm not really sure who the benefit was for though.. maybe some additional information about that next year would help raise even more money Unlike other events I've been to, this one didn't FEEL like the event was sold out. Lines for some of the food and drink tables had a few other people in them, but the event planners did a great job of making sure there were enough tables and enough room that everyone could have a good time. Really, the night was about being a big kid in the museum into the night, and everyone I was with had a blast! Here's hoping next year is just as great (and not about $15 bucks more expensive per ticket!)

The Twisted House is a whimsical, quirky sculpture in the ArtsPark. The house is the 2005 work of…read moreJohn McNaughton. McNaughton was a founding member of the Art Department of University of Southern Indiana. He passed away in 2022. The Twisted House is typical of his fun-loving approach to art. The wood sculpture has a storybook appearance. I can imagine that kids (and maybe even a few squirrels) would have fun visiting and playing in the structure with the crooked door and roof that curves over into the ground. The sculpture brought a smile to my face. The Twisted House worth a visit if you like art. There is no charge to walk through the quiet and serene park. There is free parking at the east side of the park.

It was a cold crisp day in late November when I visited the house. I knocked on the door but…read morenobody was home. Just kidding. It is a piece of artwork. It reminds me of the nursery rhyme about the old woman who lived in a shoe. It is just one piece of outdoor artwork and sculptures available on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center. I found plenty of parking available at the Center's parking lot. Then it is short walk from the lot.

I don't know what's going on with this, but Coco mantis is big giant bug that hangs out on the…read morecorner of the street and kokomo Indiana. It was pretty cool to see. Don't know why it's there but it's there.

I've been to Kokomo, Indiana multiple times on my Tenderness Tour events and I discover new things…read moreeach time. Kokomantis is one of the more unusual tourist attractions you could ask for, but it's even listed on Atlas Obscura. Scrap artist Scott Pitcher crafted Kokomantis in 2012 and it's proudly placed in downtown Kokomo at the corner of Sycamore and Washington Streets. The torso and wings were crafted from World War II fuel pontoons, while the legs were crafted from traffic light poles (I wonder if that would work for me?). Construction took a reported 220 hours to both create and position this remarkably unique structure. Truthfully, I'm surprised I don't see it pop up in more horror movies. The sculpture is 22' long and 17' high. Kokomantis includes a sign that reads "please do not climb me; I'm ticklish!" and at one point had its own Facebook and Twitter accounts. I believe the Facebook account is now inactive. The Twitter page still exists, though there have been no new posts since 2016. You've got to love a city that would embrace a giant praying mantis. While the love doesn't seem to be quite as passionate as it used to be, it's like any oversized sculpture - if you are going by it, you're going to stop for a photo op. Seriously.

Driving north on US 231 into Greencastle, it is hard to miss this giant four piece mural that was…read moreadded in fall 2019 by international artist Andrei Krautsou (who signs his work Key Detail). Funds were raised by the local people and a matching grant led to a search for the right artist who would work with the people to create a mural that would capture the spirit of the area. What makes this mural unusual, other than its gigantic size, is that it covers four grain silos (only two are inactive). The round surface makes for a pit of a challenge to fit full images in view. The artist did a rough sketch on the surface and then used a lift and spray paint to finish the job in just a few weeks in September. The four silos have unique themes. On the left, the silo features a bald eagle for American Strength. The next features a cow and horse for Agriculture. The next silo, which is a bit larger features a giant violin representing the Arts, particularly DePauw School of Music & Arts. Finally, the last mural features a whitetail buck, a covered bridge, and morel mushrooms along with the artist's tag on the back. Common to all the murals is the artist's use of plants and flowers to fill in the space around the central images of each silo. The space not only creates a sense of identity, but offers a vibrant first image of the city as visitors arrive. Well done! I enjoy discovering these installations by towns that are fighting to stay appealing to locals and visitors alike. Review #3121

In 2018, Crossroads Plaza got a new addition honoring the Wabash Valley Musicians Hall of Fame…read more Artist Mark Nicklasch created a brick piano near the sidewalk at the front of the plaza. He then cut stone to form the 88 keys that a full size piano would have. The upright style of piano replaced the traditional wood structure with red brick and topped the piece with stone. He also added a bench of brick and stone as well. On the side of the piano is the commemorative plaque. Review #1727