The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts was founded in 1956 by Major Herbert Petrie, his wife, and…read moretheir friends John and Kitty Butterfield. It was originally known as Wagon Wheel Playhouse. Fun fact: Major Petrie played trumpet in the Army band under the direction of John Philip Sousa. The original theatre started as a simple tent with a gravel floor, canvas chairs, and two old chicken coops that served as the scene shop and dressing rooms. In the early 60s, a simple structure was actually built. In 1970, Major Petrie retired and sold the playhouse to a group of Warsaw businessmen. In 1984, a new group bought it and in 1995 Bruce Shaffner became sole owner. In 2010, there was a corporate reorganization and it became a non-profit organization known as Wagon Wheel Theatre, Inc. The Wagon Wheel has a circular stage with 360-degree seating. Seating goes 10 rows high - so it's a fairly immersive experience. Free and general parking is located behind the theatre. Accessible parking is located in the parking lot next to Center Street and along the side of the theater facing the Wyndham. Accessibility options do exist here. I wouldn't call them perfect, though there's been an obvious effort. There's one accessible stall in both men's and women's restrooms. Accessible seating is limited to Section 1, Row G (this doesn't thrill me) - companion seating is also available. Accessible tickets are sold only through the box-office or by calling. Usher service begins an hour before the show - there's a preference here to remove unneeded walkers, wheelchairs, and larger mobility devices not needed during the performance (ushers will assist - again, not thrilled about this as one never knows when a device may be needed and getting it back can be disruptive). The AWS Foundation has supported Wagon Wheel in acquiring sensory bags and other items for those with light, hearing, and other sensory sensitivities. SuperEar Listening devices are available for those with hearing issues. This is free of charge. Service animals are welcome, though they must be in a clearly marked vest. In addition to regular shows, Wagon Wheel offers a variety of programs in support of its mission. They exist for all age groups. They are quite active in the community. Shows here are entertaining, the acoustics are strong, and staff/volunteers are nearly always friendly. Shows include live theater, symphony, concerts, and other types of shows. This is a Northeast Indiana gem. While there are some modest accessibility concerns I have, there's a strong effort to be inclusive and the theatre is absolutely a beloved gem for this community. The recent holiday show was spirited and impressive. Despite my concerns about seating, I will admit my seats were fine and the show was awesome.

It is nice and fun. Their shows are always good. To the few I have been they have been really good…read more Would recommend for a low budget show.

Fun and unique movie experience with great food and great people. Food is also amazing as well…read more Highly recommend to those visiting, or even just in the area in general.

This was the first time we went to the Melody dive in theater. I had gone to drive in as a kid with…read moremy family as I lived in a town that had three plus three inside ones. So lots of places to see movies growing up. The two guys that were with me had never been to one before. So it was a new thing for them. Plan to go again sometime. Nice grounds well keep up. Prices were very good. To get in and for any food or drinks. Nice selection to choose from. Gray for date night or family putting.

How can you not love thie movie theater made out of someone's home. It only has ONE movie showing…read morebecause there is only one screen. You can buy your popcorn and drinks out front. The seats are a bit worn down but they are comfy and you'll enjoy yourself. Definitely the climax of entertainment in the town and enjoyable. Get there early to grab a seat!!

A very nice, pretty small museum. Bell grew up in Mentone, and when he died, he donated his…read morememorabilia there. Photographs, models, etc. It doesn't really cover the whole history of Bell Helicopters, just from his birth to his death. They do have a Huey, and two Bell 47s, one of which is restored as his personal helicopter, very plush and shiny. They are only open on Sundays, but the rest of the time you can call and make an appointment for a tour. I had seen the sign from the highway many times, I never had a chance to stop in, but this time I did, so I did. Things are nicely arranged. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. There's a short movie about his life, and then you can walk around and look at the displays. There's a small gift shop. The local history museum is attached, and the Bell museum used to be in that building. There's also a memorial marker to him around the corner. We'll worth checking out if you are into aviation history and are anywhere nearby.

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.

I had the chance to walk through the Nightmare Factory Haunted House, and honestly, it was such a…read morefun experience! The atmosphere, scares, and whole setup really made it feel like you were stepping into a nightmare. You can tell a lot of work goes into making the experience exciting and creepy. If you're looking for something fun to do this Halloween, definitely check it out!

I will not be going back to this establishment ever again. You spend a lot of money here just to be…read morekicked out because one of their actors calls you a wetback and then the actors lies about it and says you called him a racial slur. As soon as it happened and we went to notify management and they found the actor and he lied about the situation and they sided with him and then booted us out and the man who said he was the owner told us " that's why your people getting treated how there treated" because the actor said what he said and then lied. We weren't the only minorities there so I could only imagine how much more he will be getting away with. Not worth the time or money

My husband and I went in and waited over 20 minutes without being acknowledged. I went to the…read morecounter and was completely ignored by the 3 ladies in back. It was a Tuesday evening and we were the only people there at 5:00. It was very disappointing. The menu on Facebook looked very good but I guess we will never know.

1st time going. Love the view and thats about it. Went there with the intentions of becoming a…read moremember but after the way my husband and I was treated.. I will never be a member! 2 HOURS and 10 minutes we waited for an appetizer and when we went to ask about it we were told there was 70 orders before ours. Not true.. not even 70 people at the place.. but okay.. went back to our table and my husband goes to get another drink and he is stopped by 2 women.. 1 of these women is the mother to the 15 year old thats working and whom we talked to about our order.. she claimed my husband was rude and made her daughter cry and that he smells of alcohol... umm.. we're at a bar and he had 2 mixed drinks.. and what is a 15 year old doing working at a bar anyways? Plus 2 hours for an appetizer and we're in the wrong because we decided to cancel our order.. so anyways.. from my personal experience... I would not support a place that treats New people, who are not from Rochester, like they do.. what a joke of a place!!

Amazing staff!!! Super friendly and informative!!! 3 tasting…read morefor $5, we had 9 tasting and still only tried a 1/3 of what they have to offer. The pours are generous and you can share, hard part is deciding which cider or wine to try ! Loved the dry red wines, not dry like a typical wine but very favorable. Wasn't a fan of the mojito cider but the bon bon caramel would taste great with a shot of whiskey I bet. They have homemade apple pies, and cinnamon rolls that looked delicious!

We stopped here on our way north with some family and the staff was incredibly helpful and kind…read more(offering the kids treats to feed the cats and opening the barn for us), and we had some fresh pie that was amazing. We also recommend the apple slushees, which are like frozen cider but nothing but pressed apples with no added sugar and were incredible. The animals in the barn (cats, pigs, goats, donkey, chickens, rabbits) were super cute, especially the kittens! The kids also loved the playground and the whole property was well maintained. Would definitely recommend as a road trip stop for anyone heading north!