We made an impromptu detour to the Indiana Dinosaur Museum during a weekend road trip, and it ended…read moreup being one of the highlights of our trip! X-Man absolutely loved it. From the moment we walked in, he was completely engaged -- asking questions, reading the displays, and carefully studying every fossil and replica. The exhibits were well laid out and easy for kids to navigate without feeling overwhelming. It struck a great balance between educational and genuinely fun. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the space felt clean and thoughtfully curated. You can tell a lot of care went into creating an experience that sparks curiosity in young dinosaur lovers. If you're traveling through the area with kids (or have a budding paleontologist in your family), this is absolutely worth the stop. We didn't plan it -- and honestly, that made it even better. Sometimes the best adventures are the unexpected ones. Would definitely recommend!

This is a nice, small museum. A bit overpriced but worth doing once, and it is next to the…read morechocolate shop and factory. We did not do the outdoor parts. It was a nice stop.

"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

Thanks for the great tour. Our boat Captain Corey Cook was fantastic. He is so knowledgeable about…read morelocal area history. We had a great cruise. Thank you!

Highly recommend!! We booked a two hour historical boat tour. Captain Corey was very knowledgeable…read moreand spoke clearly for all of us to hear and understand. He was friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The boat was clean and it was a beautiful afternoon. This is a relaxing way to kick up your feet and enjoy the lake.

Hands down best ghost tour I've been on! Candice was very knowledgeable about the history and lore…read moreof Grand Rapids and took extra time to make the trip special. Greatly enjoyed and will be booking again! Great for locals and tourist!

We went on a walking wine tour for my wife's birthday and it was great. Candice is very friendly…read moreand professional with extensive knowledge of wine and wine tasting. She also shared a lot of the history of Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. We had a fantastic time, I highly recommend ToursAroundMichigan.

Just an excellent time overall. Stephen is a great, personable, knowledgeable captain and was an…read moreabsolute pleasure to spend time with. Beautiful sunset on the lake and a wonderful trip. Thank you Stephen!

We had such a good time sailing with Captain Stephen! The boat was absolutely fantastic and perfect…read morefor a day on the water. He was very helpful to offer water, sodas, and a cooler for any goodies we brought ourselves. We definitely want to come back and sail with him again!

Beautiful restoration with amazing original period furnishings. Lovely garden and extremely…read morewell-done railway car exhibit on lower level. Enthusiastic and friendly staff, plenty on street free parking.

We were visiting the Michigan City area for a family vacation. We love exploring historic homes,…read moreespecially of the Gilded Era. We decided to do the guided house and garden tour for $20 per person. It was well worth it. Our docent professor Craig was the absolute best! He knew every detail about the history of the Barker family, their beautiful home and lavishly furnished home, as well as the history of the family business. One thing that impressed me most was that the heirs of the original Barker family have made it their life's mission to spend an unlimited amount to restore the ancestral family home back to its former glory! This is a Michigan City treasure and I highly recommend visiting- especially in the summer when the garden is in full bloom!!