I have memories of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as far back as I can remember. As a kid, the two-story high water clock that tells time with glass globes and tubes and blue water that greets you in the Sunburst Atrium was larger than life. As an adult, it doesn’t seem quite so large,…
The final leg of my Indiana Foodways Adventure continued through Northeast Indiana. Here, I found the famous Mrs. Wicks pies, a steakhouse where the ponies run, sweet treats, coffee and a few unexpected surprises. The Mazda CX-5 and I were still getting along really well and I spent much of my drive time doing math…
My Indiana Foodways Alliance tour took me to two communities on the outskirts of Indianapolis. Hamilton County is to the North and Hendricks County is to the South, but both are still a very short drive to Indianapolis city center. Once again, we were introduced to some fantastic foodie finds in the region. By the…
I had no idea the treasures I would find along the way on my Indiana Foodways tour. The road trip took me to some great hidden gems in the state. Some of these towns were areas I would never have considered visiting in the past, but now I can’t wait to go back….
Sliding down into my seat I move my arms out of the way so the two guys standing over me can make sure the seat belt harness is secure. Two thumbs up and a thump on the fender and we start to accelerate. The Indianapolis 500 car makes its way around the track and I’m…
If you haven’t visited before, this is the year to make plans to visit Santa Claus, Indiana! This fun little town is the ideal destination for you to visit during the busy holiday season. Check out our thoughts and experiences below! Reasons To Visit Santa Claus, Indiana This Holiday I thoroughly enjoy Christmas, it is one…
There is so much to see and do in Indianapolis for teens. We recently spent 2 days there and could easily spend 2 more and still not do and see everything. If you are planning a visit to Indianapolis with teens here are some great suggestions for things to do. FAMILY FUN IN INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis…
(c)kidszoo.org Nestled in a quiet area of Fort Wayne is the educational and fun Children’s Zoo. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is small enough to enjoy in a day, but still large enough to provide a nice array of animal exhibits. As the name implies the Children’s Zoo has been created to connect children to…
Telling Adventurous Stories That Are Out Of This World Putting our contact at the top for easy reference – email us a line at deb@justshortofcrazy.com or text us at 810-347-9019 It was so great meeting you at the Indiana Media Marketplace! Thank you so much for sharing your destination with us. We’re looking forward to potentially sharing…
On a recent trip to Bloomington, IN I found this most amazing farm to table restaurant called Farm Bloomington, with the philosophy of revitalizing Bloomington with sustainable food and drink. This is a great restaurant with an Americana hometown feel. About FARMbloomington They are opened Tuesday – Sunday offering a seasonal menu, both in both…
This is a great guide for your next road trip along I-80 from Coast to Coast. If you’re planning a long road trip plan to stop at some of these weird and wonderful roadside attractions along the way. ROAD TRIP TIME!! ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS ALONG I-80 We try to take a break every couple of hours…
Can’t say I’ve ever been a big fan of watching cars turn left as fast as they can around an oval track. Riding in the car at high speeds, yes, sitting on the sidelines, not so much. However, touring the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach had me rethinking my stance of watching some races….
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