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Originally called Southport the town of Kenosha, WI used to be a shipping port for the automotive industry. Recessions, bankruptcies, and a general economic downturns seen the shut down of the shipping port and had other industries, stepping up to make Kenosha their home of operations. Now, this friendly town on the shores of Lake…
Located in northwest Indiana, South Bend is known for Notre Dame, college football, a new foodie trail and so much more. It is well worth a day trip, but if you have the time I suggest staying longer. South Bend is a very family friendly destination and offers plenty to do for both children and…
Last year I was lucky enough to visit Oliver Winery and taste a selection of their fabulous wines. You can read all about that visit in my Oliver Winery post. They recently invited to an open house where they were unveiling their newest addition to their wine family, the Vine Series. Sadly, I couldn’t make…
Once a year, during the month of April, Vera Bradley takes over the Fort Wayne Coliseum to host their annual Vera Bradley outlet sale. For 5 days shoppers from around the globe will walk past rows and rows of merchandise piled high and deeply discounted. It is an event that Vera Bradley enthusiast wait for…
One of the best things about living in the Midwest is that you don’t have to travel far to have a really fun and affordable weekend with the family in Fort Wayne. It’s located in northeast Indiana almost equal distance from Chicago, Detroit, or Cincinnati making it an easy drive from almost anywhere in the…
Having spent several great days in Bloomington, IN and eating some fabulous food, I did not think it could get any better. But it did with the Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub. The Irish Lion is one of Bloomington’s oldest establishments founded in 1882 as a pub & Inn. Through the years the building has…
There are so many great restaurants to eat at when you in Bloomington, IN it is hard to pick just one. Luckily we had the opportunity to try many of their great dining options in the area. One night we decided to try the Malibu Grill as their menu looked fabulous and had a local…
I recently took a 10 day road trip through the midwest. My travels took my through Indiana, Illinois and Missouri and back home. At times 10 days felt like too long and other times it felt like it wasn’t quite long enough. It helped that I was driving a Kia Soul for the trip. Anywho,…
(c)VisitFortWayne Looking for someplace fun to spend the weekend? How about a trip to Fort Wayne, IN? You will be surprised by how much there is to see and do in the area. I recently spent a few days in Fort Wayne and I’m already looking forward to going back and exploring more. I took…
On my recent visit to Fort Wayne I had the opportunity to enjoy some delicious food. Now, I don’t necessarily think “foodie destination” when I think of Fort Wayne, but there are some restaurants and gourmet stores in the area that are stepping up the food game for northern Indiana. Where To Eat In Fort Wayne Baker Street: 4820…
If you are a fan of Vera Bradley products you do not want to miss the annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale! It happens each and every spring in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The five-day event draws people from all over the United States for the opportunity to buy Vera Brandley products for up to 80% off!…
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