Andrea Pearce, Author at Travel Indiana

Bob Ross inspired generations of viewers with only his soft-spoken voice and a pallet knife. His message of compassion creativity continues to reverberate today. And yet there is currently no…

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Historic Places

Jeffersonville, New Albany offers best of both Worlds

October 8, 2019

Perched along the banks of the Ohio River, the two charming southern Indiana towns of Jeffersonville and New Albany offer visitors the best of both worlds – easy access to the big city (Louisville) with the pace and appeal of small-town life.

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Brew Wine Distillery

Madison Brew & Winery Scene offers something for Everyone

October 8, 2019

Once upon a time, the southern Indiana town of Madison was known as one of the premier brewing cities west of the Alleghenies, crafting great beer in its four breweries until 1918. Then Prohibition hit, and the result was a 100-year drought in a city that ironically houses the oldest standing brewery building in Indiana.

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Outdoor

State Parks are the Perfect Places for the Holidays

October 8, 2019

Twinkling lights, cookies and wassail, and cozy cottages. Indiana State Park properties are offering a chance to experience these and more this holiday season. If you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle, skip the shopping lines and relax at a park to take in some holiday cheer.

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Destination Main Street

Peru Main Street

October 8, 2019

Downtown 2.0: The revitalization of Hoosier communities. Here we present Peru, long known for its Cole Porter and circus ties and now adding new opportunities through a robust rebirth.

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Arts

The Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour

October 1, 2019

Drive down scenic back roads, wind through woods decked out in their finest fall colors, and discover art on the 21st annual Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour. The Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour is a free, self-guided event designed to showcase the arts and crafts created in the present-day “Art Colony of the Midwest.”

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The Magazine

Holiday Issue 2019

September 26, 2019

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Culinary

Indiana’s Top Chefs featuring Harry Kilmer: Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill

September 24, 2019

Chef Kilmer proudly serves a variety of sandwiches and sides that are a huge step above bar food. They include The Judy (Judy Kilmer’s Boston take on the cheesesteak sandwich), Memphis pulled pork sandwich, pork tenderloin, and the Dirty Harry. There’s even a burger – the Pastor Brad – named after a local minister who likes to stop in. And plenty of alcohol choices.