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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 25 – the Center of the World

I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d showered, and Jim frequently tells me to slow down until he’s had a chance to wake up. So not only am I a morning person, …

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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 24 – A High School Full of Criminals

Step inside Yuma Territorial Prison, one of the most feared places in the American Southwest.

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Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 19 – Ghost Towns and an Enchanting Excursion

All aboard! See what it’s like to ride a heritage excursion train near Sedona, Arizona.

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Tibbs Drive-in Movie Theatre, photo by Lauren Tibbs

Escape to the Past at Tibbs Drive-in Theatre

By Lauren Pannell Instead of our usual dinner outings or ice cream runs, my friends and I decided to go vintage for one of our Friday night girls’ night out. We jumped onto Interstate 65 down to the Southside of Indianapolis to Tibbs Drive-in Theatre for an old school take on the typical movie night.  …

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County Line Orchard, photo by Elizabeth Pollack

Northwest Indiana’s Favorite Fall Destination: County Line Orchard

When you’re looking for Fall fun, don’t miss this family favorite.

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Massive tree at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso Indiana

A Day at Gabis Arboretum

Escape to a welcome respite from busy city life, just minutes from the interstate in northwest Indiana.

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The Biltmore Estate is a spectacular tourist destination year round, but it's particularly beautiful in Spring. See why you should visit Biltmore Blooms.

Biltmore Blooms: A Virtual Tour

The Biltmore Estate is a spectacular tourist destination year round, but it’s particularly beautiful in Spring.

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A Day at Fair Oaks Farms: it’s not just for kids

Spend a day at Fair Oaks Farms, an agritourism destination in Indiana that has been explaining the process of raising pigs, dairy cows, and crops through “adventures” since 2004.

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How to be a Local Tourist with TripAdvisor Attractions

TripAdvisor Attractions allows you to book attractions, tours, and experiences directly from their platform. Here’s how to use it to be a Local Tourist.

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Sunset over the Alabama Hills

Hopalong, Gunga Din: The Museum of Western Film History & the Alabama Hills

Visit the Western Film Museum and the Alabama Hills, site of several movies, in Lone Pine, California.

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Entrance to Castle Dome Mine Museum

A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum

Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.

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A Night at the Drive-In: San Diego’s Outdoor Movie Theaters

Southern California’s beautiful weather makes it the perfect place for outdoor movies.

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