Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local
When a professor at Purdue University asks if you’d like to work with her 400-level travel writing class, you say yes!
The following are submissions from students at the acclaimed university. Their assignment was to dig into a place, whether it’s one location or multiple, and tell its story for possible publication. These stories made the cut, and once you read them you’ll see why.
I’m proud to present these up-and-coming writers and their fun, entertaining, and in-depth stories.
Since the university is located in West Lafayette, most of these articles are based in Indiana.
By Ranxin Quan I found this gallery shop by accident on my way to eat ramen. I strolled along Main Street in downtown Lafayette with my friend after 5 p.m. and most stores were closed except for one: Artists’ Own. Inside, a gallery exhibited pottery, oil paintings, and adorable glass Christmas tree ornaments in the …
Local Artists Create Their Own Shop in Downtown LafayetteRead More
A former volunteer returns to the place that fostered her love of horses.
An All-Natural Escape: Riding a Horse at Natural Valley RanchRead More
Learn the story behind this family-owned business in downtown Indianapolis.
Get the story behind a family-owned store that makes candy canes the old-fashioned way.
Don Quijote Restaurante offers an authentic Spanish dining experience.
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. …
When you’re looking for Fall fun, don’t miss this family favorite.
Northwest Indiana’s Favorite Fall Destination: County Line OrchardRead More
A walk in the magnificent Indiana forest isn’t exactly a straight line, but getting turned around is half the fun.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is part of a campus connecting art and nature. See how one Hoosier found her own connections at this unique place.
Escape to a welcome respite from busy city life, just minutes from the interstate in northwest Indiana.
Get to know Harmony Winery, an award-winning winery and wine-making store in an unexpected location.
Harmony Winery – an Award-Winning Winery in an Unexpected LocationRead More
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.
