Hot Browns, Derby Pie, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Bourbon — what do these things have in common? They are all culinary delights that claim Louisville as their birthplace. While these regional favorites may be the first things to come to mind when you think of dining in the Derby City, food enthusiasts will devour a [...]
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As all mothers know, a weeknight out of the house can be too few and far between. So when the chance for me to let the dust lie, the laundry pile up and the kids settle their own squabbles, I shouted “Thank Heavens!” and headed to the theater. Quite an appropriate response really, as the [...]
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Roadtrip — the mere mention of this type adventure conjures up images of a Griswold-style vacation and a wood-paneled station wagon loaded with cranky travelers. Still, knowing these adventures are the fodder for lifetime memories, we accept the challenge each time vowing that this trip will be better than the last. Driving from Indianapolis to [...]
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I am a planner by nature. I have lists for everything and no where does this quirk in my personality come into play more than when I travel. Imagine my apprehension when an impromptu trip to Chicago, with not one family but two, forced me to venture out without a prearranged agenda. There is one [...]
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Located on the northern edge of the south and the southern edge of the Midwest, Louisville, Kentucky is within a day drive of more than half of the United States. While spring brings the excitement of the festive Kentucky Derby, and summer and fall burst with outdoor activities, winter is my favorite time to explore Louisville from the [...]
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My daughter has started the painstaking task of visiting prospective colleges. When my Alma mater, Valparaiso University, made the list for campus visits, I jumped at the chance to play tour guide. Spending time with just my daughter is a rare occurrence and I wanted our girls weekend to be special. In researching accommodations in [...]
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Walking about the campus of Valparaiso University recently, I proudly thought that this was the same campus that I walked as a student merely a few years before. As sudden shock hit me and my pace slowed, those few years were, in fact, were 30 years ago! With new eyes I started looking at the [...]
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Whether it’s on tap, in bottles, cans or kegs, beer is what “made Milwaukee famous.” From legendary German brewers Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz and Miller to modern craft brew masters, Milwaukee’s beer heritage and culture still thrives today. Great beer, great places to drink it and food to pair with it can all be found on [...]
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is legendary in the racing world. Maneuvering the banked curves of the famed oval was once an experience known only to the most competitive driver’s in the world. Today, though, it is available to everyday car-poolers and commuters. Indy Racing Experience allows everyday drivers to feel the thrill of racing. There [...]
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The closest thing I’ve come to riding a horse has been the carousel at Walt Disney World Resort, so I thought it best to ease into the saddle, so to speak, before undertaking a dude ranch vacation. Rawhide Ranch, located in Brown County, Indiana, is close to home (just one hour from Indianapolis) and offers [...]
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