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Issue: Spring/Summer 2013
Author(s): —Elizabeth J. Musgrave
When is a cooking class more than just a cooking class? When you learn the story behind the food. The S affron Café, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a four-hour class of instruction in the cuisine, culture and history of Morocco. Owner Chef Anass Sentissi and his wife Annie bring the traditions of the chef’s homeland to foodies. Students learn about ancient spices including saffron, known for its medicinal purposes, while cooking and listening to live music played on ancient Moroccan inst...
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Issue: Spring/Summer 2013
Author(s): Ashley Petry
Traders Point Creamery is just a few minutes from Indianapolis in Zionsville, Ind., but the picturesque dairy feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Brown Swiss cows roam the sloping green pastures, children clamor for farm-fresh milkshakes and glimpses into the milking parlor, and adults sample cheeses in the farm store. “It’s very family friendly,” says Gail Alden, director of marketing. “You almost feel like you’re visiting an uncle’s farm or something. It’s a very relaxing atmosph...
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Issue: Spring/Summer 2013
Author(s): Amy Lynch
There’s a whole new reason to rev on over to the racing capital of the world — enthusiasts with a need for speed can now get an insider look at how modern racecars are made at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Ind . Open for tours during the summer and located just across the street from the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the sleek 202,000-square-foot Dallara factory complements Indy’s well-rounded collection of racing attractions with event space and state-of-the-art interactive displays. He...
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Issue: Spring/Summer 2013
Author(s): —Karen Asp
Indianapolis has always been known as an incredibly walkable city. That just got even easier, thanks to the debut of the Cultural Trail in May. The almost eight-mile trail connects the city’s six cultural districts, making it a cinch to walk or bike to favorite destinations like White River State Park, a 250-acre urban greenspace with several cultural attractions (including the NCAA Hall of Champions and Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art), a canal with paddleboats and gondolas a...
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Issue: Fall/Winter 2012
Author(s): Ashley Petry
Instead of watching the “Christmas Story” marathon on television this year, take your family on a journey inspired by the film. The annual “A Christmas Story” Comes Home festival in Hammond, Indiana, celebrates the holiday classic with quirky activities such as a mashed-potato eating contest and a hubcap obstacle course. Based on Jean Shepherd’s 1966 book, In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, the film is set in the fictional town of Hohman, which was modeled on Shepherd’s hometown of Hammond. The festiv...
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Issue: Fall/Winter 2012
Author(s): Elizabeth J. Musgrave
Sprawling across southern Indiana is a scenic area known as Brown County. State parks burst with nature, charming villages tempt you with quirky shops and winding roads with breathtaking views can be found throughout the area. Two local activities, however, don’t necessarily come to mind when considering Indiana as a getaway: dude ranching and gem mining. Located in Nashville, Indiana, Brown County’s signature town, Copperhead Creek Mining Company’s panning for gems, fossils and arrowheads isn’t only for...
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Issue: Fall/Winter 2012
Author(s): Jane Ammeson
In 1897, when Louis Comfort Tiffany began designing the largest Tiffany dome in the world, he ordered his glass from Kokomo Opalescent Glass in Kokomo, Indiana, a company founded nine years earlier. More than a century later, during the restoration of the 1,000-square-foot dome located in the Chicago Cultural Center, replacing the broken and lost glass was as simple as calling KOG. That’s because the company, still owned by members of the three founding families, retains all of its original recipes...
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Issue: Fall/Winter 2012
Author(s): LongWeekends staff
It’s one big adventure at this water park. Kids will love exploring Buccaneer Bay, a three-story structure with nearly 50 interactive play features. The Lost River carries tube riders gently along the current as they discover the story of Uncle Lee Wally and his crew. With numerous rides and play areas decked out in pirate decorations, the water park is sure to inspire your imagination. Beware of Silver Beard’s Revenge!
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