Great atmosphere, great drinks, great food! We sat at the bar, service was pretty good. Coming back…read morefor round two soon while we're in town

Met family here for a dinner while back in town- aka used to be home. I'm a complete pizza lover…read moreand learning that there is a real pizza oven here, it wasn't up for discussion- that is what i was having and it was worth the .0002 it took me to decide that. It was GREAT! DH had a salat which was also really good, the 'rents weren't too pleased with their choices but in the defense of Bridges, one started their order while we sat at the bar with do you have any beer that comes in a can.... The evolution that in the 20ish years since I've left 'home' places like this exists, I'm sure it's not up to everyone's likes or affordability which is the real shame here. When back in town it will be on the list of places to hit, to get a good meal can't wait to ty more.

The Crooks Covered Bridge is lovely, surrounded by corn fields in a picturesque setting. The bridge…read morecrosses little Raccoon Creek and was built by Henry Wolfe in 1856, making it the oldest bridge on the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival Tour. The bridge seems to be in remarkably good shape for its age. According to the Parke County map the bridge is passable by car, but there were many nail pops throughout the bridge deck, so we only crossed by foot. A modern raised road crosses creek next to the bridge for use when the creek is low. The gravel roads are narrow approaching the bridge. There is space to park and walk around the bridge. I love how the reflection of the bridge in the water.

Step back in time take a stroll across history. Located across a small stream down a gravel road…read more Makes a nice stop to stretch your legs or take a dip in the stream

MeAllister Covered Bridge which crosses Little Raccoon Creek, was the third stop on our tour in…read moreParke County. This beauty was built in 1914 by the famous Joseph A. Britton, who built a majority of the bridges in the area. The Parke County Covered Bridge Map is helpful in locating the bridges and providing a tad bit of history. The bridge is crossable by car, but we parked at the base and walked across so we could study the structure and enjoy the fall colors. There is not really a parking area, cars just pulled off to the side of the road. We learned from J. A. Britton's great grandson (who we met later in the day) that Joseph studied to be an attorney, but preferred to build bridges. He learned is carpentry skills from his father. McAllister is one of the later bridges that he built. The 110 year old bridge is in remarkable shape and worth a visit.

This bridge is really tucked away and accessible by a fairly short gravel road. Easy to park and do…read morea quick three-point turn out to the main road.

This is one of three covered bridges inside Billie Creek Village. J.A. Britton put up this Single…read moreSpan Burr Arch Truss design in 1899 to span Leatherwood Creek at the Leatherwood train station. The bridge was moved to its current location over Williams Creek in 1981. Also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, this is #25 on the Parke County Covered Bridge Map.

This is one of the three bridges in Billie Creek Village on the east side of Rockville. Note that…read morethe bridge is only visible via by parking and then walking through a field to see this bridge that spans Williams Creek (total length of 72") Also, know that the Village has a cover charge, usually not a lot, but this is the only bridge in the county that has one. And during off season for the village, they have no trespassing signs posted. So, if you have to visit all 31 bridges in the county, then check in with the village to make sure they are open. Otherwise, I would only go if interested in checking out the pioneer village. The standard Parke County color scheme applies to this bridge which was moved here in 1981. Originally, it was built in 1899 and restored in 1940 at a different location before being closed to traffic in 1979. At least the bridge was saved if not very accessible. The bridge features the area standard Burr Arch-truss support system. In its favor, the location does allow for some nice photos without the worry of being hit by oncoming traffic. Review #3218

Driving north on US 231 into Greencastle, it is hard to miss this giant four piece mural that was…read moreadded in fall 2019 by international artist Andrei Krautsou (who signs his work Key Detail). Funds were raised by the local people and a matching grant led to a search for the right artist who would work with the people to create a mural that would capture the spirit of the area. What makes this mural unusual, other than its gigantic size, is that it covers four grain silos (only two are inactive). The round surface makes for a pit of a challenge to fit full images in view. The artist did a rough sketch on the surface and then used a lift and spray paint to finish the job in just a few weeks in September. The four silos have unique themes. On the left, the silo features a bald eagle for American Strength. The next features a cow and horse for Agriculture. The next silo, which is a bit larger features a giant violin representing the Arts, particularly DePauw School of Music & Arts. Finally, the last mural features a whitetail buck, a covered bridge, and morel mushrooms along with the artist's tag on the back. Common to all the murals is the artist's use of plants and flowers to fill in the space around the central images of each silo. The space not only creates a sense of identity, but offers a vibrant first image of the city as visitors arrive. Well done! I enjoy discovering these installations by towns that are fighting to stay appealing to locals and visitors alike. Review #3121

Nice park and simple play set but works for the little kids. The highlight for my son was the car…read morehe could sit in and "drive." The area is kept clean and nice.

This park is spacious with plenty of areas to sit in sun or shade with a sizable dance area. The…read moresound easily carries to all parts of the park so you are able to enjoy the music from your seat. While you can bring in your own food and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass), the park also has a few food trucks as well as beer and wine. The beer from by @OakenBarrelBrewing and wine from @MallowRunWinery provide a range of styles for all tastes. The park is conveniently located next to the @GreenwoodCommunityCenter that stays open for restroom and water station access. A playground is just across a walking bridge giving kids an opportunity to burn some energy. We mark are calendars each year with the Greenwood Community Summer and Fall Concert Series. A great way to enjoy a summer of fall evening with family and friends.

White River State Park is one of the most popular parks in the city, and for good reason! The…read morenickname for it is Indy's backyard. With riverfront and canal-front trails, a pedestrian bridge to the zoo, proximity to the city, and the amphitheater, so much goes on down here. Over the years, my favorite special events have been the food truck festival and the solar eclipse festival. The area is kept to be pedestrian friendly, with parking being underground to the park and wide walking and biking lanes. During warmer weather, I often see a hotdog vendor for a nice and easy lunch. There's lots of sculptures around the park too, which helps to keep things scenic. There's also a huge lawn space for running around.

This park is such a gem! As I write this review while listening to "Here Comes The Sun" by The…read moreBeatles, I feel like I'm right back walking through the beautiful pathways and taking in skyline views. From the canal and trails to the open green spaces, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. Plenty of smaller festivals and walks/runs are held at this park, and it truly seems like the perfect spot for them. My favorite festival that happens here is the Taste of Indy, which takes place in the summer and the MS Walk is always a well organized event here. I also really enjoy walking the paths behind the zoo, especially in the spring when the cherry blossom trees are in bloom. Absolutely gorgeous! Ps - As beautiful as it is, be sure to stay alert while on the pathways!

It's a new bridge but still done in that classic style. We took this in before the Covered Bridge…read moreFestival so we could enjoy the beautiful area before the crowds. If you come during the festival this place is filled with activities and vendors

Such a pretty view of a little waterfall near this old mill! There's also a historic marker nearby…read more Phone service connectivity is a major issue when touring Parke County, so it was a huge perk to get free wifi at this location as I planned my next stop.

I've been here so many times so I can't believe I have neglected to review it. We have done many…read moreday trips for hiking and picnics, and also some camping trips. October is the best time to camp or hike here, the leaves are beautiful and the trails are mostly dry. There are easy trails, moderate trails, and rugged trails. The suspension bridge is fun to cross, although there are 70 steps to climb, and they are fairly steep. It would be nice if a ramp was added for those who can't do steps. Park maps are provided when you enter the park, and most of the trails are fairly well marked. There is one trail that is marked but does not appear on the map, trail 12. Admission fee is only $7 per vehicle.

It's no real secret that I tend to be a little harsh in my reviews when accessibility is an issue,…read morehowever, nature is nature and I've never thought it made sense to be completely harsh because the natural world isn't as accessible as I'd like. So yeah, while Turkey Run is one of Indiana's prize state works it's also one of the least accessible ones. Established in 1916, Turkey Run is consistently named Indiana's favorite state park. It gets over 1 million visitors annually and it's Inn is known for being booked up to a year in advance. The Inn has 61 rooms ranging in price from $115-180, though if you use Booking.com you can often get more affordable rates. There are also 23 rental cabins (around $155 a night) and 213 campsites. Turkey Run is a gem for hikers, though it's worth noting that an awful lot of the hiking is not wheelchair friendly. Turkey Run has over 14 miles of hiking trails (11 trails, only one described as "easy"), picnic areas, a swimming pool, a nature center that I truly love, several historic sites (including some that have been made accessible, fishing, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, a basketball court, canoeing/kayaking, and quite a few special events. For most of the sports fields, you have to bring your own equipment. There's an amazing suspension bridge. Again, not accessible as you have to do about 70 steps to get to it. For those who can, getting to it offers the Rocky Hollow-Falls Canyon Nature Preserve. I actually did do this bridge when I was younger, though as an older wheelchair user now I wouldn't even think about it. The bridge is over Sugar Creek, though there's no swimming in the creek. Turkey Run is spread out over 2,382 acres. It was Indiana's second state park. As a slightly morbid fun fact, Col. Richard Lieber has a memorial right around the end of Trail 11. Lieber is considered the father of Indiana's state parks and was instrumental in getting Indiana to become one of the first states with a significant park system. While I can't say that Turkey Run is truly my favorite park, it's one I visit from time to time partly because it's beautiful and partly because of nostalgia as it's a place my father loved to visit. He was born in deep, rural Kentucky and I think this park kind of reminded him of home. For those who love hiking, this is a must visit park. For those who appreciate a tapestry of history, that's also a reason to visit here. While wheelchair users and/or anyone with mobility concerns will struggle here, there's still enough to make this worth a day trip and/or a visit to the Turkey Run Inn for a weekend getaway.

It's difficult for me to give a mural anything less than five stars because murals in general are…read moregreat. This one, dedicated to an Indianapolis photographer named Mpozi Tolbert, is good. There's the big black-and-white image of Mpozi, which I thought was the whole mural. But there are also some other elements beside it (metal art) and another mural of a dandelion that might also be a part of this one? I'm not sure. Either way, more art is more better, in my opinion. This mural is located in Fountain Square, on the side of the Murphy Arts Center.

Mpozi bridge collection is a public art mural located in a trendy Indianapolis neighborhood that is…read morea profile picture essentially of a person and sits at a busy intersection next to another public art piece called "weeds". My family and I was in town from Lousiville on a weekend getaway while my daughter has cheer comp. Her competition was a few miles down the road at the convention center when we decided to take a post comp lounge at the popular Bluebeard and check out the public art in its surrounding area. We stumbled upon Mpozi a few times on our trip. They had another larger and more impressive mural in the broad ripple neighborhood. We discovered this piece while leaving our dining experience at blue beards. If I'm being honest the weeds mural next to it drew our attention as it's contrasting colors grabs your eyes more. Overall cool dedication and piece to someone who obviously holds significant meaning to the Indianapolis area. The whole 1-2 block radius has some cool pieces to discover if you are a fan of public art.