It was very quiet shady clean and the staff was very friendly and nice. We would say here again…read moreand recommend this to all. The staff suggested Galo's Italian Grill for dinner and it was great!

A friend and I stayed at Deer Ridge from the 19th to the 21st of June. We were attending a dog…read moretrial and had to leave early each morning and return in the early evening. Miss Pat and Scott were very welcoming; they even escorted us to our site each day and made sure our RVs were level. Great people, nice quiet campground. And they welcomed my 3 dogs! Steve even went and got two boards to make my unit completely level and said to take them with me for future use. We will definitely be back.

We were treated like family. They closed at 4, and we were coming in around 4:20. They stayed open…read morefor us and let us shop in the store. The pull thru site was fantastic. Nice spacing between sites . Super clean, quiet when we were there. You could hear road traffic all night. But if your sound machine was on or air conditioner, you didn't hear it. I would go back.

Clean, nice place but for the traveler maybe not recommended. Pool closes at 5 pm, showers were…read moreclean and warm BUT you have to hold button down the whole time showering. Has anyone done this while trying to shower a young child? Terrible if you have long hair and trying to shampoo. Let's be honest you pay double at Jellystone, pay extra for everything that comes free at other campgrounds like the bouncy pillows, let me adjust the water temp and take a hot shower. The water in shower has lots of iron, potable water my daughter said tasted like blood lol (that's the iron) If you are traveling with kids through the area, you want the pool to be open late, there isn't a lifeguard on duty anyway. Let parents have access to the pool so we can swim with our kids that have been seatbelted for hours. That would make a campground family friendly not Cute characters. Other wise most of the staff was very friendly and facilities clean. Gaga ball was very fun late at night but bring your own kickball or volleyball. Because the office closed at 5 pm and so does most everything else including cornhole. But if you don't mind paying extra for all the fun activities you get free at other campgrounds (we camp a lot, just camped from Ohio to Montana, and Ohio to Wyoming) and have are staying more than one night it's a nice clean place, was definitely the most expensive we camped at in our 3 weeks of camping nightly.

If you're looking for a fancy place to stay with a ton of amenities, this Walnut Ridge is not for…read moreyou. But if you're looking for a simple, cozy, and clean campground to rest at the end of the day, this is a good place to go. My kids played on the playground a bit and also swam in the pool. No complaints from either one of them. They have a putt putt course, but we didn't get a chance to try it out because we were mostly in New Castle to visit family, plus, it was raining a lot, so the opportunity wasn't there to begin with. The campground is small, but it's plenty for taking my dogs on a walk. The bath house is clean and updated, not dingy and gross, so that's definitely a positive. They have an events calendar and we happened to be here for some games for the kids on Saturday in the activities room area. The staff was very kind to us. We would gladly come back the next time we're in New Castle.

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. This was, without question, the worst camping experience…read moreI've ever had. From the second we pulled in, we were treated like we were doing something wrong. We were immediately yelled at about where we parked and where we were standing even though we were on the campsite we had paid for. At one point we were even told we couldn't walk on the grass. Before we even arrived, we carefully read every rule on the campground's website and in the pamphlet they provided. Despite that, management continually made up new "rules" that weren't listed anywhere. It seemed like every few hours there was another restriction that had never been communicated. What made it even worse was the obvious double standard. We observed people smoking marijuana, and another campsite near us was playing loud music well after 11:00 p.m. without anyone saying a word. Yet when our group did anything remotely similar, we were immediately confronted and yelled at. It felt like the rules only applied to us. Management spent more time driving around looking for people to confront than letting guests enjoy their vacation. They walked around at night with a huge flashlight shining into people's vehicles, which felt invasive and unnecessary. Instead of creating a welcoming atmosphere, they created one where everyone was afraid they would be the next person to get yelled at. Before booking, we even called to make sure our large group would be accommodated. We were assured it would be completely fine. Once we arrived, however, it was clear we were no longer welcome. Management complained about our group throughout our stay, despite having approved it beforehand. This wasn't a camping trip, it felt like paying to be constantly monitored and criticized. It was stressful from beginning to end and easily the worst vacation I've ever been on. We will never return, and I would strongly encourage anyone looking for a relaxing camping trip to choose a different campground.

Really wanted to like it more, but it leaves a lot to be desired. Sites 434 to 451 are literally…read moreabout 15 feet from the road with traffic going about 50 mph! Those same sites are pretty small and you feel like you're right on top of your neighbor. This place is much more accommodating for seasonals. The playground and jump pad are pretty far from most of the nightly sites so the kiddos need their bikes or you need a golf cart. The fishing lake desperately needs stocked. The inflatables at the beach are fun for the kids and we enjoyed the outdoor music, but not sure we'll come back.

I only saw a portion of Thornwood Nature Preserve, but what I saw, I really liked! It's 40 acres,…read morewith hiking trails, a creek, a suspension bridge that goes over the creek, and interpretive signs that tell you where to go and what kind of animals you might see along the way. Somewhere among all this is also a campground that's available on the weekends. You need to make arrangements with the park in order to camp here. Unlike a park, where things tend to be more out in the open, this nature preserve seemed somewhat isolated. That's part of the reason why I didn't explore too much -- I was alone and had forgotten my pepper spray. I could hear my dad's voice in my head as I started to go deeper into the woods by myself. He always ends his phone calls with "Watch your back" (thanks, dad, I love you, too), and I wasn't doing a good job of watching my back. Not that there's anything nefarious about this nature preserve! Not at all! But I just wanted to mention that it can feel a little isolated, at least the parts that I saw. While I was there, I also saw a woman in the creek -- it looked like she was creek stomping? And I saw a woman walking her leashed dog. At the parking lot, there is one picnic bench that overlooks the creek, and a couple of port-a-potties. If you take the trail from the parking lot that goes to the right (don't ask me what the cardinal direction is, because hahahaha, yeah right), you'll find the Thornwood Nature Center. It was closed when I visited because it's only open on the weekends from April through October. I'll have to come back to check it out!

This hotel is exceptionally clean. It is not a chain, but for a hotel in New Castle and not having…read moreto drive far away, they are wonderful to stay with. Staff is really nice.

May be a little old but it's trusty for a good night's sleep!! This spot is heavily sports themed…read morein the lobby due to its namesake. It's affordable, minimalist, and clean. The staff is friendly. Housekeeping even wrote us a kind little note left in the room that said "enjoy your stay" with a smiley face. You get a physical key (can ask for 2 per room). Doors lock on their own. Two stories. For the standard room with two beds, the sheets were soft and pillows were super cushy. Plenty of blankets to stay warm. There's a TV with cable and free wifi, although it might take a few tries to connect. There was a mini fridge and microwave in one of our rooms, but the other room was missing a microwave. One of the rooms has a ceiling leak, which is our only real concern. No carbon monoxide detectors in rooms, if you're concerned about that. Some hand soap and another kind of liquid soap is provided with a few towels. The towels are your standard white hotel towel that are super thin and get damp quickly - if they ever upgrade I'd consider getting thicker towels!! The shower/bath tub is pretty big and you can adjust the water pressure between darts of water and a slow drip, and the water temp is good. The room is pretty cold but you can adjust it - bring layers!! They have vending machines and ice. Coffee is provided in the lobby but they no longer have free breakfast due to COVID - not sure when that'll come back if ever. Wal-Mart is conveniently right across the street for all your other needs. Overall enjoyed my stay!

I had been in seminary in Richmond for quite some time before I learned that an almost nine-tenths…read moremile of East Main Street is known as Millionaire's Row. This includes the 175-acre Glen Miller Park. Richmond grew east and north of what is Old Richmond. The homes along East Main Street, largely multi-storied mansions, joined with the Starr Historic District during an era when Richmond was home to 47 millionaires during the 19th century. There are walking tours here, however, I'm struck by how "normal" this residential area is these days. formerly, folks like Henry Gennett, lawn mower manufacturer Elwood W. McGuire, and architect John Hasecoster called the area home. To this day, it feels both historic and affluent. If you're not familiar with Richmond, Main Street is really part of US 40 (which is Washington Street here in Indy). This entire district includes 84 contributing buildings, 11 structures, and five objects. Architecture includes Queen Anne, Italianate, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Classical Revival, and for the more ordinary homes bungalow/American Craftsman. The Madonna of the Trail statute is here as are several other homes. While Glen Miller Park isn't necessarily fancy, it's a quite beautiful park and for sure worth a visit. As is probably obvious with such old homes, accessibility isn't the greatest around here. I've done a couple wheeling events in Richmond, and I always make a point of visiting this area. However, I've only had A handful of minor opportunities to actually go in the homes. I've often thought about how much I even just love some of these porches. Absolutely amazing.

The East Main Street-Glen Miller Park Historic District in Richmond, IN. comprises an almost…read morenine-tenths mile length of East Main Street between 18th and 30th Streets, including the 175 acres of Glen Miller Park. This area is also known as Indianapolis's "Millionaire Row." The overall character of East Main Street is that of a broad tree-lined residential street--with some fine homes. The park district recognizes the historical significance of East Main as a major entrance to Richmond and the Richmond Tourism Bureau has free public access walking tours, if you are interested in a closer look. I was very impressed with the lovely, sturdy brick houses, circa 1880, that reflect the early existence of the street as part of the National Road. There are larger, ornate residences such as those of architect John Hasecoster, piano and phonograph manufacturer Henry Gennett, and lawn mower manufacturer Elwood W. McGuire that "attest to the prominence of the street in the decades around the turn of the century," said www.waynet.org, These distinctive homes have been referred to as "Millionaire's Row". Not every home here is a mega-mansion here but the street and residential area has a well-tended attractiveness that cannot be denied. Glen Miller Park was originally owned by John Miller, an executive with the Pennsylvania Railroad. The city purchased the land from Miller and named the park in his honor, opening it in 1880. The park is still owned by the city and maintained by it. Glen Miller Park is proof of the relationship in the past century of parkway and housing development. Two features once characteristic of many American cities - the large outlying park, and the grand residential street leading to and from the center of town - are here and remarkably well preserved. If in the Richmond area, I would certainly go admire and appreciate this beautiful Historical District and Millionaire's Row.

What a friendly little airport. Decent fuel prices for pilots, they have a courtesy car for those…read morethat fly in and want to run to town for lunch. Best of all they have an A-6E Intruder as the static display. I flew in for a Saturday Breakfast with the EAA chapter. Ended up taking a fellow EAA member for a quick flight and talked for a while, got fuel and took pics for the Intruder. Runways are smooth and the taxiways are smooth as well.