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Constructed in 1862 as a hops barn, this establishment was converted into a church in 1876. Then…read morere-sold in 1915 to a local farmer, the livestock barn existed on the site from 1915 to 1998 before it was purchased by members of the Pokagon United Methodist. Rev. George Bennard was visiting the area to take part in a series of revivals, and his famous hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first publicly performed in 1913. The hymn did not make Rev. Bernard rich. However, he sold the rights to the Rodeheaver Company of Winona Lake, Indiana, for $500, and the copyright was renewed years later for $5,000. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located on Vermont St. in Pokagon, about halfway between Dowagiac and Niles, where my partner's sister and I stopped off the beaten path before heading to Shipshewana.

My husband and I found out about this church by accident! We were simply searching for things to…read moredo in Niles, Michigan. We were determined to find something to do close to dark and finally found this on the Internet. The hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, was first performed in this church many years ago. The hymn is near and dear to our hearts because our grandparents used to enjoy singing this song and my husband has enjoyed playing it on the piano for our children. We decided to check it out! The outside of the church is stunning! We were not able to view the inside but if we ever make it back to this area of the country we will certainly stop to see it! You should do the same especially if you enjoy this old hymn!

Donkey Kong would like a word! Just kidding - it does totally remind me of The Bubbly Barrel at…read moreEpic Universe, but this obviously came first. They serve Sprechers but I think I learned that I don't like root beer on tap - tastes like diet soda to me. So, next time, I'll get a float. Also, their picnic tables ARE pup friendly (double-checked with the person taking my order). Anyways, a friend told me about this place otherwise I may not have found it (maybe from going to Outside Coffee kitty corner?) but it's a gem!

Cute little root beer float stand. Plenty of outdoor seating. Lots of teens are employed here and I…read morethink that's pretty cool. The menu is quite small because the Root Beer Float is the star of the show. It's tasty and the Root Beer tastes homemade 8/10. Ice cream was great!! Definitely tastes different than A&W and Barqs. I didn't care for the Mac n Cheese 2/10. Had an odd cheese flavor. The Chicago Dog looked pretty but the mustard overpowered the whole bite 4/10. They also have some cool merchandise to purchase like shirts, cups and hats. Overall it was a really neat experience for us to try. Will stick with just the Root Beer Float.

Living close to the Cincinnati Zoo I've been spoiled being able to attend one of the best zoos in…read morethe country. My experience at the Washington Park Zoo today far surpassed any visit I've had at Cincy. We arrived as soon as it opened, during off season. I had more up close encounters here with animals than I've had at any visit at any other zoo. All of the animals were active. The zoo was clean and well cared for. The employees were friendly and the animals were obviously well cared for. To top it off we went to the observation tower and had fantastic views of the lake. I loved our visit here and wouldn't hesitate to return.

Great hidden gem that is reasonably priced! We visited Memorial Day weekend with the kids and had a…read moregreat time. For $10 there are a variety of exotic and domestic animals to be fascinated by. You get your monies worth! If you don't like animals, then come to enjoy the views! The tower is definitely a workout, but worth it when you reach the top. You see beautiful view of the river and the lakeshore. Love it! This is our new family spot when we want to get away!

I was very happy to be included in the group that was invited to tour Big Red today. It is usually…read moreoff limits to the public, so it was very nice to be able to walk around and explore inside Big Red. It is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. There are two bedrooms on the second level. On the ground level there are displays that tell the history of Big Red. Fun fact: Big Red was not always red. It used to be yellow. Some of the original color can be seen inside the lighthouse. The top floor is amazing. It is worth the long climb up the narrow stairs to be able to enjoy the views from the top. If you ever have the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting Big Red.

You can't tour this lighthouse, just see it from a state park across the inlet. Be careful what…read moreaddress you use - we tried to go to the lighthouse but ended up at a private club (which IS where you'd go to actually get to the lighthouse, but it's private so you're not allowed unless you're a member).

123 year old monument to Civil War veterans. Incredible little piece of history that still stands…read moretoday.

To look at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument now, you might think it looks a lot like the monument in…read moreIndy. The reason is that back in 1903, sculptor Rudolf Schwarz created the five bronzes for this monument after having completed many of the bronzes down in Indy. You might also think that this monument must have been here for over a hundred years. But it wasn't. It was originally located on the south east corner of the courthouse and was dismantled in 1967. After sitting in storage for five years, the monument was reconstructed at this location and dedicated in 1973. The bronzes that you see include a 10' flag bearer on top, and statues of Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, and Navy on a lower ring. When this monument was reconstructed, it displaced the miniature bronze Statue of Liberty that was built in 1951 as part of a Boy Scouts of America program. There are six of these mini statues around northern Indiana. The South Bend mini was moved to the east side of the courthouse. This is one of many stylish memorials erected over 100 years ago that commemorates those who fought to save the Union. South Bend's is in remarkable condition and is worth visiting the next time you are downtown. Review #3108

Its actually good , quiet , enjoyed my movie It was low-key…read moreempty but also we went late around 7 so , that kinda make sense

This movie theater's really cute. I think it's a hidden gem in the Glen. Located right next to Yard…read moreHouse in Glenview, IL. The guy was very helpful getting me a cup for water and had the whold theater to myself. Definitely coming back.

Super SUPER cool theater and great prices (if you go on Tuesday). Love that the box office is on…read moreone of the upper levels, and you have to keep going up the ramp to get to the theaters! Never seen a movie in a place like that before and it's pretty unique. Saw a movie there last Tuesday with family. We signed up for the membership and go tickets for about $7 each which is pretty good. There's a lot more space that I was expecting in each theater, and our movie was packed. Definitely going to consider getting tickets online next time so we can get better seats. I recommend this spot if you live in the area and want to see a movie!!

It has been a very long time since I've been to a movie theater. With a desire to support local…read morebusinesses, we headed to neighborhood Landmark Theater. Little did I know we were in for such a treat. There's a nice lounge area, full service bar in addition to the standard concession stand. The seats recline, the sound is great Landmark Theatre offers validated parking and several specials during the week. Great experience overall!

We made the trek to the city of Gary for this house. It's not just anyone's house, it's The Jackson…read more5's house! We didn't see much in the area outside of people just coming to this home. It was gated, so there wasn't much you can see except for knowing that this was once a house that the Jacksons lived in.

Online it said it was a museum ,but when I got there I could only stand outside the gate to view…read morethe house. I would have loved to see the inside. The Jackson family should tear down that old house and buy the other 15 houses on that block and tear them down also. They should than build a MICHAEL JACKSON MUSEUM. Give the tourist something to see lifelike figures of the Jackson family, exhibits, give the history of how they got started, show the real clothes they wore, have costumes available to wear during photo shoots, have Michael's music playing all through the museum ,and have a dance floor. I think if they build a museum it would bring people from all over world just to visit the museum in Gary, Indian.