We had a great time exploring the beautiful homes and hearing the history of Marshall. Bailey was a…read moregreat guide with many cool stories. This would be great around Halloween, but had a beautiful night ride in August.

My husband and I did the 90 minute carriage tour. We had such a good time. Marshall is a…read morebeautiful town and I loved learning about the history and the ghost stories. I highly recommend this tour if you're in Marshall.

We made an impromptu detour to the Indiana Dinosaur Museum during a weekend road trip, and it ended…read moreup being one of the highlights of our trip! X-Man absolutely loved it. From the moment we walked in, he was completely engaged -- asking questions, reading the displays, and carefully studying every fossil and replica. The exhibits were well laid out and easy for kids to navigate without feeling overwhelming. It struck a great balance between educational and genuinely fun. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the space felt clean and thoughtfully curated. You can tell a lot of care went into creating an experience that sparks curiosity in young dinosaur lovers. If you're traveling through the area with kids (or have a budding paleontologist in your family), this is absolutely worth the stop. We didn't plan it -- and honestly, that made it even better. Sometimes the best adventures are the unexpected ones. Would definitely recommend!

We stopped by the Indiana Dinosaur Museum a few days before Christmas so that we could meet up with…read moresome friends while in the area. To start off with this is Julian unassuming because we were not expecting to be as good as it was, however, every part of this museum is so much fun and so interactive When you get there they have a cute video introducing you to the Dinosaur Museum and giving you a little history lesson. Next, you walk through the back door and you are met with teammates who are walking you through the exhibits and to meet snakes, turtles, and chicks. There is a big sand pit to dig for dinosaurs and a back room where you can find your own fossils to take home. All in all, this is such a cool place to bring kids and spend the afternoon!

"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

Thanks for the great tour. Our boat Captain Corey Cook was fantastic. He is so knowledgeable about…read morelocal area history. We had a great cruise. Thank you!

Highly recommend!! We booked a two hour historical boat tour. Captain Corey was very knowledgeable…read moreand spoke clearly for all of us to hear and understand. He was friendly and very accommodating to our needs. The boat was clean and it was a beautiful afternoon. This is a relaxing way to kick up your feet and enjoy the lake.

Hands down best ghost tour I've been on! Candice was very knowledgeable about the history and lore…read moreof Grand Rapids and took extra time to make the trip special. Greatly enjoyed and will be booking again! Great for locals and tourist!

We went on a walking wine tour for my wife's birthday and it was great. Candice is very friendly…read moreand professional with extensive knowledge of wine and wine tasting. She also shared a lot of the history of Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. We had a fantastic time, I highly recommend ToursAroundMichigan.

We had such a good time sailing with Captain Stephen! The boat was absolutely fantastic and perfect…read morefor a day on the water. He was very helpful to offer water, sodas, and a cooler for any goodies we brought ourselves. We definitely want to come back and sail with him again!

a perfect 2 hour sailing experience! a birthday surprise! captain Steve - was lots of fun . seemed…read morelike we knew him forever. gave information- talked about his experiences. listened to me babble - lol. had more than enough wind to enjoy the excursion. super clean boat! great views! book it if ur here !

We were visiting the Michigan City area for a family vacation. We love exploring historic homes,…read moreespecially of the Gilded Era. We decided to do the guided house and garden tour for $20 per person. It was well worth it. Our docent professor Craig was the absolute best! He knew every detail about the history of the Barker family, their beautiful home and lavishly furnished home, as well as the history of the family business. One thing that impressed me most was that the heirs of the original Barker family have made it their life's mission to spend an unlimited amount to restore the ancestral family home back to its former glory! This is a Michigan City treasure and I highly recommend visiting- especially in the summer when the garden is in full bloom!!

I went to a tea party in the summer. It was so much fun. The food was tasty and the tour was very…read moreinteresting. An enjoyable experience for the day.

Tucked in off a street in Bristol, IN, is a place for serenity and a short walk through beautiful…read moregardens. The stone path leads to one of the 26 area heritage trail quilt gardens. Along the pathway, you will be shaded. These gardens include a huge ornamental lifelike mushroom with short sidekicks. Another photo worthy decoration is a wood carved cardinal next to a blue life sized Dutch windmill. The little park contains flowing water, a koi pond, scented roses, and multiple flora, as it winds up and down stairs on a stone pathway. Many artistic metal structures adorn the pathway. Definitely a place to visit!!!! I wish I lived closer.

For those who are fairly new in my world, you likely don't know about my long history as an…read moreactivist in the area of violence prevention with a strong emphasis on child abuse and sexual violence prevention. Since 1989, I've traveled over 6,000 miles in my wheelchair and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a wide variety of organizations. I spend a lot of my wheeling time in Indiana - my home state and lifelong home. Among my favorite places to go in Indiana is Elkhart County, a Northeastern Indiana jewel filled with magnificent trails, a strong Amish community, a number of historic peace churches, and a vibe that just really clicks with me. My favorite trail in Indiana is the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail that winds its way through four Elkhart County communities and runs a bit over a marathon in terms of length. You get to visit a variety of cool small towns and will likely see some Amish folks on their bicycles. Quite honestly, it's awesome. If you stop in Middlebury, and I always do as I have multiple friends there, you can take a break along the trail here at the Krider World's Fair Gardens. For once, this is not small town braggadocio. Krider World's Fair Garden started out its life as a 1934 World's Fair exhibit and has been meticulously maintained ever since. I won't say it's "the" pride of Middlebury, but it's certainly one of the things of which the community is most proud. This is a botanical garden that weaves together gentle walking paths, a quilt garden exhibit, iconic structures, and facilities that include waterfalls, picnic tables, viewing benches, a gazebo, and a swing arbor. The park itself is really only about 2.4 acres. It's not a huge place, but it's a beautiful place. It can be rented for special events, weddings, and photography needs. If you're on the Pumpkinvine, then you'll run into this area as a perfect place to stop and rest and enjoy a beautiful part of Middlebury. The biggest city in Elkhart County is, in fact, Elkhart itself. But, a visit to Elkhart County isn't complete without visiting places like Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana. Yes, I'll admit that it can get a bit touristy but it's a friendly community and a place I absolutely love to visit. This part of the state has about 2 dozen quilt gardens. A "quilt garden" means that they lay the quilts out in a pattern that changes each season. You can also see "Garden With a Cause" here, a garden devoted to charities and local organizations improving the lives of the people of Middlebury. They have a replica of the "Sunrise Bench," a bench that was included in the World's Fair Exhibit and there's a Statue of Hebe and a Water Wheel House among other attractions. If you're in Elkhart County, a stop at Krider World's Fair Garden just really needs to happen. I have some photos, but I'm still trying to find them from past tours. When I do, I'll post my own photos but you can definitely capture the garden's vibe in the available photos here.