The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, a nonprofit and privately-owned facility, is nestled on the Gibson/Pike County border in southwestern Indiana. What began with 15 acres and a few azaleas and perennials in 1979 has grown to include over 60 acres and more than 3,000 azaleas plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees. Two spring-fed lakes, a waterfall, a koi pond and several unique sculptures complement the beautifully landscaped trails, which wind throughout the grounds.

Beverly Knight, along with her husband, Steve, became inspired by the gardens she encountered as a driver for UPS and eventually began collecting starts of plants and trees from customers on her routes. Thus began what is now one of the largest collections of azaleas in the Midwest. In 2011, the Azalea Path was honored to host the national convention of the Azalea Society of America.

Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
www.azaleapatharboretum.org

Discover Indiana’s Farm to Fork experience in the heart of Indiana’s Green Triangle. Come explore our lonely country roads filled with unexpected discoveries. Farmers markets still exist on our historic Main Streets and self-serve orchards and strawberry patches give you the chance to savor the flavors.

Unique museums, vintage architecture, majestic lakes and countryside alive with wildlife, peaceful trails, and fishing to soothe the soul. Explore the nation’s first Tombstone Trail or take a trip down the historic Lincoln Highway.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation of locally grown produce and food. Treat your taste buds to a home-cooked farm feast for small groups. Personalized schedules are available for one day or two-day excursions. Farm to Fork season runs from March to November.

Disconnect and re-connect to the simple life in Noble County.

Noble County Visitors Bureau
1-877-202-5761
www.visitnoblecounty.com

Dubois County hosts family-fun festivals for people of all ages! Plan a weekend getaway that will create memories to remember for a lifetime.

Feel the rhythm and enjoy the sounds of both traditional and Latin jazz near Huntingburg’s Historic 4th Street on April 20. Partake in wine and craft beer sampling as you relax and enjoy live jazz performances by three well-known regional bands. Slammer Jazz from Indianapolis, Indiana is led by Jim VanSlambrook, a multi-talented musician on the vibes, tenor sax, trumpet and flute along with his daughter, Heidi on vocals. Poco Loco from Cincinnati, Ohio is a fun, upbeat, danceable band that plays a mix of Afro-Cuban Jazz, Brazilian Jazz and Jazz originals. The headlining act is the Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration from Dayton, Ohio. A Jasper native, Wade and his band will play new music, plus standard jazz repertoire with more modern arrangements of the tunes developed by the group.

The JCAC Chalk Walk Arts Festival is a family-friendly event intended to inspire and stimulate the creativity and artistic ability in everyone! Enjoy the celebration of arts with hands-on activities, demonstrations, performances, displays and an Arts Mart all around the square in Downtown Jasper on May 4.

Beginning in May, come aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train! Ride in style on three newly renovated, climate-controlled cars complete with comfortable seating, a cash bar and restrooms. Each car maintains its unique design and ambiance making this train ride one to remember! Excursions include Ride & Dine Trips and a French Lick Express.

The Jasper Community Arts, located in Jasper is one of the finest entertainment cultural and educational venues in Southern Indiana. This facility draws worldwide talent and experiences to an intimate setting in the 700-seat theater, offering some of the highest quality professional performing arts events and programs currently on tour at an affordable price.

In the summer months, come to enjoy great baseball with a unique environment at Huntingburg League Stadium. In 1991, League Stadium was the set for the Rockford Peaches home field in the motion picture “A League of Their Own.” Now home to the Dubois County Bombers, come and experience what going to a baseball game in the World War II era was like – no electronic score board, retro uniforms, Rockford Peaches beer-girls and more!

For more information about Dubois County, visit www.visitduboiscounty.com – recently updated and very user friendly. You can also call our toll free number 800-868-4578 or our local number 812-482-9115.

Dubois County is home to family-fun festivals and attractions for people of all ages! Plan a weekend getaway that will create memories to remember for a lifetime.

Centered between caves, coasters, lakes and Lincoln (Abe), Dubois County offers a destination for all families. Enjoy a day at Patoka Lake, boating and jet-skiing on Indiana’s second-largest reservoir, followed by a day at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Families can also enjoy a day touring Marengo Cave or Lincoln Boyhood and learn the life of Lincoln. Dubois County is uniquely positioned between many attractions, a majority of them within 25 miles of Jasper.

While in the area, don’t forget to explore our unique attractions that exhibit our passion for our heritage and hospitality.

For the history buff, must-see-stops include St. Joseph Church, built by the early parishioners in the 1800s; Holy Family Church, featuring the nation’s second-largest faceted-glass window; and Monastery Immaculate Conception, home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. Take a tour of the Jasper City Mill, recently constructed to resemble the former mill and watch the workings of the waterwheel or visit the Dubois County Museum, one of the largest county museums in Indiana. Dubois County is also home to the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and Huntingburg League Stadium, site of the hit motion picture, “A League of their Own”.

Looking for a girlfriend getaway? Dubois County was chosen by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development for the 2012 girlfriend getaway destination. Spend the weekend strolling through Huntingburg’s historic 4^th street, Main Street in Ferdinand and Downtown Jasper, featuring unique specialty and antique shops. In the evening, take a ride on The Spirit of Jasper Train, featuring the Jasper to French Lick express or a Ride and Dine excursion, serving a meal from the Schnitzelbank, offering authentic German cuisine.

Come and enjoy the “Olde World Christmas” events. These three festivals take place in each of the county’s quant little towns; Jasper, Huntingburg, and Ferdinand in the months of November and December.

Huntingburg Christmas Stroll takes place November 9-11 at Historic 4^th Street in downtown Huntingburg. Begin your holiday shopping and get in the Christmas Spirit with multiple activities and entertainment throughout the weekend.

Take part in the 14^th century custom at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt. Voted in the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association, enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend and explore six markt locations selling everything under the sun.

Visit downtown Jasper for the O’Tannenbaum Days, November 30-December 2. Stroll around the square and browse through the unique, specialty shops with demonstrations by artists & artisans. A family-friendly event, experience a horse-drawn carriage ride and visit with Santa.

For visitor information and future events listings in 2013, visit www.visitduboiscounty.com or call 800.968.4578.

Visit Switzerland County Indiana for a Relaxed Way of Life

Visit Switzerland County Indiana

Switzerland County Indiana is where we have a relaxed way of life with a Swiss twist.

‘Birthplace of American Winemaking’ tradition is alive with award winning Ridge Winery. Soak up the Ohio and create a memory for every time you open a new bottle.

Stay with us at the Schenck Mansion, the rustic Bear Scrap Retreat or the Belterra Resort, Casino & Spa. You’ll make memories that call you from home.

We’ve perfected flavors from the farm, our Great Grandmothers and Chef’s taught in faraway places. Savor peach cobbler, Mo burgers or Steak Collinsworth (Filet, Crab, Asparagus, Béarnaise and Bordelaise). You’ll have a hard time recreating these at home.

We’ve been known to pay for your visit. Our gaming tables and slots take you to river times that would be familiar to ‘Gentleman Jim’.

Make us your adventures.

How to Reconnect and Disconnect in Noble County Indiana

Noble County Indiana

Discover Indiana’s Farm to Fork experience in the heart of Indiana’s Green Triangle. Come explore our lonely country roads filled with unexpected discoveries. Farmer’s markets still exist on our historic Main Streets and family oriented self-serve  orchards and strawberry patches give you the chance to savor the flavors.

Unique Museums, vintage architecture, majestic lakes and countryside alive with wildlife, peaceful trails, and fishing to soothe the soul. Explore the nation’s first Tombstone Trail or take a trip down the historic Lincoln Highway.

Get a behind the scenes look as to the preparation of locally grown produce and food. Treat your taste buds to a home cooked farm feast for small groups. Personalized schedules are available for one day or two day excursions. Farm to Fork season runs from March to November.

Disconnect and re-connect to the simple life in Noble County.

Noble County Visitors Bureau

1-877-202-5761

www.visitnoblecounty.com   

Dubois County: Home to Family-Fun Attractions and Festivals

Dubois County

Dubois County is home to family-fun festivals and attractions for people of all ages! Plan a weekend getaway that will create memories to remember for a lifetime.

Centered between caves, coasters, lakes and Lincoln (Abe), Dubois County offers a destination for all families. Enjoy a day at Patoka Lake, boating and jet-skiing on Indiana’s second-largest reservoir, followed by a day at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Families can also enjoy a day touring Marengo Cave or Lincoln Boyhood and learn the life of Lincoln. Dubois County is uniquely positioned between many attractions, a majority of them within 25 miles of Jasper.

While in the area, don’t forget to explore our unique attractions that exhibit our passion for our heritage and hospitality.

For the history buff, must-see-stops include St. Joseph Church, built by the early parishioners in the 1800s; Holy Family Church, featuring the nation’s second-largest faceted-glass window; and Monastery Immaculate Conception, home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. Take a tour of the Jasper City Mill, recently constructed to resemble the former mill and watch the workings of the waterwheel or visit the Dubois County Museum, one of the largest county museums in Indiana. Dubois County is also home to the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and Huntingburg League Stadium, site of the hit motion picture, “A League of their Own.”

Looking for a girlfriend getaway? Dubois County was chosen by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development for the 2012 girlfriend getaway destination. Spend the weekend strolling through Huntingburg’s historic 4th street, Main Street in Ferdinand and Downtown Jasper, featuring unique specialty and antique shops. In the evening, take a ride on The Spirit of Jasper Train, featuring the Jasper to French Lick express or a Ride and Dine excursion, serving a meal from the Schnitzelbank, offering authentic German cuisine.

For visitor information, go to visitduboiscounty.com or call 800.968.4578.