Pass by the James Dean Gallery at 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount Indiana, and you will be in for a big surprise. And, we mean BIG! Standing nearly 12 feet tall, you can’t miss the latest gallery installation on the lawn. It’s a full color cut-out mural of legendary actor and cultural icon, James …
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What do the city of Marion, Indiana, an Indianapolis television station and a company called General Plastics all have in common? They all played a large part in the creation of the Christmas City Walkway of Lights. This well-known, holiday light display originated in Marion and is located along the Mississinewa Riverwalk. Well-known Here is …
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With so many reasons to get your holiday shopping done early this year, wouldn’t it be cool to shop local and get it done earlier than ever too? Grant County has an abundance of local shops that are hidden gems, and they’ll make gift-buying a pleasure and gift-giving a joy. Get a jumpstart on your …
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Most Hoosiers agree Fall is the very best season in Indiana. The brilliantly colored leaves, mild temperatures and gentle autumn breezes make it an ideal time to get outdoors and celebrate the harvest and Halloween season. Harvest Celebration! As the fields are harvested, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and apple orchards buzz with the bounty that …
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With August and back-to-school in full swing, Labor Day is fast approaching. Now is a great time to make plans for this three-day weekend, and Grant County has some exciting options for the whole family! Hosted by the Upland Lions Club, The Upland Labor Day Festival is three days of family fun, September 4 …
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March is here, and that means that spring is right around the corner. It’s finally time to start planning outdoor adventures again, and we couldn’t be more excited! Nothing beats getting back outdoors and enjoying the sun on your face after a chilly winter. Whether the pace is slow or swift, outdoor adventures are hidden …
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start planning a romantic weekend with that special someone. What can be more romantic than indulging in delicious, sweet treats, sipping on fine wine and soaking in a jacuzzi spa? You can find your perfectly passionate trip right here in Grant County. Oak Hill …
The holidays are a time for staying home, sipping on hot cocoa and celebrating with family. Although the holidays may look a little different this year, you can still give your loved ones little, thoughtful gifts that they will appreciate more than you know. We have put together a list of local Grant County shops …
The holidays are approaching quickly, and we couldn’t be more excited! This Christmas season, Grant County hosts two amazing holiday light displays throughout the entire month of December. More than two million twinkling lights will illuminate the starry skies in Grant County this holiday season. Visitors and residents alike may celebrate and enjoy the dazzling …
Here are a few of our Food Favorites in Grant County! What better way to stay warm than to enjoy a delicious piping hot meal that you don’t have to make for yourself! Grant County boasts a variety of restaurants where you can treat yourself to anything from a steaming pot roast to a sizzling …
Grant County, Indiana, is home to nifty attractions, outtasight events and rebellious celebrities. Whether it’s saddle shoes, classic cars, vintage bikes, James Dean, or Garfield, we love everything classic and cool. Have a blast just 90 minutes North of Indy.
