At 5:45 on September 30, 1955 the world lost the iconic movie star James Dean but gained a timeless legend. Grant County, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true …
Experience the Cornfield Classic and the Jonesboro River Rally in Grant County, Indiana Harley-Davidson, America’s favorite motorcycle first earned the nickname “hog” after the winners of the 1920 Marion International Motorcycle Race took their victory lap with their team mascot, a pig. Now, over one hundred years later, experience this classic and cool ride for …
Motorcycle rallies aren’t usually considered a sign of a rich history, but in the case of East Central, Indiana, the Hog Daze Harley-Davidson rally celebrates the time and place a Harley was first called a “hog.”
James Dean Festival & Ducktail Run boast cool cars in the home of the original rebel. Fairmount and Gas City, Indiana play host to hot-rods and classic 50’s entertainment. While many enjoy changing leaves during the last weekend in September, the towns of Fairmount, Indiana and Gas City, Indiana celebrate fall by hosting the James Dean Festival and …
The Sweetser Switch Trail is the ideal place for walking, running, bicycling, roller blading and horseback riding. The trail stretches for four miles from the Marion area and on towards Converse with beautiful landscaping, benches, shelters, and tables for picnics. The trail includes a 1916 wooden caboose, restored parlor car, and mail car in the …
James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy. Celebrate his life in his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana.
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.
