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Grant County’s first and only nano-brewery in beautiful Fairmount, Indiana. Stop by and do a flight or a pint, or a growler to take home.  Pale ales, brown ales, blonde ales, citrus IPA – all perfectly brewed for you to try.Twelve different beers on tap. Sample our beers before dinner at Grains & Grill Restaurant […]

The 181-foot covered timbered bridge, built in 1877 and restored in 1999, spans the Mississinewa River at Matthews and is the last remaining covered bridge in Grant County. It was swept from its abutments by the great 1913 flood, and floated a quarter mile downstream. It was later returned to its abutments by horses. The

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Located in the heart of Matter Park along the Mississinewa River, the Gardens of Matter Park are 6.3 acres of aesthetic beauty. The gardens have become a regional Hoosier garden showcase, which utilize Proven Winners plants, and have earned the prestigious designation as a Proven Winners Signature Garden. Beautiful water features, gardens, and garden structures

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Locally owned brewery in the heart of Gas City, opened for the love of craft beer and community.  Great selection of craft beer on tap including IPA’s and Stouts.  Thursdays 4pm-10pm, Fridays 4pm-11pm, Saturdays noon -11pm and Sundays noon-6pm.

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The Gas City museum displays a wide range of artifacts from Gas City’s past. The displays include artifacts from Gas City Hall, the Avalon Hotel, the Arcade Theater, the natural Gas Boom, glass factories, railroad, and local artists.  Find out how Gas City played a role in the development of East Central Indiana. From business

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One of America’s greatest cultural icons hails from Grant County. James Dean was born in Marion, Indiana in 1931, later moving to his aunt and uncle’s farm in Fairmount, Indiana. In his short life, he was known for playing the role of a rebellious young man and for his love of fast cars and racing.

Dine in this beautifully restored historical house that is on the National Historic Register. Luncheon menu includes a selection of soups, sandwiches, sides, salads, and specialties.  Scrumptious desserts include our famous homemade pies, apple dumplings, and a variety of desserts. Lunch available daily.  Visit Peggy’s Boutique on the second floor to shop for wonderful and

The Elms Station of Farmington. Tour this beautifully renovated 1840s National Register property with ties to the Underground Railroad. The Jenkins House is a ‘Hoosier Homestead’ and is listed on the ‘Indiana Historic Sites and Structures’ . Presently the house serves as the Clubhouse for the Club Run Golf Course, including sandwich and Pub fare

Legendary actor James Dean and his family lived in the House of Seven Gables that stood on this site when Dean was born on February 8, 1931.  This timeless memorial honors the star and the many accomplishments he made during his all too short acting career.  Take a moment to reflect, pay homage, and honor

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John Cerney, renowned muralist from Salinas, California, has created and installed three big  James Dean cut-out murals. The first mural is James Dean in his “rebel pose” located at the James Dean Gallery, 425 N. Main Street in Fairmount, Indiana. A second larger mural was installed in Marion on State Road 18 at the entrance

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About Grant County

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.

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