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2411 E. Main St. |
Sunday - Monday ClosedTuesday - Saturday 11 am to 2 pm |
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Settle down with a cup of tea and a good friend or a good book in a tea-room atmosphere at The Porch. Offering soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and fine teas, nearly all menu items are made from scratch, in-house, using the most natural ingredients available. Using organic and local produce whenever possible, as well as grain the owners regularly mill themselves, the menu items are as unique and comfortable as lunch at home on the countryside. There are plenty of options for tea, with more than 40 available — some of which are blended in-house exclusively for The Porch. Before your arrival, view the cafe’s menu online by visiting The Porch’s Facebook page. An eclectic mix of books includes many out-of-print titles, and the gifts available for purchase include old and new items. There are treasures for all ages. The Porch’s historic building is the former Center Township School #5, the Jordan School, with the original deed dating back to April 1856. |
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Sunday ClosedMonday - Thursday 11am to 6pm Friday 11am to 7pm Saturday 10am to 5pm |
59 W. Marion St. |
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Located on the Historic Court House Square, this specialty store is known for many of the old-time favorite candies, glass-bottled sodas, fresh fudge and custom gift baskets. Shoppers will find note cards that feature local photography, autographed copies of books by local authors, honey made locally and other unique gift items. The small shop offers a big variety, and customers often return with family and friends. Those with a sweet tooth and an eye for unique gifts will want to be sure to stop at the “sweetest shop in town.” |
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65 S. Washington St. |
Sunday ClosedMonday - Thursday 7am to 2pm Friday 7am to 8pm Saturday 8am to 8pm |
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Court House Grounds offers a charming, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for enjoying full breakfast and lunch menus as well as rotating artwork displays. Soups are prepared fresh daily, and bakery items are also available. Catering services are available for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. The restaurant opened in 1998 in a building that was originally built in 1882 and owned by the “World’s Fattest Man,” John Craig (who traveled with P.T. Barnum’s Circus). Indeed, the building has a rich history. It was once owned by Civil War veteran James Beck, who ran Beck’s Bakery here. Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley was known to occasionally stop in and purchase salt rise bread from the bakery. |
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Sunday - Monday ClosedTues - 10am to 2pm Wed - 10am to 2pm, Summer & Fall only Thurs - Sat 10am to 6pm |
51 S. Washington St. |
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Located on the Historic Court House Square in downtown Danville, Hendricks County’s first cooperative art gallery offers a diverse selection of fine art and quality craft items for sale. You’ll find oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings; drawings; photography; jewelry; pottery; clay sculpture; fabric (wall hangings, purses and wearables); wood and glass art. Prints and note cards are also available. Call before your arrival and plan to take advantage of classes for both adults and children. With so much to see and do, the Gallery on the Square is a must-see. Gallery on the Square is home to the Hendricks County Arts Council. |
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107 W. Pearl St. |
Sun - ClosedMon - 11am to 5pm Tues - Closed Wed - Sat 11am to 5pm |
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Founded by three local women and recently expanded to include a full-service flower shop, this unique resale store located in historic North Salem features one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted jewelry, collectibles, antiques, furniture and more. Soy candles, floral arrangements, dolls, quilting fabric and baskets, along with handcrafted jewelry designs by Vicki Cox, and unique finds of her co-owners, Bonnie Fischer and Terri Solomon, provide an eclectic shopping experience. Built in 1895, the location is the original site of North Salem State itemsBank and the Masonic Lodge. While in the area, take a step back in time and have a hand-dipped milkshake or root beer float at the counter of the local soda fountain shop. |
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Park, daily Dawn to duskNature Center Mon - Tues Closed Wed - Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 1 to 5pm |
8518 N. Hughes Rd. |
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The art gallery located in the Nature Center of this beautiful, 232-acre park displays nature-inspired artwork in both permanent and monthly guest artist displays. Works include woodwork, painting, drawing and photography. The Nature Center also offers free programs, nature resource library, new interpretive exhibits, a bird-watching room and a historical mural depicting the park’s history. The pristine nature park has more than 7.5 miles of trails, a prairie and woodlands and features a recently restored iron-truss bridge over Big Walnut Creek. Before your adventure, visit the park’s Web site for events to enjoy and for news of recent developments. |
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Bread Basket Bakery |
 Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am to 3pm |
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This family-owned and operated, cozy cafe and bakery is located in Hendricks County in Downtown Danville. The bakery is known for its decadent desserts (try the Sweetie Pies or Baby Cakes for starters), but you'll also find your favorite breakfast items and a full lunch menu of soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, side items and desserts. Don't miss Cinnamon Roll Saturdays too. The cafe and bakery proudly serve locally and organically grown produce when possible and feature the work of local photographers on their walls. |
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Sunday - Monday ClosedTuesday - Wednesday 10am to 4pm Thursday - Friday 10am to 6pm Saturday 10am to 3pm |
5005 S. Milton St. |
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Located next to the Vandalia Trail in one of the few downtown buildings that survived a 1948 tornado in this small town of Coatesville, the Floral Boutique has been lovingly restored. The works of more than 25 local artisans are on display and available for purchase. Handcrafted wreaths, table and floor florals, swags and more are featured, as well as handcrafted items like polymer clay beaded jewelry, candles, soaps, home decor, purses, sweaters, doll and baby clothes, framed art, painted furniture and more. Its treasures make it worth the drive! The boutique also offers a variety of floral designs, both fresh and faux. It specializes in events. Local delivery and wire services to distant destinations are available. |
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218 E. Main St. |
Sunday 10am to 6pmMonday Closed Tuesday - Wednesday 10am to 6pm Thursday 10am to 9pm Friday - Saturday 10am to 6pm |
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Located in a house that was built in 1890, this yarn shop offers locally spun yarn and locally produced fiber for spinning, along with a large variety of other yarns. If you’re interested in learning more about fiber arts with yarn, call ahead for a class schedule. The shop offers regular classes in knitting, crocheting and spinning techniques, along with weekly knit and crochet clubs. You might also plan to catch an open house, featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities for various skill levels. For inspiration, check out some of the many hand-knit and hand-crocheted items by local artisans on display. |
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Sun 1 to 5pmMon - Thurs 9am to 9pm Fri 9am to 6pm Sat 9am to 5pm |
1120 Stafford Rd. |
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This local library continually offers art and cultural programs, from rubber stamping for kids to vintage films to the annual Friends of the Library Wine and Cheese Event. The library’s art gallery features a wide variety of local artwork, from oil pastels to ceramics to photography. Art exhibits rotate every four to five weeks. The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library has grown to be a place where the community can come to find not only information but also inspiration for all areas of life. |
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2067 E. Hadley Rd. |
Sun 11am to 10pmMon Closed Tues - Thurs 11am to 10pm Fri - Sat 11am to 12am |
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This is not your average brew pub. With 16 beers on tap, including house-brewed varieties like a cream stout and Belgian wit, it earns its applause from local beer enthusiasts. And with features like a rotating art exhibit on the walls, seating with views of the entire brewing process and unique menu items like root-vegetable salad and a hearty buffalo burger, the brew pub has a personality unlike any other you’ll find locally. Artisan meats and meatloaf, salads like one topped with roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips and desserts topped with homemade whipped cream — paired with any of the beers on tap — add up to an unforgettable pub experience. Not a beer fan? Try an Indiana wine, including some from nearby Chateau Thomas Winery (another stop on the trail). With a kids’ menu available, there’s something for the whole family. |
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Mon - Thurs 10am to 9pmFri - Sat 10am to 10pm Sun noon to 7pm |
6291 Cambridge Way |
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Conveniently located off of Interstate 70 at Exit 66, this winery, gift shop and tasting room features award-winning Indiana Artisan Wines hand-crafted in the Old French style using only the finest Vinifera grapes. You’ll also find many local products and more than 4,000 unique gift items, including wine-infused candy, salsa, cheese, wine charms and bottle stoppers. Call ahead to make arrangements for a private tour of the winery. January through mid-May, plan to enjoy Friday night live entertainment and casual dining at the winery’s Winter Wine Down Music Series. Friday nights from mid-May through September, enjoy Music on the Veranda with casual dining from 6 to 9 p.m. and free live music from 7 to 10 p.m. |
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3480 N. State Rd. 267 |
Mon - Fri 10am to 6pmSat 10am to 5pm Sun noon to 5pm |
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With the sights and sounds of this plant and gift shop, you’re sure to be inspired! Local artisans’ works (including photography, handcrafted jewelry, art, carvings, paintings and home décor) are for sale, along with numerous flowers grown in Hendricks County. Annuals, perennials and shrubs — plus all of the gardening tools, amendments and advice you will need — will help you discover your own gardening success. Prefer vegetables? Select from many varieties, including heirloom tomatoes, and a summertime Indiana-grown produce stand. Call ahead to enjoy workshops ranging from planting a terrarium to making hand cream using lavender. Or visit an after-hours event to relax on the grounds and enjoy local musicians. |
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Sun - Mon ClosedTues 10am to 7pm Wed 10am to 5pm Thurs 10am to 7pm Fri - Sat 10am to 5pm |
152 E. Northfield Dr. |
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At this fine art gallery, find original works of art created by nationally and internationally recognized artists. Primarily focused on realism, drawings, paintings and sculptures are inspired by nature and wildlife. Each season, enjoy a new exhibit in the gallery, and plan to attend the opening reception for a chance to meet the featured artists. Enjoy creating your own art? Demonstrations, professional workshops and classes for adults and children are available. Call ahead or register online ahead of time. If you are looking to improve your interior space at home or the office, talk to gallery experts about complimentary art consultation and exceptional custom framing services. |
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