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After your time in the capital city, head south to Bloomington, home to Indiana University. For an extra dose of exercise in the city, check out the Monon Rail Trail, a former rail line that stretches from Indy to the northern suburbs. Explore the city using the refurbished Canal Walk, visit the acclaimed Indianapolis Children's Museum, scope out some street art, and enjoy a meal at St. Spend the night just two hours south at The Alexander in downtown Indianapolis, both the capital and largest city in the state. For an upscale bite, stop into Cerulean, and for more laid-back fare, consider the Boathouse Restaurant. From there, drive to the small lake town of Winona Lake to browse the little shops along the waterfront. Situated on Lake Michigan's beautiful southern shore, this area is perfect for birding, beach time, and other activities in nature. Visit the Driftless Cafe, home to another James Beard Award nominee, for the best farm-to-table fare in the region.īegin at the 15,000-acre Indiana Dunes National Park in northwestern Indiana. The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state. Continue along the beautiful highway past La Crosse, Wisconsin, then, consider cutting inward to Viroqua, Wisconsin, via State Highway 14. Meanwhile, fans of the "Little House on the Prairie" books can visit the birthplace of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, a roughly 10-minute journey inland from Lake Pepin.
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While there, try some of the famed Spotted Cow beer from Wisconsin's own New Glarus Brewing Company (only available within the state).
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Menu winners include the Alaskan halibut with black butter caper sauce and the flavorful roasted chicken that comes with nearly 20 full roasted garlic cloves. There, check out the Harbor View Cafe, which has been impressing visitors for over four decades. Pepin, Wisconsin, located on the widest natural part of the river - the aptly named Lake Pepin - also deserves some attention.