Mary’s guidebook

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Mary’s guidebook

Sightseeing

For the history buffs this is a great place to visit just right around the corner. Great walking and biking trails surround.
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Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
1205 Pleasant Point
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For the history buffs this is a great place to visit just right around the corner. Great walking and biking trails surround.
Looking to rent a pontoon for the day or week?
R & S Boats
1110 Kelly St
Looking to rent a pontoon for the day or week?
Pontoon boat rental for the weekend?
West Lakes Boat Mart Sales
2811 US-6
Pontoon boat rental for the weekend?

Local stops including bakeries, great bar food and more.

Great food and seasonal concerts. Closed on Sundays.
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Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery
195 N Van Buren St
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Great food and seasonal concerts. Closed on Sundays.
Great Amish bakery and deli. Closed on Sundays.
Rise 'n Roll Bakery
1277 N State Rd 135
Great Amish bakery and deli. Closed on Sundays.
Must have a reservation so call day in advance if possible. Right on the water and a little more upscale. Summer 2022 Closed due to complete remodel. Opened again October 2022.
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Adams Lake Pub
5365 E 620 S
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Must have a reservation so call day in advance if possible. Right on the water and a little more upscale. Summer 2022 Closed due to complete remodel. Opened again October 2022.
Great food and breakfast for sure.
Twin Six Restaurant
101 S Main St
Great food and breakfast for sure.
Close stop with large bar and menu of drinks. Free Shuttle on weekends if here for a wedding.
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Sylvan Cellars Event Center & Tasting Room
2725 E Northport Rd
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Close stop with large bar and menu of drinks. Free Shuttle on weekends if here for a wedding.
Great stop for ice cream and right around the corner.
Sundaes on Sylvan
253 Kelly St
Great stop for ice cream and right around the corner.
If coming over the summer months you must stop and check out one of the biggest flea markets you have ever been too...….and more.
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Shipshewana Auction Restaurant
345 S Van Buren St
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If coming over the summer months you must stop and check out one of the biggest flea markets you have ever been too...….and more.
Some real down home Amish cook'n going on here. Little distance but worth the trip if you are hungry.
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Das Dutchman Essenhaus
240 US-20
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Some real down home Amish cook'n going on here. Little distance but worth the trip if you are hungry.
Up for wine tasting in a great atmosphere inside and out?
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Country Heritage Winery
185 Co Rd 68
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Up for wine tasting in a great atmosphere inside and out?
Cold Beer, Liquor and wine selections 5 minutes away.
Shooky's Package
148 Kelly St
Cold Beer, Liquor and wine selections 5 minutes away.
Grab your family or friends for one of two outstanding and amazing 18 hole courses 15 minutes away.
Noble Hawk Golf Links
3005 Noble Hawk Dr
Grab your family or friends for one of two outstanding and amazing 18 hole courses 15 minutes away.
One of two outstanding courses 15 minutes away.
Cobblestone Golf Course
2702 Cobblestone Ln
One of two outstanding courses 15 minutes away.
A great burger and large variety of brews on tap.
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Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews
101 S Detroit St
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A great burger and large variety of brews on tap.
Great pizza and just 5 minutes away for carry out.
Pepperoni's Pizza
145 Front St
Great pizza and just 5 minutes away for carry out.
Only a breakfast and lunch diner but a mile walk or drive and great food.
Sylvan Shores Diner
611 Kelly Street Extension
Only a breakfast and lunch diner but a mile walk or drive and great food.
Great little brewery only a few miles away. Fun food and pizza and great beers.
Harry Stuff Brewing company
4319 US-6
Great little brewery only a few miles away. Fun food and pizza and great beers.
Good Pub food and about 20 minutes away.
Linder's Tavern On Main
211 South Detroit Street
Good Pub food and about 20 minutes away.
Whiskey Bar and Grill. The wait time is usually a little long but the cute atmosphere and food and drinks are worth the wait. Just 20 minutes north in Lagrange.
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Destination 814
814 Detroit Street
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Whiskey Bar and Grill. The wait time is usually a little long but the cute atmosphere and food and drinks are worth the wait. Just 20 minutes north in Lagrange.

Neighborhoods

Small town in NE Indiana. Golf Cart friendly and easy to get around. Sylvan Lake a 700 acre all purpose lake waiting for you and your family and friends.
Rome City
Small town in NE Indiana. Golf Cart friendly and easy to get around. Sylvan Lake a 700 acre all purpose lake waiting for you and your family and friends.
All Amish community with some fun local shops and diners.
Topeka
All Amish community with some fun local shops and diners.
Amish community closed on Sundays but lots of small shops and stores to walk around all throughout town.
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Shipshewana
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Amish community closed on Sundays but lots of small shops and stores to walk around all throughout town.
Kendallville is just 10 miles away with the Windmill Museum, Bixler Lake and the entire Kendallville Parks System with fun for all ages. Swimming at the local beach with life guards also available during the summer months.
Kendallville
Kendallville is just 10 miles away with the Windmill Museum, Bixler Lake and the entire Kendallville Parks System with fun for all ages. Swimming at the local beach with life guards also available during the summer months.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is a great place to visit for a day along with the charm of downtown Albion and a local brewery with some good food.
Albion
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is a great place to visit for a day along with the charm of downtown Albion and a local brewery with some good food.
Annie Oakley Natural Perfumery gives tours of a real perfumery factory. Very interesting and fun for an hour.
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Annie Oakley Natural Perfumery gives tours of a real perfumery factory. Very interesting and fun for an hour.

Food scene

New IHOP opened in October 2020. Well known chain for a great breakfast.
IHOP
1535 W Washington Center Rd
New IHOP opened in October 2020. Well known chain for a great breakfast.

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Easy access little traffic. 5 minutes from all you need.

Local grocery, liquor store, Dollar General, gas stations all right around the corner.
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Life jackets, bikes and suntan lotion.

Walking and bike trails all just right around the corner. 8 mile trail takes you all the way to Kendallville if you want. We have a couple life jackets but if bringing the family and have some bring along.
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Looking to do some grilling?

Gas grill available on the deck. Full grocery and meat section minutes away unless you want to bring some of your favorites. Don't forget the s'more ingredients for the fire pit.
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Want to rent a pontoon for an afternoon of sun and cruising?

There are 2 marinas listed above you can call. Don't wait as there are only 2 available on the lake. The pontoons go fast so call as soon as you book. The lake is awesome for exploring and great afternoon or evening cruise.
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All this information is so much!

Don't worry we have the old fashion black and white printed out binder with all of this and more for your reference waiting for you at the cottage.
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Check the forecast for sunshine?

If it doesn't look like sunshine please bring it with you. Otherwise we have lots of cards and games and two smart tv's for those kinds of cloudy days.