#exploremystate | Downtown Huntington, Indiana

After a month of Cain being gone for training, we were able to get out the first free weekend we had to visit a town near to us! I have been in and through Huntington many of times but had never really explored before! We posted that we were going to be there on Facebook and we got some great help on where to eat, what to do etc. (thank you Facebook friends!) we also caught up with a friend who lives near Huntington also and she brought her little pup, Anya! (so so cute!)

Although this was not a far trip for us we had a great time and we felt like it was nice to get to know places close to us. This town was small but had many famous attractions for us to enjoy! 

WHERE TO EAT :: Nick's Kitchen, Pizza Junction, Rusty Dog Irish Pub, Antiqology, Brick House Grill, The Party Shop, Cafe of Hope, JJ Java's 

WHAT TO DO :: Huntington University, Turn The Page Books & More, Dream Center Thrift Store, Salamonie Lake, Roush Lake, Zip Timber Lake/line, Sunken Gardens, Lime City Trail, Corn Coast Comics.... 

I know there has to be more so place comment below and share what there is and where to eat in Huntington, Indiana :) 

P.S - We vlogged our day, I'll share below! :) 

#exploremystate | Downtown Indianapolis

Before the New Year was here we found ourselves in Puerto Rico on a wonderful and exciting vacation. We met up with a photographer there who took our pictures and we became friends very fast (we seem to have a lot in common!) they asked us to join them for dinner and so we did. As we were chatting about all things Puerto Rico, waterfalls, beaches and all the amazing things Puerto Rico has I kind of laughed out loud and said "We just don't have that in Indiana" our new friends sorta asked then "What is in Indiana?" Cain and I looked at each other and said "Cornfields" 

We followed with "there is more than cornfields, that's just all we really know about Indiana"

I was saddened right there at myself. I have lived in Indiana for 25 (almost 26!) years and all I had to say about my state was "cornfields" of course I know there is more to this state than the cornfields (and nothing is wrong with our cornfields by the way) but I couldn't say much more. 

Over the next couple of weeks as we prepared for the new year and like always I search for something for me to do as a goal. I decided on this .... I want to explore my state, Indiana. I want to never just say "cornfields" again. I want to say at least 5 places and things that make up our state! I am calling it #exploremystate and #projectlovemystate on Instagram. 

I want to know and love the state that I am in, no matter what state that might be! There is always things to explore and I want to be proud of where I come from and where I might go in the future! 

We decided that our first stop would be the heart of Indiana, Indianapolis, our State Capital! I have been in Indy many of times, actually Indy is where we got engaged! (you can check that out here!) It's the "Big, big city" for us and takes 2 hours to get there but we don't visit often enough. 

We now have close friends who live in Indy so it was fitting to go there and visit some new places and spend time with friends! 

We do not know everything and we did not go to all these places but this is what I have found out from friends and from what I knew already about Indy... 

Places to EAT :: 

SoBro Cafe, Rock Bottom, Cheesecake Factory, Giordano's, Trader's Point Creamy, Burger Up, Spaghetti Factory, Nada's, Yard House, St Elmo Steak House, Weber Grill Restaurant, Bakersfield .... to name a few. 

Places to GO :: 

The Children's Museum, White River State Park, Colts Game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Speedway, Central Library, Central Canal, Monument Circle, Indianapolis Art Center (bridge we got engaged at), Pacers Bakers Life Fieldhouse ...to name a few. 

Places to SHOP :: Circle Centra, Mass Ave, Bread Ripple, Zionsville - Go visit Blooms + Linen and tell them Lanette sent you! I LOVE everything in there and have already purchased more online since visiting! 

If you guys have any places to add to these lists, comment below so everyone can see! :) 

I will be sharing throughout this year our adventures in Indiana so follow me on Instagram to come along with us! 

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