Indiana or Ohio???

We%26#39;ve been to Lancaster, PA and wasn%26#39; t impressed. The farms were beautiful and all but the people weren%26#39;t friendly. We%26#39;ve been to Ohio the past couple years and we love it there. We%26#39;re planning another trip in May. The question is, should we go to Indiana or stick with Ohio. We live in N.C. so it would be a longer trip to go to Indiana so we were wondering if it would be worth it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Indiana or Ohio???

What is it you%26#39;re looking to do exactly? There%26#39;s a lot to do in Indiana, but a lot of it is spread out. Are you going to stay in one spot or travel the state?

Indiana or Ohio???

In my opinion, stick to Ohio. Scenery much more appealing, hilly farmland as opposed to the flat flat Indiana. We visited Shipshewana once a few years back, it was okay, but nothing spectacular. We never went back, although we are considering doing so this fall, and also visiting the new casino (Four Winds) in Michigan, about 75 miles from there. Indiana is okay, but on a scale of 1 to 10, with Ohio being 9, Lancaster being 7, I would rate Shipshewana a 5. Lancaster had a lot to see, but I thought the food much much better in Ohio restaurants. Any die-hard Shipshewana fans out there? Perhaps we missed something when we where there. I would appreciate any feedback since we are going to give it another try in a couple months. thanks!

Southern Indiana is not the ';flat flat'; you encounter up in the North half. But you won%26#39;t find mountains either. You have to be a ';Shipshewana Person'; to enjoy it. Flea markets and Amish cookin%26#39;. We all have different tastes.

If you didn%26#39;t like it, stomp on the gas to get to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI. The 2nd largest gaming area outside of Las Vegas. Plop down $18 for a buffet, or $42 for a steak. Gamblers often venture a scant 10 miles further West for the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN, currently the largest floating casino in the US. Have a good trip.

Thanks, go!

I%26#39;ve been to southern Indiana, as my daughter lived in Cincinnati for years... traveled to the river boats down there many times, Argosy, Rising Sun, Belterra... so... Blue Chip is much bigger than these? Sounds good. We%26#39;ll take a drive to Nappannee (spelling?) also. We like to just poke around and explore as long as gambling opportunity is not too far away! I remember a really good family restaurant called the ';5 and 20'; (I think I%26#39;m remembering that right) at the intersection of those 2 routes. Hope it%26#39;s still there. (We headed west on Rt. 20 from Ohio and stayed on that route all the way to Indiana last time.)

US 20 is a nice (flat!) drive, right into Michigan City. Also connecting to Michigan M-39, is about 6 miles from Four Winds. But once you%26#39;re in New Buffalo, you%26#39;re at the entrance to I-94, providing a speedy 10 minutes to Michigan City.

Sounds like you%26#39;re unaware of the NW Indiana Casinos? There are 5 of them in a 35 mile span on the Lake Michigan shore. The new Blue Chip, built in %26#39;06, is the largest US boat (or now, barge). A tempting area for you. Maybe that trip will be extended a few days? Sorry we hijacked this topic from people who may not be interested in casinos.

go...

yes, ';unaware'; is exactly right... ha!

6 more? oh nooooo

could you give me a couple of names to steer me in the right direction? thanks!

in re-reading your message, I guess I should have said 5 more..

ONLY 5? :)

ONLY 5 CASINOS??? That%26#39;s NW Indiana. You added nearby New Buffalo to get the 6. But quite a few in a short span. Bye bye Shipshewana. Hop on the Indiana toll road for speedy travel, which has an exit on M-39, about 8 miles south of Four Winds in New Buffalo (Michigan). Do a T-A ';Four Winds'; search, I just posted an update there too.

Just 10 miles West is Michigan City, Indiana, and the Blue Chip Casino. US Hwy 12 out of New Buffalo will take you directly to the Blue Chip entrance, on the eastern edge of Michigan City.

Let%26#39;s use Michigan City as the reference point. On the south end of town is I-94, your quick travel road. Head WEST for about 30 miles to Gary, to find the Majestic Star I %26amp; II casinos. This is 2 boats, side by side, in Buffington Harbor. The I-94 exit is Cline Ave North, then weasel around to the harbor entrance. About 42 minutes from MC to the Star garage.

2 casinos here not enough? From the Star garage, get back on Cline Ave for a 3 minute drive to Resorts Casino garage! I think Resorts is now an Ameristar property. Resorts crosses the line, and is deemed an East Chicago, Indiana Casino.

Still hot? Head yet further West about 8 miles to Hammond, Indiana, and the Harrah%26#39;s Horseshoe Casino. This one is the most difficult to access, so watch your driving. You would be early, but Harrah%26#39;s has joined the bandwagon, and is currently building a new mega-mega barge casino, to open in 2008. Darn close to Four Winds in size, and it FLOATS (Indiana rule).

Casino people are welcome to look at casino info. Here%26#39;s a place that%26#39;s free to read, and also free to join in. NW Indiana, and some of your other Southern favorites too.

…ezboard.com/Illinois-and-Indiana-Casinos/fc…

You%26#39;ll also find trip reports posted, but here%26#39;s the link to that page.

http://p102.ezboard.com/fcasinosonefrm10

Glad I responded to your brief comment on Four Winds, and hope this helps a bit. If you care to talk more, let%26#39;s flip over to the TA Four Winds (New Buffalo) board, or the other casino board, which I think you%26#39;ll like to participate.

And good luck on your upcoming adventure.