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With all this talk of all these fun Indiana attractions and events, I didn't mention one of the largest Indiana events--the Indiana State Fair! Here's the scoop if you want to check it out: Indiana State Fair Runs from August 6-17, 2008 General Admission is $8, kids 5 & under are free Visit their website for a full schedule of the events and concerts: http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/index.html

Kids love animals, especially when they can up close and personal. Here are some attractions and sites to see that involve animals or farms: Gas City Mini Zoo South Broadway at Gas City Park off SR 22 www.gascity.com/visitors/attractions/petting-zoo.htm The zoo houses over 100 animals ranging from Australian black swans to whitetail deer. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily throughout the year. Canterbury Arabians 12131 E. 196th Street, Noblesville (317) 776-0779 See over 50 Arabians bathing, eating or a foal being born at a working horse farm. Spring and summer are the best times to visit when the new colts arrive. Indianapolis Zoo 1200 West Washington Street (in White River Park) www.indianapoliszoo.com Hunter's Honey Farm 3440 Hancock Ridge Rd., Martinsville www.huntershoneyfarm.com A family honey farm in its fourth generation, with 500 hives offering more than 12 varieties of honey along with dozens of beeswax candles.

Many times just going out to eat can be an adventure and vacation in itself! Here are some fun theme restaurants that will delight kids and adults alike: Hard Rock Cafe--Indianapolis 49 S Meridian St (317) 636-2550 Mayberry Cafe--Danville 78 W Main St (317) 745-4067 Connie's Diner--Indianapolis 5151 E.38th Street & Emerson St. (317) 549-0872 The Diner--Indianapolis 9762 W. Washington Street Joe's Shelby St.Diner--Indianapolis 3623 S. Shelby Street shelbystdiner@aol.com%20 (317) 783-9590