Experience the good old days…today. With a slogan like that, you get that idea that Middlebury, Indiana has it together – and Middlebury definitely didn’t disappoint!  Cute as a button and about as small, this little place is absolutely adorable. 

We stayed at The Country Victorian Bed and Breakfast.  Not only was it easy to find, which is a huge plus for me, it wasn’t very far away from the main part of town, another gold star for The Country Victorian B & B – who wants to have to drive everywhere?

Unfortunately, I lost two rolls of film I had used on Middlebury (and even part of Nappanee and Monticello.  Ugh.) so, yes, I am still in mourning over the great shots that are most likely gone forever.  *sigh*  Thank goodness for my lovely new digital camera!  Adios pricey film developing!

While generally bumming around the town, we saw several options for dinner, including Middlebury’s well-known and super touristy Das Dutchmen, but we really didn’t like the idea of a big corporate thing (wouldn’t that completely defeat the purpose of this whole blog?), so based on Lisa’s (innkeeper of The Country Victorian Inn) recommendation…we went to the nearby Culinary Treasures and ended up eating probably the best meal we have ever had in a small town so far (beating many pricey big city meals as well) -– no kidding!   I sincerely wish we had had room for dessert!

Besides places to eat, Middlebury had a bunch of antique shops some of which were even open on Sunday!  Hooray!  Of course, we completely ran out of time (it was a very leisurely breakfast and we did have to get back and pick up the kid from grandpa and grandma’s house) so we didn’t get to actually go inside anywhere!  *sob*  They looked wonderful, too!  Like actual antique shops and not just junk collectors.  So guess what is on the list for next time?  The dining room does need a nice, old sideboard (no matter what the hubby says).

Be sure to check out Krider “World’s Fair” Garden that mimics the design used in the 1933/1934 Chicago World’s Fair.  The Giant Toadstools, waterfalls, and tidy pathways create a great spot to just relax!

Bottom line?  We both really enjoyed Middlebury.  There is so much to do in the area as a whole that I think it would be very hard to get bored (we’ve heard there are more than 75 antique, specialty, and crafty shops all found within a 10 minute drive!).  It’s a shopper’s paradise – and you don’t even have to fight any traffic.  How sweet is that!

What should be on my “must-see, must-do” list for next time?  Any suggestions?  I’d love to hear them!

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