Get into Something Good: Middlebury, Indiana

Jessica Nunemaker — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:30:58 +0000

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 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!

Middlebury, Indiana; Elkhart County

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Get into Something Good: Middlebury, Indiana