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Where to start

By Christine Flohr
Executive Director of Tourism

Wabash County has just about everything you are looking for when it comes to entertaining
visitors. Annually the Honeywell Center sees nearly 250,000 people walk through its doors
to experience a world-class performance, enjoy dinner or attend a specific event. With a main-
stage line-up that includes famed musical artists such as B.B. King or REO Speedwagon and
comedic headliners such as Bill Engvall or Vicki Lawrence; the Honeywell Center has been an
anchor in tourism since it was built in the late 1950s. A strong network of art galleries, make-n-
take art workshops and antique stores support the art and entertainment experience offered by
the Honeywell Center all year round.

Along with strong cultural Launched in the summer of Photo: Matt Long
amenities, Wabash County 2014 was the Taste of Wabash
appeals to history hunters, outdoor Culinary Walking Tour. Wabash’s local history of legendary stories
adventure seekers and leisure only foodie tour takes visitors on a along while snapping great photos
travelers. Surrounded by two state leisurely-paced culinary walking and immersing yourself in local lore.
parks, reservoirs, fitness centers, tour through historical downtown
interactive historic museums, parks, Wabash. Guests visit charming Whether its front row tickets to
gardens, orchards, Harley-Davidson shops, markets, cafes and coffee see the musical CATS or a Harley
motorcycle rentals, fine dining, shops and sample delectable treats at ride though the scenic Salamonie
shopping and annual festivals; those each stop. You will learn the unique State Park, Wabash County
planning a visit might not know welcomes you to start your visit any
where to start. where your interests take you.

The Visit Wabash County
Welcome Center is staffed with
tourism experts dedicated to
helping visitors plan their trip,
arrange overnight accommodations
and even make dinner reservations
based on what the guest wants to
see and do. Along with a souvenir
stocked gift shop, the Welcome
Center offers free visitors guides,
attraction information and maps
to help connect the travelers to
their destinations. Visit Wabash
County’s interactive website (www.
visitwabashcounty.com) allows site
users the option to build and save
their own itineraries. Event and
festival listings are on the homepage
and the “Join Our eClub” service
keeps the public informed of the
latest happenings.

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