Of course we can’t be in Seattle without visiting the quaint little town of Snohomish. In Snohomish we find our favorite tavern The Oxford Saloon. It’s a haunted neighborhood bar, although everybody doesn’t know our names, everyone is so friendly we feel like they do.
They have live music in the evening.
We like the food. We got appetizers on this visit but they have a full menu.
A great place to visit if you’re in the area. Tell them the Hoosier couple sent you.
We had a blast in Las Vegas! It was the first time either of us had been there.
We had a nice room, very clean and nicely decorated. A nice view from the window. We could see some of the roof top roller coaster. Lots of people were riding it and seemed to be having fun. Too scary for me and Maj.
We played some of the slot machines. We would win then lose. Had fun, but no big jackpot wins.
So many flavors of M&M’s. We didn’t buy candy because we couldn’t decide what we wanted. I did get a Reeces peanut butter milkshake, which was so good. It even had a real peanut butter cup in it. Maj and I got a baseball cap there.
I said walking around but really it was scootering around. Both of us have trouble walking long distances so we rented scooters. It was very easy getting around with them.
One of the highlights was seeing a Penn & Teller show. They are fantastic.
We had a fantastic time, our trip was full of laughs. And, the people were all so helpful and friendly.
We looked this place up the day before we went on our day trip to Madison. We had several places on our list, including a place to eat. We found the Off Broadway Taproom downtown on Main Street not far from the Courthouse.
You have to look for the sign above the entrance foyer
The entrance door in the set back foyer
The menu listed on the website promised quite a large and varied list of culinary delights. Sher ordered and enjoyed the vegetarian Avocado Caprese: Mozzarella, Avacado, Tomato, Basal oil, and Balsamic Glaze on a Ciabatta Bun
Sher’s Avocado Caprese
Maj’s Philly Cheesesteak
Maj loved the Philly Cheesesteak with Shaved Ribeye, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Provolone, Horsey Sauce and a Hoagie Bun. We also ordered Soft Pretzels with House Beer Cheese and Sweet and Spicy Mustard. Both sandwiches came with fresh made potato chips.
Plenty of brews on tap
We enjoyed having lunch at the Off Broadway Taproom. The atmosphere is friendly, the service was excellent and the food was great. We both agreed that this is a pub to return too. We definitely recommend the self labeled “Madison’s Living Room”. That tag fits.
Madison, Indiana is a wonderful town on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Louisville. The entire downtown has been declared a National Historic site due to the remarkable number of historic buildings including the Shrewsbury-Windle House.
The Official Designation Plaque
The “back door” on city street
One historic home brings back fond memories for me, as the most recent owners of the Shrewsbury-Windle house were close friends of my paternal grandparents, who also lived for a while in Madison. As a young lad I remember many wonderful visits with John and Ann in the house. I loved climbing up and down that spiral stairway! John and Ann Windle founded the Historic Madison, Inc society.
3 story free standing spiral staircase
Frank Costigan was a famous architect who designed many Greek Revival style homes in both Indianapolis and Madison. The Shrewsbury House features 16-foot ceilings, 12 foot high entrance doors, intricate plaster moldings, and ornately carved stone details. The most remarkable (and acclaimed) feature is the 3 story, 53 step free standing spiral staircase. The stair case serves as a means of letting hot air raise and vent out of attic windows in addition to providing access to the second floor rooms.
The expansive yard, Ohio River in background past the far fence
Front door faces Ohio River, columns are typical Costigan style
Tours of the Shrewsbury-Windle House are available. For details please go to this page of Historic Madison Inc. In addition, I strongly recommend checking out this article outlining both the history of the house, and the history of John and Ann Windle’s ownership of the house and founding the Historic Madison, Inc society.
We enjoy going to wine tastings, especially when one of our sons, who doesn’t drink, drives us. Then Maj and I can both sample the wines.
We went to visit Lanthier Winery and Distillery, in Madison, IN. They have beautiful gardens which I wanted to see and to do a wine tasting.
Maj and I had tasted some and were deciding which we wanted.
Then. . .the sommelier brought out a bottle
It is delicious!! Maj and I like sweet wines that we pair with cheese and crackers. This wine is perfect for us. The label says “a far away feeling, close enough to taste”. Strawberry Blush is one we came home with. One I’m sure we’ll be back for.
The gardens were beautiful even after the Ohio River flooding.
Imagine our surprise when we looked out and saw this opossum strolling around the back of our yard.
These critters are normally nocturnal but can sometimes be seen in daylight hours.
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Camp Chesterfield is a unique community based around psychic mediums and other spiritual activities. It is a fantastic place to walk around and get exercise and get in touch with your spiritual side.
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