August 13, 2024 Avilla Area Chamber Team
The Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Noble County) is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Best in Indiana Awards in two of the Tourism Industry categories: Online Travel Campaign and Travel Organization. This recognition celebrates our dedication to excellence in promoting travel and tourism within our vibrant community.
“We’re thrilled and honored to receive these awards,” said Grace Caswell, Executive Director at Visit Noble County. “It’s especially exciting to see more than a dozen of our Noble County tourism partners recognized too. In moments like these, our job feels rewarding and easy because our tourism assets are simply the best! This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our team and partners in highlighting Noble County’s incredible experiences. We’re excited to share this with our community and look forward to showcasing more of Noble’s natural beauty and historic charm.”
The Best in Indiana Awards, presented by the Midwestern Travel Magazine also allowed for many Noble County Culture, Food, Entrainment, Fairs, Places, Shopping, Recreation, Hospitality, and other Partners to celebrate wins as well. Here are a few we wish to highlight, many other Noble County local businesses and services also won their respective categories.
Culture
· Art Center/Museum- The Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville
Entertainment
· Crafting Classes and Workshops- Crafter’s Boutique in Kendallville
Fairs, Festivals, & Parades
· Art Fair/Festival- Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, in Ligonier
· Fall Festival- Apple Festival of Kendallville, in Kendallville
· Fair/Festival- Fairy Gnome and Troll Festival in Kendallville
· Summer Festival- Chain O’Lakes Festival, Albion IN
Places
· City Street Art- Founders Park in Kendallville
· Farmer’s Market- Kendallville Farmer’s Market at the Community Learning Center in Kendallville
· Historic Site- Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site in Rome City
· Wildlife Destination- Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion
Shopping
· Garden Center- Schaller Greenhouse and Landscape in Avilla
· Main Street Shopping- Butterfly Alley Gifts in Albion
Travel/Hospitality
· Country House/Cabins- Family Cabins at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion
· Family Getaway- Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion
· Most Romantic Hotel- Kimmell House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Kimmell