Inspiration, Stories, and Local Insights

When the weather is nice and you’re craving adventure, consider one of our many themed trails! All brochures are available at the Old National Road Welcome Center located at 5701 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN. Also, don’t forget to ask about our Passport to Savings card that’s good for two…

Richmond/Wayne County is filled with well-known adventures and flavors and home to several hidden gems. This summer, we will be highlighting the major towns and cities that make up Wayne County and show off what they have to offer.   No matter what brings you to Richmond, Indiana, we guarantee…

When Lorijo Metz moved to Richmond, Indiana six years ago, she was “not a particular fan” of William Shakespeare. Then Metz heard about a Two Sisters Books and More hosting an opportunity for customers to read all of Shakespeare’s plays together. fort_wayne_ave_3.jpg Thinking it would be an interesting way to…

By Louise Ronald Finally! Warm weather has arrived at last! Time to get outside and have some FUN! You may not think of Wayne County, Indiana, as an outdoor recreation destination – but those in the know are happy to jump in their cars to drive from Indianapolis, Dayton, Cincinnati,…

It was an ordinary Saturday in Richmond, Indiana on April 6, 1968. The town was bustling with weekend excitement, parents were going about their Saturday to-do’s, and the children wandered about Richmond with their friends. Nothing alluded to what was to come.At 1:47 p.m. a pair of violent explosions ripped…

If a picture is worth a thousand words then a video is surely worth even more. The Richmond/Wayne County Tourism Bureau partnered with WCTV to produce an inviting three minute video. This video showcases five segments that make Wayne County unique — Distinctive Style, Distinctive Fun, Distinctive Culture, Distinctive Flavor,…