Summer in Brown County

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Brown County and all it has to offer. Many people are familiar with Brown County State Park - and its breath-taking views! Many others are familiar with Nashville - full of charming shops, candy stores, restaurants, and more! But not everyone is aware of the huge indoor Water Park and Aquatic Center at the Abe Martin Lodge in the State Park. The spiral water slides, fountains, waterfalls, and whirlpools are a big hit with everyone!

Down the road, closer to Nashville, there's the Poolside Saturday Night Cookouts at the Brown County Inn. In addition to the swimming pool, there's family fun in the form of miniature golf, game room, playground, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts.

Another fascinating attraction is the Pioneer Village and Museum, located in downtown Nashville beside the old Log Jail. The Pioneer Village provides spinning and weaving demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday. It's full of historical facts about Nashville and Brown County, too!

There's many interesting areas for family fun in Brown County, and summer is one of the best times to explore them!

Remember to visit www.BrownCountyShops.com and view the Events for the coming summer!

Redbud Trees in Brown County

Redbud trees are in full bloom, making a stunning display throughout Brown County!

Take a scenic drive through the hills this weekend, and see hundreds of redbud trees, dogwoods, and magnolia trees in bloom!

Stop in Nashville for lunch or a shopping expedition, too!

Stores, restaurants, and antique shops are bustling!

Remember to visit our website at www.BrownCountyShops.com, too!

Visitors in Brown County and Nashville

The first weekend in March saw lots of activity in downtown Nashville and throughout Brown County. The sunshine and 50-degree temperatures brought out visitors and residents, all eager to enjoy Spring-like weather in our lovely locale.

We were happy to see all the shops open, to hear music playing, and to see people enjoying ice cream cones, candies, and lunch in the local restaurants.

Here are a few pictures from our walk around Nashville this past weekend.

For any questions about Nashville shops, artists and artisans, or Brown County in general, visit our site at www.BrownCountyShops.com.

Brown County Stone Carvings

Mary Ann Whitaker and Tom Thompson have been creating stone carvings in their Antique Alley shop in downtown Nashville, Indiana, for 24 years. At "Through the Looking Glass," they create some of the most unique, sought-after pieces in Brown County.

Read their Shop Profile -- and more about their stone-carved artwork, wood signs, and hand-etched glass pieces -- on our Website at www.BrownCountyShops.com.

Brown County Gifts, Arts, & Crafts Delivered

Home Delivery! With all the beautiful gifts, paintings, antiques, and decor available in Nashville, Indiana, and throughout Brown County, it's sometimes a challenge to get all your purchases back home!

We can help! If you need your purchases hand-delivered to your home, let us know. If you need to arrange packing and shipping, we'll be happy to help.

Simply go to www.BrownCountyShops.com or e-mail us at: info@BrownCountyShops.com.

Then start enjoying your new decor or additions to your home or gardens!

Brown County Attractions around Nashville, Indiana

Although Nashville, Indiana, is well-known for its artists colony and hundreds of interesting shops, the town also offers a variety of dining facilities, unique arts and crafts, and historic buildings. Here's a few photos taken this month.

Sometimes parking can be a challenge in Nashville, so come early! Take advantage of the trolley or horse-drawn carriages to help you get around town or to return to your parked car.

While in town, try to visit the log jail -- and see the two-headed calf! Tour the Pioneer Museum, too. When open, you can see weaving demonstrations, a variety of working looms, a pioneer home and furnishings, an old-fashioned doctor's office, a blacksmith's shop, and other interesting exhibits of historic merit. Kids of all ages will enjoy this!

As always, contact us with any questions you might have regarding attractions, dining, store hours, parking, or help with finding that special item you saw! Visit www.BrownCountyShops.com or e-mail us at: info@browncountyshops.com.

Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana

June is a beautiful time to drive through Brown County State Park, with its cool, lush foliage and 16,000 acres of forests, lakes, hiking trails, picnic areas, camping sites, and wildlife!

We just had our family reunion in the State Park and became reacquainted with all it has to offer.

If you enter via the North Gate, you'll have the opportunity to drive through the covered bridge, which was originally built in 1838 and relocated to Brown County State Park in 1932. Lookout towers and vantage points offer spectacular views, any time of the year!

You'll find about 20 miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of biking trails, and 70 miles of horse-riding trails through the scenic, hilly countryside. Guided horse riding is also available at the Park.

The Nature Center has snake and bird exhibits, along with other special events throughout the summer. Swimming, fishing, tennis, playgrounds, and a country store provide plenty of activities and picnic supplies.

To reserve one of the many picnic shelters, cabins, or campground sites, you can contact the Brown County State Park at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm.

For information on local Brown County shops or the Nashville shops in the quaint little town of Nashville, Indiana, visit www.BrownCountyShops.com.