The following resorts, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts were featured in recent issues of Midwest Living. Because packages are always being introduced and altered, you might want to call the property first.

Angola, Potawatomi Inn and Resort Perched on a hill overlooking Lake James in Pokagon State Park, this venerable inn resembles a gingerbread house amid 1,200 acres of woods near Angola. 877-768-2928.

Auburn, Auburn Inn This establishment on the west edge of town decorates its parlor with sturdy leather travel trunks from the storied days of motorcars. 260-925-6363.

Auburn, Country Hearth Inn Country-style oak furnishings decorate the 77 guest rooms of this two-story structure, which also has balconies and dormers. 260-925-1316.

Batesville, The Sherman House This inn, opened in 1852, salutes its German heritage with a cuckoo-clock-look exterior and hewn beams in the dining room. 800-445-4939.

Brown County, Story Inn The Story Inn has a story all of its own--some think that this charming, upscale retreat is haunted. Despite ghosts, it offers beaultifully restored rooms and an intriguing history. 800-881-1183.

Centerville, Lantz House Inn Visit the Centerville antiquing strip's most storied structure. Five guest rooms (one with a jacuzzi) welcome visitors in this brick-colored 1823 Federal-style two-story. 800-495-2689.

Chesterton, Gray Goose Inn Amid the century-old oaks on the shore of a quiet lake in northwest Indiana, antiques and frilly English décor fill this white two-story, once a millionaire's home. 219-926-5781.

Columbus, Country Chalet Columbus Looking for romance? On three hilly, wooded acres, the rebuilt bungalow is meant for one couple at a time. You'll find the lights down low, a fireplace and wine glasses waiting, and the gentle music of a two-story waterfall...and no one around. 812-342-7806.

Corydon, The Kintner House Inn In Corydon, 15 antique-filled rooms near downtown and antiques shops. 812-738-2020.

Derby, Johnson's Ohio River Cabins Eight cabins are rented to vacationers here in the rolling, forested countryside of southwest Indiana. 812-836-2289.

Fishers, Frederick Talbott Inn Across from Connor Prairie, this 1870s green clapboard inn near Indianapolis has 10 posh guest rooms and a sunny breakfast porch. A turn-of-the-century cottage added on as a dining room has a deluxe room with an oversized tub and whirlpool. 800-566-2337.

French Lick, French Lick Springs Resort and Spa The massive yellow brick structure welcomes guests for golf or lounging on the pillared veranda, which extends the length of the hotel. 800-457-4042.

French Lick, Patoka Lake Village A dozen rustic log cabins cluster on a hill, 10 miles south of French Lick in southwest Indiana. You can boat and fish in nearby Patoka Lake, where the shore is mostly undeveloped, and stroll in the woods. Or have the catch of the day off the 158-foot floating fishing pier. 888-324-5350.

Goshen, The Checkerberry Inn When Goshen natives John and Susan Graff built The Checkerberry over 10 years ago, they combined the intimacy of a European country inn with the simplicity of the rural Indiana countryside. You can experience this cozy atmosphere in one of 13 guest rooms. 574-642-4445.

Greencastle, Commercial House Bed & Breakfast This unique renovated brick warehouse offers four rooms with private baths. Built by Mongomery Ward in the 1930's, the building was renovated into a cozy B&B in the 1990's. 765-653-6579.

Greencastle, Walden Inn Echoing the back-to-nature writings of Henry David Thoreau, the sprawling 50-room Walden Inn combines warm, simple furnishings with top-notch dining and pampering service. Some rooms have a burgundy-and-hunter-green decor, but all have their own personality, handcrafted Amish furniture, and private bath. 765-653-2761.

Indianapolis, Canterbury Hotel After years of decline, the gleam is back on the brass doors of this landmark 12-story red brick inn. Guests choose from 99 spacious rooms and suites. You'll find four-poster beds and armoires, as well as gold-plated fixtures and marble countertops in the bathrooms. 317-634-3000.

Indianapolis, Courtyard by Marriott This clean and convenient chain hotel is located downtown on the edge of White River State Park. 317-635-4443.

Indianapolis, Crowne Plaza Hotel An upscale Holiday Inn in the renovated historic downtown train station. Stay in refurbished Pullman cars decorated around themes inspired by Charlie Chaplin, Amelia Earhart, Winston Churchill, and other celebrities. 317-631-2221.

Indianapolis, Old Northside Inn Bed & Breakfast Near downtown, an 1885 brick mansion with themed rooms, in-suite whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. 800-635-9127.

Indianapolis, The Villa This Itailian-style estate offers a lot more than a bed and breakfast. Its six rooms are each decorated with a distinctive theme and have a private bath and Whirlpool. The Old World decor in the foyer and dining room reminds guests of a European cathedral. Visitors can pamper themselves with a massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure in the spa downstairs (ask for specials). 317-916-8500.

Marshall, Turkey Run Inn Surrounded by more than 2,300 acres of woods and ravines, this retreat was established in the 1920s. Guests stay in 59 unassuming but comfortable lodge rooms, 21 nearby cottages, and 2 housekeeping cabins. Fourteen miles of hiking trails take you away from the activity. 765-597-2211.

Metamora, Thorpe House Country Inn Antiques and family heirlooms fill this 1840s home, located one block from the canal in Metamora. 765-647-5425.

Middlebury, Varn's Guest House Jan and Lanny Kimes own the green-trimmed three-story home, which previous owner Diane Eash renovated into a bed and breakfast. Mementoes of Diane's family history in this Amish-country town decorate the five guest rooms, each with a private bath. Stroll through the English perennial garden, or have a cup of tea in the teahouse. 800-398-5424.

New Harmony, The New Harmony Inn Simple Shaker furniture and a relaxing yard with a picket fence are remnants of the utopian society founded by German Lutheran settlers in this area. The red brick inn was designed to resemble the society's communal buildings and spirit. 800-782-8605.

Syracuse, Brook Pointe Inn The innkeepers capture the feeling of the area's rural countryside in their 30-room inn near Lake Wawasee in northeast Indiana. 800-457-4877.

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