Monday, December 3, 2007

Christmas in the Village of Zionsville

Perennial Shop

Nancy Noel Gallery (artist)

Hum Bug- The Attic Antiques
Coach and horse at the Brick Street Inn


Carter's Toy Museum



Historic brick streets
For the kids
The Friendly tavern. A good place for lunch and they are very friendly.

We went to Zionsville on Saturday. It is a small historic town in Indiana just northwest of Indianapolis. Lots of antiques, little shops, and restaurants. You can wander along the brick streets and listen to Christmas carols during their Christmas in the village. It was a good time. Bought a few more Santas and an ornament for an exchange. It was quite cold but that added to the Christmas spirit.

21 comments:

Karen H. said...

Good Morning Nan,
Oh what a beautiful trip. Thanks for taking us along. I so enjoyed it. Everything is just beautiful there. I have heard of Zionsville. I have been with hubby out on the road and have been thru Indianapolis before and I may have seen a sign that goes to there. I love the brick road look. There is one in Memphis as well. I don't go to Memphis like I used to because of so much meaness and killings. They are pretty to walk down tho. I bet this one in Zionsville makes you feel like you are in a village with the Christmas music playing. Yes, the cold does make it feel more Christmasy. It is cold here this morning. It is down to 30 degrees now. Well, take care my friend and have a great Monday. Stay warm. May God Bless You and Yours.

Hugs,
Karen H.

Sherry said...

This looks like such a lovely place to spend a Sunday afternoon!! And I love Nancy Noel's work!! Have a few of her works hanging in my home.

Kissing of the Frogs said...

Nan,
I have a sister who lives in Fishers, Indiana, not too far from there I think. I want to go to Zionsville now...it looks like a lovely place to be at Christmas time! Thanks for sharing. And I triple dare you to post your photo...ha! Thanks for stopping in to visit me.
Rose

bj said...

What a LOVELY little town. The shops, the brick streets, the places to eat...it all sounds like such a treat.
So glad you were able to tour this quaint town and take these wonderful pictures to share with us.
hugs this morning, bj

Janet said...

Nan,
That certainly looks like a fun place to while away an afternoon. I can almost smell the woodsmoke wafting from the chimneys. I stole your Quiz from yesterday, mostly to see if I "could". This is such a learning adventure, isn't it?
Janet

Terri Steffes said...

OOO, what a lot of fun! Your pictures are fabulous.

My all time favorite restaurant is in Indianapolis called St Elmos. Have you ever been there?

Becca said...

Our organization had their annual conference in Zionsville last June and I loved the town so much. We ate at a perfect inn ... I di not have too much time ot walk around but the little time I had was perfect. I am so thankful to see the village again. Glad you had such a wonderufl time there.

Unknown said...

Thank you for taking us on your trip. Like Karen I have never heard of Zionsville, but it looks like my kind of place.

Tammy said...

What a great little town!

I'm sure you had a wonderful time!

Hope you are having a warm and happy day! =)

kari and kijsa said...

What a great tour we had- thanks so much for taking us!

blessings,
kari & kijsa

Cottage Contessa said...

Wow! Zionsville looks like such a lovely little town! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, I know I would have too!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

Cindy said...

That looks like a beautiful place! I love seeing little towns like that!

Regarding your comment on my blog...I only have one Christopher Radko ornament. The others look like his but are much less expensive. I do love his ornaments, I wish I could afford them!

kari and kijsa said...

What a cute adorable city....love the brick streets! BTW...we were Thanksgiving, too, from the quiz on the previous post!

Have a blessed day!

smiles, kari and kijsa

Rosie's Whimsy said...

What a pretty town....very picturesque! If your picture montage doesn't get us in the Christmas mood nothing will.

Meggie said...

I had a great time on the tour, Nan. Thanks for taking me along to Zionsville.

Alice said...

Nan. that zionsville looks like a fabulous place, my kind of town to browse the shops, etc. I enjoyed visiting it via your blog today. thanks, alice

BittersweetPunkin said...

I would LOVE to have that giant nutcracker! I love all your photos...very festive!
Blessings,
Robin

PAT said...

This looks like our kind of town!

Pat

Mary said...

Zionsville is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all of the wonderful photos. One day I would love to visit this little town.

Blessings,
Mary

Wendy said...

How far are you from Kokomo?

Nan said...

To Wendy- We're an hour from Kokomo, I think.
Nan