Rochester, IN Road Trips

Fulton County Museum, 37 E 375 N (follow US 31 north of Rochester for 4 miles, turn left on 375 N, then left again onto the driveway), ☏ +1 574 223-4436. M-Sa 9AM-5PM (closed on holidays). A collection of historical items from Fulton County and the surrounding area, as well as books and local experts to aid in research and other needed purposes. There are sections about, among other things, old important buildings, early settlers, and the county's claim to fame as being the Round Barn Capital of the World. Four historical events are hosted by the museum and Fulton County Historical Society each year: The Living History Faire in March, the Redbud Trail Rendezvous in April, the Historical Power Show in June, and the Trail of Courage in September. Free will donation. 1 Lake Manitou. The largest lake in Fulton County, Lake Manitou is located in the southeast part of the city and prized for its good fishing waters, natural beauty, and abundance of boat-friendly waters. The spillway dam on the north side of the lake is also and interesting place to visit. 2 Tippecanoe River. "The River of Lakes" goes through the northern part of Fulton County. It's fairly shallow and perfect for paddling. 3 Fulton County Courthouse. (updated Nov 2018)

4th of July Fireworks, 545 N State Road 25. The night of the 4th of July sees a big fireworks show at the county airport (don't worry, there's no planes coming or going at the time!). Chili Cook-off and Red Hot Car Show, 815 N Main Street. Shiny cars and chili-loving people cover the courthouse lawn on the second Saturday of October. Come out and enjoy samples of chili made on-the-spot by various local groups and see all kinds of rare cars! Fulton County 4-H Fair, 1009 W 3rd Street, ☏ +1 574 223-3397. A week in July of livestock shows, community building projects, and county fair food come together to make a time that's hard to beat. Haunted Woods Trail, 37 E 375 N (At the Fulton County Museum, see below). The Historical Society grounds are turned into a scary walk in the woods for the two weekends before Halloween. $6 for ages 12 and up, $3 ages 6-11, free for 5 and under. Historical Power Show, 37 E 375 N (At the Fulton County Museum, see below). Owners of historical tractors and other such machinery gather in an open-to-the-public festival every June. $5, free for 11 and under. Living History Faire, 37 E 375 N (At the Fulton County Museum, see below). An indoor festival held every March, the Living History Faire showcases experts and vendors from all different historical times and places, ranging from 1700s Russia to Civil War-era America to pre-Columbus Indian lore. Redbud Trail Rendezvous, 37 E 375 N (At the Fulton County Museum, see below). A living history festival in April with historical goods, food, experts, and reenactors from the 1800s.

B & K Drive-In, 1201 E 9th St., ☏ +1 574 223-2505. Serving all your drive-in favorites, including burgers, milkshakes, and their own specialty root beer. Jarrety's Place, 701 Main Street, ☏ +1 574 223-7101. M Tu Sa 6:30AM-4PM, W Th 6:30AM-8PM, F 6:30AM-9PM. A mid-range soup and sandwich shop. Nubiano's Pizza, ☏ +1 574 223-4224, [email protected]. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa 4-10PM, Su 4-9PM. A local pizza place, it also has a salad bar, sandwiches, outside patio, and a Ms. Pac-Man machine! Pat's Landing, 1305 Ewing Rd., ☏ +1 574 223-8950. A pizza and grill restaurant right on the shore of Lake Manitou. The Streamliner Central Family Restaurant, 201 E 9th Street, ☏ +1 574 223-4656, [email protected]. Daily 11AM-10PM. A wide variety of food, including the famous breaded tenderloin sandwiches (ranked one of the Super 46 sandwiches in Indiana by Visit Indiana), steak dinners, salads, and seafood. Tweedle Dee's, 720 N State Rd. 25, ☏ +1 574 223-7898. A 1950s-style diner. Primos Bar & Grill (Primos on Main), 721 Main St, ☏ +1 574 223-3514, [email protected]. Cozy burger joint with great drinks and atmosphere. (updated Aug 2022)

Rumors. The biggest, wildest nightclub in the area has all your needs for drink and entertainment, and a van to drive you home if you get a little too unfit to drive!

Comfort Inn, 289 McDonald Drive, ☏ +1 574 223-7300. Super 8 Motel, 209 McDonald Drive, ☏ +1 574 224-8080.

Rochester's located where Indiana 25, Old US 31, and Indiana 14 join up, and New US 31 loops around the south and west edges of the city. The Fulton County Airport, for small private aircraft, is also a way to get in and out.

Driving yourself is the best way to get around. Downtown is small enough to park at one spot and walk around, but this isn't feasible for the entire city. Fulton County Transpo, ☏ +1 574 223-4213, [email protected]. 6:30AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Fulton County's only public transportation. $1/stop in town, $3/stop elsewhere in the county, private fees for out-of-county needs, free will donation for ages 60+.