A New Adventure In An Old Indiana City

**Photo: Zimmerman Art Glass showroom, which features all types of glassware from paperweights, vases, and bowls to commissioned items and holiday favorites.**

A day trip to Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County is the perfect outlet for a spring adventure. Whether you love history, delicious food, a quaint small-town square, or the great outdoors, you will find it here.

Here are a few charming places I recommend in downtown Corydon.

**Photo: Owner of Precious Lather demonstrating in-house soap making – this batch is eucalyptus mint.**

Precious Lather was started in Southern Indiana by husband-and-wife team Matthew & Brenda Shively. The shop features personal care products, all-natural dish and laundry detergents, oils and home fragrances. preciouslather.com/ 204 N. Elm Street

**Photo: Precious Lather soap products – created in-house using only natural oils, butters, essential oils and fragrances that are phthalate free.**

**Photo: Fifth-generation glass blower Alex Zimmerman was at work in the shop and demonstrated making a glass vase from start to finish.**

Zimmerman Art Glass is the second oldest family-run studio glass factory in the United States. The first Zimmerman to learn glass blowing was Ferdinand, arriving in the United States from France at age 10, in 1880. Although currently owned and operated by fourth-generation family member Kerry Zimmerman, the fifth generation is actively involved, and the sixth-generation “littles” — the grandchildren — are ready to jump in when the time is right. artzglass.com/ 300 E. Chestnut St

Check out Bagel Girls (210 E Chestnut St) for breakfast or lunch served inside or outdoors on the charming brick patio, with fresh bagels of all varieties as well as wraps. KARV Meats (115 E Chestnut St, karvmeats.com) is a combined butcher/restaurant owned and operated by the Brooks and Baker farm families of Harrison County. From farm to fork to frosty mug, every aspect of KARV reflects commitment to ethical, humane, and sustainable practices.

Lazy Cow Creamery and Sweets (204 East Chestnut Street) was full of happy customers of all ages enjoying an amazing variety of ice cream flavors, including PBJ and S’mores, as well as fresh-made shakes.

Kent Java Bar (110 E. Chestnut St., kentjavabar.com) offers quality coffee drinks (using Louisville’s Quills coffee beans) and a place for visitors and locals of all ages to gather for work or pleasure. The shop also serves tea, hot chocolate, sodas, and smoothies.

**Photo: 1816 Modern Kitchen and Drinks**

Locally owned 1816 Modern Kitchen and Drinks (100 E Chestnut Street, 1816kitchen.com) fuses Southern classics and Asian flavors. Head chef Scott Dickenson has over 20 years of experience crafting artistic food using farm-to-table ingredients.

Story and photos by Patti Hartog

P.S. Here is another day trip recommendation by Patti: Wander Indiana…And Explore This Beautiful State Park (Part 4 of 4)