Yesterday our family took a short road trip to Winchester Indiana, just about 25 miles north on US 27, to visit one of our favorite out of the way restaurants and sweet shops, Mrs. Wicks Pies.
We ate a nice light meal because we wanted to save room and calories for the dessert. As a diabetic, these treats don’t happen often so I wanted to savor the moment. My choice for dessert (notice I said nothing about dinner–though it was very good) was lemon merangue pie, mmmm…. John had the apple crumble pie with ice cream, and Mary Grace picked the chocolate/butterscotch.
The pie production is all done in Winchester, right next door to the restaurant. You can take tours of the building and see how they make the famous pies if you call ahead. You can also buy whole pies in the restaurant to take home frozen and eat later. They offer “seconds” which are at a reduced price due to a little imperfection, or the perfect pies–still at reasonable prices.
The little town itself is quaint with cute houses, a nice courthouse and yard and other shops to visit. It is definitely worth the drive just for the pie, but there are other sights to see along the way and while you are there.
Stream at Fountain City Park We stopped on our way back in Fountain City and played on the playground– then made a pit stop at the North Eastern band practice. (Pictures and stories of all Wayne County bands preparing for competition at State Fair will be highlighted later this week).
In this economy, short road trips like this can be just as fun for the family while saving gas and money. Within a 50 mile radius of Wayne County there are plenty of fun places to visit. If you have been to one lately–let us know about it.
Looks like a wonderful place to visit!
It was ! Thanks for commenting Judy–when you need a break take a road trip and then tell us about it!