Beginning the Weekend off Right in Warsaw, IN!
Ready for some weekend fun?
On a quick weekend trip to Warsaw, IN (someplace I had never been) for a soccer game, my son and I decided to make the most of our time and discover what Warsaw had to offer. We were pleasantly surprised at how much we found to do!
We started our time off checking out the hotel we were staying at. We stayed at the Wyndham Garden Hotel and it was perfect!
Indoor pool and hot tub? Check. Gameroom? Check. Arcade room? Check. Outdoor pool? Check. Comfortable rooms with a fridge and microwave? Check and check.
We also found the location to be ideal – it was minutes away from everything we wanted to do and see. Although we didn’t try it, there was a full-service restaurant and a bar. My son was quite interested in the room service, but we decided to head out instead. We did spend a fair amount of time playing pinball in the arcade room. That was lots of fun!
Having heard good things about Spike’s Beach Grill, we headed over there for dinner. It was just a few minutes from the hotel. Spikes had an awesome beach bar feel with outdoor seating, sun-washed colors everywhere, and multiple sand volleyball pits. There was even a stage for live music with a Cessna on top! Pretty cool. We enjoyed clam strips and vegetable sushi. I also indulged in a mango margarita – very tropical and yummy.
Since it was still early, we made our way to the Village of Winona for dessert. The Village is a quaint and very well-maintained mix of fun shops, restaurants and homes alongside a canal that leads into the Winona Lake. It felt very special and exclusive. I think this would be a perfect spot to rent a house and a boat and enjoy a little lake getaway. Most of the shops were closed, but we walked the street and discovered Rocket Fizz was still open. Since it was just my 11-year old son and myself, you can bet we (he) enjoyed that store immensely. We loaded up on some goodies and started heading back to the hotel.
On our way back, we stopped to check out the Biblical Gardens. This garden is located in Central Park – which also offered lake views, playgrounds and a fun concert area for live music and other events. The gardens were fun to explore and we enjoyed walking off a bit of the candy we had consumed. It was a lovely ending to a fun night!
Wyndham Garden Hotel; 2519 E Center St.; (574) 376-2421;Â https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-garden/warsaw-indiana/wyndham-garden-warsaw/overview?hotel_id=10010&page=hotel-overview
Spike’s Beach Grill; 310 Eastlake Drive; (574)-372-3224;Â http://www.spikesbeachgrill.net/
Rocket Fizz; 1005 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, IN; https://villageatwinona.com/rocket-fizz/
Warsaw Biblical Gardens; 347 N. Buffalo; (574) 267-6218;Â http://www.warsawbiblicalgardens.org/index.cfm
Thanks to the Kosciusko CVB, The Wyndham Garden Hotel and the Village of Winona for sponsoring parts of our stay. The opinions expressed are all my own.
I have never heard of Warsaw Indiana so thank you for introducing me. Your stay looks like an adventure of discovery and a good time.
Alison, I hope you get a chance to check it out someday – or at least somewhere in Indiana!
The gardens would be a place we would visit. Thank you for the suggestion and on lodging near the gardens.
Missy, they were lovely. The hotel was perfectly located in the center of everything.
Looks like you made the most of a soccer weekend!
Tonya, it’s what we have to do these days if we want to “travel”!
That hotel looks amazing! Seems to really be family friendly. We’ll have to check it out, and the Biblical Gardens too.
Kristi, the hotel was really nice – there was a LOT to do for a regular hotel. Perfect for kids!
I would love to see those gardens!
They were lovely.
Looks like you two had lots of fun. Loved the sign in Rocket Fizz, “If Life Gives You Melons You May be Dyslexic.” Lol
Cathy, I know – I get a big kick out of those signs in Rocket Fizz too!
The gardens look lovely! Looks like a great place to visit!
They were a lovely place to take a little walk after dinner. There was a free concert going on nearby so we could hear the music too which was nice.
I’ve never heard of Warsaw, thank you for showing us all the fun things to do!
Katie, it was eye-opening for me too – I’ve always said though, you can find adventure anywhere!
Thanks for sharing it looks like a fun tim!
The perfect evening!
Those gardens look absolutely lovely. I think I would spend most of my time there.
What a great way to take advantage of a quick outing to discover a new and beautiful place. I’m glad you guys got to spend some time together and discover a great little spot in the process 🙂
Thanks – it was terrific!
I’ve never even heard of this place! Looks like a lot of fun!
It was fun!