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Rise'n Roll, Lake Wawasee and French Lick voted Best of Indiana

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*For Immediate Release*
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INDIANAPOLIS - (Nov. 6, 2020) After counting almost 30,000 votes, Visit Indiana announced today the winners for The 20IN20Best of Indiana [ [link removed] ]people's choice campaign. The winners are:


* *Donut Shops**:* Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli [ [link removed] ];
* *Lakes**:* L [ [link removed] ]ake Wawasee [ [link removed] ]; and
* *Unique Sleeps**:* French Lick Resort [ [link removed] ].

"It may be hard to narrow your choice in these categories, but what's great about the Best of Indiana is you get to learn about other voters' favorite locations and ones you might want to visit as well," said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch.

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*Donut Shop*

Taking the top spot in the donut shop category, with a record number of votes (3,935), is the Amish-run bakeryRise'n Roll Bakery & Deli [ [link removed] ]. Risen Roll's history began in 2001 in Shipshewana. A young Amish couple started baking recipes handed down in the woman's family for generations. They sold baked goods from their front porch. They now have several locations and are known for their cinnamon caramel donut.

H&R Bakery [ [link removed] ]came in second for the best donuts. Earlier this year, the bakery remodeled and added a coffee shop. It sits on the square in Salem. The owners say that donuts continue to be its signature product.

Rounding out the top three is Fingerhut Bakery [ [link removed] ]in North Judson.Brothers Doug and Greg Fingerhutare seventh-generation bakers with their family tradition dating back to the 1700s in Bohemia. The brothers still whip up sweet treats in the form of donuts, cookies, and specialty cakes. They are known for their version of thePczki [ [link removed] ], a filled donut that originated in Poland.

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*Lakes*

Voters named Lake Wawasee inKosciusko County [ [link removed] ]as the best lake in Indiana. It is the largest natural lake within Indiana's borders. You can experience Lake Wawasee on theSS Lillypad [ [link removed] ], a 110-passenger dinner boat, or rent a boat for the day.

Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline is number two on the best lake list. The beaches, trails and sand dunes of this area are part of theIndiana Dunes National Park [ [link removed] ]andIndiana Dunes State Park [ [link removed] ].

You'll find marinas to launch your boat in Michigan City and Hammond. Don't have a boat? There are charter boats available to take your group on fishing and boating excursions.

Indiana'ssecond-largest natural lake [ [link removed] ]gets the third spot on the lake list. Located in the charming small town ofCulver [ [link removed] ],Lake Maxinkuckee [ [link removed] ], known as "Lake Max," delights visitors with every kind of water activity.

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*Unique Sleeps*

Clinching the top spot in our unique sleeps category is French Lick Resort [ [link removed] ]. The two historic hotels,French Lick Springs [ [link removed] ]andWest Baden Springs [ [link removed] ], have been beautifully and carefully restored to their original grandeur. Once referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," West Baden Springs Hotel is known for its breathtaking six-story free-span dome. French Lick Resort is full of fun with a casino, world-class golf courses, spas, and indoor/outdoor pools.

How about sleeping inside an old jail cell? Number two on the list is theOld Jail Inn [ [link removed] ]in Rockville. The inn currently offers five cell-block rooms in the building that housed theParke County [ [link removed] ]Sheriff's office and jail from 1879 to 1998. Choose from the Dillinger, Al Capone, Thelma & Louise, Elvis, and Jesse James cells. If a jail cell isn't your thing, try one of the inn's suites with more privacy and comforts of home, but they've still got barred doors.

Number three on the unique sleeps list offers a rustic camping experience in tipis.Sleeping Bear Retreat [ [link removed] ]in Orange County is located among 50 wooded acres in Orange County. Tipis come with four cots. There is access to picnic tables, a shelter house, charcoal grill, and firewood.

"It's wonderful to see that voters are taking notice of places that are unique to Indiana," said Misty Weisensteiner, director of Visit Indiana. "If you haven't visited any of these local spots that made the list, I encourage everyone to explore a new one."

Last year,Visit Indiana [ [link removed] ]asked Hoosiers to select Indiana's Best breweries, hiking trails and Main Streets.


* *Best Brewery:*Bad Dad Brewing Co.; [ [link removed] ]
* *Best Hiking Trail:*The Ladders Trail (Trail 3) [ [link removed] ]at Turkey Run State Park; and
* *Best Main Street:*Franklin [ [link removed] ]in Johnson County.

To see all of our 'Best Of' winners through the years,click here [ [link removed] ].

To see all of our previously released The 20 IN 20 lists,click here [ [link removed] ].

Best of Indiana #The20IN20 Media Kit [ [link removed]- ]

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Lights contest

Visit Indiana also has a terrific resource to help you plan your winter activities.VisitIndiana.com/winter [ [link removed] ]features light displays, outdoor recreation and holiday traditions.

From visiting the place where "Santa's elves" answer all his letters inSanta Claus, Indiana [ [link removed] ], to sledding, tubing or skiing across the state, there's something for everyone. Start planning today and look for our grand prize giveaway to Shipshewana onVisitIndiana.com/winter [ [link removed] ].

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