Many gather at Tippecanoe Place for a spin on the traditional Thanksgiving meal

 

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- People all over the region prepared for Thanksgiving Day by cooking and cleaning, but some families opted to enjoy a meal at Tippecanoe Place in South Bend instead.

More than 1,000 people were expected to visit the venue for the special holiday dinner.

Patrons said it was a great way to spend time with family, without the hassle.

“Actually this is our first time here. We decided as a family to give it a try and kind of take a break from cooking and cleaning and all that. It's a fantastic opportunity to come see Tippecanoe Place,” said customer Nick Kaczynski.

While many families were having traditional thanksgiving dinners, Tippecanoe Place offered families a break from several hours of cooking and cleaning.

Customers were treated to gourmet spins on Thanksgiving classics and even got a tour of beautiful Tippecanoe Place.