The town I grew up in actually had a Hook's Pharmacy that we used to go to all the time. It's really neat to see that the Hook's Historic Drug Store is open during the fair. It's air conditioned which is a major plus and it feels so good! It opened in 1966 and as of August 2021 they've had 3 million visitors come through the doors! The inside is floor to ceiling with natural wood and takes you back in time. They have a lot of information about drugs they used backs then and it's a great way to learn and cool off at the same time. They just announced that this year for the 2022 Taste of the State Fair they will be offering a iced mocha coffee float! Sounds good! I always get one of those long licorice ropes and one of the great ice cream floats anytime I've been there. They sell New York egg creams which doesn't have eggs in them at all. It's soda water, ice cream and syrup. Basically if you're wanting some deliciousness and something cold pick one of the many floats they offer.
Kimberly Hemmerlein
Friendly staff. Great piece if history
Jonathan Lynn
Always make a point to go here during the fair. The egg creams are really good!
Jayla Spearman
This was a neat little place. It reminded me of old timey Cowboy Saloon from back in the day, but it was also like a candy shop. I went there and ordered an iced coffee ice cream float and it was delicious!
Dennis Flanagan
Love the root beer floats plus nice to chill in the air-conditioning while at the fair.
Jim Herman
Great time at the fair
Megan Cochran
Looking at the original set up of a drug store plus, the ice cream stand.
Love to go through this place . Old fashion soda fountain, vintage candies , fun atmosphere .
Robert Trout
Love this Place, everytime we go to State Fair we stop in here before leaving ..pick up some hard candy n look around.. Alot of history in there a must see.
Hector Caceres
It wasn't open when we went!!! Be mindful that even though the Google listing shows them as open, they're only guaranteed to be open during the Indiana State Fair, which is only 18 days out of the year. Be careful and call ahead before you waste your time.
Definitely need to try the root beer float! 10/10
Great ice cream!
The town I grew up in actually had a Hook's Pharmacy that we used to go to all the time. It's really neat to see that the Hook's Historic Drug Store is open during the fair. It's air conditioned which is a major plus and it feels so good! It opened in 1966 and as of August 2021 they've had 3 million visitors come through the doors! The inside is floor to ceiling with natural wood and takes you back in time. They have a lot of information about drugs they used backs then and it's a great way to learn and cool off at the same time. They just announced that this year for the 2022 Taste of the State Fair they will be offering a iced mocha coffee float! Sounds good! I always get one of those long licorice ropes and one of the great ice cream floats anytime I've been there. They sell New York egg creams which doesn't have eggs in them at all. It's soda water, ice cream and syrup. Basically if you're wanting some deliciousness and something cold pick one of the many floats they offer.
Friendly staff. Great piece if history
Always make a point to go here during the fair. The egg creams are really good!
This was a neat little place. It reminded me of old timey Cowboy Saloon from back in the day, but it was also like a candy shop. I went there and ordered an iced coffee ice cream float and it was delicious!
Love the root beer floats plus nice to chill in the air-conditioning while at the fair.
Great time at the fair
Looking at the original set up of a drug store plus, the ice cream stand.
Great museum
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Love to go through this place . Old fashion soda fountain, vintage candies , fun atmosphere .
Love this Place, everytime we go to State Fair we stop in here before leaving ..pick up some hard candy n look around.. Alot of history in there a must see.
It wasn't open when we went!!! Be mindful that even though the Google listing shows them as open, they're only guaranteed to be open during the Indiana State Fair, which is only 18 days out of the year. Be careful and call ahead before you waste your time.
Awesome place very fascinating & nostalgic ??
Awesome place very fascinating & nostalgic ??