Circa 1872. Once a major stopover on the Erie-Wabash Canal route, Peru later became a railroad town where the Wabash Cannon Ball made its run. This elegant three-story Victorian manor is located on an acre of lawns and gardens. The inn's 10,000 square feet and 19 rooms include an oak-paneled library, a Victorian parlor, and a three-story staircase lighted with stained-glass windows. Furnishings include antiques and traditional pieces. Nearby attractions in the area are the Cole Porter Festival, the International Circus Hall of Fame, and the Mississinewa Reservoir.