As winter’s chill begins to fade away, Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indy, comes to life with vibrant colors, lively festivals and a spirit of celebration. Spring is the perfect time to welcome festival season and enjoy great shopping, food trails, selfie opportunities and…
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In Shipshewana, Indiana, you’ll be hard-pressed to drive a mile without seeing an Amish buggy traveling on the side of the road. While this may be what Amish Country looks like to many, it’s so much more than buggies and Anabaptist women's kapps. Shipshewana is a haven for exploration, dining, and…
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When it comes to authentically Amish, Shipshewana has a little bit of everything. I take that back - it has a lot of everything! The city is filled with Amish shops, restaurants, and even shows. So, with everything there is to do, how do you narrow it down? Here are my 5 top picks for must-do things…
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Lucas Oil Stadium is an awesome venue for football on game day. The stadium also hosts a number of other sporting events. The stadium's flexibility allows for events of all sizes to take place here, with ease. Plus, there is endless fun within walking distance of "The House That Peyton Built". This…
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Did you know that Johnson County (also known as the home of Festival Country Indiana) and the city of Franklin are celebrating their bicentennials this year? That’s 200 years of growth and fun. Ways to celebrate 200 years The Johnson County Bicentennial Celebration will be on September 30 at the…
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Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. is both a respected professor and an accomplished archaeologist who fights to take back ancient and powerful relics from the hands of those who would abuse them. Though, technically, he took the name Indiana from his faithful hound, we still believe the titular hero…
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In 1823, William Conner, a fur trader, Native American interpreter (and later politician), built one of the first brick homes in Central Indiana on land now known as Conner Prairie in Fishers. Be sure to make plans to make your way out there to visit the home when the outdoor grounds re-open for the…
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Sometimes we just need to disconnect from technology and surround ourselves with nature. What better way to do that than by gathering up your tent and going on a camping trip? Indiana's beautiful wilderness provides the perfect opportunity to do just that! From Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in…
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Originally published on Nov, 14 2022 by Indiana State Museum and Historic Site (https://www.indianamuseum.org/blog-post/local-artists-design-new-ornaments-for-92-county-tree/) The Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree is getting a facelift – 60 new ornaments from counties across the state will…
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Autumn means pumpkin season in Parke County. Shops, Amish markets, and farms have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Bring a truck and load up a giant. Search for the perfect jack-o’-lantern pumpkin. Edible and decorative pumpkins are at pop-up stands all over the backroads. Recreate beauty at home…
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