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APR 15

Your Guide To the Perfect Hendricks County Getaway

By Amy Lynch
Directly to the west of Indianapolis and Marion County, Hendricks County brims with exciting things to do, see and taste. To get a feel for what’s available in Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield, Avon, and beyond, just take a quick read through... Read more
APR 8

Kurt Vonnegut Library is The First Indiana Literary Landmark

By Amy Lynch
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library settled into a new home on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis in 2019. Today it is making history. The American Library Association has recognized the library as a Landmark, which makes it the first literary landmark... Read more
APR 6

Creepy, Crawly & Fascinating! Learn About Bugs at Purdue's Spring Fest

By Amy Lynch
Spring is rolling into West Lafayette, and that means one thing. It’s time to kick off the Bug Bowl at Purdue’s Spring Fest! An annual Purdue University tradition, this insect-centric event is part of the College of Agriculture’s annual Spring... Read more
MAR 21

Antique Alley: The Ultimate Treasure Hunt Awaits in Eastern Indiana

By Amy Lynch
Discover antique shops in a brand new way! Everything old is new again and just waiting to be (re)discovered along U.S. 40. Running from Knightstown to Richmond along the historic Old National Road, “Antique Alley” is home to more than... Read more
FEB 18

See Dinosaurs Like Never Before at the Newly Reopened Dinosphere!

By Amy Lynch
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has been hard at work in recent months revamping one of its most popular exhibits, and visitors can’t wait to see the incredible dinosaurs when “Giants of the Jurassic,” “Monsters of the Mesozoic Seas,” and... Read more
JAN 28

Major Taylor: The World's First African-American Sports Star

By Amy Lynch
Long before Jackie Robinson, Walter Payton, and Michael Jordan became household names, Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first African-American sports superstar. “Major” Taylor grew up in Indianapolis, overcoming racial barriers to become a world champion bicyclist at the turn of... Read more
JAN 14

This Incredible New Exhibit Honors Black Civil Rights Activists

By Amy Lynch
When Indiana-native Benjamin Harrison was asked about his thoughts on Black voter suppression in Southern states prior to his election in 1888, he responded, “I would not be willing myself to purchase the Presidency for a compact of silence upon... Read more
JAN 6

Abracadabra! You Need to Visit This New Albany Magic Shop

By Amy Lynch
Do you believe in magic? Brent Braun does, and might make you as well. You won’t regret checking out this New Albany magic shop. Braun launched J&B Magic Shop inside the Greentree Mall in Clarksville back in 2002, intending only... Read more
DEC 22

Selfie WRLD: Your Instagram & TikTok Followers Will Be So Jealous

By Amy Lynch
A growing trend across the country, the new Selfie WRLD on Indy’s northwest side offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to strike a pose. “We know families are always looking for new things to do,” says owner Nina Koehler. “Whether... Read more
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