Indiana Insider Blog

Sunday, May 2 kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas and State ORV Riding... Read more

For many Indianapolis residents, summer means fresh produce at the height of flavor, available directly to consumers through Indy farmers’ markets. Although you won’t find corn or tomatoes at stands during the winter months, the Broad Ripple Winter Farmers Market... Read more

Everyone loves chocolate, especially during the holidays. But unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy this sweet treat due to food allergies. This new chocolate tasting room in Indy has chocolates for even the most stringent of dietary restrictions. When Matt Rubin’s... Read more

This is year 32 that Pete Basala has been spreading Christmas cheer for those in Northwest Indiana with an elaborate holiday lights display known as “Peteyville” that lights up part of the block in his Hessville neighborhood in Hammond from... Read more

Indiana’s natural beauty has a richness recorded by painters, photographers, poets and songwriters. Wind into the hills of Brown County and you’ll find a true national treasure – the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. Paintings on giant easels along the... Read more

Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum is nestled in the woods south of Spencer in Greene County. Easy, well-marked trails guide visitors through over 150 sculptures strategically placed to compliment both the artwork and the setting. The peaceful solitude of nature and... Read more

From hiking to spelunking to paddling, from baseball to bowling to hoops, Sports and Outdoor Saturday has something for everyone. Have an adventure to close out Visit Indiana Week with Sports and Outdoor Saturday, featuring 22 discounts on sporting events,... Read more

Bring your appetite on Foodie Friday, as 28 Indiana eateries will offer discounts on May 11 in celebration of Visit Indiana Week. From Artisan marshmallows, chocolates, olive oils and sausages to fine dining, barbecue, 50s diners and even ice cream,... Read more

I love sharing ideas for fun things to do just south of Indy. And I recently had the opportunity to do something fun and educational – sitting in on a woodworking class at the world-renowned Marc Adams School of Woodworking, located... Read more