Indiana Insider Blog

Jennifer Smith thought she was pursuing a career in making avant-garde theater costumes, but when the casual nature of theatre costumes and budgets didn’t meet her style, mascots knocked on her door. She’s always been interested in conceptual costumes, “Things... Read more

Mackey Arena is where the Purdue University Boilermakers call home. Just an hour outside of Indianapolis, you can enjoy a howl with wolves or get a taste at the last standing “XXX Thirst Station” root beer drive-in. See why the... Read more

Formerly known as the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields: A Place for Nature & The Arts is now a 152-acre campus in Indy that houses a number of attractions that includes not only the art museum, but also The Garden,... Read more

With snow in the air and temperatures dropping, Indiana can be absolutely breathtaking in the winter. Even if you are unable to visit these destinations in person right now, we have figured out a solution to let you bask in... Read more

Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, especially after being cooped up for months. Perhaps a “work-cation” is exactly what you need… The Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis’s mixed-use CityWay development offers just the ticket. Recently ranked among the... Read more

From 1983 until 1994, Bob Ross delighted public television audiences with his creative talent, his gentle nature, his permed hair and his happy little trees. The Bob Ross Experience is a brand new museum exhibit that honors his legacy, in... Read more

Art is how humans add to our world’s beauty, and the best way to brighten a community is by putting art on public display. You don’t have to look hard to find incredible works of public art in Indiana. From... Read more

Indiana has three National Parks Service properties, and I can now say that I have been to all three. The last one I visited was on a trip with my Aunt Marily to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park,... Read more

Museums give us the chance to gain an appreciation and understanding of art, culture, and history. Indiana holds a diverse set of museums, including the largest children’s museum in the world, exhibits full of fine art, live historical re-enactments, and... Read more