Indiana Insider Blog

Northeast Indiana is blessed with not one, but two iconic fish restaurants known for their mouthwatering fried fish dinners. What’s crazy is that these two legends are both situated in the middle of the region’s lake country and ONLY a... Read more

People have come from as far away as Germany and New Zealand to visit this guitar shop in Franklin to hear stories about, and see memorabilia from, some of the most famous musicians of the past several decades. Frank’s Guitars... Read more

Home to Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths... Read more

Mooresville is more than just home to the Indiana state flag. This Morgan County town is a vibrant place to stop for a meal – from Cajun to homestyle green beans to sushi! Gather with friends at one of... Read more

Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. This year, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With amazing burgers from across the state on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but VisitIndiana.com readers narrowed the list down to the 10... Read more

Summer is the perfect time to visit an Indiana prairie, as they are lush with wildflowers, grasses and butterflies, and Vermillion County in western Indiana has a beautiful remnant of bygone days! One-acre Smith Cemetery Prairie, two miles southwest of Perrysville,... Read more

For couples or friends who want to get away for the weekend without breaking the bank, downtown Valparaiso is an excellent choice and one that I highly recommend. The exciting nightlife, great food, entertainment, and even a boutique hotel makes... Read more

The general store, the country store, the dime store, the soda fountain. Where have these old-fashioned shops gone? Across Indiana, you can still find them serving their small communities. Take a step back in time at these 13 Indiana general... Read more

Food & Wine has called Indianapolis the “Rising Star of the Midwest.” With hundreds of incredible restaurants, Indiana’s capital city has food for every taste. Here are five reasons you have to experience Indy’s city wide dining experience, Devour Indy... Read more