Indiana Insider Blog

If you need a reason to wander the rural backroads of Indiana, try “road farming” … driving around looking at fields lush with corn, soybeans and more. Grab your sunglasses, roll down the car windows or hop on a registered... Read more

From apples to peaches, strawberries and pumpkins, this Eastern Indiana Orchard is a great place to spend an afternoon this fall! From a wide selection of apples, to apple-blossom honey, Dougherty Orchard in Wayne County offers a little something for... Read more

There are endless ways to prepare them, and everyone has a favorite, but where is Indiana’s best burger? We need your help finding the Best Indiana Specialty Burger. With 32 burgers to choose from, your decisions will be difficult, but voters... Read more

Your first bite into your cut of Wagyu beef will tell you why you’re there. It’s in that first bite that you stop to savor the experience as the steak melts in your mouth. This is the real deal  –... Read more

Nappanee’s old-world charm and small-town atmosphere leave no question to why the city’s slogan is “Embrace the Place.” Well-known for its quilt gardens and Apple Festival, visitors to Nappanee also will find homespun wares and a collection of Amish stores dotting... 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 animals are a tradition, the Midway is a blast and the wide variety of circus performers will be spectacular, but one of the best parts of the Great Indiana State Fair is the wide variety of fair foods that are featured.... 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

Say cheese! Dairy is king at Tulip Tree Creamery, and the Indianapolis-based company is sharing its wisdom with hungry customers through experiential cheese and butter making classes at its production facility on the northwest side of town. Attendees don aprons... Read more