Indiana Insider Blog

Visiting McKim Observatory in Greencastle is like both blasting into space and going back in time. From 1884 to today, from amateurs to professionals, stars and planets can be seen through the lens of this observatory’s magnificent telescope. The observatory... Read more

I love American history. I love presidential history. I love 19th-century architecture. I love touring historic mansions. And for all of those reasons, I made it a point to visit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on a trip to Indianapolis... Read more

Indiana is home to numerous incredible small towns. These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana’s small towns. This list is part... Read more

As we were traveling through Northern Indiana recently, my husband and I decided to stop for lunch at a South Bend brewery. We were really glad we chose the Studebaker Brewing Co., located on the third floor of the historic... Read more

On one of my drives south through Indiana on I-65, I noticed a billboard for the Triple XXX Family Restaurant. The sign noted that it had been featured on Guy Fieri’s show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which was enough for... Read more

Indianapolis dedicates more acreage to honoring our nation’s armed service members than any other city in America and ranks second only to Washington D.C. when it comes to war monuments and memorials. The city’s newest project, Shining a Light, expands... Read more

I love places where you walk in the door and are immediately transported to a completely different place. That’s what you get when visiting the Inferno Room in Indianapolis. It’s part tiki bar and part museum with a huge collection... Read more

I’ve taken a couple trips to Fort Wayne in the past with my family in the spring and in the summer and recently took a getaway to Indiana’s second-largest city when the weather was a little colder. This trip was... Read more

A backroads adventure into Greene County has to include a stop at a local hotspot in Solsberry. The Yoho General Store is a step back in time. It’s a unique blend of meeting place, restaurant, ice cream shop and convenience... Read more