Indiana Insider Blog

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

Need a getaway? A staycation? The Grant Street Inn provides a restful, retreat-style backdrop near the heart of Bloomington. Make a reservation and rejuvenate! The vintage charm of the Inn instantly surrounds guests. Comfortable rocking chairs dot spacious porches surrounded... Read more

I always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family’s new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets... Read more

The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love holiday light displays. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when... Read more

If you’re looking to put a lot of “fa la la” into the holiday season, Indiana stands ready to deliver with holiday shows and events. Whether you like watching performances from a comfortable theater seat or walking through fantasy lands,... Read more

Eat, Drink and Be Very Merry! Think holiday memories, and you’re likely thinking of bountiful feasts, festive drinks and other tasty treats. Here in Indiana, you can sample holiday food and drink and take some home to serve at your... Read more

Boots and mittens ready for fun? Then this is the list for you. Indiana’s outdoor play land is just as beautiful in the winter as the other three seasons, and you don’t want to miss the scenery by staying indoors.... 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