Indiana Insider Blog

Just before the pandemic arrived, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to Valparaiso where we walked around the square and did a little shopping, explored the city’s vibrant restaurant scene and relaxed at a beautifully restored historic home... Read more

The Northern Indiana Beer Trail is made up of about two dozen breweries – ranging from small taprooms to larger-scale spots with a full menu of gourmet options. Toward the end of last year, we took a couple of road... 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

As indoor movie theaters remained closed for months amid the pandemic, outdoor theatres have seen a steady stream of customers eager to indulge in that ritual of going out to a movie and inhaling a bucket of buttery popcorn. Northwest... Read more

The Arts Council of Indianapolis and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. have joined forces to create Indy Art & Seek, a new initiative showcasing more than 100 mini-installations, literary works, and live performances in some unexpected locations. A mobile app makes... Read more

A sunny, late-summer Sunday afternoon is a perfect time to explore Parke County. Backroads wandering is the ideal social distancing adventure. The beauty of Indiana is everywhere! With no particular destination in mind, my friend and I recently headed for... Read more

If you are looking to get outside and have some fun this autumn, check out the great leaf-viewing opportunities, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches this fall south of Indy in Festival Country Indiana. Start your adventure at the Festival Country... Read more

I don’t know what it is about Fall in Hendricks County, but the festivals and attractions come alive as the air becomes a little cooler and crisper. There’s just something about this season in Hendricks County that makes it a... Read more

Craving something new for lunch or dinner? Head to the International Marketplace. Located on the west side of Indianapolis, this vibrant community radiates out from Lafayette Road and 38th Street, brimming with a surprisingly deep selection of restaurants, markets and shops... Read more