Indiana Insider Blog

Has the holiday season really began until the smells of a fresh-cut tree fill your home? For those who celebrate Christmas, the tradition of picking out your own tree is one that spans generations! Whether you want to experience that... Read more

Sometimes you just need a change of scenery, especially after being cooped up for months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps a “work-cation” is exactly what you need… The Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis’s mixed-use CityWay development offers just the ticket.... Read more

It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t like pizza. What’s not to love? You’ve got a layer of fresh dough dripping with zesty sauce, topped with a pool of gooey cheese and dressed with meats and veggies or whatever... Read more

This year more so than any other holiday season, we all need to support our locally owned small businesses. With that in mind, the staff at Visit Hendricks County scoured our communities searching for unique holiday gifts you just can’t find... Read more

Adding to an incredible dining scene in Putnam County is a new upscale bistro and bakery in Greencastle. BreadWorks by Bridges adds another unique spot to ‘destination Greencastle’s’ downtown shops and restaurants. The Menu Open Wednesday through Sunday, this upscale... Read more

From 1983 until 1994, Bob Ross delighted public television audiences with his creative talent, his gentle nature, his permed hair and his happy little trees. The Bob Ross Experience is a brand new museum exhibit that honors his legacy, in... Read more

Winter brings colder temperatures, but it also brings a whole new list of memory-making opportunities! From chills and thrills to sightseeing and “lightseeing,” Indiana is a winter wonderland perfect for exploring, and we’ve compiled 20 of Indiana’s best winter traditions.... Read more

For many families, writing a letter to Santa before Christmas remains a treasured holiday tradition. The Santa Claus, Ind. Post Office makes the practice even more special by offering a new picture postmark stamp for letters and holiday cards each... Read more

While on a fall trip to visit the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, I did a little search for nearby breweries. There are so many throughout the state that whenever I’m on the road, it seems that a craft... Read more