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APR 24

Night of Thunder Adds an Exciting New Event for Race Fans This May

By Josh Duke
Each May, race fans become passionate about the cars that roar around the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and rightly so. But this year, those same fans have a new option the evening before the Indy 500. Just a few... Read more
MAR 22

Why Mayberry in the Midwest Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List

By Josh Duke
Is there anything more Americana than Mayberry? I believe the iconic Andy Griffith Show continues to withstand the test of time because of its values. It represents simple, small-town living and relationships forged from slowing down and enjoying life. With that... Read more
NOV 22

Shop Local: Get Them Something Unique With This Holiday Gift Guide

By Josh Duke
Often holiday shopping entails fighting the crowds in the big box retail stores on Black Friday or sitting in front of your computer, this holiday gift guide is a much better option. Each holiday season, members of our staff at... Read more
OCT 27

Hawkins Isn't Real, But You'll Find These 5 "Stranger Things" in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
No… Hawkins, Indiana isn’t a real town. But that doesn’t mean the Hoosier State is devoid of the paranormal. Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things might look to visit these five creepy Indiana spots! The Grave in the Middle... Read more
SEP 11

Recipe for Fall Fun: Ride, Hike, Dine & Harvest in Hendricks County

By Visit Indiana
Hendricks County, Indiana has all of the ingredients to cook up an authentically amazing Fall Excursion in the Hoosier State. From a ride on horseback to a hike through amazing Fall foliage, you have to get outdoors and experience the... Read more
AUG 15

10 Tips to Truly Experience the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

By Josh Duke
Did you know that Central Indiana plays host to an event considered the Super Bowl of its sport? Hendricks County’s biggest visitor draw and the most prestigious weekend for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season each year occurs every Labor Day Weekend in Brownsburg.... Read more
AUG 1

Love Root Beer? These 8 Spots are For You!

By Lindsey Skeen
Grab an ice cold, creamy Root Beer at these delicious Indiana Foodways Alliance stops! Experience the creamy goodness of handcrafted specialty brewed Root Beer in Indiana. These stops will have your mouths watering for more! Find more stops on the Just Cruisin’... Read more
JUN 21

Two Huge Events, One Exciting Hendricks County Weekend

By Josh Duke
If you wanted an insider’s take on the best weekend of the year to visit Hendricks County, I would tell you it may not get any better than July 8 & 9. Whether you like the sound of drumbeats while watching... Read more
MAY 2

This Pizzeria Packs Urban Flair in a Quaint Small Town

By Donovan Wheeler
In the modern world, finding Perillo’s Pizzeria tucked into an urban side-street in Indy or Bloomington makes a modicum of sense, but finding a thriving Italian restaurant, with all the earmarks of a legendary big-city mom-and-pop, in a place like... Read more
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