Indiana Insider Blog

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

A trusted travel adviser for 60+ years, when Frommer’s releases a list of top destinations, people pay attention. With America’s newest national park reaching a year of parkhood and the 200th birthday of Indianapolis in 2020, it is no surprise... Read more

Even in the middle of landlocked Indiana, it’s possible to find delicious fresh fish, lobster, crab and shrimp. This seafood restaurant in Indy has been delighting foodies for seven years. Ocean Prime opened on Indy’s 86thStreet/Keystone Crossing corridor in June... Read more

When I’m on the road, I always love to find more unique lodging than that of a typical hotel chain. I’ve stayed in some cool places over the years when I took time to seek out some out-of-the box places.... Read more

In the heart of downtown, Conrad Indianapolis holds all the makings of a luxuriously appointed vacation or “staycation” for couples, families or single guests. The luxury Downtown Indy hotel is one of 11 AAA Four Diamond hotels in Indiana. With... Read more

I was thinking of spooky things to do in Indiana, and it made me remember my Catacombs Tour this past spring in Indianapolis. This cool tour by the Indianapolis City Market and Indiana Landmarks takes you underneath the city to... Read more

Who doesn’t love spending a day at the water park surrounded by tall slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers? Indiana is stock full of outdoor & indoor water parks that provide year round fun for the whole family. Do you... Read more

Explore Indy’s dining scene during Devour Indy Summerfest set to run from Aug. 19 until Sept. 1. Devour Indy Summerfest presented by Faegre Baker Daniels is a two-week long event where participating local restaurants offer value-priced, three-course meals.   If... Read more

The animals are a tradition, the Midway is a blast and the wide variety of circus performers will be spectacular, but the 22 new food items at the 2019 Indiana State Fair are sure to steal the show! From bacon poutine... Read more