Indiana Insider Blog

I’m a fan of all things British. I love to indulge in high tea and follow the latest news with the royals. I used to sometimes read bedtime stories to my kids in a British accent just for fun. And... Read more

Due to public health concerns, many Indiana attractions, festivals and events are seeing closings or cancellations. Consult with the websites of particular events and attractions for up to date information. Please use personal discretion and follow the Indiana State Department... Read more

Bringing a little fire to the seasonal ice, the 7th annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival heats up Richmond’s Jack Elstro Plaza (this year, Jan. 24 and 25) with two days and nights of fierce ice carving competition, truly stunning ice sculptures... Read more

Wayne County is already a well-established destination for a fun-filled girlfriend getaway, but if all you’ve got time for is a “quickie” daytrip, this easy-to-access region just an hour east of Indianapolis still fits the bill. It’s impossible to miss the... Read more

For drinks and eats with a side of Hoosier history, visit these old-school taverns and historic bars — each claiming well over a century in business (and some even approaching 200 years!). Broadway Tavern, Madison Established in 1834, this Madison watering... Read more

Wilbur Wright, one-half of the famous Wright brothers, was born in a small farm house in eastern Henry County. Halfway between Millville and Mooreland, the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum commemorates one of the greatest early pioneers of flight. With... Read more

From apples to peaches, strawberries and pumpkins, this Eastern Indiana Orchard is a great place to spend an afternoon this fall! From a wide selection of apples, to apple-blossom honey, Dougherty Orchard in Wayne County offers a little something for... Read more

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things... Read more

A mid-sized Hoosier city might seem an odd final resting place for an authentic Egyptian mummy, yet Richmond is home to two. The only Egyptian mummies on permanent display in Indiana lie just a mile and a half apart for... Read more