Indiana Insider Blog

Indiana is home to numerous incredible small towns. These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana’s small towns. This list is part... Read more

Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. This year, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With so many amazing Indiana museums to choose from, it was a tough choice, but voters narrowed the list down to the 10 best museums!... Read more

Indiana’s oldest city is lush with history. Dating back to the 1700s, the city features the largest national monument outside of Washington, DC, a presidential home, a state historic site and the city’s newest monument to it’s namesake. In May... Read more

Quick Indiana history quiz:  What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as... Read more

Granted statehood in 1816, Indiana’s history dates back well over 200 years. Throwback Thursday celebrates Indiana’s historic destinations with discounts at 35 locations around the Hoosier State on May 10.  From sites of historic significance to antiques and historic downtown... Read more

Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana’s Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana’s Best Historic Destination. The top-10 vote getters include the homes of historic champions for freedom, military memorials,... Read more

The United States Mint will release the 40th quarter in the America the Beautiful collection. Indiana’s new quarter features George Rogers Clark and his men crossing the flooded Wabash.  Clark’s daring surprise capture of the British Fort Sackville is considered... Read more

I’m a bit ashamed to admit I have never spent an extended amount of time in Vincennes. We spent a good part of a day there and could have spent even more time, so we will have to plan a... Read more

For those of us who travel the state frequently, it’s no secret the our county courthouses and their adjacent squares exhibit some of the best architecture in the Midwest. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the county seats in all... Read more