Indiana Insider Blog

USAToday/10Best just announced that The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a winner in the 2020 USAToday/10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for America’s Best Children’s Museum. The nomination was carefully made by an expert panel of travel journalists from around... Read more

The spread of the novel coronavirus has led the CDC and Indiana State Department of Health to recommend citizens practice social distancing, avoiding large congregations of people and maintaining six feet of personal space for the time being. Thus, many... Read more

When visiting a community for the first time, I have often thought: It would be nice if I had a local who could help guide me on what attractions I should see, restaurants I should try and other activities or... Read more

A recent drive through Eastern Indiana brought us to Farm Society, a farm-to-fork restaurant in Anderson specializing in unique brunch options. Opened by Tami Blevins in the fall of 2018, Farm Society offers patrons unique brunch options in a comfortable... Read more

Sometimes you just need some sugar in your life! These 20 Sweets and Candy Shops have just what you are looking for. From chocolates and candy canes to pies and gummy bears, this group of Indiana confectioneries will satisfy any... Read more

When the weather outside is frightful — and even when it’s not, children’s museums and STEM learning centers across Indiana offer indoor entertainment worth exploring. These eight children’s museums in Indiana combine learning and fun to make a memorable experience.... Read more

After several years of traveling and writing for the Indiana Insider Blog, I’m convinced that some of Indiana’s best food and drink exists in places you’d probably least expect. While Indiana’s largest cities often get significant attention for their culinary... Read more

I love American history. I love presidential history. I love 19th-century architecture. I love touring historic mansions. And for all of those reasons, I made it a point to visit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on a trip to Indianapolis... Read more

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