Indiana Insider Blog

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

Autumn has arrived in Festival Country Indiana, and that means great leaf-viewing opportunities and plenty of fall fun like corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall festivals. You’re going to love autumn South of Indy. Festival Country, located just south of... Read more

The city of Westfield in northern Hamilton County is building a big reputation for itself as a one-stop destination dining hotspot thanks to a walkable grouping of Park Street restaurants. You will love Westfield’s Restaurant Row. Parking’s a little tough... Read more

Main Street is the liveliest place to be in a small town, and Indiana has more Main Streets than any other state in the US! Often historic and always beautiful, Main Street’s have been an importance piece of American culture... Read more

Ale, Stout, or Lager, no matter what your favorite may be, the Hoosier State has a craft brew for you. Hoosier breweries consistently rank as some of the best in the world at prestigious competitions, like the Great American Beer... Read more

Pumpkin spice everything has arrived and fall frenzy is in full swing. If a Nickel Plate Express train ride isn’t on your fall bucket list, it should be! A relaxing and comfortable way to see Indiana’s stunning fall foliage, here are four... Read more

Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2019 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign.  This year, voters can select the top Brewery, Hiking Trail and Main Street in Indiana. We enlisted the experts from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural of... Read more