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DEC 30

40 Reasons to Love Indiana Winter

By Gail Hayes
I don’t ever see myself retiring and becoming a snowbird, as we call those who leave our state for warmer climates in the winter. My husband says it’s cliche, but I truly do love having all four seasons. Where we... Read more
DEC 12

@INTorchRelay will highlight state celebrations in 2016

By Jake Oakman
Dear readers: On Indiana Statehood Day 2014, Gov. Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence announced an exciting new event to celebrate our state’s bicentennial: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. We wanted to share this announcement with our blog readers. ... Read more
NOV 19

Indiana's bounty offers delicious, uniquely-Hoosier options for your holiday table

By Jake Oakman
Visit Indiana executive director Mark Newman was on Indianapolis’ Fox 59 Wednesday morning to showcase a wonderful array of products from across the state that are perfect for the holiday table. Below is a list of the products that appeared during... Read more
SEP 9

Best of Indiana Voting: Beer, Camping and Haunted Attractions

By Jake Oakman
With the autumnal equinox approaching, a well-known crispness will soon fill the air, days will shorten and final strains of summer’s symphony will trumpet throughout the Hoosier State proclaiming fall’s arrival. The luminous colors of autumn erupt throughout Indiana, from... Read more
JUN 2

Honest-to-Goodness Indiana TV

By Gail Hayes
Summertime is a great time to load up the car and enjoy Indiana. In our new TV commercial, you will see just a hint of great places to experience with friends and family. You can take a road trip to... Read more
APR 10

Indiana Zoos

By Carrie Lambert
The weather is getting warmer. I know, it seems almost unbelievable, but it is. So what better way to celebrate than to visit one of Indiana’s great zoos! Potawatomi Zoo (South Bend) – Last summer, my daughter and I headed... Read more
MAR 16

Children's Museums

By Carrie Lambert
So it’s still cold. It’s still dreary. Everyone is getting a little bit of cabin fever. You need to get out. You need a children’s museum. Lucky for you, there are many options across the state. Choose a destination and... Read more
DEC 11

Indiana's Historic Courthouses

By admin
Have you ever noticed the beautiful, historic architecture at your county’s courthouse? If not, perhaps you should take a look. Thanks to a project supported by Ball State University’s Sponsored Programs Office, you can now enjoy the beautiful, historic architecture... Read more
NOV 6

Indiana's Thanksgiving Bounty showcased on Fox 59

By Jake Oakman
The Hoosier state is full of great, homemade culinary delights. During the November 6, 2013 segment of “Hittin’ the Road” on Fox 59, Visit Indiana’s executive director, Mark Newman, showcased a wonderful Thanksgiving bounty of many delicious foods for the... Read more
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