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APR 8

Kurt Vonnegut Library is The First Indiana Literary Landmark

By Amy Lynch
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library settled into a new home on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis in 2019. Today it is making history. The American Library Association has recognized the library as a Landmark, which makes it the first literary landmark... Read more
FEB 18

See Dinosaurs Like Never Before at the Newly Reopened Dinosphere!

By Amy Lynch
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has been hard at work in recent months revamping one of its most popular exhibits, and visitors can’t wait to see the incredible dinosaurs when “Giants of the Jurassic,” “Monsters of the Mesozoic Seas,” and... Read more
FEB 4

Battle Ground, Indiana: A Must-See National Historic Landmark

By Carrie Steinweg
On November 7, 1811, the Battle of Tippecanoe took place between U.S. Forces, led by William Henry Harrison, and representatives of Tecumseh’s Native American Confederation. You can visit this Historic Landmark at the grounds and memorial that stands to mark... Read more
JAN 28

Major Taylor: The World's First African-American Sports Star

By Amy Lynch
Long before Jackie Robinson, Walter Payton, and Michael Jordan became household names, Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first African-American sports superstar. “Major” Taylor grew up in Indianapolis, overcoming racial barriers to become a world champion bicyclist at the turn of... Read more
DEC 10

Don't Pass-Up These Incredible Places to Stop on I-69 in Indiana

By Cole Crider
Whether your destination is in Indiana or you’re passing through on your way out of state, you’re going to want to plan a pit stop or two at these great places to stop on I-69 in Indiana! The highway brings... Read more
NOV 22

10 Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season Just South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
It wouldn’t be the holiday season for my family if we didn’t take in a holiday concert or show together, shop for unique gifts at a craft fair and enjoy some holiday light viewing. Create memories this holiday season that will... Read more
AUG 6

5 Spots You Have to See on the Notre Dame Campus

By Carrie Steinweg
I’ve been to the University of Notre Dame campus several times, but it never gets old. I envy the students who get to spend their days on such a beautiful campus. I’d love to walk from class to class among... Read more
JUL 15

Art Like Never Before: THE LUME Takes You Inside van Gogh's Works

By Amy Lynch
Newfields visitors can experience the work of Dutch master painter Vincent van Gogh in a whole new way when THE LUME opens this month. Spanning the entire fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) galleries, the new experience... Read more
JUN 28

The Impressive, Free Art Museum You Have To See at Notre Dame

By Carrie Steinweg
On a recent visit to the South Bend area, we spent an afternoon exploring the campus of the University of Notre Dame on bicycles. We parked in the bookstore lot and made our way around campus. It was then that... Read more
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