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FEB 22

Get Rewarded for Exploring with the Indiana State Nature Passport!

By Visit Indiana
In partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Visit Indiana has launched the Indiana State Nature Passport. This free “digital passport” encourages visitors to discover new places and enjoy the outdoors. From cool prizes to seasonal sweepstakes, there has... Read more
JUN 29

Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on These 20 Thrill Rides in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
A drop, a plunge, a twist, and a turn, all followed with a scream. Thrill-seekers do not need to look further than the Hoosier State for an incredible experience. Put these 20 thrill rides in Indiana on your calendar this... Read more
JUN 2

20 Places to Plan Your Next Outdoor Adventure in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Now more than ever, it is vital to get out of the house and explore. Get your pulse rate up, spike some adrenaline, or just get lost in nature. Put these 20 spots on your calendar this year for an... Read more
JUL 24

Two Huge Events Highlight Labor Day Weekend in Hendricks County

By Josh Duke
Whenever I’m asked about the best time to visit Hendricks County, I always mention Labor Day Weekend. In addition to all the incredible attractions our destination offers during the summer months, that particular weekend (Friday, August 31 – Monday, September... Read more
MAY 24

4 Reasons to Consider a Hendricks County Summer Getaway

By Josh Duke
So, school is out, and your family is considering options to keep the kids active while making memories during summer break. Well, that perfect getaway may be closer than you think and more affordable than ever. Make it a Hendricks... Read more
APR 24

Night of Thunder Adds an Exciting New Event for Race Fans This May

By Josh Duke
Each May, race fans become passionate about the cars that roar around the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and rightly so. But this year, those same fans have a new option the evening before the Indy 500. Just a few... Read more
AUG 15

10 Tips to Truly Experience the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

By Josh Duke
Did you know that Central Indiana plays host to an event considered the Super Bowl of its sport? Hendricks County’s biggest visitor draw and the most prestigious weekend for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season each year occurs every Labor Day Weekend in Brownsburg.... Read more
JUN 21

Two Huge Events, One Exciting Hendricks County Weekend

By Josh Duke
If you wanted an insider’s take on the best weekend of the year to visit Hendricks County, I would tell you it may not get any better than July 8 & 9. Whether you like the sound of drumbeats while watching... Read more
SEP 23

Fairmount’s James Dean Festival

By Visit Indiana
I like old cars. I’ve no particular favorites, but especially anything red (that is my favorite color). So attending car shows is a pleasurable activity for me as I imagine the days when these classics were new and cruised Main... Read more
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