Indiana Insider Blog

To describe Mercantile 37 and Wheelers Café and Market as a little bit out of the way is something of an understatement, but what you’ll find when you get there makes the trip all worthwhile. Tucked into the northeastern reaches... Read more

Nappanee’s old-world charm and small-town atmosphere leave no question to why the city’s slogan is “Embrace the Place.” Well-known for its quilt gardens and Apple Festival, visitors to Nappanee also will find homespun wares and a collection of Amish stores dotting... Read more

The general store, the country store, the dime store, the soda fountain. Where have these old-fashioned shops gone? Across Indiana, you can still find them serving their small communities. Take a step back in time at these 13 Indiana general... Read more

Make your way to Nappanee, Indiana to visit Amish Acres, a historic Amish farm that serves up a relaxing day of shopping, theater, Amish traditions and plenty of culinary delights. There’s no way you’ll leave hungry from a visit to... Read more

It’s always a challenge to find a day where all the girls can get together and do something fun. Well, I just uncovered an area that delivers big on relaxation and is perfect for a girlfriend getaway. Pack up the... Read more

I have been craving a good brunch, and wouldn’t you know it, a delicious-looking cajun shrimp breakfast came across my news feed. Once I realized the dish was served just down the road from where we live in Evansville, I... Read more

DeKalb County in Northeast Indiana is known for it’s world famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg Classic Car Show and Auction held on Labor Day weekend of each year so it’s no wonder that the area is also an excellent place for... Read more

Traveling around the state on a regular basis allows me to venture into areas that often I don’t know much about. New Albany is one of those areas. Located just northwest over the Ohio River from Louisville, New Albany is... Read more

Calling all Vera Bradley fans: Tickets for the annual outlet sale that you do not want to miss have gone on sale! Over 50,000 people will flock to the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana from all over the... Read more