Indiana Insider Blog

This delicious dining room in Northwest Indiana is an incredible foodie secret in the Hoosier State. Only open one night a week, you’ll have trouble getting a reservation, but it is definitely worth the effort! Several years ago I discovered... Read more

Ironworks Hotel Indy, the first and only boutique hotel on Indianapolis’ north side, has earned the AAA Four Diamond Rating for the first time since opening in September 2017.  Ironworks Hotel Indy is the eighth hotel in Indianapolis, and the eleventh overall in... Read more

When visiting a community for the first time, I have often thought: It would be nice if I had a local who could help guide me on what attractions I should see, restaurants I should try and other activities or... Read more

For drinks and eats with a side of Hoosier history, visit these old-school taverns and historic bars — each claiming well over a century in business (and some even approaching 200 years!). Broadway Tavern, Madison Established in 1834, this Madison watering... Read more

Arguably, Indiana’s most famous contribution to American cuisine is the breaded pork tenderloin. Now found in restaurants (and fairs) of all kinds across the Hoosier state, legend has it that the tenderloin’s origins trace back to a single restaurant in... Read more

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, a new place to go with your group or a solo adventure, Hamilton County, Indiana is your destination for off the beaten path excursions. 1. Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park isn’t... Read more

As you move further from the bright lights of big cities, like Chicago, you’ll be able to enjoy the celestial sky and bright stars by stargazing along the South Shore of Lake Michigan. If you’re from a smaller, rural town,... Read more

Smile big and say… “I love Indy!” If you’ve been active on social media in the past few years and enjoy following the attractions and charms of Indianapolis online, chances are you’ve seen someone you know posing as the “I”... Read more

Our recent adventures took us to the Muncie Children’s Museum in Downtown Muncie. This hidden gem provided a day of fun and imaginative play!  My youngest son and I left to drive to the museum at around noon (we live in... Read more