Indiana Insider Blog

While Indiana’s craft beer and wineries get well deserved attention, a growing number of entrepreneurs are quietly developing the Hoosier State’s craft spirits. One of the top new distilleries in Indiana is Oakley Brothers’ Distillery in Anderson.  After operating for... Read more

Despite the prediction from our furry friend in Pennsylvania, every indication points to a warm, early spring in the state of Indiana. While our recent winter was mild for sure, there’s nothing better than being outdoors when the weather turns... Read more

I’ve been to Madison County several times. I’ve been to Pendleton and it’s one of the small towns I love in Indiana. Falls Park provided hours of entertainment for my little one. From splashing around to enjoying the playing, you... Read more

As part of our goal to get to know parts of Indiana that were new to us my husband and I traveled recently to Anderson in the central eastern part of the state. We had always stopped at an Anderson exit... Read more

It’s February and you know what that means – it is time to think about Valentine’s Day and with that comes chocolate (the perfect gift for the girl in your life – hint, hint). Over the last year I’ve had... Read more

Paramount Theatre Festival of Trees, Anderson, Indiana At the Paramount Theatre, they’re bringing back the local favorite, the Festival of Trees. With decorated trees, wreaths, Larry Davenport’s world-famous train village, musical concerts, a visit by Santa Clausweek-long children’s entertainment, ballroom... Read more

Several years ago I was invited to a wedding at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson. I couldn’t attend and ever since then I’ve wanted to visit the theatre. Last month I had that opportunity and was blown away. I knew... Read more

Everything. For example, I purchased their popcorn on Wednesday. By Friday night, this is what I had. Yep. Totally gone. But, you may be asking yourself “What is Good’s Candy Shop?” or “Where is Good’s?” Let me enlighten you. The... Read more

Sounds odd, right? But a great combo! I recently spent a morning up in Anderson at Mounds State Park and finished it off by having lunch at The Toast (a local establishment), but more to come on lunch later. First... Read more