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OCT 8

Nick's English Hut: a Bloomington tradition

By admin
A few weeks ago I experienced my first Indiana University football tailgate. Coming from Butler University, it’s safe to say it was quite an exciting weekend! Before hitting the road back to Indy the following afternoon a few friends and... Read more
SEP 25

Bloomington, Indiana Travel Trip, Day 2

By admin
With a long Day 1 behind us (see Bloomington, Indiana Travel Trip, Day 1), Ben and I woke up fairly early on Sunday. “Fairly” being 8:30, which is way too early for a weekend vacation. But we only had a... Read more
SEP 24

Bloomington, Indiana Travel Trip, Day 1

By admin
Over the last four years, I’ve taken my two daughters and my wife on my local travel writing trips. This time, it was my son Ben’s turn. We were heading down to Bloomington, one of my favorite cities in Indiana,... Read more
JUN 1

June is Limestone Month

By Amy Magan
What do the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., Rockefeller Center in New York City, and Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina have in common? They — and hundreds of other buildings and monuments — were all constructed with Indiana limestone.... Read more
MAY 12

Finch's Brasserie

By Carrie Lambert
If you’ve ever visited Bloomington, then you know they have many, many wonderful restaurants. Upon a friend’s request awhile back we ended up at Finch’s Brasserie. Located right on Kirkwood Avenue and literally a stone’s throw from historic Sample Gates... Read more
APR 29

Oliver Winery

By Carrie Lambert
While heading down to IU Basketball games in the winter, we always drive past Oliver Winery just north of Bloomington. I visited years ago and always mention to my husband that I’d like to stop. But it never works out... Read more
JAN 5

Dining at FARM Bloomington

By Nicole Wiltrout
Just a few days before Christmas, my sister and her husband planned a night out in Bloomington with my husband and I, which included tickets to the IU basketball game. I volunteered to find a spot for a pre-game dinner.... Read more
JUL 24

Olympic Beginnings Around Indiana

By Nicole Wiltrout
The 2012 Summer Olympics is only 3 days away! If you’re like me, your eyes are on London for this massive event. What you might not know is that countless members of Team USA have Indiana ties. And you can experience... Read more
JUL 11

Hot Air Balloon Rides in Indiana

By Nicole Wiltrout
As I was driving home from a meeting tonight, I saw the most beautiful hot air balloon floating in the sky in the distance. It seemed like such a lovely way to spend a summer evening, and it got me... Read more
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