Indiana Insider Blog

Do you remember your last day out before we were swallowed up by the pandemic? The last day you went somewhere life was still somewhat normal? I definitely do. It was a visit to a charming Northwest Indiana tea room... Read more

As an agricultural state, Indiana is lush with the bounty of farm-fresh ingredients, making the culinary scene across the state simply incredible! Home to delicious menus and incredible atmospheres, these 20 eateries are truly destination dining experiences. This list was... Read more

What do you do with a free Saturday in Indianapolis with two teens who have seen it all and aren’t easily impressed? Well, we consulted VisitIndy to help plan our recent last-minute trip to guide us to some of the city’s... Read more

I would call myself a foodie. I have been to many restaurants all over Northeast Indiana and I honestly think about food at least half of most days. So when selecting which place I wanted to feature for the blog... Read more

Shopping for antiques is a long-time favorite activity of my family’s. My mother and I have taken many trips to shop for antiques over the years and it’s always fun to reminisce while finding items from your past like a... Read more

Every time I visit Richmond and Wayne County I come home full. Not only from experiences (see some of my visits here and here), but also from the extraordinary restaurants. This last time was no exception … The Kitchen at... Read more

From brunch to dessert, Hamilton County Tourism’s new Dining Guide has suggestions for anything and everything your taste buds desire. It’s the first time Hamilton County Tourism has produced a full-blown dining guide for visitors (or locals, no shame in... Read more

My fellow college students can agree that one of the best things about coming home for the holidays is gorging at favorite locals restaurants. Having lived in Elkhart for my entire life, the restaurants I frequent don’t change much. However,... Read more

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