Indiana Insider Blog

The first Indiana drive-in, Triple XXX, opened in West Lafayette in 1929. As one could imagine, pork tenderloins, root beer, and burgers were and still are menu staples for Indiana drive-in restaurants. Even though a lot has changed since then, there are... Read more

Country Living has released a list of 25 Under-the-Radar Midwestern Towns for Girlfriend Getaways, and six Hoosier locales have made the list! The Hoosier towns that Country Living selected are Chesterton, Corydon, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus and Santa Claus! Home of... Read more

By Sarah Maddox I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with winter here in Indiana. The snow is picturesque, but it often lasts for a long time and is typically severe, causing me and many others to stay indoors. But there’s... Read more

It seems the fall colors are a little delayed this year in Indiana Dunes Country, with the brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow just now starting their breakout. But the good news is that the colors should last through... Read more

The only thing more special than a romantic getaway on Valentine’s Day is a romantic getaway on a non-holiday weekend. With a lot of inns and restaurants filling up or already booked for Valentine’s Day, why not plan some romance... Read more

All right, I’ll admit that autumn is my favorite time in Indiana Dunes Country. There’s nothing better than hiking through wooded trails that are bursting with color on a bright, 65-degree day. But another beautiful time is winter, when a... Read more

It seems like the holidays roll around before I know it, leaving me little time to pick out just the right gifts or find unique food to serve at holiday gatherings. Fortunately, in one day I can visit the huge... Read more

If you didn’t escape to Indiana Dunes Country this summer, there’s still time to enjoy a fantastic weekend. Autumn is actually my favorite time to enjoy a hike or a scenic drive because the weather is mild, there are no... Read more

Even before I became the sophisticated 21-year-old that I am today, I always had a fascination with wine, and I made it my personal goal to one day be referred to as a “wine connoisseur” or even better, a “wino.” Now,... Read more