Indiana Insider Blog

Looking for a fun way to get around downtown Indy’s White River State Park this summer? Wheel Fun Rentals offers eight different ways to explore! Located directly on the Central Canal and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Wheel Fun maintains a... Read more

Weber Grill in downtown Indianapolis has a man’s vibe to it. The rich wood walls, the dusky lighting, and the smell of meat that has been carved by large knives cooking on grill — definite man candy. The only thing... Read more

  Looking for a great way to make a difference this holiday season? Get involved with your local community and help Second Helpings #FeedIndy. Second Helpings, located downtown Indianapolis, is unlike any other hunger relief program in Indianapolis. Second... Read more

The Indianapolis City Market is a hidden gem. After visiting myself I was surprised that I had not heard of it. Not only is it located in the center of downtown but it is also in the original, historic city... Read more

I think most people can look back and remember the first beer they had with their dad. Watching a game? Relaxing in the living room? Thanksgiving dinner? Once you’re twenty-one your parents start becoming more like friends than authority figures,... Read more

Anyone who loves A Christmas Story will remember the family’s trip downtown to see the Christmas parade and to see Santa Claus. Back in the 1930s and 1940s, this type of holiday event was a regular tradition in most cities.... Read more

For some people, their favorite Christmas movie is “A Christmas Carol.” For others, it’s “Miracle on 34th Street.” For me, it’s “A Christmas Story” and “Charlie Brown Christmas.” But for many people, the quintessential Christmas movie is the 1946 black... Read more

“One…two…..no, just one two-headed eagle guarding the cathedral,” my friend said, shielding her eyes from the sun and gazing up at the towering Scottish Rite Cathedral above us. My other friend wrote the number down on our packet of papers... Read more

A city boasting intimate music venues isn’t something that rolls off the tongue when recommending Indianapolis to travelers. Quite frankly, Indianapolis isn’t even on the radar for many concertgoers when it comes to live music. Sure, downtown caters to large... Read more