Indiana Insider Blog

The apple takes center stage year-round at Ash & Elm Cider Company. Wandering into this orchard of big apple flavors, I found myself entranced with the simplicity, richness and complexity of hard cider. Andréa and Aaron Homoya opened Ash &... Read more

An empty cardboard box is full of unlimited possibilities. The Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis’s White River State Park is tapping into this imaginative opportunity with “Cardboard Engineering,” an interactive STEM-based museum exhibit in place now through May 27,... Read more

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to festivals almost every weekend in the summer! From unique ethnic festivals to art celebrations and food festivals, there is a weekend for everyone to enjoy. Plus, almost all of the summer festivals happen in... Read more

Fun comes alive during the summer in Fort Wayne! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do is the hardest part! Fill a weekend away with some of... Read more

It’s always a challenge to find a day where all the girls can get together and do something fun. Well, I just uncovered an area that delivers big on relaxation and is perfect for a girlfriend getaway. Pack up the... Read more

What do garden gnomes, a bustling downtown market and a world-class art museum have in common?  They blend together for the perfect day in Indy. My kids and I have been to the “big city” on numerous occasions, but as... Read more

This Indiana city’s downtown has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years which has inspired a growing number of entrepreneurs to open downtown boutiques and take advantage of the increased visitor activity. Downtown Fort Wayne is well-known for... Read more

A historic town on the Ohio River, Madison is a wonderful place to visit, and it is home to great shopping and art. One shop provides great antiques and the ability to channel your inner artist. Little Golden Fox is... Read more

I’ve been hearing rumblings for a while about a small town in northeast Indiana that is home to a barbecue place that serves up food so good it will blow your mind. So after yet another recent recommendation from friends about... Read more