Indiana Insider Blog

I’m a mom of five boys, so over the years as we have traveled we have always gravitated toward attractions that easily appeal to males. We’ve been to a lot of car museums, science museums, military museums and also several... Read more

Terre Haute is home to the famous Coca-Cola bottle design, a baking revolution and a Holocaust survivor. History, culture and inspiration come alive for visitors at three museums in Terre Haute. The Vigo County Historical Museum opens this summer The... Read more

Your summer getaway begins in Fort Wayne – one of Indiana’s best cities for summer fun! With so many outstanding activities (from family fun festivals to the award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo), choosing what to do will be the hardest... Read more

If you are a fan of pickles and have ever wondered how they get from the field to the jar, you must experience this pickle factory tour in Saint Joe, Indiana. Sechler’s Pickle Factory is located in the northeast corner... Read more

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has opened two new exhibits for 2019! Any family trip to Fort Wayne, one of the best cities in the Midwest for families, starts at the Zoo. You won’t want to miss the newest additions this summer!... Read more

When visiting a community for the first time, I have often thought: It would be nice if I had a local who could help guide me on what attractions I should see, restaurants I should try and other activities or... Read more

Our recent adventures took us to the Muncie Children’s Museum in Downtown Muncie. This hidden gem provided a day of fun and imaginative play!  My youngest son and I left to drive to the museum at around noon (we live in... Read more

Is your family looking for something fun to do but the weather isn’t cooperating? If you answered yes like our family, you’ll love the four ways we found to have an active day of indoor fun in Hamilton County, Ind.... Read more

Just before the December 26 grand opening of the National Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, I attended media day to get a sneak peek of this long-awaited attraction located just beyond downtown near Whihala Beach. Children from local schools... Read more