Indiana Insider Blog

Ivanhoe’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe is a legendary Indiana restaurant known for its ice cream treats. With summer right around the corner, nothing is better than a yummy frozen snack to cool you down.  Just two minutes away from... Read more

Indiana’s story stretches well into history, with significant events happening well before statehood was granted in 1816, and visitors can experience the people and places of the past firsthand at historic sites across the state. You are guaranteed to find... Read more

Sometimes you just need some sugar in your life! These 20 Sweets and Candy Shops have just what you are looking for. From chocolates and candy canes to pies and gummy bears, this group of Indiana confectioneries will satisfy any... Read more

**Before traveling, be sure that you follow all guidelines laid out by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in his Back on Track Indiana plan. Avoid large groups and take precautions recommended by the CDC to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Triple XXX... Read more

I always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family’s new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets... Read more

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

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