Indiana Insider Blog

Kokomo is a short drive for a fun (and affordable!) family-friendly weekend getaway. Spend the day enjoying high-energy water slides, riding on the lazy river, playing in the splash pad, and swimming at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center.  Admission is... Read more

In my opinion, the best place to be in central Indiana on July 4 at 10 pm is within a couple miles of Region’s Bank Tower in Downtown Indianapolis. Oh sure, there are fireworks around Geist, in Plainfield, or in... Read more

I love the 4th of July. Part of it is because my birthday is the fifth so there was always a parade, festival and of course fireworks near my birthday. It was a built-in party every year. As I grow... Read more

An iconic event and the heart of the Northeast Indiana festival scene — the annual Three Rivers Festival in Fort Wayne takes place this year from Friday, July 13 through Saturday, July 21. This unique nine-day festival has been a... Read more

When I was grocery shopping this week, I noticed a few little boys staring longingly at a display of fireworks (what is it with boys and explosives?). I thought to myself that they’re going to have a long wait until... Read more

It’s nearly time for Fort Wayne’s biggest summer party. July 8 – 16 is the city’s Three Rivers Festival, lasting nine days, and covering the entire city. From Fort Wayne’s largest garage sale to tours at DeBrand’s Chocolates to Midway... Read more

If you’re looking to spend the 4th of July holiday a little differently this year, consider visiting some of Indiana’s most patriotic towns (which was determined exclusively by town name!) Americus, Indiana, found along I-65 in Tippecanoe County, is quite... Read more

The main summer holiday is coming soon and what better to look forward to than an Indianapolis Indians 4th of July baseball game at Victory Field? Now I know that not everyone out there is a baseball fan, but this... Read more

Last semester I gave a little preview of my hometown. Yes it’s country and it’s definitely not for everyone. But for those of you who enjoy fried food, free bands and fireworks, it might be for you for one weekend... Read more