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JAN 8

4 Spots for Music, Food & Drinks Just South of Indy This Winter

By Ken Kosky
Want to know what I miss most about the warm weather? It’s the live music throughout Festival Country Indiana, which is just south of Indy. There are the evening concerts in Greenwood, the weekend concerts at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville,... Read more
NOV 21

People Come From Far and Wide to Learn Woodworking South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
I love sharing ideas for fun things to do just south of Indy. And I recently had the opportunity to do something fun and educational – sitting in on a woodworking class at the world-renowned Marc Adams School of Woodworking, located... Read more
NOV 8

The People Have Spoken! These 10 Tenderloins Are the Best of Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Another record setting year of voting and the results are in for Visit Indiana’s Best of Indiana awards. More than 24,000 Hoosiers selected Indiana’s Best Tenderloins. The top-10 vote getters hail from seven Indiana counties! Indiana does not have an official state... Read more
NOV 7

Make Memories at These 10 Holiday Experiences Just South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
My family has a lot of holiday traditions, like enjoying at least one holiday concert or show together. If you’re looking to make some memories and enjoy some holiday fun, here are the Top 10 Holiday Experiences Just South of... Read more
OCT 20

5 Can't Miss Holiday Shopping Experiences South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
The nice weather that’s lasts well into autumn means that I’ve been outside enjoying long walks and bike rides. But soon my family and I will be checking out some of the craft fairs and other local, unique holiday shopping experiences... Read more
AUG 29

12 Unique Antiques You Can Find In & Around Franklin

By Ken Kosky
If you love treasure hunting at antique shops, you’ll appreciate the cool items I found at the antique and salvage shops in and around historic Franklin, IN, which is just south of Indianapolis. Below you’ll find my single favorite find... Read more
JUL 5

Flowers, Farms & Amazing Craft Beer South of Indy

By Ken Kosky
So, how do you entertain someone who travels the world looking for great craft brews, wine, cocktails and adventure? If you’re in Johnson County, just south of Indy, you introduce her to the growing craft brew scene, a great winery... Read more
MAY 26

You Have to Try These Four Eateries in Johnson County

By Ken Kosky
The best thing about being new to Johnson County, or “Indy South,” is that I get to take a journey and discover all the great places to eat and all the fun things to do. With the 2017 travel season... Read more
MAR 16

Heartland Films & Historic Artcraft Theatre to Present "Best of the Fest"

By Visit Indiana
Get ready for a mash up of great films and a great setting when the Heartland Film Festival Partners set up in the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana for “Best of the Fest,” a two-day showcase of award winning... Read more
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