Indiana Insider Blog

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

Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana’s outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten in the winter sunlight.... Read more

Is there anything more Americana than Mayberry? I believe the iconic Andy Griffith Show continues to withstand the test of time because of its values. It represents simple, small-town living and relationships forged from slowing down and enjoying life. With that... Read more

No… Hawkins, Indiana isn’t a real town. But that doesn’t mean the Hoosier State is devoid of the paranormal. Fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things might look to visit these five creepy Indiana spots! The Grave in the Middle... Read more

Hendricks County, Indiana has all of the ingredients to cook up an authentically amazing Fall Excursion in the Hoosier State. From a ride on horseback to a hike through amazing Fall foliage, you have to get outdoors and experience the... Read more

If you wanted an insider’s take on the best weekend of the year to visit Hendricks County, I would tell you it may not get any better than July 8 & 9. Whether you like the sound of drumbeats while watching... Read more

In the modern world, finding Perillo’s Pizzeria tucked into an urban side-street in Indy or Bloomington makes a modicum of sense, but finding a thriving Italian restaurant, with all the earmarks of a legendary big-city mom-and-pop, in a place like... Read more

Spring can mean Seafood or Vegetarian meal options so Indiana Foodways Alliance has made a list of meatless delicious Indiana seafood spots within the landlocked Hoosier State. Check out IFA’s entire Here Fishy Fishy Food Trail. Coody Brown’s in LaGrange... Read more

I have friends that live in Hendricks County. I’ve visited them at their homes in Avon, Brownsburg and Plainfield. Other than that, I hadn’t spent a lot of time there. So I went in search of things to do there.... Read more