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APR 4

7 Things You Must Do This Spring in Hendricks County

By Josh Duke
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
DEC 14

Bundle Up For a Winter Hike - Indiana's Trails are Waiting!

By Marilyn Culler
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
MAR 22

Why Mayberry in the Midwest Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List

By Josh Duke
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
OCT 27

Hawkins Isn't Real, But You'll Find These 5 "Stranger Things" in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
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
SEP 11

Recipe for Fall Fun: Ride, Hike, Dine & Harvest in Hendricks County

By Visit Indiana
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
JUN 21

Two Huge Events, One Exciting Hendricks County Weekend

By Josh Duke
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
MAY 2

This Pizzeria Packs Urban Flair in a Quaint Small Town

By Visit Indiana
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
MAR 13

Landlocked? Don't Tell These 9 Indiana Seafood Spots

By Lindsey Skeen
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
DEC 1

Lots of Local in Hendricks County

By Amy Howell
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
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