Indiana Insider Blog

Indiana has three National Parks Service properties, and I can now say that I have been to all three. The last one I visited was on a trip with my Aunt Marily to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park,... Read more

Just before the pandemic arrived, my husband and I took a weekend getaway to Valparaiso where we walked around the square and did a little shopping, explored the city’s vibrant restaurant scene and relaxed at a beautifully restored historic home... Read more

Museums give us the chance to gain an appreciation and understanding of art, culture, and history. Indiana holds a diverse set of museums, including the largest children’s museum in the world, exhibits full of fine art, live historical re-enactments, and... Read more

Step into history with a stop at this Parke County Winery. Located on Bridgeton Road, the winery is north of the town of Bridgeton. Cross at a Walk Britton Winery pays homage to a family history that you can explore... Read more

The first Indiana drive-in, Triple XXX, opened in West Lafayette in 1929. As one could imagine, pork tenderloins, root beer, and burgers were and still are menu staples for Indiana drive-in restaurants. Even though a lot has changed since then, there are... Read more

School districts in Indiana have closed, meaning that many families are spending a lot of time at home. Luckily, some Indiana attractions offer educational and entertaining virtual vacations that you can experience in the comfort of your own home. From... Read more

Home to both Indiana’s only Saint and an alpaca farm, you’ll find peace and relaxation when you visit this incredible spiritual sanctuary in Western Indiana. Escape the hectic demands of the world and step into the vibrant tranquility of the... 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

Visiting McKim Observatory in Greencastle is like both blasting into space and going back in time. From 1884 to today, from amateurs to professionals, stars and planets can be seen through the lens of this observatory’s magnificent telescope. The observatory... Read more