Indiana Insider Blog

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

Fresh off a $30 million renovation, this art museum on the campus of Indiana University takes visitors on a global journey without ever leaving Bloomington. As an otherwise proud Indiana University alumni, I’m ashamed to admit I’d never visited Sidney... Read more

Need a getaway? A staycation? The Grant Street Inn provides a restful, retreat-style backdrop near the heart of Bloomington. Make a reservation and rejuvenate! The vintage charm of the Inn instantly surrounds guests. Comfortable rocking chairs dot spacious porches surrounded... Read more

Stairs can be tiring to climb, but they can also be absolutely beautiful to look at. We’ve compiled a list of 15 staircases throughout the Hoosier state that provide a unique climb and a photo-worthy visual just begging for a... Read more

From time to time, we ask our readers to help up choose which destinations are the Best of Indiana. In 2018, we held voting for Indiana’s most Instagram-friendly places in the state. With 50 destinations to choose from, our readers... Read more

Bloomington visitors now have a new overnight option to consider right in the heart of downtown. The Graduate Hotel has officially arrived on Kirkwood Avenue, proposing proximity to the Indiana University campus and cozy accommodations brimming with clever local references.... Read more

There are enough cultural trails in Indiana, usually centered around an industry, like the Southern Indiana Wine Trail, or a geographic area, like the Hendricks County and Morgan County Cultural Trail. So I’m picking a cultural trail of my own,... Read more

Most people only know Bloomington for Indiana University, basketball, and what’s ever on the main strip, but if you travel just off the beaten path you’ll find all of the delicious hidden treasures that Bloomington has to offer.  Bloomington’s very... Read more

With a long Day 1 behind us (see Bloomington, Indiana Travel Trip, Day 1), Ben and I woke up fairly early on Sunday. “Fairly” being 8:30, which is way too early for a weekend vacation. But we only had a... Read more