Indiana Insider Blog

Basketball is a lifeblood to Indiana, and as March Madness rolls into the state this month, downtown Indianapolis has created a new way of “Shining a Light” on the beloved Hoosier sport. Monument Circle is Shining a Light on “Indiana’s... Read more

Indianapolis dedicates more acreage to honoring our nation’s armed service members than any other city in America and ranks second only to Washington D.C. when it comes to war monuments and memorials. The city’s newest project, Shining a Light, expands... Read more

Post by Yelp Marketing Intern, Katie U. Back by popular demand, Yelp Indy is throwing a monumental dinner party on the Circle September 13 from 6 – 9 p.m.! Join us and 1,000 of our closest friends and dine al... Read more

Just before Thanksgiving break I was in downtown Indianapolis and decided I needed a little pick-me-up, and nothing gets you in a good mood like chocolate. I knew just the place to stop to satisfy this craving: South Bend Chocolate... Read more

It’s definitely an all-star cast at this year’s Circle of Lights in downtown Indianapolis. Every year, people from all over Central Indiana (and visiting friends and family) gather around Monument Circle to watch the Mayor and a helper throw the... Read more

March 17 is just around the corner, and that means St. Patty’s Day, the wearing of the green, and the pinching of anyone who isn’t. It’s green beer, the green canal in downtown Indianapolis, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.... Read more

A six-judge panel has chosen the People’s Choice public exhibit, “From Inertia to Inner Circle” as the winner of the Monument Circle Idea Competition. The winning entry was submitted by Jean-Baptiste Cuelle and Francois David of Paris, France. Their entry... Read more

On Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis there is a quaint shop called the Chocolate Café. The serve the best hot chocolate I have ever had, and I definitely suggest you check it out. They also have coffee, ice cream, and... Read more

“Did you know that Indianapolis is home to the largest man-made Christmas tree in the world?” I share this little gem of information with all of my friends back east in New Jersey. Their response is usually something along the... Read more