Indiana Insider Blog

It’s summertime and in Hamilton County, Indiana, that’s synonymous with summer concert season. Whether you’re into rock-n-roll, pulsing hip-hop or symphonic masterpieces, there is a concert venue for you. Very few destinations offer such big names in music only minutes... Read more

An architecturally-innovative play land. Sensory space to enhance accessibility. Ties with economic development. Parks have long played a role in boosting the quality-of-life of cities and towns. Now, communities are pushing forward with new parks projects that put a unique twist... Read more

Hop in your car and discover something new in the Hoosier State. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) are kicking off the summer travel season with Visit Indiana Week May 7-13, part of National... Read more

I think it has been over 15 years since I canoed, but when my daughter mentioned going last week I thought it sounded like a blast. I knew there was a place close to Indy and found White River Canoe... Read more

From brunch to dessert, Hamilton County Tourism’s new Dining Guide has suggestions for anything and everything your taste buds desire. It’s the first time Hamilton County Tourism has produced a full-blown dining guide for visitors (or locals, no shame in... Read more

If you live in or near Hamilton County, and are in the mood for some Halloween Haunts, you’ve got a few great choices you need to check out. First there’s The Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie in Fishers. There’s a... Read more

If you’re a fan of the U.S. 40 National Road Yard Sale — one of the country’s longest yard sales, stretching through six states, from Baltimore to St. Louis — you’ll like it’s little brother, the State Road 38 Garage... Read more

Searching for the perfect pumpkin is one of the best rituals of the fall season. Granted, pumpkins seem to look alike, but any kid will tell you they know when they’ve found just the right one. Kids (and kids at... Read more

July fourth has evolved from a one-day holiday to a multi-day family celebration — think Thanksgiving, but with BBQ and fireworks instead of turkey and shopping! This Fourth of July, you can take your pick of Hamilton County festivals and... Read more