Indiana Insider Blog

This delicious dining room in Northwest Indiana is an incredible foodie secret in the Hoosier State. Only open one night a week, you’ll have trouble getting a reservation, but it is definitely worth the effort! Several years ago I discovered... Read more

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

Pete’s Bar and Grill is one of many local new restaurants to pop up recently in east-central Indiana. Opening in April of 2018, the Albany, Indiana restaurant is a successor of sorts to Pete’s Duck Inn – a long time... Read more

Eating healthy? Splurging? Just 35 miles west of Indianapolis, local Greencastle restaurants offer something for everyone! These ten restaurants within a mile of each other give Greencastle a fresh “destination” vibe – with a turtle on top! Eat your way through... Read more

Nestled in Hancock County, Fortville is one small town with lots of charm, and lots of great eats. Take your family on a fun foodie adventure just northeast of Indianapolis with some of these great restaurants. Sunrise Bakery If you... Read more

Whooooosh! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Whoaaaa!  You’ll hear those sounds a lot at Pokagon State Park‘s historic toboggan run that’s up and running in northeastern Indiana’s Steuben County. What’s a toboggan? It’s a flat, wooden sled with a curled front end. Pokagon’s toboggans can hold... Read more

When the weather is frightful, it’s time to bundle up, pack your gear, load the car and head to Lawrenceburg, home to Perfect North Slopes Ski Resort. Perfect North is one of only 2 ski areas in the state and,... Read more

A historic town on the Ohio River, Madison is a wonderful place to visit, and it is home to great shopping and art. One shop provides great antiques and the ability to channel your inner artist. Little Golden Fox is... Read more

Steuben County in the northeastern part of the state is a water lovers paradise. With 101 lakes of varying sizes, the area is filled with summer lake-goers who are busy boating, fishing, hanging at the sandbars and swimming all day. So when... Read more