Indiana Insider Blog

Nothing says the holidays like a train ride, warm cup of cocoa and tasty sugar cookie. Indulge in all three this holiday season by climbing aboard Nickel Plate Express’ holiday train ride, the Reindeer Ride in Noblesville. A family holiday... Read more

This is year 32 that Pete Basala has been spreading Christmas cheer for those in Northwest Indiana with an elaborate holiday lights display known as “Peteyville” that lights up part of the block in his Hessville neighborhood in Hammond from... Read more

Are you looking for something fun to do for this fall or just want to get away with the kids for a fun weekend? I have the perfect destination for you; Santa Claus, Indiana. For fall break, I decided to... Read more

It wouldn’t be the holiday season for my family if we didn’t take in a holiday concert or show together, shop for unique gifts at a craft fair and enjoy some holiday light viewing. If you’re looking to make memories... Read more

USA TODAY polled their readers, and they have named America’s “10 Best” Outdoor Water Parks, with an Indiana attraction topping the list! Have you made a splash at this Southern Indiana favorite? Holiday World’s Splashin’ Safari, in Santa Claus, took... Read more

Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park—picture perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this fully-covered venue being only 90 feet from... Read more

Country Living has released a list of 25 Under-the-Radar Midwestern Towns for Girlfriend Getaways, and six Hoosier locales have made the list! The Hoosier towns that Country Living selected are Chesterton, Corydon, Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus and Santa Claus! Home of... Read more

Fresh off of a 2016 season that was one of the best attended in the venue’s 30-year history, the Lincoln Amphitheatre has announced a 2017 performance series that will feature classic rockers Grand Funk Railroad, award-winning country singer-songwriter Lee Ann... Read more

Most of my friends make their annual trip to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in the middle of summer and I can’t fault them for that. It is awesome then … BUT my family just made their fourth annual trip... Read more