Indiana Insider Blog

A 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the term, Galentine’s Day. Leslie Knope created a special day for “ladies to celebrate ladies.” Since 2010 Galentine’s Day has been dubbed an unofficial day to celebrate female friendships. Traditionally,... Read more

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and candy and/or chocolate shops around the state are gearing up for the big day, and they produce amazing chocolates and treats all year round. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development has 10... Read more

Isn’t it nice that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday? For people in the southern part of the state that day of rest and relaxation can become a time of indulgence by participating in the Chocolate Lover’s Weekend with the... Read more

It is less than two weeks away and time to start planning what you will do for Valentine’s Day. Most Hoosiers tend to think of Brown County when the leaves are changing, but year around they offer unique experiences in... Read more

  The phrase ‘Kindle the Flame’ might sound like the wrong thing to say at a fire museum, but hang with me. ‘Kindle the Flame’ is the name of a special event at the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville on Feb.... Read more

Sion Bass may not be a household name, but he holds distinction as the first Colonel from Indiana to be killed in the Civil War. Originally from Kentucky, he moved his family to Fort Wayne and lived in a two-story... Read more

Free chocolate tastings along the Chocolate Trail, specialty wine, craft beer, local fine dining, and cozy accommodations are just some of the highlights that make Richmond, Indiana the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine getaway with that special someone.... Read more

If you’re looking for a quirky event to attend on Valentine’s Day, check out the ‘Midwinter Movie Night: a Limberlost Valentine’s Day event’ at the Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center in Geneva. Gene Stratton-Porter, one of Indiana’s most famous... Read more

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one or your kids? Nothing says romance like stargazing! And fortunately, there are many places to do that around Indiana. In the warmer months, any clear night in a... Read more