Indiana Insider Blog

There’s a stylish new place for guests to hang their hats in downtown Fort Wayne. The city’s first boutique hotel, the long-awaited Bradley Hotel, opened in Summer 2021 to much fanfare. The Vera Bradley-inspired boutique hotel is full of familiar... Read more

It had scared the wits out of me for years. The Vera Bradley Outlet Sale has been held in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne for more than a decade. The 2016 Vera Bradley Annual Sale will take... Read more

Well, I’ve given you the run down on some great places in Indy (White River State Park), but now it’s time to focus on Northern Indiana – Fort Wayne. I’ve been to the city several times and it never disappoints,... Read more

Have you heard about this event? I’ve always wanted to go and have friends who have talked about it so this year I finally put it on my calendar, invited some friends and away we went. If you don’t know,... Read more

Don’t tell me you aren’t familiar with Vera Bradley. I just won’t believe you. You can be anywhere in the country and are likely to spot one of her famous purses, bags or even eyeglass cases. That is why if... Read more

I had a chance to visit Fort Wayne on a travel writing trip, courtesy of Visit Fort Wayne, the convention and visitors bureau up there in, well, Fort Wayne, Indiana. In addition to visiting a few restaurants, an Amish experience... Read more

It’s always a weird place for me to be: in a giant space surrounded by a bunch of pretty purses, bags, and accessories made by Vera Bradley. But once again, just for the good readers of the Indiana Insider blog,... Read more

As many Hoosiers know, Vera Bradley’s famous quilted luggage, handbags and accessories are made right here in Indiana! Every year they host a Annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it is definitely a must-do event! Dates... Read more

Are you a fan of Vera Bradley? If so, you don’t want to miss out on the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale April 11-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo center. The Outlet Sale is the perfect excuse for... Read more