Whether you are a Stranger Things fan or not, travel to the Upside Down and stay awhile through a Bloomington portal in the middle of Kirkwood Avenue. This article first appeared in the Indianapolis Monthly. Written by Amy Lynch. YOU WON’T FIND Hawkins on any legitimate Indiana map, but it is…
Read MoreMain Street is the liveliest place to be in a small town, and Indiana has more Main Streets than any other state in the US! Often historic and always beautiful, Main Street's have been an important piece of American culture for decades. The Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs developed a…
Read MoreJust as 8 teams come together in the Big Dance to form the final 8 teams in college basketball, we present to you some of the favorite wineries in Southern Indiana. In honor of the basketball tournament, we call these picks our Excellent 8 Wineries. In the college basketball tournament, each team…
Read MoreThe NCAA has decided to host the entire 2021 Division I Men's Basketball Championships in the state of Indiana. Games will be played at six arenas across the state with the Final Four and Championship Games taking place in Lucas Oil Stadium. With a combination of world-class facilities, amazing…
Read MoreOur 2020 Best of Indiana campaign has come to a close, and after two months of voting, our readers have selected the best unique sleep in Indiana. From historic hotels to jail cells and from B&Bs to tipis, the top 10 list includes an array of incredible experiences across the Hoosier State. See if…
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From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that perfectly encapsulate our superb outdoor recreation. Below, you'll find 20 of…
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Indiana is home to numerous incredible small towns. These 20 towns and cities, all home to 25,000 people or less, are a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the hospitality and charm of Indiana's small towns. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind us, you still…
Read MoreThe results are in! Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced today the winners for the Best of Indiana 2019 people's choice campaign. The winners are: Best Brewery: Bad Dad Brewing Co. – Fairmount, Grant County Best Hiking Trail: The Ladders Trail…
Read MoreCanyons, Waterfalls, Swamps, Dunes and even an Abandoned Theme Park! Indiana’s hiking trails are as different as they are challenging. In 2019, the Indiana Department of Resources put together a list of 33 nominees to go head-to-head for the crown of the Best Indiana Hiking Trail. View the winners…
Read MoreAle, Stout, or Lager, no matter what your favorite may be, the Hoosier State has a craft brew for you. Hoosier breweries consistently rank as some of the best in the world at prestigious competitions, like the Great American Beer Festival and the Brewers' Cup. The Brewers Guild of Indiana has come…
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