Indiana INsider's Guide

Posts From: August 2015

No Shortage of Fun in Fountain Square

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 27, 2015

Have you heard of Indy's Cultural Districts? If not, then you really need to familiarize yourself. There are six districts in the city that offer a unique atmosphere for food, entertainment and more. A few weekends ago we spent the afternoon in Fountain Square (and it is quickly becoming one of my…

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Dig IN

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 20, 2015

Now that I have to be rolled everywhere I go (thanks to eating my way through the State Fair) I have yet another great foodie event to attend - Dig IN! Returning for the sixth year, this festival is all about great Indiana chefs in one place offering dishes that include local meats and off-the-vine…

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Thrill Factor: Geek out with Holiday World!

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 10, 2015

I honestly thought our entire staff would faint when we saw this tweet a few weeks ago: love this park! https://t.co/oo5WW3DElo — Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 30, 2015 If you recognize the name Kari Byron, you might also be a little weak in the knees right now. That is ... if you're a geek. Fans…

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Indiana State Fair - 2015 Highlights

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 09, 2015

So I blogged about some tips for visiting the Indiana State Fair last week. Today was the third day of the fair and with two trips under my belt already I thought I should mention a few of the highlights. Animals ... depending on when you visit you might see different animals (some barns rotate…

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Top Five Tips for Yelp’s White Night on Monument Circle

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 09, 2015

Post by Yelp Marketing Intern, Katie U. Back by popular demand, Yelp Indy is throwing a monumental dinner party on the Circle September 13 from 6 - 9 p.m.! Join us and 1,000 of our closest friends and dine al fresco under the glory of Lady Victory. RSVPs are now open for Yelp’s White Night. Until…

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Video: Sweet Traditions at Schimpff's Confectionery

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 07, 2015

If you've read my blogs on Southeastern Indiana (three blogs: one, two and three) then you are sure to remember a highlight of my trip - Schimpff's Confectionary. The sweetest people running the most adorable, quaint candy shop all in an effort to tell others about how candy is made. Enjoy this…

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Indiana State Fair!

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 04, 2015

The Indiana State Fair. If you know me at all, you will know that I'm crazy about the state fair. I typically visit multiple times a year, I search for all the new and exciting things to do, I faithfully take the free shuttle and I LOVE discount days. So, in preparation for the first day (Friday…

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Southeastern Indiana Part III - Outdoor Recreation

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 03, 2015

So by now you have read about my journeys to Southeastern Indiana right? If not, then make sure to go here and here. But what I haven't touched on is the outdoor recreation available there. I have three places that are must stops if (or rather when) you head that way ... 1. Joe Huber's Family Farm…

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