Directly to the west of Indianapolis and Marion County, Hendricks County brims with exciting things to do, see and taste. To get a feel for what’s available in Brownsburg, Danville, Plainfield, Avon, and beyond, just take a quick read through the newly released Hendricks County Travel Guide for…
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The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library settled into a new home on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis in 2019. Today it is making history. The American Library Association has recognized the library as a Landmark, which makes it the first literary landmark in the state of Indiana. A dedication…
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Spring is rolling into West Lafayette, and that means one thing. It’s time to kick off the Bug Bowl at Purdue's Spring Fest! An annual Purdue University tradition, this insect-centric event is part of the College of Agriculture’s annual Spring Fest (this year's event will be on April 9 from 10 a.m…
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Discover antique shops in a brand new way! Everything old is new again and just waiting to be (re)discovered along U.S. 40. Running from Knightstown to Richmond along the historic Old National Road, “Antique Alley” is home to more than 800 antique shop vendors and dealers hocking their vintage wares…
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has been hard at work in recent months revamping one of its most popular exhibits, and visitors can’t wait to see the incredible dinosaurs when “Giants of the Jurassic,” “Monsters of the Mesozoic Seas,” and “Creatures of the Cretaceous” come to life in the…
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Long before Jackie Robinson, Walter Payton, and Michael Jordan became household names, Marshall “Major” Taylor was the first African-American sports superstar. “Major” Taylor grew up in Indianapolis, overcoming racial barriers to become a world champion bicyclist at the turn of the 20 th century. In…
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When Indiana-native Benjamin Harrison was asked about his thoughts on Black voter suppression in Southern states prior to his election in 1888, he responded, "I would not be willing myself to purchase the Presidency for a compact of silence upon this question." That makes it fitting that the…
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Do you believe in magic? Brent Braun does, and might make you as well. You won't regret checking out this New Albany magic shop. Braun launched J&B Magic Shop inside the Greentree Mall in Clarksville back in 2002, intending only to stay open for the holiday season. A move across the street to the…
Read MoreA growing trend across the country, the new Selfie WRLD on Indy's northwest side offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to strike a pose. "We know families are always looking for new things to do," says owner Nina Koehler. "Whether it's a birthday party spot or a date-night option, Selfie WRLD…
Read MoreWhether you’re a church pianist, a burgeoning guitar hero or a hobby drummer, Fort Wayne’s Sweetwater Sound is a pilgrimage every musician should make. Founder Chuck Surack got his start in the 1970s traveling around the U.S. in a VW bus with a 4-track recorder to work with bands and artists on…
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