Indiana INsider's Guide

Top Five Things to Do This Holiday Season in Hamilton County, Indiana

By Katie Utken on Nov. 04, 2021

When the holiday season arrives, there’s no place like Hamilton County, Indiana – just north of Indy. Celebrate the spirit of the season and make memories with your loved ones with these things to do for the holidays. 1. Drive Through Magic of Lights at Ruoff Music Center. For the first time, Ruoff…

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Get Rewarded for Biking with Pedal Perks in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on May 01, 2021

Ride, dine, shop and save! Hamilton County Tourism’s popular Pedal Perks program is back with a brand-new digital passport. Ride your bike to a participating business, check in and earn special deals and discounts. The program launches May 1 to celebrate National Bike Month and runs through Oct…

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The Great Dine Out: Support Local Restaurants in Hamilton County This Winter

By Katie Utken on Dec. 29, 2020

We hope you’re hungry! Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with local restaurants in Hamilton County, will launch The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion January 4 - February 7, 2021. It’s no surprise the past year has been difficult for the restaurant community. A fall survey from the National…

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Celebrate 10 Years of Tenderloin Tuesdays™ this July in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Jun. 28, 2019

It’s the 10 th anniversary of Tenderloin Tuesdays and to celebrate this beloved, mouthwatering summer tradition in Hamilton County, we’re rolling out all the stops. More than 20 participating restaurants are offering one of two Tenderloin Tuesday™ discounts: a tenderloin meal (fries and drink…

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These 6 Excursions Get You Off the Beaten Path in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Mar. 29, 2019

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, a new place to go with your group or a solo adventure, Hamilton County, Indiana is your destination for off the beaten path excursions. 1. Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park isn’t your average walk in the woods. While strolling through…

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Four Things to Know About Central Indiana's Newest Railway Experience

By Katie Utken on Aug. 21, 2018

There’s a new railway experience for Hoosiers to climb aboard this fall! New in September 2018, Nickel Plate Express operates train excursions from Atlanta to Noblesville year-round. Here are four things to know about the new train before riding the rails this fall and winter. 1. It’s not just for…

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Six Places for Great Live Music in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Jun. 20, 2018

It’s summertime and in Hamilton County, Indiana, that’s synonymous with summer concert season. Whether you’re into rock-n-roll, pulsing hip-hop or symphonic masterpieces, there is a concert venue for you. Very few destinations offer such big names in music only minutes away from a booming…

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Don't Miss This New Holiday Shopping Attraction in Carmel

By Katie Utken on Nov. 06, 2017

When the end of the year comes around, holiday shopping becomes an event in itself. This new attraction in Hamilton County is a must visit. Taste the flavors of old-world Germany in central Indiana this winter at the new Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Nestled between the Palladium concert hall and…

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Four Reasons You Need to Visit this Hamilton County Park

By Katie Utken on Aug. 28, 2017

It can be difficult to find time to disconnect and explore. Luckily, in Hamilton County, Indiana an outdoor adventure is closer than you think. Just ten minutes north of downtown Noblesville off IN-37 is Strawtown Koteewi Park, a 750-acre park open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. This park is more…

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Five Twists on the Classic Tenderloin You Need to Try

By Katie Utken on Jun. 19, 2017

Indiana’s most famous sandwich mirrors its people: hearty and unassuming. Thus, it’s no surprise the pork tenderloin sandwich is an Indiana staple, cropping up at restaurants and county fairs all over the state. The sandwich is pounded thin and fried to crispy, golden perfection before being…

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