After several years of traveling and writing for the Indiana Insider Blog, I’m convinced that some of Indiana’s best food and drink exists in places you’d probably least expect. While Indiana’s largest cities often get significant attention for their culinary ventures, smaller Hoosier communities…
Read MoreBringing a little fire to the seasonal ice, the l Meltdown Winter Ice Festival heats up Richmond’s Jack Elstro Plaza (this year, Jan. 31 through February 1) with two days and nights of fierce ice carving competition, truly stunning ice sculptures on display, live music, an interactive outdoor play…
Read MoreI’ve taken a couple trips to Fort Wayne in the past with my family in the spring and in the summer and recently took a getaway to Indiana’s second-largest city when the weather was a little colder. This trip was without the kids, so I spent time indoors in Fort Wayne at the places I most wanted to…
Read MoreThe Gulf of Naples in Italy has a rich history, especially when it comes to cuisine. As part of the Italian region of Campania, Naples and the surrounding area are known for their fine cheeses and dairy products, especially for mozzarella. It’s definitely worth the trip to Italy, but for those of…
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Ah, fall. That magical time of year when apples come into season, the temperature drops, and, at least in my household, the selection of ripe pumpkins becomes a weekly task executed with relish. No autumn is complete without a trip to the orchard and pumpkin patch. It just so happens, on a recent…
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In a time when many Americans get their books from Amazon and big-box retail, Hyde Brothers Booksellers in Fort Wayne is a refreshing alternative. With thousands of books in stock, Hyde Brothers offers patrons titles on any subject imaginable. Founded in 1992 by brothers Joel and Sam Hyde, the book…
Read MoreNestled in a quiet residential neighborhood between the White River and Chesterfield’s historic downtown, the Indiana Association of Spiritualism’s Camp Chesterfield has offered adherents and visitors a place to contemplate and to connect with the spirit world for well over a century. Since 1886…
Read MoreThese six attractions will convince you to plan a trip for Fort Wayne family fun! Have you visited all six? Promenade Park. Photo by @bethanyann30 on Instagram. Fort Wayne’s much-anticipated $20 million Promenade Park opens this month, adding a new feather to an already full cap of family-fun…
Read MoreMuncie is undergoing a bit of a culinary renaissance of late. With the establishment of several new local restaurants and breweries, Muncie is now an ideal stop for those looking for great dining options. Leading Muncie’s revitalized fine dining scene is the Neely House, an elegant restaurant…
Read MoreIn 2019, the Delaware County Historical Society dedicated a statue in Muncie of Hurley C. Goodall, a local Civil Rights leader and Muncie’s first African American state representative. The new statue is one of several classic public art sculptures within the city. The new work was sculpted by…
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