When visiting a community for the first time, I have often thought: It would be nice if I had a local who could help guide me on what attractions I should see, restaurants I should try and other activities or events I should not miss . With that in mind, let me be your tour guide in planning a…
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Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and a load of fun. As schools let out for spring break, look no further than these 13 Indiana destinations for the perfect getaway! Family-friendly activities abound from buggy rides in Shipshewana, the world's largest children's museum, or a…
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Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana's outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Forest meets prairie along one of twelve trails at McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten…
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The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when you check out this year’s holiday light displays in Indiana…
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The Prewitt Restaurant + Lounge opened last November in a nearly century-old building after it sat vacant for about 6 years. Originally built as a movie theater in 1927, the movie theme is carried through at this upscale eatery of American fare where the stage/screen is used for live entertainment…
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Mark your calendar — the National Powwow celebration is coming back to the 110-acre Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex this summer for four days of music, food and fun. Held every three years since its inception in 1969, the festival first visited Danville in 2011 and is…
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Taking selfies — or even professional photos — in front of blooming sunflower fields is a thing! Fortunately, Indiana offers a number of rustic locations all around the state with the perfect backdrops. In Cambridge City, Golliher’s Farm plants 1 million sunflowers (and 75,000 zinnias) for guests…
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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…
Read MoreI don’t know what it is about Fall in Hendricks County, but the festivals and attractions come alive as the air becomes a little cooler and crisper. There’s just something about this season in Hendricks County that makes it a perfect time to visit. This year we even put together a quick quiz. By…
Read MoreIn traveling the Midwest over the past two-and-a-half decades, I’ve always loved finding cozy bed and breakfasts for lodging. There’s a familiar reliability in standard hotels, but bed and breakfasts offer a different atmosphere where you are often staying in someone else’s home. You feel more like…
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