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October 2009

A Great Fall Day at Stonycreek Farm

by avtourism October 28, 2009

I had a great time with my three year old son, Nicholas, and some good friends at Stonycreek Farm in Noblesville on a recent Saturday.  It was a gorgeous fall day, with blue skies and a little chill in the air.  It was perfect for taking a hayride to the pumpkin patch.  The pumpkin patch [...]

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Looking for a Bargain? Try Toto Northern Indiana’s Bargain Capital

by jonathanwthomas October 27, 2009

You ever wonder what happens to the goods on a semi-truck when there’s an accident and an insurance claim? Well, most of the time those damaged goods will end up in Toto, Indiana, the bargain capital of Northern Indiana. Toto is an interesting place. It exists solely as a shopping town that provides good deals [...]

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Fall Haul in Southeastern Indiana’s Wine Country, November 7 & 8

by erikdeckers October 26, 2009

It’s Fall Haul in Indiana’s Wine Country — well, the southeastern part of Indiana’s Wine Country. Fall Haul is a weekend event along the Indiana Wine Trail on November 7th and 8th, at wineries located across Southeast Indiana. The event will include food samplings, commemorative labeled wines, special wine discounts, and a wide variety of [...]

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Kokomo’s Haunted Attractions

by visitkokomo October 26, 2009

Halloween is almost here and you know what that means . . . the search is on for great haunted houses.  It is the one time of year where we actually pay for the opportunity to scream and prove our bravery.  Well, put these haunted attractions on your list this month.  Along with being affordable, they are sure to provide you with a [...]

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Sawgrass Marketplace – Chesterton

by jonathanwthomas October 26, 2009

There aren’t many marketplaces anymore. They’re a lot of fun and as we go into the winter months, many outdoor markets close down (such as the Chesterton European Market). There’s a new kid on the block as far as markets go and that’s the Sawgrass Marketplace in Chesterton, Indiana. The Sawgrass Marketplace is making its [...]

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Museums of Northwest Indiana

by jonathanwthomas October 25, 2009

Many people don’t realize that there are a ton of museums in Northwest Indiana – a huge cultural resource that can help you learn all about the history of the Calumet region. Here’s a breakdown of all the interesting museums in Northwest Indiana. If I’m missing one, please feel free to share it in the [...]

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Videos of the Indiana Dunes

by jonathanwthomas October 25, 2009

If you’ve never seen the wonderful majesty of the Indiana Dunes, it can be hard to understand exactly what you’ve been missing all these years. So, I’ve gone and found the best videos of the Indiana Dunes that I can find to give you an idea of what it’s like up here. Maybe they will [...]

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Shipshewana’s Splash Universe Indoor Water Park Resort

by erikdeckers October 25, 2009

I had never even heard of Splash Universe Indoor Water Park Resort, even though I used to live about 45 minutes from the place. So when I got some complimentary passes from Jan Taber inviting me to visit the place for VisitIndiana.com, I took my wife and three kids up to Shipshewana in LaGrange County. [...]

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Indiana parks offer Fall fun for families

by ammagan October 22, 2009

There are so many great things about fall in Indiana. From the gorgeous trees to the perfectly cool weather, it’s a great time to plan outdoor activities for the family. Parks all around the state are offering terrific programs that will allow you to enjoy both your loved ones and the season. Here is just [...]

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Indiana’s Top 50 Blogs

by jwtourism October 21, 2009

The Indiana Insider has been nominated for a couple blog awards, and if you enjoy the Insider, we’d be honored if you would vote for us. Our first nomination is as one of Indiana’s Top 50 Blogs! If you love the Indiana Insider Blog, click on this link, then click on “Vote” beneath our blog’s [...]

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