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About Carrie Lambert

Living in Indianapolis for over 10 years now, Carrie is no stranger to traveling throughout the state. She has worked at Conner Prairie and at the Indiana Office of Tourism. Now being at home with her four-year-old daughter, Carrie has even more opportunities to take advantage of Indiana's many attractions. Carrie receives compensation from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development for blogging. For more information, see our FTC Disclosure page.

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About Carrie Lambert

Living in Indianapolis for over 10 years now, Carrie is no stranger to traveling throughout the state. She has worked at Conner Prairie and at the Indiana Office of Tourism. Now being at home with her four-year-old daughter, Carrie has even more opportunities to take advantage of Indiana's many attractions. Carrie receives compensation from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development for blogging. For more information, see our FTC Disclosure page.

Day in Danville – Part II

Mayberry Cafe

Last week I wrote about my fantastic morning out in Danville (a small town just west of Indianapolis) and I promised that I would be writing again soon to tell you about how we spent the rest of the day. Read more >

October Events!

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I heart fall. It is my favorite season by far and I’m always looking for fun events happening around the state. Here are a few highlights (some seasonal and some just plain fun!): Feast of the Hunters’ Moon in West Read more >

Morning Out in Danville, Indiana

Bread Basket Cafe

My mother-in-law, her friend and my daughter and I had a free day last Friday and wanted to do something fun. We headed to Danville (just west of Indianapolis) and spent a good portion of the day visiting and having Read more >

PLAYSCAPE!

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If you visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis often, then you are probably like me and have been anxiously awaiting the re-opening of the exhibit area Playscape. Well, wait no longer, it is here. My daughter is soon to turn Read more >

Enchanted Fairy Trail

Fairy Trail

I have a four-year-old daughter. That means our house is full of dress up, crowns, princess shoes and pretty much anything pink and purple. So when I heard about the Enchanted Fairy Trail in Richmond, Indiana I knew it would Read more >

Flowers Anyone?

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If you like flowers, then I have the perfect place for you … Amish Country in Northern Indiana. They not only have one perfect trip idea, but TWO! 1. Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail – From May 1 through Read more >

Balloon Voyage!

Photo Credit: Conner Prairie

Have you ever been 350 feet in the air looking down on Indianapolis? Not too many people have, but thanks to Conner Prairie you can do just that. The 1859 Balloon Voyagegives visitors the opportunity to learn about the first Read more >

French Lick

Photo Credit: Orange County CVB

French Lick… if you aren’t a Hoosier you might wonder where in the world French Lick is and what might it have to offer. But if you are a Hoosier you are likely well aware of this Southern Indiana destination Read more >