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Indiana’s Top 10 Indiana Summer Gotta-Dos and Ice Cream Shops

by erikdeckers May 23, 2012

We’ve all seen those travel lists of the best places to go in a certain state, or 10 ice creams you have to eat before you die compilations. But can you ever really trust the sources of those lists? They’re usually compiled by travel writers like me and the other writers on the Indiana Insider [...]

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Seeing Is Believing: Surf’s Up in Carmel, Indiana

by ammagan May 21, 2012

Hanging ten in landlocked Indiana is about to get easier. On Saturday, May 26, The Waterpark at Monon Community Center in Carmel will open the FlowRider®, the state’s only simulated wave ride. My boys (ages 9 and 13) had a chance to give it a try last week. I could tell you what they thought, [...]

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Taste 200+ Local Wines at Vintage Indiana Wine Festival

by aatourism May 21, 2012

Wine enthusiasts, rejoice! It’s nearly time for Indiana’s largest showcase of Hoosier wines and wineries. On June 2, 2012, 26 Indiana wineries will pour unlimited samples of more than 200 award-winning wines during the 13th annual Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival in Military Park. As a first-timer at last year’s Vintage Indiana, I was very impressed by [...]

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Yo-Yo Competition Coming to the Indianapolis Artsgarden

by nwiltrout May 17, 2012

When I was little, I went through a yo-yo phase, where I was completely fascinated by these spinning toys on strings. I tried to master every trick, like walking the dog. I wasn’t particularly successful, but I still think yo-yos are pretty cool. On June 9, aspiring yo-yo players will compete in the Indiana State [...]

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Phoenix Theatre to Premiere “Forever Sung”

by ammagan May 17, 2012

Not many people like the idea of getting older, but let’s face it…it’s better than the alternative.  In truth, there is much to be celebrated about aging. That’s the idea behind the original musical production “Forever Sung: A Celebration of Age in Song” at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. “Forever Sung” opens to the public [...]

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Fore! The My Marsh Classic is Headed Your Way!

by ediebold May 16, 2012

If you’ve heard of the My Marsh Classic golf tournament that’s coming up at the end of May, you may have several questions about the event. Questions like: Will the bag boys be competing? Will I be hearing “Fore!” and need to duck while grocery shopping? Well there’s no need to worry about any of [...]

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VisitIndiana.com Redesign, Food Trails and #BestOfIndiana Lists

by jwtourism May 4, 2012

VisitIndiana.com Redesign Just last week, we officially launched a completely redesigned VisitIndiana.com. In addition to featuring photos more prominently, we’ve re-organized the site to make it easier to get find the information you want to find. We’ve also divided up the site into Things To Do, Lodging, Food & Drink and Events, Discounts and Trip Ideas. Within [...]

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Planning Your Month of May

by nwiltrout May 1, 2012

While I think being a Hoosier is pretty great all year round, I have to say that May is my absolute favorite month. Not just for the beautiful spring weather, but mostly because the shrill sound of some of the fastest cars on earth making their way around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can once again [...]

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IMA 2012 Summer Nights Film Series

by ammagan April 30, 2012

Need something to look forward to summer weekends? Try the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s 2012 Summer Nights Film Series on for size. Every Friday night from June 1 to August 31, the IMA will host an outdoor screening of a film favorite in the museum’s amphitheater. Gates open at 7:00p.m. Bring your own food and [...]

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State Road 38 Garage Sale – from Noblesville to Hagerstown – May 18 & 19, 2012

by erikdeckers April 23, 2012

If you’re a fan of the U.S. 40 National Road Yard Sale — one of the country’s longest yard sales, stretching through six states, from Baltimore to St. Louis — you’ll like it’s little brother, the State Road 38 Garage Sale, which stretches from Noblesville (Hamilton County) to Hagerstown (Wayne County). The event, which is [...]

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