Updated 11/2024 The Carmel Christkindlmarkt (“Market”) is a traditional European holiday market in Carmel, Indiana (north of Indianapolis). It is the most authentic German Christmas Market in the U.S. and has won Best Holiday Market for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for the past four years. Individuals passionate about German culture and traditions built the…
Updated 9/24/2024 Deep-rooted in over 1,000 acres of history, Conner Prairie is renowned for its thrilling fall event, the Headless Horseman Festival. This festival offers an array of events and activities, and its immense popularity in central Indiana draws an average of 2,500 attendees nightly. The Headless Horseman has appeared at Conner Prairie for more…
East Central Indiana Pumpkin Patches, Orchards & Corn Mazes Updated 9/1/2024 What is Fall without visiting a pumpkin patch or corn maze?! Boring, that’s what it is. For those of you looking for an east-central Indiana pumpkin patch, I’ve got the list you want. This started as a list of eight and has grown. These…
Southern Illinois is a beautiful and diverse region that blows my mind! I didn’t know such a place existed in the Midwest until I visited the Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods, and, most recently, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Yes, that is the Garden of the Gods in Illinois, not Colorado. But it…
Updated July 2024 Seeking the most fulfilling experience at the Indiana State Fair? Look no further! Known as the state’s grandest multi-day event, the Indiana State Fair has been a beloved Hoosier tradition since 1852. This guide provides valuable tips, general information, and insider insights to help you maximize your fairground adventure. Prepare for many…
Top 100 Things To Do In Indiana Total Solar Eclipse Events With great excitement, I share the news of the total solar eclipse passing through Indiana on April 8, 2024. Having explored and documented the state’s attractions in my book 100 Things To Do In Indiana Before You Die, I was particularly interested in which…
