Henry County is all about basketball, and it’s the place to be this April! All three levels of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships are coming to Indianapolis, making it one of the biggest weekends in college hoops history. Whether you’re traveling with family, a fan group, or your team, combining your tournament experience with a…
The solo travel trend is not slowing down. If anything, more people are strapping on a backpack and booking a one-way ticket. More and more, I’m seeing solo travelers heading to international destinations like Ireland and Japan. While I have yet to explore these countries myself, I have been in deep research and planning mode…
What do you think of when you hear Madison County? For many people, the mind immediately drifts to covered bridges in Iowa. But Indiana has its own Madison County, and while we may not have postcard-famous bridges, we do have something arguably more memorable: the World’s Largest Ball of Paint, legendary root beer, locally loved…
Updated January 2026 Terre Haute, Indiana, makes a great Indiana road trip – it’s located just off of the Historic National Road (or US Route 40). You can easily make a day trip out of it from Indianapolis or Illinois, as it’s close to the Indiana-Illinois border. Terre Haute is the county seat for Vigo…
Updated November 2025 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, in my opinion. According to one of the most popular Christmas songs written by songwriters Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963, it is, too. I love Christmas in Indiana and throughout the Midwest. That is why I’ve compiled a list of…
Updated 11/2025 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 Readers’ Choice Awards multiple times. Individuals passionate about German culture and traditions built the Market into what…
