With beautiful views, charming downtowns, and fall fun happening every weekend, there's no better time to explore Festival Country, Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis. This itinerary is set so you can book a stay in Franklin and easily drive to each attraction from there. If you're planning…
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The 2026 Indiana State Fair is swinging for the fences with this year’s theme: “Always a Hit”! In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the fair has teamed up with the Indianapolis Indians for a summer of baseball-inspired fun, complete with a “mini-Victory Field” at the fairgrounds and classic…
Read MoreThe Indianapolis Colts are giving fans a reason to cheer before the official NFL season even starts. The 2026 Colts Training Camp presented by Koorsen Fire & Security gets underway July 29 and runs through August 20 at the Grand Park Sports Campus. This is the last chance to catch all the excitement…
Read MoreBatter up! There’s a new home team to root for in Richmond. Part of the 26-team summer collegiate Northwoods League, the Flying Mummies launched their inaugural 2026 season in May at Richmond’s storied Don McBride Stadium. (Locals of a certain age will fondly remember the ballpark as the site of…
Read MoreLooking for some fun, easy outdoor recreation this summer? Head to Hamilton County and hop on a rail bike for a one-of-a-kind Indiana adventure. Now in their third season of use, Noblesville-based Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad rail bikes join an already popular schedule of themed Nickel Plate…
Read MoreThe first Indiana drive-in, Triple XXX, opened in West Lafayette in 1929. As one could imagine, pork tenderloins, root beer, and burgers were and still are menu staples for Indiana drive-in restaurants. Even though a lot has changed since then, there are still many historic Indiana drive-in…
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A haunted bridge. A restaurant inspired by Mayberry. A retail store and museum dedicated to a decades-long British television show. A sanctuary where pigs rule the farm. An old jail with a history so long you wish the walls could talk. At first glance, these attractions might not seem to have much…
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In Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the official end of slavery and declared the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. The longest-running African-American holiday in the United States, “Juneteenth” earned federal recognition status on June 17…
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Did you know that Indiana has the fourth-most drive-in theatres in America? A trip to the drive-in is more than just a movie. It’s a chance to make memories. These 18 drive-in theatres in Indiana are all fantastic spots to watch a movie under the stars. Starlite Drive-In, Bloomington Family-owned…
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A drop, a plunge, a twist, and a turn, all accompanied by screams. Thrill-seekers do not need to look further than the Hoosier State for an incredible experience. Put these 20 thrill rides in Indiana on your calendar this year for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Thunderbird at Holiday World, Santa…
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