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Posts From: September 2013

Downtown Indianapolis Discoveries

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

“One…two…..no, just one two-headed eagle guarding the cathedral,” my friend said, shielding her eyes from the sun and gazing up at the towering Scottish Rite Cathedral above us. My other friend wrote the number down on our packet of papers and said, “Ok, so now it’s back to the library to find some…

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Exploring the Indianapolis Canal

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

One of the many reasons that I love Indianapolis so much is the large amount of beautiful parks, bike paths and running routes. The city is extremely outdoor friendly, offering an escape from the bustling everyday city lifestyle. Downtown Indianapolis has a pictueresque walkway along the canal that…

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October Events!

By Carrie Lambert on Sep. 30, 2013

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!): Photo courtesy of Lafayette/West Lafayette CVB Feast of the Hunters' Moon in West Lafayette (October 5-6) - This year…

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Vevay, Indiana (Switzerland County) Celebrates Bicentennial October 4 – 13, 2013

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

Indiana turns 200 in a couple years, but do you know what turns 200 before that? Vevay, Indiana. They turn 200 this year, in October. A year later, Switzerland County (of which Vevay is the county seat) turns 200 too. Two years before Indiana does. But just like your cheap aunt and uncle who…

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Do317 Lounge: Indy's Hidden Music Venue

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

A city boasting intimate music venues isn’t something that rolls off the tongue when recommending Indianapolis to travelers. Quite frankly, Indianapolis isn’t even on the radar for many concertgoers when it comes to live music. Sure, downtown caters to large shows at Old National Centre, but what’s…

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Knightstown's Hoosier Gym Takes Indiana Basketball to the Next Level

By admin on Sep. 30, 2013

Hi there! My name is Matt Rhinesmith. I was born in Muncie, but only lived in the great state of Indiana for a year before college. I'm currently a senior at Butler studying electronic media and journalism. I am a passionate sports fan and hope to get into the field after graduation. I hope you…

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57th Annual Covered Bridge Festival

By admin on Sep. 29, 2013

The Covered Bridge Festival has been a big part of my life ever since I was a little girl. I grew up in a historic Bed & Breakfast in Rockville, Indiana that was once called Suit’s Us. I can remember getting super excited for the Covered Bridge Festival because that meant we would have a house full…

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In the mood for a sweet treat?

By admin on Sep. 29, 2013

Hi, I’m Courtney Green, a junior at Butler University studying Strategic Communications. As a college student my course load can get pretty stressful, but there’s nothing my friends and I love more after a hard day of classes than to treat ourselves with a trip to Sweeties. I've always had a sweet…

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As Sweet as a Cupcake...

By admin on Sep. 29, 2013

Indianapolis has countless options to choose from when you have a sweet tooth, but one of my favorites is The Flying Cupcake bakery. The bakery has won a number of awards such as best cupcakes in Indianapolis and was named a top 50 cupcake bakery in the USA. With the bright and cheery design, you…

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Hendricks County Wants You to, uh, "Visit Hendricks County"

By admin on Sep. 28, 2013

Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis via I-70 and US 40 are encouraging people to "Visit Hendricks County" (also the official name of their convention and visitors bureau) this fall as part of their fall promotional campaign. They want people to visit popular Hendricks County attractions…

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