Indiana University in Bloomington holds countless treasures, some hidden right in plain sight. The Lilly Library is a perfect example. Facing Showalter Fountain, the handsome limestone building packs a big cultural punch, well worth a pop-in during any campus visit or prior to a show at the adjacent…
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If you haven’t ventured over to downtown Plainfield in Hendricks County in awhile, you’ll find plenty of new discoveries to explore along U.S. 40. Don’t worry, evergreen favorites like the Oasis Diner, Al’s Donuts and Sal’s Pizza are still around, but development in recent years has freshened up…
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Sandy beaches, a gorgeous lagoon, water park fun… in central Indiana? SKYLAKE Adventures opened with a splash in June 2026, offering all that and much more on the way. Located just off U.S. 31 in Sheridan north of Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Complex, the expansive $50 million Hamilton County…
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Indiana University attracts a global population of students, professors and academics, but many people may not know that Bloomington holds particularly close ties to Tibet. Professor Thubten Jigme Norbu moved to the city in the 1960s to teach at IU, and the 14 th Dalai Lama (his younger brother) has…
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The 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…
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Batter 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…
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Looking 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…
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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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To celebrate the 2026 season in the Racing Capital of the World, “ The Art of Speed: An Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Pop-Up at Conrad Indianapolis” has pit stopped in the luxury hotel until September 25. Touching on elements of motorsports art, heritage, and legacy, the pop-up exhibition…
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Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore the Hoosier State? This alphabetized list of suggestions covers all manner of distinctive things to see, do, eat and experience in every corner of Indiana: A- Antique Alley Loaded with retro treasures and vintage wares just waiting to be discovered…
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