It’s May in Indianapolis, and that means one thing: racing! As the Indianapolis Motor Speedway gears up to host the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, here are a few fun facts you may or may not know about the famed oval and the big race: 1. Over a Century of History The Indianapolis Motor…
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Journeyman Distillery opened in Three Oaks, Michigan in 2010 where a former factory was converted into a distillery and tasting room, gradually adding on event and restaurant spaces and an outdoor putting green. The former Warren Featherbone Company building opened in the 1880s where they…
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Lucas Oil Stadium is an awesome venue for football on game day. The stadium also hosts a number of other sporting events. The stadium's flexibility allows for events of all sizes to take place here, with ease. Plus, there is endless fun within walking distance of "The House That Peyton Built". This…
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Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. is both a respected professor and an accomplished archaeologist who fights to take back ancient and powerful relics from the hands of those who would abuse them. Though, technically, he took the name Indiana from his faithful hound, we still believe the titular hero…
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In 1823, William Conner, a fur trader, Native American interpreter (and later politician), built one of the first brick homes in Central Indiana on land now known as Conner Prairie in Fishers. Be sure to make plans to make your way out there to visit the home when the outdoor grounds re-open for the…
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I’ve been to a handful of beautiful, historic theatres around the Midwest, but I’d never been in one like this. The Paramount Theatre in Anderson dates back to the late 1920s - an era of silent movies and vaudeville shows. Like many theatres of its time, it was very decorative and had a massive pipe…
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Madison has history, food, arts, music and culture all in one place! From hand-dipped truffles at Cocoa Safari Chocolates to the historic Lanier Mansion, music festivals and art, Madison is a must-visit Indiana river town. Art “The Arts Alliance is a big deal,” says Susan Ohlendorf, who offered a…
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Fans of the hunky Hollywood heartthrob who tragically died at age 24 in a car crash in 1955 will be happy to know that this acting legend - James Dean - lives on in his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana. His first few years were spent in the town until his family relocated to Santa Monica, California…
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In January, my son made his way down to Indianapolis for a historical re-enactment at Fort Harrison State Park. My husband and I went down to watch some of the action. For the past couple of years my son has been participating in World War II re-enactments and they’ve been really interesting to…
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On November 7, 1811, the Battle of Tippecanoe took place between U.S. Forces, led by William Henry Harrison, and representatives of Tecumseh’s Native American Confederation. You can visit this Historic Landmark at the grounds and memorial that stands to mark the site of this fight and the lives…
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