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Indiana Day Trips: 20 Best Summer Spots to Visit

June 22, 2026

Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Summer Summer in Indiana is better when there’s a road trip involved. Within a few hours of Indianapolis, families can...

Where to Canoe and Kayak in Central Indiana

June 22, 2026

Climbing into a canoe or kayak is one of the easiest ways to turn a regular summer day into a small adventure. Central Indiana...

19 Indiana Day Trips Perfect for Spring

March 10, 2026

Looking for the best spring day trips in Indiana? These 19 family-friendly destinations are all close enough for a one-day adventure, with everything from...

Top 6 Fall Foliage Destinations in Indiana

September 17, 2025

We love some good Indiana fall foliage. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, peak fall foliage in 2025 will arrive at different times across Indiana: October...

Family Fun in Madison, Indiana: A Kid-Approved Getaway on the Ohio River

July 30, 2024

Looking for a family-friendly getaway that won't leave you bored? It's right here in Madison, Indiana, a charming small town on the Ohio River...

6 Best Places to Go Glamping in Indiana

May 16, 2024

Does your family like the idea of camping but not the idea of "roughing it"? Then you might like glamping in Indiana! Glamping is all...

The 14 Best Places to Visit in Indiana with Kids

July 26, 2023

Are you ready to explore Indiana with your family? The Hoosier State offers a perfect blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, rich history, and...

Travel: One-Tank Getaways

July 10, 2023

Going on big trips to faraway places is fun, but sometimes a shorter adventure can be just as memorable. Day trips are great because...

Celebrate a Decade of Exploration with Indiana Caverns!

June 29, 2023

Indiana Caverns is celebrating 10 years of exploring and discovery this summer! Opened in June 15, 2013, Indiana Caverns is part of the 7th...

Travel: Train Trips, Caves & Zip Line Adventures

May 3, 2023

Ready for some adventure this spring? Why not hop on a train, explore a cave or fly through the air on a zipline! Here’s...

View Magnificent Fall Foliage at the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

September 26, 2022

The Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, located inside Hoosier National Forest near Bloomington, offers a fall foliage experience like none other in Indiana. The Lookout...

All Aboard The Pumpkin Patch Express – Travel by Train to the Pumpkin Patch

September 7, 2022

Visiting a pumpkin patch is a great fall tradition. And what better way to get there than by train? Take The Pumpkin Express and...

12 Children’s Books About Indiana and the People Who Live Here

November 23, 2021

Indiana and the people who call this state home is a source of inspiration for many creative endeavors, and that includes children's books. This...

The Coolest Story in Indiana

October 10, 2019

Before last year I had only vaguely heard about this great restaurant, somewhere down a long, winding road in Brown County, Indiana, south of...

15 Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Indianapolis

July 8, 2019

No need to pack your bags or make a hotel reservation. Here are 15 kid-friendly day trips from Indianapolis that offer plenty of family fun. Cave...

IHS Debuts New Exhibit aboard Indiana History Train at Indiana State Fair

July 31, 2017

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating Hoosier innovations and inventions with a new exhibit aboard the Indiana History Train at the Indiana State...

Top picks for Easter fun in Indianapolis

March 21, 2016

Ah spring. The time when everyone's fancy turns to birds, the flowers, and of course the bunny. You know the one. 6 feet tall, has...

Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in Santa Claus, Indiana

December 8, 2015

America’s Christmas Hometown is Santa Claus, Indiana, located about 3 hours south of Indianapolis. Don’t miss this year’s Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in Santa...

Letters to Santa Claus

November 8, 2015

In 1914, the United States Post Office began courtesy forwarding some letters addressed to Santa Claus to a tiny town of the same name...

Amusement Parks in Indiana

May 23, 2014

Summer’s here at last! Why not take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy a family visit to an amusement parks in Indiana? Whether...

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