Hendricks County Insider

What began as a maintenance project on a pedestrian bridge at a park in Hendricks County, Indiana, has turned into an admiration of something that I had never really paid much attention to in the past -- the historic bridges of Hendricks County. A…

A fun, free and educational family event returns to Hendricks County, Indiana, the first two Saturdays in March. McCloud Maple Syrup Days celebrates McCloud Nature Park's sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness that they produce. Located just…

I have always said the best part of my job at Visit Hendricks County has been getting to know the people who live and work here and discovering all the really cool things you can experience in your own backyard. Indiana Artisan Lisa Pelo is one of…

2021 will mark 60 years of racing on the paved oval at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana. The track has been through so many iterations including IRP and ORP. But lately the oval has played a bit of second fiddle to another track on the…

Winter in Central Indiana can sometimes be pretty miserable. But we have gotten really good at making our indoor spaces mimic fun in the sun all through the cold winter months! Hendricks County not only boasts 28 hotels, vacation rentals and bed and…

If 2020 and even early here in 2021 has taught us anything, it is that we need to think outside the box to do so many things that we all once took for granted. Especially when it comes to our small business owners, finding a way to survive these…

Throughout my travels, I've enjoyed spending time in several Amish communities. One thing I can always count on is amazing baked goods! Hendricks County, Indiana, is by no means an Amish hub, so I was intrigued when I learned that Rise'n Roll Bakery…

Have you tried winter hiking? It requires bundling up, but winter hiking provides several unique opportunities that aren't as readily available when hiking during the other three seasons of the year. We have a number of hiking opportunities in…

Who doesn’t love candy? Well, maybe your dentist. But most of us have our favorites, whether it’s chocolate candy, sour candy, tart candy, old school/vintage candy or movie theater candy. They make great gifts, perfect pick-me-ups and fun afternoon…

We all know, at this point, that Hendricks County, Indiana, boasts an impressive variety of top-notch restaurants. What you may not have known is that Yelp is now integrated in our listings for that ever-growing list of dining options. So, we had our…