Hendricks County Insider

While we as a community are All In, so are our hotels. And it isn't easy. In this current crisis, hotels are hurting. Since the order to stay home, airline travel has dropped by over 30 percent, and here in Hendricks County, hotel room stays have…

There are times in life when we need to step outside, get some fresh air, stretch our legs and find some peace and solitude. We have a hidden gem right here in Hendricks County, Indiana, that will help with that: Burnett Woods Nature Preserve in…

It had been a long week at home. Staying in solitude means missing some creature comforts including a good meal from a favorite restaurant. My entire household needed a break from the house and found ourselves craving some of our favorite local…

Editor's Note: This is the second of a series of posts in which Visit Hendricks County is partnering with the Hendricks County ICON and Business Leader by re-publishing stories that first appeared in their publications. These stories will highlight…

It's been so hard. It's been so historic. We truly are living through unprecedented times right now. We've been introduced to new concepts like COVID-19, social distancing, and we've truly learned what it means to be stir crazy and to have cabin…

Editor's Note: This is the first of a series of posts in which Visit Hendricks County is partnering with the Hendricks County ICON and Business Leader by re-publishing stories that first appeared in their publications. These stories will highlight…

When I visit a new town, I try and look for areas and structures that I may not see anywhere else. You know, that uniqueness that makes a town extra special and makes you want to come back again. I thought it would be fun to tell you know about six…

Jim Beebe began taking CrossFit classes in 2011, and it changed his life physically. Not only was he now in great shape but was getting stronger. He wanted to help others become healthier and stronger as well. So, in March 2013, he opened…

If you have a serious sweet tooth as I do, then you must stop at Two Chicks Whisky Business Bakery & Cobbler Shop in downtown Plainfield. Leave your calorie counter at home, and be prepared to indulge in a mouthwatering assortment of scratch-made…

Solitude is defined as the state or situation of being alone. Let's face it, we all need some alone time now and then or are sometimes forced to be alone. So, why not put together a list of top activities to keep you busy in your solitude. Online…