Hendricks County Insider

I truly feel like Mexican food is the answer to all of life’s problems. How often has a Taco Tuesday lifted your spirit or you rallied your friends on a Friday for “Mexican and Margs” after a stressful week? I don’t know if it’s the way the chip…

I‘ve worked at Visit Hendricks County for almost 10 years now, and over the years, I've had the opportunity to visit all our wonderful venues. We have a wide variety of types to choose from, and I wanted to share some of the places you might not…

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

We all know kids come with a steep price tag. Fortunately, those price tags are lower at our local Here We Grow Again Consignment Sale at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex, 1900 E. Main St., Danville, Indiana. I have…

Recent sunny days provide a happy reminder that spring is almost here in Central Indiana! After months of cold, wet weather, it's time to enjoy nature and really appreciate the season change. Engaging in outdoor physical activities is a great way to…

For the fifth straight year, a Steppin' event will draw hundreds of dancers from all over the country to Plainfield's Embassy Suites by Hilton's Hotel & Conference Center, and the public is invited. Renamed from Steppin' in Shades of Blue to Seann's…

My husband and I tend to get in a rut when it comes to what’s for dinner. I’ll admit that I’m not typically an adventurous foodie, but I do love seeking out new types of cuisine when I’m traveling. I decided it was time to get out of our food comfort…

Did you know Hendricks County has some of the best homemade doughnuts money can buy? I’m so excited to write about one of my new favorite places - Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana. I'd heard and read so many good things about Hilligoss that I…

Antique and vintage shopping has always been a niche hobby for many people. I have a friend who absolutely loves moseying around these shops. When we can find time around our crazy schedules, we indulge ourselves by grabbing an over-sized coffee and…

Chances are pretty good that when you hear about Hendricks County, Indiana, you're familiar with many of our main attractions. Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg is home to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and many other motorsports events on…