Anyone who thinks you can’t get away in Hendricks County has never ventured to Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana. I had visited in the past to purchase a tree, but boy did I miss out on the true essence of this tranquil hideaway that’s slightly off the…
Posts from May 2019
Hendricks County Adding Parks, More Outdoor Recreation
Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:00 PM by Eric Ivie
Parks play a vital role in society. More than just a place to relax and have fun, parks provide economic value, health and environmental benefits and social importance to communities. Hendricks County, Indiana, already boasts an impressive system of…
Hendricks County Summer Fun Runs Return With Changes
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 3:00 PM by Beth Fife
The annual Summer Fun Run series in Hendricks County, Indiana, returns May 29, and The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County has made a few updates to enhance this already popular run/walk series. For those of you not familiar with the Summer Fun…
Rush Off Main Brings Chicago Flavors to Hendricks County
Friday, May 10, 2019 2:00 PM by Jamie Hergott
Rush Off Main is one of the first businesses to open in Brownsburg, Indiana's new Main Street redevelopment and after having lunch there with my mom this week, I think it’s going to be the perfect addition. We found ample parking in the parking…
New Pecar Park Focuses on Nature, Offers Campsites
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 4:00 PM by Jamie Hergott
Did you know a brand new park just opened in Avon, Indiana? The first of its kind in Washington Township, Pecar Park is a 46-acre nature park with a playground, staff naturalist and campsites! My 5-year-old son and I went to check it out, and we were…
Hendricks County Reminiscing During National Travel & Tourism Week
Monday, May 6, 2019 10:00 AM by Josh Duke
In the tourism industry, we focus so much on today, this weekend or next week that we often lose sight of how we got here and how far we've come, even here in Hendricks County, Indiana. Not long ago, the iconic Mayberry Cafe in Danville was simply…
Central Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival Insider Guide
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:00 AM by Jamie Hergott
Fairies, pirates, unicorns, goblins and other magical creatures will unite on Saturday, May 18, at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex in Danville, Indiana, for a first-time event celebrating one full year of the Central…
