Hendricks County Insider

Last summer, we took our boys fishing for the first time. They seemed to be kind of bored with it...until my youngest reeled in a catfish. After that, (pardon the pun) they were hooked. Grabbing our poles and a bucket of worms and heading down to…

Independence Day is arriving soon, and if you're looking for activities and fireworks on the 4th of July, Hendricks County, Indiana, is the place to be! COVID-19 has altered some plans, but there are still celebrations to be found. Here's what's on…

To say 2020 has been a rough year would be an understatement. I almost didn’t want to jinx it by writing this story, but as Indiana opens back up, I wanted to be optimistic that late summer and fall events will occur. So, I’ve put together this list…

Editor's Note: This is 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 some of our…

It's been far too long since we've celebrated our Black-Owned tourism businesses in Hendricks County. We're taking this opportunity to step into the conversation to support racial diversity. We want to be part of the resources available in our…

As the world starts to turn in a different direction, we look forward to gathering again and creating new memories with family, friends and colleagues. The new reality is that people may feel more comfortable going to venues that can accommodate…

Since moving to Pittsboro, Indiana, a few years ago, my family and I have enjoyed visiting the numerous beautiful, well-kept parks throughout Hendricks County. Avon Town Hall Park, 6570 E. U.S. 36 in Avon, can be found at the top of my family's list…

Is there anything better than eating outside at restaurants with patios? Here are my personal favorites in Hendricks County, Indiana, based on both the quality of food and the ambiance of their outdoor dining areas. Keep in mind, this list does not…

Father's Day is June 21, and with all of us slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to figure out how to celebrate dad this year. You want to spend time with your father, you want to have fun, but you also want to be safe…

I’m not a golf regular by any means, but I have visited quite a few of Hendricks County golf courses. With my son now 12, he has shown some interest in the game and has joined me on a couple of excursions to local courses lately. I can’t stress…