Hendricks County Insider

Editor's Note: Because of unforeseen circumstances, this event has been moved out of Hendricks County to neighboring Marion County to Waterman's Farm, 7010 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. Pierogies from Indy, twisted tacos from Missouri, Korean BBQ…

The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located just off the Downtown Danville Historic Square in Central Indiana. I have toured the museum multiple times, and each time I learn something new or find a new hidden gem. When I started my research of…

I’m a salty snack guy, so checking out a new popcorn shop in Brownsburg couldn’t have been a better treat for me. As soon as I walked inside the small PopAKernal shop, I could immediately smell that enticing popcorn scent wafting through the air even…

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…

I’m all about doing plenty of research before I visit a new community. I make a list of must-sees, but I also try and add a few off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s a list of five such places that many locals may not even know about, but that I would…

Guilford Township's Hummel Park -- located in Plainfield, Indiana -- is one of my favorite Hendricks County parks to run in. But please don't tell the other parks; I don't want their feelings to get hurt. The eastern-most portion of the park has a…

Queen Odonata, the Dragonfly Fairy, and all her magical friends had an amazing in-person event planned to take guests into their mystical world first in May and then rescheduled for August before finally deciding it wouldn't be safe for their human…

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…

My daughter loved helping me out with this assignment. I love to take her to Hendricks County, Indiana, parks to play on the playground equipment. Avon, Danville, Brownsburg and Plainfield have a lot to offer families when it comes to play areas, and…

I can remember after just moving to Hendricks County about 15 years ago taking in a movie at the Clermont Drive-In across the street from Lucas Oil Raceway with my wife just before it closed for good. I also remember watching the movie Twister at…