Hendricks County Insider

We have a very talented team of writers -- local insiders who live, work and play here in Hendricks County, Indiana -- who use their insider knowledge to recommend what you should do if you are coming to visit or even if you live here. I'm not often…

Looking for a fun activity that every member of the family will enjoy at an affordable price where you can literally bounce off the walls? One of the places that's very popular with our two boys and their friends is the Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline…

Mary Perrin loves to create. Her wood shop, She Wood Know, opened this past July and is nestled off Northfield Drive in Brownsburg, Indiana, behind Hoosier Trainer. Her business is multi-faceted, which is what makes it so interesting and unique. It’s…

Last year, my husband and I were invited to a fall birthday bonfire. It had been on my calendar for four weeks. But when the day came, it was actually more like winter, a frigid 20 degrees outside. The party still took place and was actually one of…

We teamed up with Yelp again. Their list of top-ranked Hendricks County, Indiana, restaurants, things to do and shopping spots were well-received by both visitors and local residents. So, we thought it would be helpful for our overnight visitors to…

I love Etsy. The convenience of shopping online, without sacrificing quality or uniqueness. This time of year, especially, I'm grateful for the opportunity to shop from the comfort and... warmth, of my own home. In case you're not familiar with the…

Before you know it, 2020 will be upon us! Whether you're celebrating a wonderful 2019, thanking the stars for the end of 2019 and a fresh start in 2020, or somewhere in between, we have some great options here in Hendricks County, Indiana, to spend…

I’ve been fortunate to have known Debbie Beasley most of my life. As a kid growing up in Danville, Indiana, a trip to Beasley's Orchard was a family tradition. When I got into high school, I became friends with Lyra (Aichinger) Baitis, Debbie’s…

My little family and I love the typical Christmas traditions: driving around to look at lights, setting up our tree, decorating Christmas cookies, etc. This weekend, we decided to try something new. We took our kids to check out Penguin Park at…

During the holiday season, one of my family's favorite activities is to drive around Hendricks County, Indiana, to look at Christmas lights. Over the years, we've figured out where 10 of the best holiday light displays are located throughout the…