Hendricks County Insider

Author: Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer is a Digital Destination Expert for Visit Hendricks County. In addition to blogging for Visit Hendricks County, she is a freelance journalist and writes her own blog, FamilyFunIndy. She resides in the Avon area with her husband and daughter. 

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Latest Posts

Hendricks County Insider Recalls Her Discoveries While Blogging

Posted on February 16, 2014 at 10:52 PM by Jennifer Donovan

When I moved to Hendricks County in 2005 from the south side of Indianapolis, I didn’t know a lot about the area. My husband and I just happened to find a home in a neighborhood we liked. Little did I know, how much I was about to discover in ... read more
Tags:  parks,  drag racing,  U.S. Nationals,  playground,  splash pad,  pottery,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail
Posted In:  attractions,  restaurant,  events,  motorsports,  family,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  North Salem,  Pittsboro,  Plainfield,  recreation,  arts & culture,  girlfriend getaways,  rural routes to main street

Experiencing Hendricks County Through a Child's Eyes

Posted on February 6, 2014 at 10:56 PM by Jennifer Donovan

During my time as a blogger for Visit Hendricks County , my daughter has joined me on many of my assignments. She has loved getting to go on adventures throughout the county. I recently was reflecting on all of the things I have experienced in ... read more
Tags:  water park,  McCloud Nature Park,  splash pad,  pottery,  children's activities,  playground,  children's activities
Posted In:  attractions,  restaurant,  family,  Avon,  Danville,  North Salem,  Pittsboro,  Plainfield,  recreation,  arts & culture,  rural routes to main street

3 Places in Hendricks County to Get Crafty

Posted on January 15, 2014 at 10:59 PM by Jennifer Donovan

Winter blues have you down? Winter is a great time to let your creativity flow while staying warm inside. Hendricks County is teeming with opportunities to take arts and crafts classes if you know where to look. So, today I’m going to help you ... read more
Tags:  Nomad Yarns,  Gallery on the Square,  jewelry,  art,  art,  Finer Things
Posted In:  attractions,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  Plainfield,  arts & culture,  girlfriend getaways,  rural routes to main street

From Culture to Family to Shopping: Insider Looks Back at 2013

Posted on January 7, 2014 at 10:33 PM by Jennifer Donovan

One of the great things about blogging for Visit Hendricks County is getting to learn more about the area and sharing those things with you. As I take a look back at the posts I wrote in 2013, I’m flooded with great memories. Here’s a ... read more
Tags:  Splash Island,  breakfast,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  playground
Posted In:  attractions,  restaurant,  hotel,  shopping,  motorsports,  family,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Coatesville,  Danville,  Pittsboro,  Plainfield,  recreation,  arts & culture,  history & education,  rural routes to main street

Top 10: Winter Activities for Kids

Posted on January 2, 2014 at 10:18 PM by Jennifer Donovan

Has the cold weather got you down? Need to find something to do with the kids? There’s plenty to do in Hendricks County during the winter months. Here is my Top 10 list for kids activities in Hendricks County. Go Sledding – If you are ... read more
Tags:  movies,  Hot Skates,  McCloud Nature Park,  Splash Island,  swimming,  Monster Mini Golf,  Royal Theater,  JR Funnigans Jump-N-Play,  Sky Zone,  children's activities,  Hot Skates
Posted In:  attractions,  events,  family,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  top 10

Ring in the New Year in Hendricks County

Posted on December 22, 2013 at 10:37 PM by Jennifer Donovan

Are you looking for a place to ring in 2014 besides your living room watching the ball drop in Times Square? Whether you are looking for a date night or an evening with the family, Hendricks County has visitors and locals covered with a variety of ... read more
Tags:  Chateau Thomas Winery,  wine,  Hot Skates,  Hot Skates
Posted In:  attractions,  restaurant,  events,  family,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Plainfield,  recreation,  holidays

6 Places to Find a Handmade Ornament in Hendricks County

Posted on December 12, 2013 at 10:16 PM by Jennifer Donovan

Every year I enjoy adding an ornament or two to our Christmas tree. I also love to give ornaments as gifts. This year though, I wanted to shop local and find handmade ornaments. So, I’m going to share with you unique ornaments I found in ... read more
Tags:  Frazee Gardens,  Gallery on the Square,  Hot Blown Glass,  Confection Delights,  Artistic Designs Gallery,  Finer Things,  handmade,  FROGS
Posted In:  attractions,  shopping,  Brownsburg,  Clayton,  Danville,  Pittsboro,  arts & culture,  holidays,  rural routes to main street

9 Places to See Santa in Hendricks County

Posted on December 4, 2013 at 10:32 PM by Jennifer Donovan

Ho! Ho! Ho! Guess who is coming to Hendricks County this 2013 holiday season! I have scouted out Santa’s stops and have the scoop on where you can meet up with the Jolly Elf. Winterland Light Show – Santa Claus will be hanging out at ... read more
Tags:  holidays,  holidays,  holidays,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  Christmas Under the Stars,  Winterland
Posted In:  attractions,  events,  family,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  holidays
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