Hendricks County Insider

As the Visit Hendricks County staff scoured the county scouting for items to include on this year's One-of-a-Kind Finds Holiday Gift Guide, we soon realized we might need another avenue to highlight all of the food items we discovered. We knew we…

A surge in daily new COVID cases caused Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to switch gears and follow a new color-coded system by county to fight this ongoing pandemic. The change, which began Sunday, Nov. 15, replaces the stages that had been in effect since…

It seems like all of us grow up with big dreams of what we want to do someday. Andrea Snyder was no different. Whenever she visited her grandparents in Brown County, Indiana, working alongside them in their candy shop, she would dream of one day…

One thing I love about pumpkins is that they come in a variety of sizes, shapes and these days even colors. The beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Well, the same could be said for the places in Hendricks County, Indiana, where you can find…

When I think of guitars, I can't help but think of my dad. Seldom does a family outing go by without my dad breaking out his guitar for an impromptu jam session. And when Sunday rolled around growing up, I often found myself waking to my dad singing…

I had heard so many good things about Magoo's California Pizza in Avon, Indiana, that I had wanted to try it for quite awhile, but for some reason always failed to get there, until recently. Located along U.S. 36 near the Ronald Reagan Parkway…

If you have ever seen an alpaca firsthand, then you probably remember its toothy grin as it peeks at you with its big eyes through its wavy bangs. Well, a ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana, with quite a history of its own is home to a group of these…

Raymond Embry used to travel a lot for work and while visiting various places across the country, he noticed various entertainment options at different places. He had seen gaming lounges and virtual reality cafes. He had seen basketball-related…

If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 years. You may want to…

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! I'm proud to introduce you to the Visit Hendricks County Locals Guide. While it will remain part of our bigger Visit Hendricks County website and some of the information is and will continue to be…