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…
Author: Josh Duke
Top Spring Break Options in Hendricks County
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:00 PM by Josh Duke
With Spring Break approaching for many kids and adults, we here at the Hendricks County Insider like to provide alternatives to the more expensive and distant spring break destinations. Yes, believe it or not, you can spend a long weekend or even a…
Top 10: Mayberry Cafe Insider Tips
Thursday, January 31, 2019 12:00 PM by Josh Duke
The Mayberry Cafe on the historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square in Danville has become one of the most iconic attractions in Hendricks County serving up a heaping helping of great food and Andy Griffith Show nostalgia since 1992. Anybody who has…
Hendricks County Restaurants Participate in Devour Indy [GIVEAWAY]
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 9:00 AM by Josh Duke
Devour Indy will soon arrive in the Central Indiana region again with six Hendricks County restaurants participating from Jan. 21 through Feb. 3, and Visit Hendricks County has gift cards to give away as part of the promotion. This popular dining…
Rock Star Pizza Perfects Keto Diet Menu Options
Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:00 AM by Josh Duke
For those on a keto diet or know others who have been, you know one of the things keto dieters miss most is pizza. Well, a restaurant in Hendricks County, Indiana, has come up with a solution that many have called a "gamechanger" in the keto-dieting…
Hendricks County Insider Top Stories of 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018 10:00 AM by Josh Duke
As the editor and part-time writer for the Hendricks County Insider blog, I always love looking back to see what interested you, the reader, most each year. This little exercise has proven very valuable in the past as we try to provide useful content…
6 Locations to Host a Private Holiday Party
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 12:00 PM by Josh Duke
Are you tired of cleaning the house until it is spotless and cooking all day prior to family and friends arriving for the holidays? Might I suggest an alternative this year? How about celebrating the holidays with a private event at a Hendricks…
Things to Do With Your Dogs This Fall
Friday, September 28, 2018 9:00 AM by Josh Duke
If you consider your dog or dogs to be your best friend or one of your children, we get it and so do a lot of our event organizers and attraction owners in Hendricks County. With more and more people looking for things to do with their dogs, we…
Hendricks County Fall Getaway Preview
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 AM by Josh Duke
While I will miss the warm weather of summer, there isn't a better season especially in Hendricks County, Indiana, than the fall. The cool air becomes a little brisker, the changing leaves begin to decorate the countryside and the county's festival…
Beasley's Orchard Adds U-Pick
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:00 AM by Josh Duke
You can finally pick apples at Beasley's Orchard! While that may not sound like a big deal to you, I couldn't be more excited. You see I have asked Debbie Beasley for years and more recently Calvin Beasley why they never offered u-pick at their…
