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    Category: Within an Hour

    Indiana sunsets are best enjoyed among wildflowers--courtesy of Rumored Blooms

    Best Flower Farms Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jinayla Bollman on May. 20, 2025

    A delightful trend is “cropping” up all across central Indiana – flower farms! These labors of love exist for the sole purpose of adding a little beauty to the world, and I can't think of a better way to spend the day than exploring all they have to…

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    Dull's Tree Farm (Courtesy of Dull's Facebook Page)

    Christmas Tree Farms Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Melissa Gibson on Nov. 25, 2024

    Bundling up the day after Thanksgiving or soon after and marching out to a tree farm with the family to cut down a live Christmas tree, hauling it back to the car and bringing it home is a memory you won’t forget. Hendricks County has a variety of…

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    Downtown Danville Indiana Courthouse Square

    Top Town Squares Within An Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Melissa Gibson on Jul. 31, 2024

    There’s something about a town square that brings back nostalgia. There’s a beautiful historic courthouse surrounded by shopping, restaurants and outdoor seating. Did you know Ball State University did a study on the 92 counties in Indiana and 83 of…

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    U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

    Racing Tracks, Attractions Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 10, 2024

    Hendricks County, Indiana, is a next-door neighbor to the Racing Capital of the World, and there are a lot of racing tracks and attractions in and around our county that make us a popular destination for race fans. Let's take a quick look around the…

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    Winterland entrance

    Top Holiday Light Displays Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on Nov. 29, 2023

    One of the best holiday traditions has to be exploring light displays. A Hendricks County insider already covered the top light displays in Hendricks County, so I felt it was time to take it one step further by compiling the best holiday light…

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    Marshall Bridge in Parke County, Indiana. (Credit: Greg Matchick / coveredbridges.org)

    Fall Destinations Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Oct. 03, 2023

    Autumn has arrived and is my favorite season of the year for a number of reasons, including that there is so much to do around Central Indiana. If you and your family are looking for reasons to get out and about, here are some fun fall destinations…

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    Campground bonfire

    Best Campgrounds Within an Hour of Hendricks County

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 12, 2023

    Do you like camping? After all, what's better than the sights, smells, and sounds of the great outdoors? If you're wondering where a family might go camping near Hendricks County, Indiana, I have some suggestions for you. As an added bonus, I've…

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    Bridge at McCloud Nature Park

    Top Parks, Trails Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 10, 2023

    One activity that my family and I like to do for a change of scenery is to pile into the car and take a road trip to visit a park or trail. Stretching our legs and surrounding ourselves with the beauty of nature does wonders for the soul. We like to…

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    Art supplies galore at Brightly Art Studio (Photo courtesy of Brightly)

    Best Toy & Hobby Stores Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on May. 24, 2023

    As a parent, it is easy to rely on technology to entertain your children when you need a break. In my experience, I have found that screen time, in the end, makes my kids' moods worse, so I'm not doing anyone any favors. However, an engaging toy or…

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    Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery pies

    Top Places for Pie Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jan. 23, 2023

    February is National Pie Month, and in honor of that, we are taking a look at some of the best places to find pie in and within an hour of Hendricks County, Indiana! But before I get to the list, I also wanted to tell you about a special statewide…

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