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    Category: Within an Hour

    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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    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, 2022

    We all have dreams and goals we haven’t quite reached yet. For me, bundling up the day after Thanksgiving and marching out to a tree farm with the family to cut down our live Christmas tree, hauling it back to the car and bringing it home is one of…

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    Truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park

    Best Places to See Fall Color Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Oct. 07, 2022

    Central Indiana is bursting with fall colors this time of year, which makes it a fabulous time to gather up the family and take a road trip to view the autumn foliage. Hendricks County, Indiana, is nestled in the middle of some excellent spots for…

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    U.S. Nationals (Photo courtesy of the NHRA)

    Racing Tracks, Attractions Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jul. 14, 2022

    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 Josh Duke on Dec. 08, 2021

    One of the best holiday traditions has to be exploring light displays. One of our Hendricks County insiders 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…

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    Lebanon, town square, historic, courthouse

    Top Town Squares Within An Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jamie Hergott on Apr. 13, 2021

    There’s something charming and picturesque about a really good town square. There’s usually a beautiful courthouse with elements of history highlighted around the outside. There always seems to be a decent bakery or coffee shop, maybe some outdoor…

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    The fudge case at The Fudge Kettle

    Sweet Candy Shops Within An Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jamie Hergott on Feb. 04, 2021

    Who doesn’t love candy? Well, maybe your dentist. But most of us have our favorites, whether it’s chocolate candy, sour candy, tart candy, old school/vintage candy or movie theater candy. They make great gifts, perfect pick-me-ups and fun afternoon…

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    Natural Valley Ranch girl at petting zoo

    Where You Can Enjoy Animals in Central Indiana

    By Jamie Hergott on Oct. 20, 2020

    Hendricks County, Indiana, has so much to offer: parks, playgrounds and places to play outside. But our county also has plenty to offer in the animal world. Think outside the box this fall and check out some of these unconventional farms and…

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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 Sep. 25, 2020

    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 10 fun fall destinations…

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    Best Campgrounds Within an Hour of Hendricks County

    By Eric Ivie on Aug. 19, 2020

    Do you like to go 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…

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