Hendricks County Insider

During the recent stay-at-home orders, many people found they had time available to dig into their hobbies or learn new ones, hence the popularity of the #quarantinebaking hashtag. For me and my friends, we were ready for this moment. As…

Editor's Note: This is a series of posts in which Visit Hendricks County is partnering with the Hendricks County ICON and Business Leader by re-publishing stories that first appeared in their publications. These stories will highlight some of our…

During the warm-weather months, Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana, is an oasis that offers both a lush space for outdoor events and an abundance of plants, trees and flowers for gardeners. Hundreds of flowers are in bloom right now, but insiders…

Antique and vintage shopping has always been a niche hobby for many people. I have a friend who absolutely loves moseying around these shops. When we can find time around our crazy schedules, we indulge ourselves by grabbing an over-sized coffee and…

It's the most wonderful time of the year! A time when we can all shop until we drop and chalk it up to gift-giving! It’s the best kind of shopping, in my humble opinion. Hendricks County, Indiana, really has such a wide range of approaches to…

Hendricks County is quickly becoming a hot spot for local boutiques, and I for one am not complaining. Every time a new boutique pops up, I am pleasantly surprised how it adds its own unique flavor and style to the already growing group of local…

Anyone who thinks you can’t get away in Hendricks County has never ventured to Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana. I had visited in the past to purchase a tree, but boy did I miss out on the true essence of this tranquil hideaway that’s slightly off the…

A new addition to the ever-growing boutique scene in Hendricks County recently opened, and Backwoods Boutique doesn’t disappoint. I visited last weekend, and came away pleasantly surprised to find that it definitely has its own style, flare and low…

I grew up in Hendricks County, so I’ve been to a handful of salons over the years for various services. I’ve gotten my hair cut, colored and styled. I’ve had my face waxed. I even got my hair done professionally for prom almost 20 years ago (my date…

Shopping is popular here in Hendricks County, Indiana. And with so many options, we realize visitors may find it hard to choose where to go. So, we teamed up with Yelp again. Following the popularity of their list of top-ranked Hendricks County…