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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What began as a maintenance project on a pedestrian bridge at a park in Hendricks County, Indiana, has turned into an admiration of something that I had never really paid much attention to in the past -- the historic bridges of Hendricks County. A…
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As a kid, I read every one of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series of novels that I could get my hands on, and I had several collections of ghost stories that I toted to slumber parties. But while I loved being thoroughly creeped out by those stories…
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August in Indiana means back-to-school time. It's that time for my family, too, but as homeschoolers, we aren't returning to a building. Instead, we're getting our curriculum ready and planning our activities for the year. Most homeschoolers (my…
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When I was a child, my grandma took me to the cemetery often to place flowers on my grandfather’s grave. So when asked to visit cemeteries in Hendricks County, I looked forward to discovering the history that cemeteries reveal about an area. Before…
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The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located just off the Downtown Danville Historic Square in Central Indiana. I have toured the museum multiple times, and each time I learn something new or find a new hidden gem. When I started my research of…
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I’m all about doing plenty of research before I visit a new community. I make a list of must-sees, but I also try and add a few off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s a list of five such places that many locals may not even know about, but that I would…
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If you are a fan of the iconic British Sci-Fi TV show, Doctor Who , then I have wonderful news for you about a hidden gem that exists in Central Indiana. Who North America, 8901 S. State Route 67, Camby, Indiana, has quickly became a bucket-list…
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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…
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When I visit a new town, I try and look for areas and structures that I may not see anywhere else. You know, that uniqueness that makes a town extra special and makes you want to come back again. I thought it would be fun to tell you know about six…
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