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Top Spring Break Options in Hendricks County

Posted on March 12, 2018 at 02:00 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 ... read more
Tags:  art,  Avon Gardens,  outdoor adventure,  spring,  Marmalade Sky,  Natural Valley Ranch,  horseback riding,  family fun,  Splash Island,  Monster Mini Golf,  xtreme lazer tag,  uPaint Pottery Studio,  McCloud Nature Park,  Washington Township Park,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Frazee Gardens,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  food,  The Tie Dye Lab,  Bisque Barn Pottery Paint Studio,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  Sky Zone
Posted In:  arts & culture,  attractions,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  family,  hotel,  motorsports,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  rural routes to main street

Plan Your Vacation Today

Posted on January 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Kelly Wallace

Life gets so busy for our family that almost every year we somehow forget to plan a vacation. It's funny, because I'm a firm believer that rest is essential to a healthy, productive life. I try to set aside one day a week for our family to ... read more
Tags:  art,  Bisque Barn Pottery Paint Studio,  boutiques,  Board & Brush,  Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery,  Bru Burger,  Charbonos,  Chateau Thomas Winery,  children's activities,  Danny's Mexican Ice Cream,  family fun,  horseback riding,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  Mayberry Cafe,  McCloud Nature Park,  Monster Mini Golf,  National Travel & Tourism,  Natural Valley Ranch,  Oasis Diner,  parks,  Royal Theater,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  Sal's Famous Pizzeria,  Sky Zone,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Splash Island,  The Coachman Restaurant and Lounge,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  The Tie Dye Lab,  things to do,  uPaint Pottery Studio,  Who North America
Posted In:  arts & culture,  attractions,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  family,  girlfriend getaways,  how we can help,  motorsports,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  hotel,  restaurant,  rural routes to main street,  shopping

Improvements Continue on Hendricks County Rail Trails

Posted on July 10, 2017 at 12:00 PM by Eric Ivie

There was a time in Hendricks County when railroads played an important role in transportation, commerce, settlement and expansion of the area. As time marched on, though, railroad traffic declined nationwide, and rail companies began abandoning ... read more
Tags:  Vandalia Trail,  B&O Trail,  walking,  hiking,  biking,  horseback riding,  things to do,  exercise,  rail trail
Posted In:  Amo,  Coatesville,  Brownsburg,  family,  hikes & bikes,  recreation

Weekend Primer: June 15-18

Posted on June 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM by Crystal Paschal

Father's Day weekend is almost here, and there are plenty of things to do with dad here in Hendricks County! Here are a few events the whole family will love: St. Susanna Parish Festival The St. Susanna Parish Festival in Plainfield is three ... read more
Tags:  live music,  horseback riding,  Natural Valley Ranch,  movies,  family fun,  children's activities,  weekend activities,  games,  Summer Sounds,  Hendricks County Courthouse Square
Posted In:  Coatesville,  Danville,  events,  Brownsburg,  Plainfield,  family

The Secret to Using All Your Vacation Days This Year

Posted on January 31, 2017 at 08:00 AM by Jaime Bohler Smith

Study after study has proven that downtime has real benefits , and while the majority of Americans believe strongly in the value of time off , we continue to leave unused vacation days on the table. Here at Visit Hendricks County we get to help ... read more
Tags:  U.S. Nationals,  Natural Valley Ranch,  horseback riding,  Splash Island,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  Lucas Oil Raceway
Posted In:  how we can help

Fall Break Getaway Ideas

Posted on September 12, 2016 at 03:00 AM by Katy Mann

If you are looking for an affordable, fun, family-friendly fall break vacation, Hendricks County provides all of that and more. Here's how I'll be spending my fall break with my family, you're welcome to join in! Day 1 I love starting ... read more
Tags:  uPaint Pottery Studio,  Mayberry Cafe,  family fun,  things to do,  horseback riding,  McCloud Nature Park,  Natural Valley Ranch,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Pit Stop BBQ,  Hilligoss Bakery,  children's activities,  Rock Star Pizza,  Monster Mini Golf,  xtreme lazer tag,  Sky Zone,  art,  fall activities,  Beasley's Orchard
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  fall activities,  Danville,  family,  Plainfield,  recreation,  North Salem,  restaurant

Your Hendricks County Fall Weekends Guide

Posted on September 12, 2016 at 02:02 AM by Eric Ivie

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Hendricks County . The air is crisp, the foliage is breath-taking, and we have a wide variety of events and festivals that take place, as I recently previewed . Hendricks County is an ideal spot for a fall getaway. ... read more
Tags:  fall activities,  weekend activities,  Natural Valley Ranch,  horseback riding,  Hogan Farms,  Marmalade Sky,  Nehemiah Ranch,  Montrose Farms,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Oasis Diner,  Hummel Park,  Chateau Thomas Winery,  Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery,  family fun,  things to do,  Royal Theater,  Indiana Short Film Festival,  Hendricks County Courthouse Square,  Hendricks County Historical Museum,  Beasley's Orchard,  Mayberry Cafe,  McCloud Nature Park,  Perillo's Pizzeria,  Vandalia Trail,  Hot Blown Glass
Posted In:  Amo,  Brownsburg,  Clayton,  Coatesville,  Danville,  fall activities,  fall traditions & happenings,  family,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  restaurant,  shopping

Outdoor Recreation Summer Trip Ideas in Central Indiana

Posted on May 25, 2016 at 11:00 PM by Josh Duke

If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County this summer. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 ... read more
Tags:  Natural Valley Ranch,  Williams Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  hiking,  animals,  horseback riding,  splash pad,  family fun,  outdoor adventure,  Perillo's Pizzeria,  summer,  Summer Picks
Posted In:  attractions,  Brownsburg,  family,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  recreation

Getting to Know Hendricks County: Mill Creek

Posted on February 22, 2016 at 06:55 PM by Eric Ivie

As we conclude our series on getting to know Hendricks County , let's take a look at the southwest portion of the county known as the Mill Creek area. Mill Creek encompasses the towns of Amo, Clayton, Coatesville and Stilesville, and while ... read more
Tags:  Amo Pizza Shop,  hiking,  horseback riding,  Hot Blown Glass,  rail trail,  Vandalia Trail
Posted In:  Amo,  arts & culture,  attractions,  Clayton,  Coatesville,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  recreation,  restaurant,  shopping,  sports,  Stilesville

Top 10: Things to Know About Hendricks County

Posted on January 4, 2016 at 06:55 PM by Eric Ivie

As you may already be aware, Indiana is celebrating its bicentennial this year! On Dec. 11, 1816, Indiana became the 19th state in the union, and 200 years later, we're celebrating the bicentennial by honoring our Hoosier heritage and history ... read more
Tags:  Amo Pizza Shop,  Avon Gardens,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Beehive,  Bicentennial,  Chateau Thomas Winery,  First Friday Cruise-In,  Gallery on the Square,  Hendricks County Historical Museum,  horseback riding,  Hummel Park,  Lizton Dairy Bar,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  Mayberry in the Midwest,  McCloud Nature Park,  Melissa Cain Art Studio,  Night Before the 500,  North Salem Old Fashion Days,  Oasis Diner,  Perillo's Pizzeria,  Pit Stop BBQ,  Pittsboro One Room School,  rail trail,  Royal Theater,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Splash Island,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  things to do,  U.S. Nationals,  Vandalia Trail,  Washington Township Park
Posted In:  Amo,  arts & culture,  attractions,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Clayton,  Coatesville,  Danville,  events,  family,  group travel,  hikes & bikes,  history & education,  hotel,  Lizton,  motorsports,  North Salem,  Pittsboro,  Plainfield,  recreation,  restaurant,  rural routes to main street,  shopping,  sports,  Stilesville,  top 10
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