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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

Local & Lovin' It: Miss Indiana Haley Begay

Posted on September 5, 2017 at 02:00 PM by Josh Duke

Pittsboro and Hendricks County resident Haley Begay will begin preliminary competition for the Miss America pageant Wednesday as the recently crowned Miss Indiana. You can even vote for Haley for the People's Choice Award at this link to ensure ... read more
Tags:  Local & Lovin' It,  Rock Star Pizza,  McCloud Nature Park,  Splash Island,  Gill Family Aquatic Center,  Arbuckle Acres Park,  Williams Park,  The Shops at Perry Crossing
Posted In:  Brownsburg,  Pittsboro,  attractions,  restaurant,  recreation

5 Hendricks County Spots for the Dogs

Posted on August 22, 2017 at 09:00 AM by Stephanie Porter

It most definitely feels like the dog days of summer, but this post is really about the actual dogs -- specifically, all the fun that can be had with them in Hendricks County. I wanted to share a few places and events that will help you have a little ... read more
Tags:  dogs,  Splash Island,  Williams Park,  Washington Township Park,  animals,  things to do,  family fun,  Beasley's Orchard
Posted In:  Avon,  Plainfield,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  shopping,  recreation,  Danville

Where to Get Wet This Summer

Posted on May 16, 2017 at 03:00 PM by Josh Duke

With the opening of the Watermill Splash Pad this past weekend, the warmer weather setting in and Memorial Day approaching fast, it seems like a perfect time to remind both visitors and locals of the places in Hendricks County where you can cool off, ... read more
Tags:  water park,  splash pad,  Splash Island,  Watermill Splash Pad,  Washington Township Park,  Gill Family Aquatic Center,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  family fun,  children's activities,  summer,  things to do,  Williams Park,  Ellis Park,  Summer Picks
Posted In:  Avon,  Brownsburg,  attractions,  family,  Plainfield,  recreation

Splash Island Indoor Waterpark Reopens

Posted on March 9, 2017 at 03:00 PM by Crystal Paschal

It was a hard winter for water lovers in Hendricks County. One of the best indoor places to swim, Planfield Parks and Recreation's indoor section of Splash Island , was closed for many months to take care of roof repairs. However, the indoor ... read more
Tags:  Splash Island,  family fun,  things to do,  Richard A. Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center,  swimming,  children's activities,  exercise,  winter activities
Posted In:  attractions,  family,  Plainfield,  recreation

Discover Affordable Spring Break Fun in Hendricks County

Posted on March 3, 2017 at 06:00 AM by Eric Ivie

If you're staying close to home over Spring Break or just want a more affordable option than donning mouse ears and heading south, we have some excellent options here in Hendricks County . Before I go and reinvent the wheel, take a look at Josh ... read more
Tags:  spring,  Washington Township Park,  Bisque Barn Pottery Paint Studio,  movies,  Royal Theater,  McCloud Nature Park,  Monster Mini Golf,  xtreme lazer tag,  Sky Zone,  Hot Skates,  Splash Island,  bowling,  Hendricks County Historical Museum,  things to do,  family fun,  children's activities,  JR Funnigans Jump-N-Play,  parks
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  family,  history & education,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation

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

5 Things to Do With Kids in Hendricks County

Posted on June 21, 2016 at 08:21 AM by Crystal Paschal

When summer comes, occupying my kids attention is always a challenge. Without the distraction of school, my kids get bored quickly, and they always want to know, "What are we going to do today?" If we don't find something fun to do, ... read more
Tags:  children's activities,  family fun,  Splash Island,  splash pad,  Watermill Splash Pad,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park,  Sky Zone,  Hot Skates,  xtreme lazer tag,  things to do
Posted In:  Avon,  family,  Plainfield,  Brownsburg,  recreation

Family Fun Summer Trip Ideas in Central Indiana

Posted on May 30, 2016 at 11:00 PM by Josh Duke

If you are looking for summer excursions based around affordable family fun than you have come to the right place. All you need to bring is sunscreen, shades and the kids and we can provide the rest in the form of water parks, a trampoline park and ... read more
Tags:  Mayberry Cafe,  Sky Zone,  family fun,  uPaint Pottery Studio,  things to do,  summer,  Splash Island,  swimming,  children's activities,  Summer Picks
Posted In:  arts & culture,  attractions,  Danville,  family,  Plainfield,  recreation
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