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One-tank getaway: The Doghouse Hotel and Brewery

One-tank getaway: The Doghouse Hotel and Brewery

Welcome to the world's first brewery hotel, located right outside of Columbus, Ohio. Dubbed the "hoppiest place on earth," Doghouse Hotel and Brewery boasts 32 beer-themed rooms on its 42-acre complex. Indulge the ultimate beer-lovers dream: sleep ...

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Indianapolis 2019 outdoor concerts

Indianapolis 2019 outdoor concerts

Outdoor concerts top our favorite summer events in Indianapolis. We are so fortunate to have amazing outdoor venues that draw in today’s hottest acts and the classic ones, too. Here’s the line up of outdoor concerts in the Indianapolis ...

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Skip race day traffic and bike to the 500!

Skip race day traffic and bike to the 500!

Ditch your car and bike around traffic at this annual Bike to the 500 event! Meet up with hundreds of bikers at 7:30 a.m. on the east plaza of City Market and enjoy music, drinks and food while all the other race-fans sit in stand-still ...

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Live near the Monon Trail

Live near the Monon Trail

Given the popularity of Central Indiana’s Monon Trail (more than 1.3 million people use it annually!), it’s hard to imagine that some homeowners in the mid ‘90s/early ‘00s were opposed to having the trail run along their ...

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Dine well during Devour Indy, Jan. 22-Feb. 4!

Dine well during Devour Indy, Jan. 22-Feb. 4!

One of our favorite Indianapolis events is quickly coming up—Devour Indy! The 2018 winter edition of this restaurant extravaganza begins Monday, January 22 and runs through February 4. If you haven’t experienced Devour Indy yet, ...

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Tired of the Chicago grind? Give Indianapolis a look

Tired of the Chicago grind? Give Indianapolis a look

We get it—Chicago is an amazing city with so much to see and do. But it can be impersonal, expensive, frustrating and COLD! If you’re re-thinking the rat race of Chicago living, we invite you to give Indianapolis a look. Indy offers a ...

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One-tank getaway: Story, Indiana

One-tank getaway: Story, Indiana

As you cruise west along Indiana State Road 135, taking in the rolling hills of Brown County and the occasional farm house, you suddenly seemingly cross an invisible line that jumps you back in time to the mid-1800s. You’ve arrived at the ...

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Olive oil tasting tours around the world

Olive oil tasting tours around the world

Inhale the aromas of some of the world’s finest olive oils, and explore the varying tastes of different regions and the olives that are so deeply ingrained in so many exotic cultures worldwide. The use of olive oil began in 6000 BC and is used ...

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August 2013 events in Indianapolis

August 2013 events in Indianapolis

August in Indy is loaded with the hottest events that can help end your summer with a bang! Make memories galore by attending some of the best events that this fine city has to offer. First on our recommendation list is Marsh Symphony ...

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My adventures with WTHR Flat Chuck!

My adventures with WTHR Flat Chuck!

For those of you who live in Indianapolis, you know of the spoof on The Flat Stanley Project from WTHR’s morning weatherman, Chuck Lofton. Like with Flat Stanley, participants take a “flat” cut-out version of the weatherman on ...

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CNN ranks Carmel, Indiana top US small city to live

CNN ranks Carmel, Indiana top US small city to live

Great job, Carmel! CNN's Money magazine recently listed Carmel, Ind., the best small city to live in the U.S.! Now the rest of the country knows what we in Central Indiana have known for some time. Even though I don't personally live in Carmel, my ...

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June brings fun events to Indianapolis!

June brings fun events to Indianapolis!

This compiled list just reflects a fraction of all of the fun events happening in Indy this month! Get out and ENJOY! Symphony on the Prairie: Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer—Sit back, relax with some wine and enjoy the ...

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May chock-full of fun Indianapolis 500 events

May chock-full of fun Indianapolis 500 events

With the Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon run last weekend, the month of May in Indianapolis is officially under way. (Check out what celebrities have to say about May in Indy in the video below.) In addition to all the 500 events happening throughout ...

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Thinking of cohabiting with your beau?

Thinking of cohabiting with your beau?

If you caught the April 29 episode of Mad Men, in one of the climatic scenes, Peggy’s very Catholic mother admonishes her daughter after Peggy announces that she’s moving in with her boyfriend, Abe. “You are selling yourself ...

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Should Indianapolis embrace Naptown?

Should Indianapolis embrace Naptown?

I just came across this interesting Indianapolis Star article about Indianapolis and the history of its (in)famous nickname, Naptown. In the article, Duncan Schiedt, a well-known Indianapolis/Naptown photographer of jazz musicians, including those ...

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