Indianapolis City Market – Redesigned and Reopen!

If you live in Indianapolis, you probably know about the Indianapolis City Market. Since 1821, the City Market has been serving the people of Indianapolis, as well as visitors to town. With the building originally constructed in 1886 there is plenty of history, but it was also in need of some repairs and upgrades. For [...]

Tenderloins, Lemonade Shake-ups and Corn Dogs!

Who can ask for more?? One of my favorite times of year is August when the Indiana State Fair is going on.  This year, it starts on Wednesday, August 6 and runs through Sunday, August 17. During that time, visitors can take in all the events, concerts, activities and food their hearts’ desire!
This year the [...]

Madison – Beautiful River Town

Last fall, my wife and I got away to beautiful Madison, Indiana for a weekend. We did a little research on some of the things to do in Madison and talked to some friends who have spent time in Madison. After planning for a few weeks, we headed down in early October.
In an effort to [...]

Good Food in a Small College Town

If you’ve ever been to the small college town of Warsaw, Indiana, you might know a few interesting facts about Warsaw. For example, Warsaw is the home to Grace Theological Seminary, it’s known as the “orthopedic capital of the world” and just last year, the new A&E documentary, American Teen, which takes a look at [...]

Win an Indiana College Town Getaway!

If you’ve ever wanted to visit an Indiana college town, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development is giving you the chance to win a trip to one this fall. Simply visit LiveIndiana.net and click on the College Towns promotion. You can test your knowledge of several of Indiana’s college towns by taking a fun, short [...]

Good Food in a Small College Town

If you’ve ever been to the small college town of Warsaw, Indiana, you might know a few interesting facts about Warsaw. For example, Warsaw is the home to Grace Theological Seminary, it’s known as the “orthopedic capital of the world” and just last year, the new A&E documentary, American Teen, which takes a look at [...]

Elkhart County – Indiana’s Amish Country

One of Elkhart County’s newest ventures is the Quilt Gardens Tour, a collection of 12 gardens featuring 60,000 flowers and nearly a dozen super-sized murals (as seen above). Work your way through Northern Indiana’s Amish Country along the Heritage Trail and stop and smell the Quilt Gardens along the way.

American Countryside [...]

Who doesn’t love carbs?

Noodles, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, homemade pie. Who can ask for more? At the Essenhaus restaurant in Middlebury you will never find a shortage of these favorites! Choose from family-style dining or order off the menu. Either way, you will not leave hungry after this Amish and Mennonite home-style cooking.
Before you head out, be sure [...]

A night on the town in Fort Wayne

Flickr photo by Shane Pequinot, Eye Pix Photography

Looking for some fun things to do in Indiana’s second largest city, Fort Wayne? Well, have no fear, the Indiana College Towns blog is here to help. We’ve got some great ideas for you.
Bloomington isn’t the only place in the state that has a great micro-brewery. Stop by [...]

Devour Downtown

Looking for a great price for an excellent meal at some of Indianapolis’ best restaurants? Look no further than Devour Downtown. This semi-annual event (with winter and summer dates) features some of the best restaurants in Indianapolis, and all of them offer a set menu of meals for just $30 per person! While that may [...]