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Enjoy Hot Rods & Good Times at First Friday Cruise-Ins

By on May 24, 2013 in attractions, Danville, dining, events, family, history & education, motorsports

If you like classic cars and music, are looking for something different to do with the family after a long week at work, or want to step back in time to the “good ol’ days” for awhile, Downtown Danville in Hendricks County, Indiana, has a free event for you each month all summer:  First Friday Cruise-Ins. [...]

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Insider Tips for a Succesful National Road Yard Sale

By on May 23, 2013 in events, girlfriend getaways, history & education, Plainfield, shopping, Stilesville

It’s that time of the year folks…that’s right houses and garages all over the county are currently being cleaned out of unused treasures to sell at the local garage or yard sale. For this deal-finding diva, garage-selling season is like months of Christmas to me. Imagine my pure joy 4 years ago when I had [...]

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Summer in Hendricks County: Where to Get Wet

By on May 22, 2013 in attractions, Avon, Danville, family, Plainfield, recreation

I have a 5-year-old who loves playing in water. Whether it’s a pool, water park or splash pad, he loves to get wet. So, periodically throughout the winter and even more so now that summer has arrived, he’s remained pretty persistent in asking when the local outdoor pools will open. Well, with Memorial Day weekend [...]

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Give Back During Miracle Ride at Lucas Oil Raceway

By on May 21, 2013 in Brownsburg, events, family, motorsports

Motorcycles will fill Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana for the 20th Annual Miracle Ride May 31 through June 2, but when thousands of people fire up thousands of bikes at the Hendricks County track that weekend, it’s not for any ordinary race. Instead, it’s for a race against time to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. I love doing stuff [...]

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Top 5 Playgrounds in Hendricks County

By on May 20, 2013 in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, family, Plainfield, recreation

My daughter loved helping me out with this assignment. I love to take her to Hendricks County parks to play on the playground equipment. Avon, Danville, Brownsburg and Plainfield have a lot to offer families when it comes to play areas, and enjoying these wonderful playgrounds is of course free. We also asked our Facebook [...]

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First-Ever Rev Rally: A Great Start to Race Weekend

First-Ever Rev Rally: A Great Start to Race Weekend

By on May 18, 2013 in attractions, Brownsburg, events, family, motorsports

I am one of those people who are always behind the times. If someone would have asked me a month ago where Lucas Oil Raceway was, even though I grew up in Hendricks County, I would have thought they were talking about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It wasn’t until recently that I realized it was [...]

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New Forgotten Time Combines History, Paranormal

By on May 17, 2013 in events, haunted hendricks county, history & education, Plainfield

Growing up in Hendricks County, I have had some basic knowledge of the deep history that we are fortunate enough to have here. I remember in fifth grade doing a whole county history unit in which I learned lots of fun facts to impress adults. My knowledge of the county has continued to grow through [...]

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Customize Your Meal at New Pico de Gallo Mexican Grill

By on May 16, 2013 in Brownsburg, dining

I’ve got to tell you that I love Mexican food. I always have tortilla chips, avocados, salsa and plenty of hot sauce at home. I heard that a new Mexican restaurant opened in Hendricks County, so of course I had to try it out. It’s called Pico de Gallo Mexican Grill and it’s located on [...]

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Night Before the 500 Kicks Off Amazing Race Weekend [GIVEAWAY]

By on May 15, 2013 in attractions, Brownsburg, events, family, motorsports

With May being a famous month for racing in Central Indiana, Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind., has two great racing events leading up to the Indianapolis 500: the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Hall of Fame Classic on May 18 — which you can read about by clicking here – and the 68th Annual Visit Hendricks County [...]

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Top 10: Most Popular Hendricks County Trails

By on May 14, 2013 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, Danville, family, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation, top 10

I don’t even pretend to be a walker, hiker, biker or horseback rider. So, I’m the last person in the world who should provide our visitors insider advice on the top trails in Hendricks County, Indiana. Lucky for you though, I know who to ask. After extensive research (picking the minds of our amazing Hendricks [...]

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