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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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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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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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5 Great Ways to Tell Mom Thanks This Mother’s Day!

By on May 6, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, family, Plainfield, shopping

Mother’s Day has always been a favorite of mine. That probably has a little something to do with the fact that I am pretty sure I have the best mom on the planet. (I even have an I heart mom shirt to prove it!) Now, being a mother myself is one of the greatest joys [...]

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Top 10: Hendricks County May Must-Dos

By on May 2, 2013 in Amo, arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, Danville, dining, motorsports, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation, shopping, top 10

Winter is finally over, and I can go outside in my flip flops! That is just one of the many reasons I love May. It is also a great time to get out and explore some of the great things Hendricks County, Indiana, has to offer. From outdoor dining to touring beautifully landscaped gardens. Here [...]

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3 Sunsational Summer Trip Ideas to Central Indiana

By on May 1, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, family, girlfriend getaways, group travel, history & education, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street, shopping

With school nearing an end, we here at Visit Hendricks County are gearing up for a “Sunsational Summer,” by providing some wallet-friendly summer vacation ideas in Hendricks County and nearby that families can enjoy over a long weekend or even longer. Mix and match the three suggested Central Indiana summer vacation ideas below to fit [...]

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Local Golf Pro Shares His Hendricks County Favorites

By on April 30, 2013 in Avon, Brownsburg, dining, motorsports, Plainfield, recreation

When I visit a new city or town, I always ask a local’s opinion for his/her favorite places, so I developed this regular feature called Local & Lovin’ It, hoping visitors to Hendricks County might benefit from the advice of long-time locals. This time I decided to ask someone who works in Hendricks County about a few [...]

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Avon Gardens Has Become a Budding Destination

By on April 29, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, bridal, girlfriend getaways, group travel

Anyone who thinks you can’t get away in Hendricks County has never ventured to Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana. I had visited in the past to purchase a tree, but boy did I miss out on the true essence of this tranquil hideaway that’s slightly off the beaten path. Avon Gardens started about 25 years ago [...]

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Don’t Miss These 5 Cheap Eats in Hendricks County

By on April 23, 2013 in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, Lizton

I want a good meal wherever I visit, and it helps my travel budget to know where to find cheap eats. What’s a cheap eat? It could be breakfast, like a doughnut, or a sweet treat, like an ice cream cone. Cheap eats also can be pizzas and sandwiches. We asked Visit Hendricks County’s Facebook fans [...]

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Get Out and ArtsGo! on April 27

By on April 20, 2013 in arts & culture, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, events, family, girlfriend getaways, Plainfield, rural routes to main street, shopping

Apparently I have been sleeping under a rock the past eight years because when asked to spotlight the upcoming Hendricks County ArtsGo! 2013, I had to admit that I had personally never been. So I took it upon myself to find a seasoned veteran of the event to give you a rundown of what makes [...]

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