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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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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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Family Festival To Celebrate McCloud Nature Park

By on April 24, 2013 in attractions, events, family, history & education, North Salem, recreation

McCloud Nature Park near North Salem, Indiana, is turning the big 1-0 this year. That’s right — the Hendricks County park will hit the decade mark and to celebrate, Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is hosting the McCloud Park Anniversary Event on Saturday, May 4. As it turns out, there’s another nice round number to [...]

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Top 10: 2013 Spring Activities in Hendricks County

By on April 12, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, dining, events, family, motorsports, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, recreation, shopping, top 10

After a long, hard winter, isn’t it nice to see the grass growing, the trees and flowers blooming and the warmer air arriving? Yes, spring is finally here, and with that in mind, we wanted to share our Top 10 Can’t-Miss Hendricks County Spring activities for 2013 compiled by the staff at Visit Hendricks County. [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day at McCloud Nature Park

By on April 10, 2013 in events, family, North Salem, recreation

When it’s warm outside, I try and spend as much time as possible outdoors. My parents encouraged my brother and me as kids to enjoy nature, and it’s definitely carried on into adulthood. Whether I’m taking photos, fishing or walking, I’m just happy to be enjoying the great outdoors. If you’re like me, you will [...]

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New HeartChase Event Takes Over Metropolis April 13

By on April 4, 2013 in events, family, Plainfield, recreation, shopping

Combine one of my favorite shows, my favorite shopping spot in Hendricks County and one of my favorite causes, and you have my attention. The American Heart Association is hosting an inaugural event at Metropolis Mall in Plainfield, Indiana. If you are a fan of “The Amazing Race” or “Minute to Win It,” you will [...]

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