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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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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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Challenger Learning Center to Fly Final Community Mission?

By on May 13, 2013 in Brownsburg, events, group travel, history & education

There is something about space and space travel that truly excites us all. Maybe it’s the thought of something totally different than the Earth we live on or maybe it’s the unknown adventure. Whatever it may be, the young and old alike have always been enticed by the idea of space. Dreams like this don’t just happen [...]

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Second Saturday Primer: Academy of Hoosier Heritage

By on May 7, 2013 in arts & culture, history & education, rural routes to main street

A great way to explore the cultural and historical sites in Hendricks and Morgan counties is to take part in the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail’s Second Saturdays. In addition to the regular trail sites, Second Saturdays offer additional sites as well as special activities. You can click here for more information. One [...]

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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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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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FROGS Probably Isn’t What You Think

By on April 18, 2013 in history & education, Pittsboro, shopping

I have discovered a new shop in Hendricks County that offers more than just shopping; it’s educational. Brownsburg resident Lorrain Fluhr and her family opened FROGS in November 2012 on Main Street in Pittsboro, Indiana. Don’t let the name fool you. FROGS is an acronym for Fossil Rock Or Gemstone Store. Lorrain’s sons helped come up [...]

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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places in Hendricks County

By on April 15, 2013 in Amo, arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Clayton, Coatesville, Danville, family, hikes & bikes, history & education, Pittsboro

I’m all about doing plenty of research before I visit a new community. I make a list of must-sees, but I also try and add a few off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s a list of five such places that many locals may not even know about, but that I would highly recommend visiting in Hendricks County. 1. Burnett [...]

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Top 10: Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail Insider Tips

By on April 11, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, dining, events, family, girlfriend getaways, history & education, lodging, rural routes to main street, shopping, top 10

Planning a trip on The Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail in Hendricks and Morgan counties may seem overwhelming. So, I am going to give you my Top 10 tips to make your journey along the trail a great experience. For those of you unfamiliar with The Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail, [...]

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Hendricks County Historical Museum Reopens After Winter Renovations

By on March 28, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Danville, family, history & education, rural routes to main street

I like history. History tells us where we’ve come from and how we got here. I enjoy reading about topics such as the One Room Schoolhouse in Pittsboro, Indiana, and the Civil War Heritage Days in Danville, Indiana. You may not realize it, but history abounds in Hendricks County. While at the Royal Theater on [...]

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