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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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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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5 Ways to Celebrate Presidents’ Day in Hendricks County

By on February 18, 2013 in Amo, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, events, family, hikes & bikes, Plainfield, recreation

Today we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by closing down the schools and government offices for Presidents’ Day. (Wait, what? Who’s idea was this?!) If you’re like me, then, you’re taking the day off work to spend with your kids, which brings up the universal question:  ”What are we going to [...]

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Finding Hendricks County’s Historical Markers (PART 1)

By on December 26, 2012 in Amo, arts & culture, Danville, family, history & education, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street

We asked what people would like to learn more about in Hendricks County, Indiana, and the topic of history was a very popular response. With that in mind, I went on a quest to learn more about the Indiana historical markers within the county. I knew history buffs love visiting these throughout the country, but [...]

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Hendricks County holiday craft fairs set to begin

By on November 2, 2012 in Amo, arts & culture, Avon, Danville, events, family, girlfriend getaways, holidays, shopping

It’s time to start shopping for holiday gifts and decor, and one of my favorite places to get unique items is holiday craft shows. There are plenty of great shows in Hendricks County this year. Here are a few happening before Thanksgiving. We will provide a second list later this month featuring Gingerbread Christmas and [...]

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B&O Trail, Brownsburg, Ind.

Now’s the Perfect Time to Explore Hendricks County’s Railway Trails

By on October 19, 2012 in Amo, Brownsburg, Coatesville, fall activities, hikes & bikes, recreation

Here in Hendricks County, we are very fortunate to have trails fit for hiking, biking, walking and horseback riding! Both the B&O and Vandalia trails are situated on old railroad beds. So, now instead of clickety-clack on the tracks, you regularly hear the rhythmic footfalls of joggers, the whirring sound of bicycle wheels on the paths [...]

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Top 10: Places to See Fall Foliage in Hendricks County

By on October 15, 2012 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, Danville, fall activities, hikes & bikes, North Salem, Plainfield, top 10

When I talk to friends who’ve lived in other regions of the country, such as California, they consistently say that one thing they missed about Indiana was witnessing the change of seasons in the fall. If you love the brilliant reds, oranges and yellows that grace our trees at this time of year, you’re not [...]

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Upcoming events allow runners, walkers to see Hendricks County on foot

By on July 22, 2012 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation

Runners and walkers alike — both seasoned athletes and beginners — have more than a dozen opportunities to participate in organized fun runs and timed races through the rest of 2012. Check out this list highlighting some of the scheduled events throughout Hendricks County, Indiana — and bookmark it for future inspiration. Weekly through September: [...]

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Hendricks County Fish Fry season begins this weekend, lasts through August

By on June 5, 2012 in Amo, Avon, dining, events, family, Lizton, Plainfield, Stilesville

There was a time in Hendricks County when you could go to a Fish Fry almost every weekend from the first of June to the first of August. It was great seeing your friends and enjoying mini-reunions with family. The parting comment was always, “Well, I guess we will see you next week at the [...]

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