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Looking For Something Different? Bordeaux Ball Has It

By on May 9, 2013 in arts & culture, dining, events, girlfriend getaways, lodging, Plainfield

Have you been to Chateau Thomas Winery before? If not, I have an opportunity for you that would make for a perfect first-time or even return visit. Chateau Thomas in Plainfield, Indiana, will host its already popular Bordeaux Ball at 7 p.m. May 18. In its second year, the Bordeaux Ball begins with a wine [...]

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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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Avon Gardens

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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Here We Grow Again Kids Consignment Sale Tips [GIVEAWAY]

By on April 22, 2013 in Danville, events, girlfriend getaways, shopping

In recent years, kids’ consignment sales have gained popularity as parents look for ways to save money. A great consignment sale here in Hendricks County that continues to gain momentum is the Here We Grow Again sale at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex in Danville, Indiana. The sale on May 16-18 will [...]

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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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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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Second Saturdays: Ateliers Serves Up Amazing Art

By on April 8, 2013 in arts & culture, girlfriend getaways, rural routes to main street, shopping

One of my favorite things about blogging for Visit Hendricks County is learning about unique places to visit. This was once again true this week when I followed the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail to an art gallery and studio on the south side of Martinsville, Indiana. As I drove down a road [...]

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Homestead Primitives Turns Gourds Into Art

By on March 12, 2013 in arts & culture, girlfriend getaways, group travel, rural routes to main street

The 2013 Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail provides such an off-the-beaten path experience with so many hidden gems in Hendricks and Morgan counties that in some cases you have to be really looking for a stop or you might miss it. That scenario played out for me during a recent trip to Morgan [...]

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Rural Routes to Main Street Tour, Part 2

By on March 5, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Brownsburg, dining, family, girlfriend getaways, North Salem, Plainfield, rural routes to main street, shopping

Spring is almost here. So, it’s a great time to plan a getaway to Hendricks and Morgan counties to visit the Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail. I have been doing a lot of exploring along the trail recently, so I thought as an insider I can give advice on how to plan a [...]

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Rural Routes to Main Street Tour (PART 1)

By on February 27, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, girlfriend getaways, lodging, Plainfield, rural routes to main street, shopping

When I began to visit all of our 2013 Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail sites following an expansion into Morgan County, I realized how daunting a task it might be for a visitor to plan a weekend around all the locations along the trail. So, I thought as an insider I should try [...]

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