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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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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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Confection Delights Moves to New Prime Location

By on April 9, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville, rural routes to main street, shopping

I love Downtown Danville, Indiana. It is one of those places where you truly feel like you’ve stepped back into a simpler, and in my opinion, better time. In the heart of this quaint, little town lies the bustling Historic Downtown Square. A familiar business that has made a name for itself the past two [...]

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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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State Showcases Hendricks County Dining Detours [VIDEO]

By on April 2, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville, dining, North Salem, Plainfield, rural routes to main street

As a resident, I sometimes forget that Hendricks County truly is a destination. A recent video project that Visit Hendricks County helped initiate has once again reminded me and hopefully so many others. Through an Indiana Office of Tourism program in collaboration with the talents of some Ball State University students, Visit Hendricks County was [...]

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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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Celebrate Mardi Gras Anytime at Zydeco’s 5

By on March 27, 2013 in arts & culture, dining, family, rural routes to main street

If you are planning a visit to Hendricks County, consider going to dinner in nearby Mooresville, Indiana, at Zydeco’s 5. I first learned about this Cajun sensation located on Main Street in Mooresville while watching “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Guy Fieri featured it and piqued the interest of many Food Network junkies like myself. So, [...]

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Hendricks Civic Theatre Presents ‘Moon Over The Brewery’

By on March 26, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville

A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to attend Hendricks Civic Theatre’s performance of “Moon Over The Brewery” written by Bruce Graham and directed by Camilla Upchurch. As an Indianapolis resident, I didn’t even know there was a theater company in Hendricks County. I used to perform in plays in high school and college [...]

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5 Ways to Make Easter Special in Hendricks County

By on March 25, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, rural routes to main street, shopping

I can’t believe this is Easter week! With the frozen tundra we have going on, it just doesn’t have that spring feeling yet. Alas Easter is here and we are going to celebrate even if it is cold outside! I have come up with five ways to make this Easter special, springy and most importantly [...]

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Martinsville Studio Proves Everything’s A Canvas

By on March 15, 2013 in arts & culture, rural routes to main street, shopping

My daughter loves to create artwork. So, I knew she would love Everything’s A Canvas Art Studio & Gifts in Martinsville, Indiana. Everything’s A Canvas is one of the stops on the 2013 Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail. This working art studio and store is on the Morgan County Courthouse Square at the [...]

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