Forty-five minutes north of Indianapolis, away from the urban landscape, lies the growing city of Noblesville. Noted for its striking Second Empire courthouse and the downtown business district (registered on the National Historic Register), the town features...

Considered part of the Louisville metropolitan area, the Kentuckiana city of Jeffersonville, Ind., celebrates Southern cuisine and its history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. According to food historian Robert Moss, author of "Barbeque: The History of an...

Historic Brazil, Ind., nestled in the heart of Clay County, offers a blend of small-town charm and delicious food. With an embracing warmth, the Indiana hamlet with a population of about 8,000 offers a range of dining options, from Mexican to wings to delicious...

Back in 1978, when farms within Marion County were a little more common, Bruce and Carol Waterman established Waterman's Farm Market on what was then their more than 50-year-old homestead. They aimed to create a place where customers could select produce themselves,...

By Brian Garrido Parke County’s annual Covered Bridge Festival begins the second weekend in October and stretches over 10 days, highlighting breathtaking fall foliage and the area's rich history against a backdrop of nostalgic, rural charm. Boasting the title of...

The 2023 Indiana State Fair returns July 28 through August 20 with plenty of deep-fried deliciousness ready to be discovered! Fairgoers wait annually for the announcement of all the new fair foods, and this year’s items won’t disappoint. In addition to tasty new...

By Brian Garrido With a rich history, an array of global dining experiences and many attractions for all ages, the walkable downtown of New Albany offers a great example of ever-evolving small-town America, where history and creativity coincide. The eye-catching Lady...

By Brian Garrido Two and a half hours from Chicago and an hour outside of Indianapolis, pizzaiolo Damiano Perillo tosses freshly made dough into the air at his pizzeria in North Salem, Ind. He opened the shop in 2011 to make pies like those he had at home in Sicily,...

Welcome to Little Burma: a bit of Asia in Central Indiana  By Brian Garrido Travel south of Indianapolis to Greenwood and visitors will notice – next to the donut shops and popular restaurant chains – at least a dozen restaurants serving Burmese food. According...

By Brian Garrido When considering North Central Indiana’s culinary scene, you might cook up thoughts of Amish dishes such as roast chicken, pot pies and apple butter. It’s true that in northern Indiana, horse and buggies provide transportation for the nearly 23,000...

Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis will once again host its popular Italian street festival June 9 – 10 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the historic Catholic church at 520 Stevens St. in downtown Indianapolis. During the event, the area will transform into an...

By Brian Garrido Northern Indiana's Kosciusko County boasts almost 100 lakes of various sizes. All that freshwater makes for a thriving agricultural community, which includes Maple Leaf Farms, the world’s largest producer of duck products. With such an epicurean item...

When the late philanthropist, Disney exec and jazz musician Judson Green moved to Greencastle in 2005, he and his wife Joyce donated $15 million to the DePauw University School of Music, creating the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts and donated...