Indypendence Day: July 4th Celebration in Indianapolis
July 4th Indy Style
Indianapolis is home to a warm and festive 4th of July celebration. A great treat for everyone is the spectacular fireworks display in Downtown Indianapolis which can be seen from all around the city. However, the celebrations ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on June 25, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Aqua Awesome: A Guide to Indy's Best Public Pools
Cool down the summer heat with Indiana’s Best Public Pools
Summer is here and the heat is on, so what better way to spend a lazy summer day than to have your family cool off with a dip in the pool. Good thing there are many places to visit ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on June 8, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Drive In Movie Theaters in Indianapolis
Drive-In Movie Theaters in Indianapolis
There used to be a time when the drive-in theatre represented the golden age of watching movies. Indianapolis used to be teeming with these great theaters with once being home to as many as 20. Sadly, the ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on May 28, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Spring Guide to the Indianapolis Theatre Scene
It's probably not too late to get tickets to a show this week at one of the many fine Indianapolis area theatres. But if you like to plan ahead, we have your spring guide to the stage covered right here.
What's hot in Indy? Check out the schedule ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on February 26, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Craving Creativity? Fun Activities in Indianapolis to Spark Your Imagination
There's nothing worse than being bored or having writer's block. So if you're craving creativity or looking for some fun activities to spark your imagination, Indianapolis is a great place to be! You can feed your inner thespian at the IRT and ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on January 15, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Dive In! Indoor Waterparks You'll Want to Visit
It's the dead of winter here in Indiana, and if you have children they might be getting a little restless. Why not make plans for a family road trip to visit some indoor waterparks? Not only will the kids get some energy out, hopefully the parents ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on January 13, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
How to Train for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Without Losing Your Mind)
The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is an amazing event hosted here in Indianapolis each May. Runners from around the globe (literally) all descend on Indianapolis with one goal in mind: to conquer the 13.1 miles set before them. Not only is this race ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on January 8, 2015 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Indianapolis Rocks New Years: Where You'll Want to Be
2015 will soon be upon us. (Can you believe it?) If you're like us here at Home to Indy, we love New Year's Eve. It's a time of looking back over the past year. What did the last year hold for you? Did you purchase or sell a home? Perhaps you moved ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on December 11, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
'Tis the Season: Holiday Theatre Outings in Indianapolis
We love Christmas here at Home to Indy. Indianapolis has so many fun ways to get in the spirit: from Christmas at the Zoo to the Circle of Lights Tree Lighting to Christmas at Lilly House, there's something feative for everyone!
If you're looking ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on November 30, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
4 Fun Things to Do in Indianapolis You Might Not Know About
We love Indianapolis for so many reasons: We have great sports teams, wonderful parks, delicious local restaurants, and wonderful attractions. But there's so much more to this amazing city than you might be aware of.
For example, did you know ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on November 20, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Making Music: Where Indy Kids Shine
As we all know, music is a great way to help children grow, develop, and express themselves in a creative way. Getting kids excited about music at an early age can really unlock their potential and help their creative side grow. Whether you come ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on October 21, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
On the Road Again: An Indiana Road Trip Guide
Everybody needs a breather now and then, but full blown vacations can be hard to come by. That doesn’t mean, you need to forego the relaxing qualities of getting away. Indianapolis just happens to be central to a huge number of fantastic ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on October 14, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
On Par: 7 Great Indy Golf Courses
Indianapolis is a sports city. We have our Pacers and our Colts and our checkered flags, so it’s no surprise that our golf scene is really quite respectable.
Arnold Palmer once said, "Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on September 23, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Fun, Scary, and Haunted: Fall Activities in Indianapolis
Fall is one of our favorite times here at Home to Indy! The leaves are changing; the weather is getting cooler; the Colts are back in season; the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks... what's not to love?
If you're new to the Indianapolis ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on September 21, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Whipping up Some Goodness: Cooking Classes in Indianapolis
The long summer months are great time work on your hobbies; and what better way than classes and what better skill than cooking? There are no shortage of places to get cooking lessons around the city, be they refresher courses or specialized ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on August 19, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
What You Need to Know About the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center
The Indianapolis Zoo is one of the highlights of our fair city and one of the first attractions we recommend to families new to the area. The zoo has a convenient downtown location, beautiful grounds, tons of interesting animals, and a ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on August 10, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Farm to Fork Food Festival: DigIN 101
Indiana is in the heart of the Midwest, which is known for its farms. But most people (incorrectly) don't associate it with fine foods. In fact, most people likely associate Indiana with its State Fair Food. Don't get us wrong... we love a lemon ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on August 7, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
Wanna Play? A Beginner's Guide to GenCon
Every August, the most serious game players across the nation descend on downtown Indianapolis for their national convention: GenCon. If you're new to the area, you're in for a real treat. Not only is it great for people watching, it's THE place to ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on July 31, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
7 Places to Catch Live Music in Indianapolis
It's a Friday night in Indianapolis, and you feel like listening to some tunes. Do you:
a) Listen to Pandora on your phone
b) Go buy a guitar and try to figure out how to play
c) Head out on the town for some live music
While all three are ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on July 27, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do
One Tank Getaways: Best Indiana Road Trip Destinations
Indianapolis is a great place to live! Not only do we have professional sports teams, world-class musicians, and incredible actors, we get to brag about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the zoo, and an award-winning children's museum. (What's not to ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on July 20, 2014 in Indianapolis Things to Do