Best Summer Things to Do in Indianapolis + Central Indiana (2026)
It’s HOT, y’all. It seems that this Indiana summer is finally kicking in and if you’re looking for ways to get out and cool off, I’m here to help. Check out this list of the best things to do this summer in Indianapolis and Central Indiana! The following list includes free summer things to do…
Check Out This Luxury Spa Resort Just 5 Hours from Indy
Looking for your next couples getaway within driving distance from Indianapolis? Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is a Tuscan-inspired luxury resort in Canton, Ohio just under 5 hours away from Indianapolis. Picture this: You wake up in the most beautiful hotel room to birds chirping and don a plush spa robe. You brew coffee to…
Double Date Idea Near Indy | Nickel Plate Express Railbike Rides
The most fun double date in Central Indiana that we’ve ever done! If you’re looking for things to do with your friends near Indianapolis, you have to check out the Twilight Railbike Ride at Nickel Plate Express in Noblesville, Indiana. Below, I will tell you all the need-to-know details, or you can check out a…
Local Coffee Shops in Indianapolis & Central Indiana
Don’t hate me, but… I’m officially taking away your excuse to go to Starbucks. Below, you will find a list of local coffee shops in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. So whether you’re in Downtown Indianapolis, Carmel, Plainfield, Greenwood, or any of the surrounding Central Indiana suburbs, I hope this list can help you find…
Things to do Near the Indy 500
It’s May in Indy and you know what that means: *cue the Kevin James “start your engines” meme. That’s right, it’s Indy 500 season. If you’re in town for the race, you’re probably looking for things to do and eat while you’re here. Or, if you don’t have tickets to the race and you’re just…
Where to Get a Water Softener and Reverse Osmosis System in Central Indiana (Installation, Cost & What to Expect)
If you live in Central Indiana, you’ve probably heard people talk about hard water or water filtration, but it’s not always clear what you actually need, or where to even start. I’ll be honest, this wasn’t something I thought much about until I moved into our current home one year ago and started noticing a…
Places in Indiana… That Don’t Feel Like Indiana
Author John Green recently gave Indianapolis the slogan: “You gotta live somewhere, but also you get to live somewhere,” and it’s true. As a local Indy content creator who encourages folks to love where they live, I feel it’s best to be transparent and tell you that while I am incredibly grateful to live in Indiana, I…
Patio Dining Spots in Indy and Central Indiana
There are two seasons I love most in Indiana, and patio season is definitely one of them (the other is apple cider slushy season, but we’ll get to that later 😉). Patio season in Indy has officially commenced, and I have compiled a list of the best patio dining spots in Indianapolis and Central Indiana…
Date Night Ideas in Indy (That Aren’t Dinner)
I hear ya. You and your honey are sick of the typical dinner and a movie date night and you want to spice it up a bit. Well, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re looking for the best activities in Indianapolis for your next date night, then welcome to the only list you’ll…
Must Try Sushi in Central Indiana
Contrary to a Facebook comment I got a couple weeks ago claiming Indianapolis gets its sushi from the city sewers (yes, I’m calling you out, Jim!!), we really do have some awesome sushi spots in Indy and Central Indiana. One thing you may notice with this particular Indy sushi list, however, is that many of…
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