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Carmel, Ind.-It’s that time of year when our minds turn to celebrations and gift giving. Holiday shopping can be even more enjoyable when the hassles are removed. For whimsical and sophisticated gifts you can skip the big city traffic with a trip to Hamilton County, Indiana. Just north of Indianapolis, Hamilton County Indiana has a great mix of the uptown feel of shops with international designers and local artisans in Fishers, Noblesville and Carmel. Shoppers avoid all the hassles of parking and experience personal attention to detail making customers feel as if they had their own concierge....more

Hamilton County is home to some truly great places for food but the real story is in the faces behind each place. Many of the County's entrepreneurs are pursuing their passion for food as a second - or third or fourth - career....more

While the Monon Trail and Cultural Trail are perhaps the best known trails in central Indiana, Hamilton County is home to several other trails dedicated to the arts, history and culture of the region and state. Trails include:...more

According to economic impact studies done by Certec Inc., Hamilton County tourism contributes $365 million in total to the local economy, directly supporting more than 4,000 jobs and $82 million in wages. Tourism-related employment in Hamilton County is as varied as the County's eight great towns and cities themselves, especially for the college students and baby boomers looking for seasonal or part-time work. Here are a few more unique jobs in the County....more

This winter has been milder than most, but the gloomy gray skies can still put you in the mood for that special dish that will make you feel cozy. Try something new and different at a local Hamilton County restaurant to get your fix of the comforting salty, crunchy and sweet tastes that you crave....more