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While Pete and Alice Dye’s journey into golf course design and building began at El Dorado Country Club, the Dyes combined efforts transformed golf courses around the world.  Currently, their resumes include 145 new courses and 24 redesigns. Alice was always Pete’s partner and collaborator, so he ensured she was co-credited with every  golf hole. With Alice’s passing in February, the golf world lamented. Indiana’s Pete Dye Golf Trail is an appropriate tribute to Alice and Pete, a couple who first made their mark as accomplished amateur players, and later as the framers of modern golf architecture and design. Each of the area’s Pete Dye Trail courses utilize three distinct terrains—an iconic motor speedway, a former military base, and a flat land prairie parcel.     

Summertime is a season when school’s out, pools are open and it’s easy to lose track of the day of the week. Start making your summer bucket list – after all, there’s plenty to discover in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and beyond. We’re giving you a head start on planning your vacation in Indiana with these 10 ideas.

Since May 2018, Hamilton County Tourism, Visit Indy and the City of Indianapolis have worked to research and develop the anticipated White River Vision Plan. Community members and residents also played a large role in this process, participating in surveys and attending meetings to offer feedback.

With nearly twelve months of planning, the plan is finally ready to be unveiled, which is clearly a reason to celebrate. The White River Vision Plan will be announced June 3 and followed by a week-long celebration for all to enjoy.

In addition to events in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville will host a number of exciting events. Here’s a quick breakdown of how you can get involved in the celebration.

Never have a boring weekend again. Mark your calendar for these events happening in June in Hamilton County, Indiana - located just north of Indy.

Read below to see five can't-miss events this month and more to add to your calendar.

There’s nothing worse than being hungry and searching for a restaurant as your kids begin melting down in “hanger.” Luckily, Hamilton County, Indiana is full of family-friendly dining options. So, whether you’re here for a weekend of exploring or you call this area home, here are some suggestions for dining out with kids.

There's no shortage of new restaurants opening up in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield. Here are a few to check out the next time you eat out.

If you've not been to a show-stopping performance at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, make it a priority to attend a show during the 2019-2020 season. The lineup includes genres ranging from jazz to classical to country and beyond. Browse the list of performances below and keep in mind new events will be added throughout the season.

Let’s start our engines and cruise Hamilton County with a Brickyard-themed lap to sample Indiana’s Premier Golf destination. Buckle your seat belts, because this ride has plenty of thrills.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines: the greatest month in racing has arrived! Speedway, Indiana may be the epicenter of epic action, but the celebrations extend throughout the Central Indiana community. We’re proud to partner with our friends at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a collaborative effort to promote the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 throughout the region.

There is an art to coffee tasting. Understanding how to find flavor notes in a cup of coffee can be a daunting task, and it takes experience to train your palette and taste buds to pull out specific flavors. In the coffee world, the best way to do this is through cupping. We’ll break down the steps for you to make it a bit easier!