Planning a trip to Indianapolis? Start your engines and your next adventure right here in Hamilton County, Indiana. We are perfectly positioned 20 miles north, with the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield. If you’re visiting for a special event like the Indy 500, Indiana Black Expo…
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It’s no secret that Fishers, Indiana has grown rapidly the past few years. Fishers' newest dining and shopping destination is Fishers District, an 18-acre mixed-use development on the southeast corner of 116th Street and I-69. It’s hard to keep track of the countless businesses that have opened at…
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As the saying goes, in 49 states, it’s just basketball…but this is Indiana. The month of March is synonymous with college hoops and the Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. This year, the entire tournament will be played right here in Central Indiana. Be a part of the local excitement - safely! - with these events in Hamilton County…
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Who better to recommend what to do, see, eat and explore in Hamilton County than the people who live and work here? We asked a few locals to tell us where they take out-of-town guests, why they love living in Hamilton County and more. Carmel Fishers Noblesville Westfield Northern Towns Carmel…
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First comes loves, then comes marriage, then comes…a restaurant? Love is in the air, and these couples have taken their relationship to new heights and opened up a business together…
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The best-laid plans often go awry, and that saying rang true in 2020. For restaurateurs Rachel and Samir Mohammad, their plans to open a neighborhood bistro in Noblesville changed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in spring 2020. But the couple pivoted their business to serve the community and so far, it’s been a success…
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Amidst the challenges 2020 has brought the local restaurant community, Hamilton County’s food scene continues to grow. Restaurants and cafés have quietly opened for business – and many to rave reviews. We’ve highlighted a number of noteworthy new businesses that opened just before or during the COVID-19 pandemic that you may have missed…
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According to the American Audubon Society, there are more than 47 million birders in the United States. The observation of birds as a recreational activity has grown in popularity, and there are plenty of places to go birding in Indiana, including parks here in Hamilton County. “How do I start birding? What do I need? How do I identify birds? Where are the best places to bird near me?” To answer these questions and more, we talked to Amanda Smith, Superintendent of Natural Resources & Education and resident birder for the Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Department…
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There's a saying that goes, "There's no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing." The temperatures may be below freezing, but that shouldn’t stop you from bundling up and getting outdoors in Indiana this winter. Put on your thickest socks and a few extra layers and take a winter hike outside. Here is a list of the best places to take a winter walk in Hamilton County, Indiana - just north of Indianapolis…
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You're invited to Yelp's Totally Virtual Bazaar 2020! This annual holiday soirée is decking the halls in a different way this year. Join your favorite local businesses all of November and December at 6 free virtual events that are bound to spice up your at-home festivities. Find more information and RSVP here and check out Yelp's Totally Virtual Bazaar Indiana Gift Guide here…
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