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Happy Hauling: Flea markets, vintage, and resale shops in Indianapolis
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Indy.
December 11, 2025 04:45 PM
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Tourism and Hospitality
The Indy 500 drives huge Airbnb traffic for Indianapolis in 2024
Visitors looking for a place to stay are quickly selling out local Airbnbs, particularly in Speedway.
May 17, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
Best campsites around central Indiana for stargazing
We’re sharing a few campsite locations across central Indiana that are great for stargazing and viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
March 25, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Basketball
How you can take part in the NCAA tournament first, second rounds in Indy
Indianapolis is hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but even if you don’t have tickets to a game — you can still get in on the action.
March 19, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Sports
Less than 100 days out from the US Olympic Swimming Trials in Indy
The city is getting ready to host a historic Olympic Swimming-qualifying event, right here at Lucas Oil Stadium in less than 100 days.
March 7, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Tourism and Hospitality
Indy ranked among best family staycation cities for spring break
If you’re planning to stay in the Hoosier state for spring break, you’re in luck. Indy was ranked one of the best spots for a staycation.
March 5, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Basketball
Schedule of events for 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is set for Feb. 16-18 with a whole lineup of events at Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the Indiana Convention Center.
February 5, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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City
Visit Indy “State of Tourism” touts an epic 2024
During Visit Indy’s “State of Tourism” event, it celebrated all of the big things happening in Indianapolis in 2024 — and it’s expected to be a transformative year.
January 19, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Development
City of Carmel announces expansion of Monon Greenway
The City of Carmel announced last week it will spend $13 million to makeover the Monon between Midtown and Downtown Carmel.
January 3, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
Indoor activities for the cold months in Indianapolis
We get it, frolicking in the snow isn’t for everyone. We’re rounding up some fun indoor activities for the wintertime — no coats necessary.
December 11, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Food
Indy goes igloo: Icy pop-ups across the city
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Let off some steam in Indy’s sauna scene
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Entertainment
How to have a “Wicked” day in Indy... for good
“Wicked: For Good” hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 21. Here’s how we’d spend one short day in the Circle City just like Elphaba and Glinda.
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Food
Where to warm up with a bowl of soup in Indianapolis, IN
Warm your hands and heart with these soulful, hearty soups around the Circle City that are perfect served on a cold winter day.
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Fitness
Turkey trots + winter races to run around Indy
If you feel inspired to run, walk, or trot as the weather starts cooling down, check out these seasonal struts happening around Indy.
November 14, 2025
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History
Bring in the Clowns, Indianapolis’ history-making pro baseball team
The Clowns are returning to Indy after more than 35 years. Here’s how they originally got to the Circle City, plus some fun trivia facts to impress your friends.
November 13, 2025
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