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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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Staff
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City
Indianapolis will be a top city to travel to in 2024
If you’re planning travel for 2024, there are lots of big events happening in Indianapolis that may make you want to stay in town.
December 1, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Travel and Outdoors
Indiana breaks ground on first new state park lodge in 84 years
The Lodge at Potato Creek will be about a 25 minute drive southwest of the city of South Bend + join the growing list of Indiana State Parks Inns.
October 20, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Events
Six months out from the Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis
We’re getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in Indianapolis.
October 6, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Culture
Celebrate your birthday with these Indy freebies and experiences
Make your special day one to remember with these free birthday treats and unique ways to celebrate in Indianapolis.
October 4, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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Tourism and Hospitality
Plan a local Labor Day staycation
Hoping for a little R+R, but don’t wanna travel far? Check out these staycation ideas.
August 30, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Development
City breaks ground on convention center expansion and new hotel
The 143,500-sqft center expansion + construction of a new 800-room hotel, as part of a strategic plan for downtown growth, is officially underway.
August 1, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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City
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces $89 million campaign
This will be the first major renovation of the museum dedicated to the Indy 500 + all things racing in nearly 40 years.
July 12, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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City
Oddities around Indy that need an explanation
We’ve noticed a few things out of place around the Circle City + we’re sharing what we learned. Spoiler alert: gorillas, bat signals, and fragrant alleys are involved.
June 27, 2023
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Anna Bowman
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Food
Tenderloin Tuesdays return to Central Indiana
Dine out this summer with discounts on the state’s favorite sandwich.
June 26, 2023
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Nicole Hernandez
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City
Name this Indy neighborhood
We’ve removed the landmarks from this Circle City neighborhood so you can put your Hoosier knowledge to the test.
June 23, 2023
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Anna Bowman
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Music
Build your fall playlist with these artists from Indy
Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or looking for new tunes, we’ve got a list of musicians from Indy that will be music to your ears.
November 4, 2025
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The adult beverage-friendly districts are spreading across central Indiana. Here’s the 411 on where they’re headed and what they could mean for your neighborhood.
November 4, 2025
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Events
Where to get a new tattoo on Friday the Thirteenth
Test your luck with tattoo specials from studios around the Circle City.
November 3, 2025
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Nicole Hernandez
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27 volunteer opportunities in Indianapolis
This list of volunteer opportunities in Indianapolis, IN includes everything from packing food for Hoosiers in need to fostering pets.
October 31, 2025
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