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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
A life-size fake gorilla on a rooftop
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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Farmers markets in Indianapolis
Pack your reusable shopping bags — we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Indianapolis with everything from fresh produce to gorgeous flowers and beyond.
September 12, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to apple orchards and pumpkin patches around Indy
There’s nothing like a cool autumn day picking produce + hitting the hay (literally).
September 11, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
Everything you need to know about getting a personal color analysis in Indy
If you’ve always wondered why some colors make you feel glamorous while others make you look, well, ghoulish, you might be interested in personal color analysis.
September 10, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Live
Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Indianapolis
Whether you’re a coffee lover or just looking for a new place to try, INDYtoday’s coffee shop guide has you covered. This list of the best coffee shops in Indy will help you find the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and relax.
September 10, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
The good, the bad, and the tasty: Indiana’s Black Walnut trees
Locals have lived alongside these native trees for hundreds of years, but it’s not always easy to share a backyard with the Black Walnut’s constantly falling fruits.
September 8, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Indy’s international grocery stores
Broaden your culinary horizons with these grocery stores providing goods from around the world to the 317.
September 5, 2025
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Staff
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Music
Give these songs about Indianapolis a listen
Get your Spotify playlist started with these toe-tapping tunes that are all about the Circle City and our neighbors.
September 5, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Culture

Spend a day like a Parisian in Indianapolis
Fall in love with your city with this Parisian staycation guide — no passport needed.
September 4, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate and learn about the monarch migration through Indianapolis
Find out where to spot the winged creatures and what you can do to keep them protected + flying high.
August 29, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Culture
Your unofficial Indy end-of-summer bucket list
Don’t let cooling temps freeze the fun — there are plenty of ways to make the most of your last few sunny weeks before fall.
August 29, 2025
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Shea Stapley