Travel and Outdoors

Have questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?” Here’s everything you need to know to start your composting journey.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Indianapolis has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
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You never know what Mother Nature is going to give us in Indy — so we’re taking a look at some of the biggest snowfalls in city history.
Did you know the city and county provide interactive GIS maps of Indianapolis to connect you to resources and help you get to know your community?
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The ultimate Christmas gift this year? An unforgettable stay with dining and entertainment perks.
Ready to live your Nancy Kerrigan or Michelle Kwan fantasy? Here are some local ice skating rinks where you can polish your skills (or barely scoot along — we get it).
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Celebrate the season with skating, events, and festive fun.
Say goodbye to airplane mode, cramped legs, and turbulence.
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
This list of volunteer opportunities in Indianapolis, IN includes everything from packing food for Hoosiers in need to fostering pets.
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Did you know Indianapolis used to have its own gossip newspaper, ala Lady Whistledown from “Bridgerton?” Here’s a brief history of “The Locomotive.”
Dining in Indy is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
We stumbled upon records of a long-lost bookstore and publishing company with the name of W.K. Stewart that was owned by a relative of Kurt Vonnegut. Here’s everything we know — and what we’re still trying to find out.
Enjoy dinner and a show when you visit one of these local hibachi restaurants.
Help conserve water and lower the cost of your bills by building an eco-friendly rainwater collection system in your backyard.
Do you know the origin story of the pork tenderloin? Here’s how, when, and where every Hoosier’s favorite sandwich was created.
There’s no place like a Lustron home. Here’s a quick history lesson on the iconic + rare midcentury houses, plus where you can peep some for yourself around Indy.
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these lunches from sandwiches to diverse eats.
Padel is popping up around the Circle City, and these spots make it easy to try out the sport.