Year in Review: Indy in the News

Not only did Indy rack up top accolades like “Best Places to Travel in 2017” from powerhouse travel authorities like Travel + Leisure, but Indy’s story on our growing food scene, attractive niche neighborhoods, impressive trail scene and our top-tier family friendly destinations grabbed the attention of media from around the country. Here’s our top ten list of articles you may have seen about our favorite city from this past year (consider this our humble brag and reason for you to read them one more time):

Small Business Saturday

Indy has a community of people who support everything local – restaurants, retail stores, breweries, food trucks, and more. This Saturday, November 25 aims to extend that community and encourage all to Shop Small and Shop Local.

Celebrating 100 Years of Central Library

Central Library turns 100 on October 7 and they're throwing one heck of a party!

Explore Indy Trails Through Google Maps

Indy Cultural Trail Tours

Now through September 30th, you can pedal your way through Indianapolis each Saturday while learning all about the culture and history that makes the Circle City unique. Join a group for an 8 mile, 2.5 hour tour along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Indy Welcomes New Bike Route USBR50

Calling all cyclists! The U.S. Bicycle Route System announced a new Indiana bike route.

Don Gummer Debuts Major Exhibition in Indy

Gummer’s “Back Home Again” exhibition will join the more than eight pieces of public art found along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.  For a map of the exhibition visit www.dongummerindy.com.

IN Light IN Festival Lights Up the Circle City

2016 has been a year to celebrate in Indiana. From the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 to the state’s bicentennial birthday and now, to honor The Indianapolis Foundation’s 100th anniversary, the circle city will shine brighter than ever.

Save Money on an Indy Spring Break

Hooray, spring break is on its way! Our family has two full weeks of time to relax and recharge this March and we’re beginning to plan some quick trips and special outings to celebrate a brief break from the regular routine. But the vacation fund is running low and we don’t have too many dollars to spare. Enter Indianapolis – one of the most affordable cities to entertain the kids on Spring Break without breaking the bank.

Vote Indy Your Favorite City in Travel + Leisure

A few reasons why you should vote Indianapolis your favorite city in Travel + Leisure's 2015 survey.

Ride the Monon Trail: A Challenge to You

Blink and winter will be here. It's time to take full advantage of fall and squeeze in as much quality time outdoors as possible. For me, that means time on a bike. There is no better ride this time of year than the city's first and most prized trail, the Monon Rail Trail. With a canopy of red, yellow, and orange that pops for a short window every year time is of the essence.