2018: A Look Ahead

When Condé Nast Traveler said we’re one of ‘6 US Cities to Watch in 2017’, they were right. And keep watching, my fellow travelers, because 2018 will be nonstop fun. Here’s a quick look at what I’m most excited about in 2018.

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.

Five Ways to Explore Mass Ave Before Summer Ends

Before summer is over, sit in the sun with a bowl of ice cream, walk down Mass Ave, and explore the different shops, eat at one of the many restaurants, or ride a bike from one end to the other.

Cheers to Vonnegut with Hotel Tango

2017 marks 10 years since Vonnegut passed away, and Visit Indy is celebrating with a “Cheers to Vonnegut” campaign. As a part of this campaign, 11 bartenders in the city have created Vonnegut-inspired cocktails to be featured on their respective menus for six weeks throughout winter and spring. This week I clinked glasses with Ethan Rogers at Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery.

Cheers to Vonnegut with Ball & Biscuit

Celebrate the Year of Vonnegut in Indy with 11 cocktails concocted by the city’s top mixologists. For 11 weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to try these Vonnegut-inspired cocktails. For each drink, I sat down to catch up with the bartender who crafted it, asking him or her a series of questions about what inspired the drink. Next up, is a Q&A with Kendall Lockwood from ball & biscuit.

What’s New at This Year’s IndyFringe Theatre Festival

Once again, this year’s IndyFringe Theatre Festival will be bigger and better than ever, with 64 different performing groups coming together for 11 days of theatric magic.

New Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Indy

Are you ready to really check some things off your holiday shopping list? Look no further - Indy is home to some great pop-up shops this season.

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.