Indiana RV museum on road to recovery
The 71-year-old president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart says the museum’s debt has been reduced from $5.5 million to about $2.5 million.
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No foolin’: New state tourism pitch is ‘Honest to Goodness’
The new tourism slogan, which replaces “Restart your engines,” is the hook for a widescale state rebranding campaign.
Visit Indy to map city’s strategy for tourism
The $178,000 study will answer key questions about how the city can better connect its highlights, attract and please business and leisure travelers, and hook up with corporate partners.
At Perfect North, there’s no business like snow business
“The first year, we had about 700 visitors,” said Chip Perfect. “That’s a typical Saturday for us now.”
Fairgrounds Coliseum project ahead of schedule
Indiana State Fair officials are expecting to open the renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum in April, three months ahead of schedule.
Conner Prairie draws record crowds, ramps up programming
Conner Prairie isn’t just for summer—or kids—anymore. The Hamilton County interactive museum on Wednesday announced plans to ramp up year-round programming, including more events geared to adults.
Proposal to allow alcohol sales at fair still on tap
People on both sides of the issue, including those on the State Fair Commission, Indiana alcohol producers, and those opposed to the change, discussed a tentative plan Wednesday for how the state fair could sell its first alcoholic beverages since the 1940s.
Longtime Indiana Beach owner dies at 100
Thomas Spackman, the son of the park’s founder, added numerous rides at the tourist attraction, which became known for its commercial jingle, “There’s more than corn in Indiana.”
Indiana opens first bark parks in state park
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday dedicated two dog play areas at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis.
New ice rink opens at Indiana State Fairgrounds
The $10 million Youth Arena officially opens Monday after several hundred people attended a free public skating event Saturday.
Court sides with widow in lawsuit over Holiday World shares
The state appeals court says the widow of a southern Indiana theme park president isn't required to sell shares in the facility to her late husband's brother.
Local boat, RV show changes format to widen audience
For the first time in its 26-year history, the Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Show will include an auction open to the public. Event organizers think it will draw bidders from far and wide.
Conner Prairie rolling out adults-only programming
The inaugural Prairie Plates event Sept. 20 represents a big step in the Hamilton County living history museum’s increasing effort to target grown-ups—a trend happening around the country as once-staid institutions look to expand audiences and increase revenue.
Milder summer weather boosts state park revenue
Revenue jumped to $12.3 million during the park system’s summer season as cooler temperatures enticed visitors. A price increase this year for annual passes helped line the parks’ purse.
Herd of nominees up for $250K animal conservation prize
Thirty-nine protectors of pronghorn antelope, sea turtles, jaguars, ibis, puffin and other endangered species have been named as nominees for the Indianapolis Prize.
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Lou Harry’s critically selected highlights
I’m happily overwhelmed by the number of events I anticipate attending and reviewing during the coming arts season. Take a look.
Pedal pubs are latest hit in a beer-loving city
Booze and bicycling—in the most unconventional sense—is the thrust behind The Handle Bar, a local startup operated by Steve Lindsay and his brother Brian.
Holiday World family takes dispute to Indiana appeals court
An agreement meant to keep a popular amusement park in the family has sparked a bitter dispute that has reached the Indiana Court of Appeals.
State selling Coliseum seats for grand each
The Indiana State Fair Foundation says 100 pairs of platform-mounted seats are being sold for $1,000 each. All the money raised from the sale will help pay for the ongoing $63 million renovation of the 1939 Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Bike sharing lined up for downtown Cultural Trail
The city is prepared to award $1.5 million in federal funds to Wisconsin-based B-Cycle LLC, which would provide the service along the 8-mile route downtown.