Indiana Town Guide Blog
Roundups, day trips, and guides across the Indiana Town Guide network.
10 Best Main Street Restaurants in Hancock County, Indiana
The ten best Main Street restaurants in Hancock County, Indiana — from Taxman and FoxGardin in Fortville to Frosty Boy and Tony D's in New Palestine. What to order, where to park, and what each place does best.
Day Trips from Indianapolis: 5 Small Towns Worth Visiting
Five small Indiana towns within an hour of Indianapolis that actually reward the drive — Fortville, New Palestine, Greenfield, and beyond. What to do, where to eat, and when to go.
Fall Festivals Near Indianapolis: A Hancock County Guide
The best fall festivals within 30 minutes of Indianapolis — Riley Festival in Greenfield, New Palestine Oktoberfest and Harvest Fest, Fortville's Trees on Main, and more.
Hancock County Farmers Markets: 2026 Season Guide
Every farmers market in Hancock County, Indiana for the 2026 season — Fortville Thursdays at Landmark Park, New Palestine Tuesdays at Healthway Park, and more. Days, times, and what to expect.
Hancock County, Indiana: A Complete Guide to the Towns, History, and Hidden Corners
A town-by-town guide to Hancock County, Indiana — Greenfield, New Palestine, Fortville, McCordsville, Cumberland, and the smaller communities. History, geography, and what makes each place worth knowing.
Indiana Small-Town Breweries (and Wineries, Distilleries, and More) Worth the Drive
Indiana's craft beverage scene extends far beyond downtown Indy — small-town breweries, award-winning wineries, craft distilleries, and cideries are scattered across the state. A guide to what's worth the drive.
The Pink Elephant and Other Roadside Icons of Indiana
Fortville's Pink Elephant — locally known as Ellatini — is one of Indiana's most beloved roadside landmarks. The 12-foot martini-drinking statue has been in Fortville since 1980. Here's the full story, plus Indiana's broader tradition of roadside icons.
A Weekend in Hancock County, Indiana
A two-day itinerary for visiting Hancock County, Indiana — Main Street Fortville, historic Greenfield, small-town New Palestine. What to do, where to eat, and where to stay.
Where to Eat in Hancock County: A Town-by-Town Guide
A practical town-by-town guide to eating in Hancock County, Indiana — breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and dessert in Fortville, New Palestine, and beyond.
Why We Build Hometown Directories Instead of Chasing National Platforms
The case for small, local, human-curated town directories in an age of Google Maps, Yelp, and big-city tourism marketing. Why Indiana Town Guide is built the way it is.