We had an amazing experience at Hunter's Honey Farm the weekend before Christmas! We got to…read morehand-pour beeswax candles and fill a honey bear with fresh, raw, unfiltered honey--such a fun, hands-on activity that even my teenager and her friend loved. Kelley was fantastic, sharing her knowledge of sustainable beekeeping and the care that goes into producing pure, organic honey straight from the hive. The farm gift shop was stocked with incredible raw, unprocessed honey, honeycomb, and beeswax products--we left with plenty! We're so excited to come back this summer for the Honey House Tour, Beehive Tour, Forestry Tour, and Queen Special Tour! Getting to work a live beehive with a beekeeper and see the honey extraction process will be unforgettable. If you're looking for the best raw, organic honey in Indiana and a truly unique farm experience, Hunter's Honey Farm is a must-visit!

One of our new favorite traditions is cutting down our tree at Hunter's Honey Farm! This year we…read moreactually went out and tagged it when it was warm and then went back on Wednesday to cut it down. So many cool things about that experience... 1) I used a chainsaw for the first time and now I want to cut down all the trees! 2) We put something that wouldn't fit in our car in our relatively new truck bed... it was sooooo big! 3) While I was there, I bought several jars of their honey (again)! They have completely embraced the "hot honey" trend and are making some amazing honeys that are perfect for a nice "drizzle" on pizza, a Christmas ham or even as a sweetener in your green beans or spaghetti sauce! Their service is fantastic and you're even able to taste a few before buying! Go see them for gift baskets or to join their "honey (not jelly) of the month club" #iykyk

I booked a ghost tour for a team outing. I should say I had no expectations other than I thought…read morewe'd be going into buildings, etc (I didn't read reviews or background). We met at monument circle and unfortunately it was very loud (a band playing that you could hear all over the circle and motorcycles enjoying the weather). Our guide did the best he could to talk over. I can't wait to research some of the stories. We ended our tour at Slippery Noodle with a small surprise and the best stories. The bar offered free cover for attendees so we took advantage. I'd recommend the tour, but I recommend reading the site so you know what to expect.

A ghost walk on February 29th? A once every 4 years opportunity, so of course I am in…read more After Michael, our guide, checked everybody in, we assembled in a meeting room at the Anthenaeum. He gave us an overview as to what we should expect on this tour. Please be aware that most of the tour will be outdoors, so dress appropriately. Unfortunately it was mighty chilly on my tour and we all froze. Regardless of the weather, the tour was very informative. Loved the background stories. At each location we heard about the activities that go on to this day, as well as the tragedy that happened at the location, which may have led to the hauntings. The tour ended at St. Joseph's, where we were able to warm up a bit. And what better way to end the tour than with a stop in a former church turned brewery with it's own haunts.

Wonderful way to see the city. Our tour guide was excited about his city and very knowledgeable…read moreabout all its history. Nice diversity of haunted history both old and more recent. The previous review did a disservice to themselves by not reading the description of what a ghost walk entailed and this tour was no exception to a typical ghost tour. They must have had it confused with a paranormal investigation. It was a fantastic value for the money to both see the sights and gain insider knowledge about the local hauntings of Indy. The only "drawback" was that the tour description online said the tour would be 60 minutes and it ended up going for about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The tour guide in the beginning told us it would likely be one hour and 15 minutes, which was also OK, but nearly 2 hours in we were really hurting as there were more steps and standing than we anticipated. I tipped him generously since he took an extra 30+ minutes of his time, likely just out of his passion for history and the kindess of his heart. One thing you should also note is that the tour does not go in a loop and ends in a different location from where it begins, which adds extra steps on the route. That is not typical in ghost tours that I have done in other cities, so something to note. All in all, I'm delighted to have done it and it was absolutely worth the cost of admission. Pay no mind to the previous reviewer - she is no fun at parties and wants everyone else to be miserable too.

If I could give zero stars, I would. If I had any self respect I would have left with in the first…read more10 mins. To start our tour guide did NOT wear a U.S. ghost tours T-shirt and have a lantern. He was wearing a large top hat and looked like Mr. Penguin from Batman. We started at the IRT theatre and learned about an old director who died outside of the theatre and supposedly haunts the theatre. However we could not experience the hauntings ourselves. He walked by the doors and checked to see if any were unlocked. He found one door that was unlocked, and we walked into part of a lobby area. I'm pretty sure we were trespassing. It was at this point that my husband and I realized that we were not going into ANY of the places on our tour, to do any sort of ghost hunt or experience any paranormal activity. Keep in mind for this tour we bought the addition of the sound dopplers. The tour was simply a history tour of our capital of Indianapolis. I would have had more fun going around by myself and my husband to supposed haunted and actually creepy locations of Muncie and Anderson Indiana. I just wasted 2 hours of my life and around $65.00. They referred to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the Indianapolis Murder Speedway. He said that that is what people call it... Umm no. I go to the race every year and NO ONE has EVER called it that. No one has been murdered at a race... No thrill no chill, zero starts don't do it.

If you haven't already checked out this absolute gem just south of the Broad Ripple strip...GO!…read more The gorgeous store is packed full of items from all over the developing world and have been hand selected. You can feel great about your purchase knowing that the artisans have been paid fair wages and the proceeds are pumped back into their communities. Even more incredible is that the money made by The Village Experience fuels The Village Cooperative, the not-for-profit portion of the company which strives to uplift impoverished communities through tourism, micro-financing of sustainable development projects, and artisan development. Not only do the Cooperative's projects gain the opportunity to grow and flourish, but travelers from the developed world can experience the village firsthand through cultural activities (such as cooking classes in Thailand or boating down the Nile), adventure (such as safaris in Kenya, camping under the stars with the Bedouins, or ziplining through the jungle), and service. Check out this recent article published just prior to the store's opening: http://www.nuvo.net/news/article/village-experience

Finally, something worth yelping about!…read more See this place for yourself... the amazing hand made jewelry, art, clothing, and about anything else you would never think of is found at this beautiful shop with an even more amazing mission... Here is the mission statement from their website: "Mission: The Village Experience is a socially pro-active business dedicated to uplifting impoverished communities in the developing world through efforts in international trade and tourism. The Village Experience believes in "moving forward by giving back.." We create unique opportunities for people to support communities around the world, and we adhere to fair trade practices, green travel guidelines, and promote social responsibility. Come join us in our mission to DO MORE!"

The tour guide was very, very knowledgeable about the history of Irvington and the ghost stories…read moreand a great speaker. I loved his perspective and how he brought the stories to life. I've lived here my whole life 57 years and never once heard those stories. It was something new to me. However, There were far too many people on the tour and I honestly couldn't hear some of what he what saying. It was a long time on my old feet but worth every penny. I just wish the group would have been smaller. Also, there were lots of volunteers who helped stop traffic and kept us all on the route. They kept us safe. I appreciated them. If you're having trouble keeping up like me just ride along in your car and get out at the stops to listen to the talks.

Fantastic tour! Alan E. Hunter is a great storyteller who brings Indy's spooky history and true…read morecrime past to life. Even locals will learn something new. Totally worth it, just maybe skip it if you scare easily!

Bloomington is so lucky to have IndiGo Birding here in this small town. David Rupp is not just…read moreextremely knowledgeable about birds. He also has an inescapable enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humor. Bird watching tours can be hikes or kayak rides. I did both, and David was a great instructor for my first time kayaking. You don't have to be a serious "birder" (I'm not) to enjoy David's events. This would be a great introduction for children or teenagers. If you don't see a tour on David's website that fits your schedule, contact him. David added two tours to his schedule just for us. And because others signed up once the new tours were posted, we did not have to pay the private tour rate. David took care of everything, providing binoculars, driving us to and from the hiking spot (which gave us a much appreciated chance to talk with him and learn about the area), and, for the kayaking trip, David brought the kayaks in and out. If you prefer a canoe, just ask for one. For what David provides, these tours are very reasonably priced. This would be ideal for visiting friends and family. My outings with David were by far the two most interesting things I did this summer!

David is AMAZING!!!! So knowledgeable, and he is so great with kids! Most of our group were bird…read morerookies but he taught us everything we needed to know, brought professional grade binoculars for all of us, as well as other professional telescopes for far away birds, AND was gentlemanly enough to let us put all our stuff in his back pack since we forgot to bring one (LOL). My son loves birds and is only 5, and David was so patient and wonderful with him, and our entire family had SO much fun! This is such a great activity to do for any age group, we got to hike in a beautiful area and check out animals we had never seen before!

If you are looking for a fun and educational activity that allows you to not only connect with…read morelocal history, but someone who really loves what they do and wants to share their knowledge and excitement, you need to check out Sampson Levingston's Through2Eyes. Thanks to being grounded due to Covid, I haven't been able to travel like I usually do, so exploring local has been my only option. Highlights/ Why you need to take a Tour: + It's honestly embarrassing how little I truly know about the history of Indianapolis and what really isn't taught about the state in the local school system. + Sampson's passion for history shows as he tells the stories, often accompanied with photos, during the tour stops. He is extremely knowledgeable and happy to have a discussion and answer questions. + Walk/Talk tours vary based on location (Indiana Avenue and Irvington) and time. During the NCAA tournament, a special Basketball themed Walk & Talk on Wheels was offered in the form of a Trolley tour or on a Pacer's Bikeshare Bike. The Bike tour was fun, but a bit more of a challenge, due to the fact I couldn't remember the last time I was on a bike. + Ticketing is done through Eventbrite and reasonably priced; however, beware, there is a slight minimal fee due to Eventbrite's system + Tour is about an 1.5- 2 hours, based on questions + During tour during Covid times, everyone wore masks and kept to the recommended social distance