Inspiration, Stories, and Local Insights

In the throes of a wicked caffeine craving? You’re in luck! Richmond and Wayne County house a number of friendly cafes and coffee shops serving up java, joe, lattes and espresso-based beverages just the way you like them, along with tasty pastries, baked goods and other distinctive treats. Here’s the…

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to buy for family and friends on your holiday shopping list this season. Fortunately, the friendly shops and stores of Richmond and Wayne County offer a deep and diverse selection of meaningful items to consider for…

Don’t we all wish we could turn back the clock? Richmond and Wayne County offer several opportunities to travel decades back in time, and in some cases even more than a century! Put some of these retro destinations on the itinerary for your next visit. See how Richmond residents rolled…

Everything old is new again in Wayne County! Indiana’s storied Antique Alley runs along U.S. 40/the Old National Road between Richmond and Knightstown, rolling out an immense selection of more than 1,000 antique dealers, shops and boutiques all told. If your idea of a good time involves hunting for buried…

It’s the perfect time of year to plan a weekend getaway to Wayne County as summer shifts into fall, lighting up Richmond and the surrounding region with seasonal autumn colors and flavors. The local sunflower fields are in full bloom, proposing a gorgeous backdrop for photo ops, you-pick bouquets and…

Wayne County has always celebrated the contributions of African-American residents and abolitionists who have shaped its proudly diverse community. Now, visitors have a new way to follow in the local footsteps of these groundbreaking groups and leaders thanks to a recently launched Black History Trail. Amid 17 stops that cover…