Looking for a quick getaway for you and your significant other, a group of friends, or the whole family? Charter an airplane or helicopter to Hamilton County, where you can experience shopping, a world-renowned arts scene, local food options, and hundreds of miles of walking and biking trails connecting the towns of Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and Fishers.

1. Conquer the Carmel Caffeine Trail

The Caffeine Trail will take you to places throughout Carmel where coffee is roasted in-house, and many of them feature regionally roasted beans or small-batch coffees from across the US. To see the complete list of coffee shops, visit this website.

• Visit the Carmel Arts & Design District

Home to galleries, boutiques, restaurants, studios, and public art installations, West Main Street is a great place for concerts, classes, and festivals. Annual events and activities can include outdoor movie nights, live music series, ice skating, and other holiday celebrations.

To learn more about what is going on pending current government regulations, visit their website.

• Explore Coxhall Gardens

This park is a modern, 125-acre park including twin bell towers, a lake, a Children’s Garden, and an elegant Centerpiece. Campbell Crossing, which is connected to the Centerpiece and surrounded by water on two sides, serves as a great location for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

To learn more about Coxhall Mansion tours and Concerts in the Centerpiece events, visit their website.

• Top Golf & IKEA in Fishers

Less than one mile from each other, check out Top Golf, a premier entertainment destination, and IKEA, known for its unique furniture and delicious food.

• Breweries and Wineries in Fishers

Here’s your guide to breweries in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and Noblesville, where you’re sure to find a venue that everyone will enjoy.

• Conner Prairie in Fishers

A nationally acclaimed history destination, Conner Prairie is an outdoor museum that exists to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana by providing engaging, individualized, and unique experiences.

• Grand Park in Westfield

This thoughtfully designed 400-acre sports campus, the official home of the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp, offers a field for almost any sport. Nearby this premier destination for youth sports and training are local restaurants, pubs, shops, and a unique Westfield experience.

• “Hipstoric” downtown Noblesville

“Hipstoric” downtown Noblesville isn’t just a trendy name, it’s an initiative to connect and share things that mesh modernity with history. Experience the heart of culture in Hamilton County and unique local shops, restaurants, and recreation, all in one must-see destination.

If you’re ready to explore Hamilton County, schedule your charter flight today! Spend more quality time with the people in your life instead of wasting time in traffic or in a crowded airport terminal! Visit our website for more information.

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1. Catch a Film at Northern Michigan’s Cherry Bowl Drive-in

Twenty minutes west of Traverse City, this drive-in has been showing first-run double features since 1953. To check out current film showings and hours, visit their website.

• Visit Mackinac Island

Sitting in Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island State Park features trails, woods, and the limestone Arch Rock formation. Whether you want to play golf, check out diverse dining, or visit historical sites, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot for centuries.

• Awaken the Sleeping Bear

If you enjoy the outdoors, then visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. Visit the Glen Haven Village or the Maritime Museum, or just trek up the Dune Climb. On the hot days, dip your toes in the tranquil Loon Lake.

• Explore the Les Cheneaux Islands

Thirty miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge, these 36 islands provide sheltered channels, bays, and a historic harbor area for boaters and explorers. The base towns of these islands include Cedarville and Hessel, historic port towns offering art galleries, restaurants, and a boat-building school. Guides lead paddle trips at sunset during the summer, and winter trips combine snowshoeing with other traditional regional fun.

• Visit a Top-rated Brewery or Winery

Although most popularly known for its pristine fresh water, northern Michigan also offers top-notch local beer and wine selections. For a list of breweries and wineries in the area you should try, check out this site.

Want to make your trip to northern Michigan a trip you’ll never forget? Schedule a helicopter or plane charter flight to your destination and save yourself time sitting in traffic or in a crowded terminal.

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