Indy Homes Blog

The town of Fishers Indiana garnered yet another accolade last week when Business Weekly named it the best place in Indiana to raise a family. What is it that makes Fishers stand out? Here’s a list I compiled, in no particular order:

1. Handel’s Ice Cream–This Fishers tradition has been recognized by People, USA Today, Country Living and travelchannel.com as some of the best ice cream in the country. If you’ve ever stood in line on a warm summer night for a delectable (and heaping ) scoop of dolce de leche, you know why!
2. Schools, schools, schools–Elementary, middle, junior high and high school–they’re all good. And because two of the three middle schools and junior highs feed into both senior highs, students form friendships that span school boundaries.
3. Pedestrian paths–If you’re a walker, runner or just without your vehicle for the day, you’ll be both delighted and frustrated by the pedestrian paths found along most roads in Fishers. What’s good is that they connect the community. What’s annoying is that they inconveniently end wherever private property intersects–and that’s frequently along some roads. That means either darting across the street to the path on the other side or taking a chance against traffic.
4. Conner Prairie–Hot air balloon rides circa 1859, the opportunity to experience life as a runaway slave, Headless Horseman encounters and –best of all — 4th of July fireworks!
5. Hamilton Town Center –Ok, so technically it’s on Noblesville Indiana real estate, but just barely. The new outdoor shopping mall is part of the Saxony community, which includes business, retail and residential sections. Popular shops, an IMAX theater and several eateries are found within the cheery and beautifully-landscaped walkable center.
6. Allisonville Nursery–Even if you’ve never planted a shrub in your life, a visit to this upscale nursery and home decor shop will have you thinking you should. Gorgeous displays, a cozy atmosphere and a helpful staff make it a seasonal must-see!
   Fishers Train Station–Where else can you catch a train to the state fair, take a holiday ride on the Polar Express or celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch on board? It’s a Fishers landmark, and the themed rides make it unique! 
7. The name–Not only is Fishers a catchy name, it’s also a refreshing departure from the plethora of  “villes” (as in Nobles, Fort, Zions, Shelby and Crawfords) in the greater Indy area. It’s also not a knock-off of a larger and more famous metropolis (Nashville, Atlanta) or an exotic foreign country (Peru, Brazil and Lebanon).

For information on Fishers Indiana real estate and Fishers IN homes for sale, contact:

Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, e-Pro, GRI
Haddad Team, Keller Williams Realty
317.840.7555
Pat@HaddadTeam.com

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