Ashley Petry is an Indianapolis native and the award-winning author of three previous books about her hometown: Indianapolis: An Illustrated Timeline; 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die; and Secret Indianapolis: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. She has 20 years of experience as a freelance writer specializing in Midwest travel, food and drink, history, and the arts. Her work has appeared in USA Today, Condé Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and many other publications. Find her at ashleypetry.com.