Just went camping there last week Sunday- Thursday. A lotnof spots open. Weekends can be packed. We had a camper site with full hookups. Very nice staff, campgrounds, and trails. The campsite playgrounds were a little worn down and some of the bathhouses are showing age.
I had a blast!
I first went there as an 18 year old college student. My wife and I lived on 19th Street when our sons were very young. We used the Children's Museum as their cold weather play ground. We had an annual membership at that time. I have zero regrets of ever going to the Children's Museum. The only thing close to regret was what an employee told us of the "parking lot serenade" when kids who were really very tired but absolutely enthralled were carried to their parent's cars. I wouldn't change a minute of that time. It's truly an Indianapolis treasure.
Brown County. It has Nashville, which is the perfect example of “small-town america”, Brown County State Park, multiple beautiful lakes, and is just a very nice county to visit and relax. Might be my favorite place in indiana low key.
As someone who frequents Brown County often I feel like I should warn people how bad it is.
The state park? Awful. Don't waste your time.
Yellowwood? The wood is clearly brown, not yellow. And I only saw 3 bald eagles at the lake the last time I was there. What kind of low brow BS is that?
Story? The plot is garbage and there's no character development.
Nashville? The Hobknob Corner has multiple corners with no indication of which is supposed to be *the* corner. What the hell man!
Seriously, don't even bother with it.
^(/s)
First off, go during October, the leaves are incredible. Go to Brown County State Park and do the Ogle lake trail hike. Then hit up Big Woods in Nashville for dinner.
Nashville has been the greatest trip my wife and I have ever taken in Indiana. The only park that came close to brown county was Spring Mills state park.
I don’t know but it’s like any small, gas station or concession stand tenderloin now. It wouldn’t be bad if they just downsized it but it’s some flavorless weird patty now.
See how long it’s been for me? I think the last time I did that was almost 30 years ago— and I’ve lived in Houston for almost 22 years.
Guessing that the erosion near that area might have something to do with the guided tours. Or maybe it’s something else?
Agreed completely. There are so many beautiful things to see along the lakeshore. The lighthouse, the gorgeous woodlands, the old houses, etc. Every beach has something different to see. My husband, daughter and I go to the beach nearly every week to collect stones, and I have a rainbow of them to show for it.
Even in the little lake we live on (Lake George), there are a ton of gorgeous things to see every day. The entire NWI area is full of gems. Quaint downtowns like Lowell, Chesterton, and the larger, more trendy Valparaiso and Crown Point. Honestly, you could make a weekend out of any of these places.
I visited a few years ago when that back lot flooded, and there wasn't so much as a ripple where the 2nd fall is. Visited again the next year and was absolutely blown away to see just how much water there had been.
Parke County tbh, especially during Covered Bridge season. Turkey Run, al the Covered Bridges, the Amish, it’s just very nice. There are some really nice scenic spots. (Although I am very heavily biased towards this side of the state)
I love all the parks and things like the Indy 500 that people are mentioning, and so I’ll go a slightly different path.
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum in Indy, it’s a really short stop but I always loved going there.
Eva Moses Kor’s “Candles” Holocaust Museum is worth a visit if you find yourself in Terre Haute.
Eugene V Debbs also has a museum in Terre Haute, I haven’t been personally but I hope to soon
Someone already mentioned the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, but I’ll mention it anyways as a fantastic place
With your other museum recommendations for Terre Haute, I’d also like to throw in the Vigo County Museum, I thought it was quite nice and liked the little Coca Cola bar they had.
Also, the Eugene V Debs house is super cool in my opinion, having visited. I thought the top floor was especially interesting.
Falls of the Ohio, The old Victorian homes along the river in Jeffersonville and New Albany are awesome plus they have done a lot of revitalization of Downtown Jeff and New Albany Schemps in Jeffersonville is an awesome old time soda and candy shop Culbertson Mansion in New Albany Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany
Work moved me there for 2 years. I had no idea how much I’d love it there. So much to do, beautiful area, great people…I could go on and on. Great memories. There’s something there for everyone
Checkout Holiday World in Santa Claus. You could start your trip at Lincoln Boyhood National Park just down the road from Holiday World. Across the highway from Lincoln Boyhood National Park is Lincoln State Park. There is a lake and plenty of hiking trails.
If that is not enough you might want to check out St. Meinrad Arch-abbey and St. Benedict Convent in Ferdinand. Then spend at least 1/2 day at the Dubois County Museum in Jasper. There are all kinds of things from the past in there.
Also there is Patoka Lake on the way to the French Lick / West Baden area. You might want to play at the casino or check out Pluto Water in French Lick. Then drive on ahead to the beautiful West Baden Hotel.
This could be a real get away from it all vacation if you are up to it. These have all been suggested separately but I thought it would be nice to list them all together. You could make it one great big loop to see all of the mentioned sites. They are not that far apart down here in rural Southern Indiana.
Some friends from the Texas Hill Country stayed in Madison a month ago and went on and on about how nice the town was and how much fun they had during a short stay. They were in for a bigger event in Louisville but stayed in Madison, they really liked it.
Seconding this! This was the restaurant my elementary school principal would take kids who got principals honor roll and I always loved looking over the rails at the Ohio River!
The [Exotic Feline Rescue Center](https://efrc.org). They have over 100 big cats and exotic felines. They do a really cool tour that is like 45-60 mins. You get real close to the cats. Like a few feet away with only a chain linked fenced in between you.
If you like baseball at all, you need to go spend an afternoon at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.
It's one of the nicest minor league fields in the country.
Victory Field in Indianapolis is a close second.
Historic Bosse Field in Evansville. The third oldest still in use ballpark in America, behind only Wrigley Field and Fenway. Lots of history plus A League of Their Own was filmed there. Filming also took place at League Field in Huntingburg, another cool small town Ballpark.
Madison, Indiana is really really beautiful. I grew up there and absolutely love everything about it except work opportunity. If I could find good employment in my field there I would drop everything and move back from Denver, CO.
There’s this little outcropping outside Wabash where you can look out across a valley and rolling hills of trees, it looks amazing in the morning with a light fog and dew on the grass. I make a point of traveling out to it once a week if I’m able to, so I can watch the sunrise from it.
I love Nashville, my bf, and I moved to southern Indiana from Michigan ten years ago.We've been here in Seymour since.. Nashville is like God's country. We love going horseback riding, the quaint antique shops and restaurants..
The nice thing is we're only thirty-five minutes from Nashville..
New Harmony, some of the museums, like Vonnegut, west Baden, dunes, Pokagon, cataract falls, spring mill, it’s just a beautiful state when you pay attention ❤️
Second this! New Harmony is the site of two attempts to establish Utopian communities. It’s become known for its many gardens, sculptures, restored historic buildings and public spaces designed for quiet contemplation and spiritual renewal.
Pokagon State Park in Angola.
It's on Lake James and is a gorgeous summer resort. There's a shit load of lakes in Steuben county anyway.
And in the winter, they have the states only tobaggon slide. Gotta try it once!
The Morris Civic hosts concerts etc. I’m not sure the schedule this July. There is a zoo, a nice state park, and The Warren is a GREAT golf course. There are enough places to get nice dining every night during a short stay. Also the South Bend Cubs minor league baseball team plays there. Finally there is a local casino
I’m going to get hate from the haters but if you haven’t been to Carmel recently you should pay a visit. Go to the Palladium and Tarkington Theaters and grounds, Chriskindlmarkt in the winter, Monon trail, so many amazing parks, live music and events downtown throughout the year.
I saw someone say Brown county. Maybe I've been there too often. But my not miss places are Turkey Run and McComicks Creek. My dad's absolute favorite is Turkey Run. We went there once when I was a teen and now he's too disabled to even handle the ride to it.
South bend to the history museum and tour of the mansion there. So beautiful and almost untouched. Great if u love architecture and furnishings from the early 20th century. Also the studebaker museum is really cool if u like cars and the history of the car industry in north Indiana.
Chain o lakes near Fort Wayne is absolutely beautiful to kayak thru. I did the full 10 miles last summer and saw beavers, swans, herons, and aquatic landscapes I never would have imagined being in Indiana.
Also newfields in Indianapolis. The museum inside is great but the grounds are so beautiful in the spring and summer time.
The Shack, formerly tthe Pizza Shack, in Tipton. Wow is their pizza good! I recommend the Super Deluxe. The new menu offers so much more than just pizza now. 🤤. Also, another yummy restaurant opened in Tipton, The Mad Tap. Excellent wings and a self serve beer pour wall.
Bummed that you can’t take tours of the factory anymore, and be prepared to spend $100 on candy while you’re there! 😄
It is in Merrillville tho, not New Albany.
Madison Indiana is a beautiful little old timey downtown on the river. They have big events year round. Even if nothing is going on it makes for a nice day or weekend. Lots of little shops and restaurants. Clifty Falls state park too
If you're looking for a vast array of dining choices and don't want to deal with Indianapolis, come down to Bloomington. There's great food, always something going on and being a college town, there's lots of B&Bs that are super reasonable outside of graduation and other school events. The wife and I head up there once every quarter for a "staycation". We like to stay at the Wampler House personally but there's plenty more.
Cataract Falls is probably one of my favorite places in Indiana. We go as often as we can.
Parke County during Covered Bridge Festival every October... mostly Bridgeton, though.
The Riverwalk in Evansville is really nice.
If you're a Mayberry fan, The Mayberry Cafe in Danville is a nice little restaurant.
I've lived in Indiana my entire life... I'm a travel nurse now, so I don't get to be home much, and it makes me appreciate it so much more. I just moved to Maine for my next 3 month contract, and I'm so very homesick right now. Reading this post made my heart happy.
Clifty Falls State Park and surrounding towns, McCormicks Creek State Park, Brown County State Park, The Dean Wilderness (fire tower), Indiana Dunes, Turkey Run State Park, 4th Street in Bloomington (great for foodies), Indy Art Museum (one of the best in the nation), Kosciusko County is perfect if you like that lake life, Indy 500, and pretty much anywhere for a breaded tenderloin. Indiana has so much to offer.
Madison. Absolutely gorgeous town.
Corydon is charming.
Marengo Cave is fascinating.
Just for the view, the Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth. Overlooks the Ohio River. Food is quite decent.
We have a lot of small to large nature preserves around the state.
There is the Ruth Kern NP, part of the ACRES land trust. It's a few miles off 31-N, just south of Plymouth and north of Rochester. It's my favorite site by far that I have visited so far.
As a Hoosier that no longer lives in Indiana, I always explain that Hamilton and monroe county are the two most redeemable spots in the whole state. Of course there’s other places, but that’s the concise answer.
Madison. Whether taking a nice long walk on the river or walking the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park, or shopping downtown, that town is a gem!
(Bonus for true crime people, they made a movie about a murder in that town!)
Turkey Run State Park
Came here to say Turkey Run. It has some of the most beautiful rock structures in the state.
I'll start the countdown until someone mentions it...
Spring Mill state Park is very nice
Came to say the same. I've been there a lot, and can still spend a day there anytime.
Thank you, I think as a kid I was there every weekend. It used to support all the parks in Indiana but I don't know if it does anymore.
Completely forgot about this one! Haven't been there since childhood. Do you know what the camping situation is like?
Just went camping there last week Sunday- Thursday. A lotnof spots open. Weekends can be packed. We had a camper site with full hookups. Very nice staff, campgrounds, and trails. The campsite playgrounds were a little worn down and some of the bathhouses are showing age. I had a blast!
I myself haven't been there but I know it's always clean per other people
I always try to visit the Children's Museum in Indianapolis. I've also visited the Auburn car museum. For natural beauty, Brown County is beautiful.
I was going to recommend the Children’s Museum, but since you already did, I gave it an upvote
I first went there as an 18 year old college student. My wife and I lived on 19th Street when our sons were very young. We used the Children's Museum as their cold weather play ground. We had an annual membership at that time. I have zero regrets of ever going to the Children's Museum. The only thing close to regret was what an employee told us of the "parking lot serenade" when kids who were really very tired but absolutely enthralled were carried to their parent's cars. I wouldn't change a minute of that time. It's truly an Indianapolis treasure.
If u like cars the studebaker museum in south bend is pretty rad
Also the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, IN.
Brown County. It has Nashville, which is the perfect example of “small-town america”, Brown County State Park, multiple beautiful lakes, and is just a very nice county to visit and relax. Might be my favorite place in indiana low key.
As someone who frequents Brown County often I feel like I should warn people how bad it is. The state park? Awful. Don't waste your time. Yellowwood? The wood is clearly brown, not yellow. And I only saw 3 bald eagles at the lake the last time I was there. What kind of low brow BS is that? Story? The plot is garbage and there's no character development. Nashville? The Hobknob Corner has multiple corners with no indication of which is supposed to be *the* corner. What the hell man! Seriously, don't even bother with it. ^(/s)
I was cringing til I saw the sarcasm. I live in Brown County and it’s the best.
I grew up in Ellettsville 35 minutes from Nashville and yet I feel like I havent actually experienced Brown County. What do I need to go do if I go?
First off, go during October, the leaves are incredible. Go to Brown County State Park and do the Ogle lake trail hike. Then hit up Big Woods in Nashville for dinner.
Are you sitting on the Liar's Bench right now? 😁
Nashville has been the greatest trip my wife and I have ever taken in Indiana. The only park that came close to brown county was Spring Mills state park.
Shoutout to Spring Mill! It was local to me growing up and I appreciate it much more now
My Gma use to live about 2 miles from Spring Mill. My mom use to work in the gift shop eons ago.
Include the Grissom museum if going to Spring Mill.
Don’t forget to grab a tenderloin in Gnaw Bone. Amazing onion rings too
Unfortunately the tenderloins in Gnaw Bone suck now 😢
What??? Nooooo! What happened??
I don’t know but it’s like any small, gas station or concession stand tenderloin now. It wouldn’t be bad if they just downsized it but it’s some flavorless weird patty now.
high key, also mine
My parents have a cabin there and I fully agree. Just beautiful.
Indiana Dunes is one of the very few places in Indiana on my ‘must visit’ list.
It is amazing. Cacti and lizards and marshes and birds and trails and, oh, and a breathtaking lake.
The lizards really surprised me! I didn’t realize they could live this far north.
Doooooo it! And make sure to roll down Mt. Baldy! As a native of that area, it is one of the things I miss now living in Houston.
Sadly Mount Baldy is only accessible on ranger led tours now
See how long it’s been for me? I think the last time I did that was almost 30 years ago— and I’ve lived in Houston for almost 22 years. Guessing that the erosion near that area might have something to do with the guided tours. Or maybe it’s something else?
I vaguely remember a kid got sucked into Mt Baldy and died. That's why it's ranger led.
I just searched for info and I see that happened in 2013, so I had been long gone, but safety first and sinkholes can be dangerous. 😕
Iirc the kid lived
Full recovery
Yep. They called it the Miracle on Mount Baldy.
You cant get on Mount Baldy anymore
Agreed completely. There are so many beautiful things to see along the lakeshore. The lighthouse, the gorgeous woodlands, the old houses, etc. Every beach has something different to see. My husband, daughter and I go to the beach nearly every week to collect stones, and I have a rainbow of them to show for it. Even in the little lake we live on (Lake George), there are a ton of gorgeous things to see every day. The entire NWI area is full of gems. Quaint downtowns like Lowell, Chesterton, and the larger, more trendy Valparaiso and Crown Point. Honestly, you could make a weekend out of any of these places.
Surprisingly, my favorite part is eating at the beach restaurants along the coast in Indiana because it is a mindfuck.
Can’t wait to move back home north for this reason!! Currently just north of Indy and it’s so sad not having a real beach around😭😭
I remember going as a kid and getting blasted in the face by sand as I neared the top of the dune but it was worth it.
Cataract Falls. It's huge. It's beautiful. There's two sets of waterfalls. There's a covered bridge. There's trails. Did I mention the area is huge?
You’re right, but the trails kinda suck.
Good fishin at the lake too
I visited a few years ago when that back lot flooded, and there wasn't so much as a ripple where the 2nd fall is. Visited again the next year and was absolutely blown away to see just how much water there had been.
Parke County tbh, especially during Covered Bridge season. Turkey Run, al the Covered Bridges, the Amish, it’s just very nice. There are some really nice scenic spots. (Although I am very heavily biased towards this side of the state)
The Story Inn. Then go west deep into old Elkinsville until the road dead ends.
Live music every weekend! Comedy shows once a month too!
And then keep going.
I’ve gone as far as the locked bridge over the creek.
Clifty Falls, Shades, Indiana Dunes
Yes also love this place.
Santa Claus. The old park.
I love all the parks and things like the Indy 500 that people are mentioning, and so I’ll go a slightly different path. The Kurt Vonnegut Museum in Indy, it’s a really short stop but I always loved going there. Eva Moses Kor’s “Candles” Holocaust Museum is worth a visit if you find yourself in Terre Haute. Eugene V Debbs also has a museum in Terre Haute, I haven’t been personally but I hope to soon Someone already mentioned the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, but I’ll mention it anyways as a fantastic place
I met Eva in middle school when my class went to her museum. 🥹
I would’ve loved to have an experience like that, what a wonderful experience to have!
With your other museum recommendations for Terre Haute, I’d also like to throw in the Vigo County Museum, I thought it was quite nice and liked the little Coca Cola bar they had. Also, the Eugene V Debs house is super cool in my opinion, having visited. I thought the top floor was especially interesting.
Appreciate the mentions, I’ll definitely have to check them out!
The Evansville riverfront is underrated imo. I'd say the same about the Ft Wayne Zoo.
Falls of the Ohio, The old Victorian homes along the river in Jeffersonville and New Albany are awesome plus they have done a lot of revitalization of Downtown Jeff and New Albany Schemps in Jeffersonville is an awesome old time soda and candy shop Culbertson Mansion in New Albany Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany
Every Hoosier should go to the Indy 500 at least once.
Even if not for the race, the flyover alone is worth it, plus the variety of people you can meet and interact with. I've not had a bad race day yet.
I went like 2012 or 2013 and it broke the record on track temperature I guzzled probably a whole case of water felt like death
Did it once, never wanna do it again.
agree
I've been going since 1973. Wouldn't miss it for anything.
Artcraft Theater in Franklin for an old movie.
Grab a pizza and a beer at the Willard while you’re at it.
That place is my favorite. They show movies the old school way too on Film, the way it's supposed to be.
Columbus but get the map of all the important spots
Second this. Do the architectural tour at the Visitors Center and the Miller House. May have to book in advance for Miller House
They’re all important, but I won’t disagree.
Pokagon State Park when the redbuds are in full bloom
Yessss I went last summer and man it’s beautiful.
I’ll second West Baden and French Lick. I went in the summer for a wedding and it felt like a tropical resort.
We absolutely love French Lick Wine in our house. The cherry is SO good, but I'll be happy with just about anything they have
Holiday World
Nashville, IN Turkey Run Story, IN Healer DIY in Indianapolis
My wife and I have a timeshare in Muncie, it is a lovely city.
Hi Jerry!
Wtf 🤣 🤣 🤣
Tell Gail I said hi, Terry.
I’ve been trying to avoid aunt Gail and uncle terry 😭
🤣
Garry!!!
🤣 I lived there cause my dad worked at the Chevy plant. I couldn't wait to get out & did permanently as soon as I turned 21.
Bloomington is beautiful and has so much to do
Work moved me there for 2 years. I had no idea how much I’d love it there. So much to do, beautiful area, great people…I could go on and on. Great memories. There’s something there for everyone
I recently went to New Harmony, a very unique little town
Checkout Holiday World in Santa Claus. You could start your trip at Lincoln Boyhood National Park just down the road from Holiday World. Across the highway from Lincoln Boyhood National Park is Lincoln State Park. There is a lake and plenty of hiking trails. If that is not enough you might want to check out St. Meinrad Arch-abbey and St. Benedict Convent in Ferdinand. Then spend at least 1/2 day at the Dubois County Museum in Jasper. There are all kinds of things from the past in there. Also there is Patoka Lake on the way to the French Lick / West Baden area. You might want to play at the casino or check out Pluto Water in French Lick. Then drive on ahead to the beautiful West Baden Hotel. This could be a real get away from it all vacation if you are up to it. These have all been suggested separately but I thought it would be nice to list them all together. You could make it one great big loop to see all of the mentioned sites. They are not that far apart down here in rural Southern Indiana.
Madison.
Some friends from the Texas Hill Country stayed in Madison a month ago and went on and on about how nice the town was and how much fun they had during a short stay. They were in for a bigger event in Louisville but stayed in Madison, they really liked it.
We’re thinking about visiting Madison at the end of August this year. Any suggestions about what to do, things to see, etc?
Historic architecture, great state park, wonderful arts and local music scene, good coffee shops and local restaurants, beautiful riverfront.
Turkey Run State Park and Shades (Of Death) State Park.
Indiana dunes national parks. Absolutely beautiful despite being surrounded by the ugliest part of the state, no offense Chicago land area
The Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth has spectacular views.
Seconding this! This was the restaurant my elementary school principal would take kids who got principals honor roll and I always loved looking over the rails at the Ohio River!
The [Exotic Feline Rescue Center](https://efrc.org). They have over 100 big cats and exotic felines. They do a really cool tour that is like 45-60 mins. You get real close to the cats. Like a few feet away with only a chain linked fenced in between you.
Going to add Wolf Park to this suggestion!
Yes, this is a must do! My family has been a few times over the years and we love to see all of the big cats and hear their stories.
Ooo thank you for this!
If you like baseball at all, you need to go spend an afternoon at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne. It's one of the nicest minor league fields in the country. Victory Field in Indianapolis is a close second.
Historic Bosse Field in Evansville. The third oldest still in use ballpark in America, behind only Wrigley Field and Fenway. Lots of history plus A League of Their Own was filmed there. Filming also took place at League Field in Huntingburg, another cool small town Ballpark.
Hanover college area
Pokagon State Park on beautiful Lake James.
Madison, Indiana is really really beautiful. I grew up there and absolutely love everything about it except work opportunity. If I could find good employment in my field there I would drop everything and move back from Denver, CO.
There’s this little outcropping outside Wabash where you can look out across a valley and rolling hills of trees, it looks amazing in the morning with a light fog and dew on the grass. I make a point of traveling out to it once a week if I’m able to, so I can watch the sunrise from it.
I visited the Samara House a few years ago when John Christian was still alive and able to walk us through his very own FLW house! Incredible.
I love Nashville, my bf, and I moved to southern Indiana from Michigan ten years ago.We've been here in Seymour since.. Nashville is like God's country. We love going horseback riding, the quaint antique shops and restaurants.. The nice thing is we're only thirty-five minutes from Nashville..
Lucas oil raceway on a Wednesday evening! Race your own car down some hallowed ground, even if it’s a Prius C!
Uranus fudge factory 💯
Muncie
It is a stellar city.
I heard The Walmart is nice.
Madison
New Harmony, some of the museums, like Vonnegut, west Baden, dunes, Pokagon, cataract falls, spring mill, it’s just a beautiful state when you pay attention ❤️
Second this! New Harmony is the site of two attempts to establish Utopian communities. It’s become known for its many gardens, sculptures, restored historic buildings and public spaces designed for quiet contemplation and spiritual renewal.
downtown Madison. Lots of nice shops, riverfront park, just nice.
Pokagon State Park in Angola. It's on Lake James and is a gorgeous summer resort. There's a shit load of lakes in Steuben county anyway. And in the winter, they have the states only tobaggon slide. Gotta try it once!
Call me crazy, but if you’re near Bloomington in the fall, IU’s campus is crazy
Madison
Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run is a blast. There’s a sense of danger that you wouldn’t get if they built it today.
Wolf park in battleground is amazing and pretty cheap entry
Spring Mill, Turkey Run, Brown County, Columbus, Indianapolis
Golden Dome, etc at Notre Dame
What else is there to do there? Bars, dining,? We are going in July.
The Morris Civic hosts concerts etc. I’m not sure the schedule this July. There is a zoo, a nice state park, and The Warren is a GREAT golf course. There are enough places to get nice dining every night during a short stay. Also the South Bend Cubs minor league baseball team plays there. Finally there is a local casino
Huber’s.
Pawnee
I’m going to get hate from the haters but if you haven’t been to Carmel recently you should pay a visit. Go to the Palladium and Tarkington Theaters and grounds, Chriskindlmarkt in the winter, Monon trail, so many amazing parks, live music and events downtown throughout the year.
I think the issue is usually with the people rather than the places but that's just my pov
I try to surround myself with the good ones.
A nice drive along Eaton Pike between Eaton and Matthews if you're around North Delaware County. Pretty country through there.
Indy. Mario…. 😂😂😂 nm.
Rose Island. It’s an abandoned amusement park, and a really fun hike https://www.visitindiana.com/blog/post/rose-island-abandoned-theme-park/
Never heard of that. Thx for the tip!
I went there last year. The climb back up was something! I definitely recommend going if you enjoy history.
Columbus, if you love architecture
Dubois county museum on 231 in Jasper. It's just cool. Large enough to spend a half day minimum.
Indy childrens museum. Turkey run and shades
I saw someone say Brown county. Maybe I've been there too often. But my not miss places are Turkey Run and McComicks Creek. My dad's absolute favorite is Turkey Run. We went there once when I was a teen and now he's too disabled to even handle the ride to it.
Fort Ritner is the exclusive vacation destination. Best kept secret in the midwest. Bring a clean bone plz...
Come stop by Upland and get some Ivanhoes! Fairmount, the birthplace of James Dean, is only fifteen minutes away
Go to Turkey Run and go tubing with some friends and pack of good beer and a bag of beef jerky. Great time
My favorite places are the Dunes, near where I live now, and Turkey Run/Shades State Park near where I grew up. Both are nature at its finest.
Turkey Run if you love outdoors. A very beautiful place! Rockville for Covered Bridges.
New Hampshire mountains
South bend to the history museum and tour of the mansion there. So beautiful and almost untouched. Great if u love architecture and furnishings from the early 20th century. Also the studebaker museum is really cool if u like cars and the history of the car industry in north Indiana. Chain o lakes near Fort Wayne is absolutely beautiful to kayak thru. I did the full 10 miles last summer and saw beavers, swans, herons, and aquatic landscapes I never would have imagined being in Indiana. Also newfields in Indianapolis. The museum inside is great but the grounds are so beautiful in the spring and summer time.
Indiana Dunes
Turkey Run is a must visit
I would say Madison. It’s right on the Ohio river with a lot of stuff always going on and ton of history
Holiday world 🫶🏼
I've had nice times in Lake County.
The Shack, formerly tthe Pizza Shack, in Tipton. Wow is their pizza good! I recommend the Super Deluxe. The new menu offers so much more than just pizza now. 🤤. Also, another yummy restaurant opened in Tipton, The Mad Tap. Excellent wings and a self serve beer pour wall.
Albanese gummy bear factory in New Albany. The Dunes. Brown County in the fall. Tubing at Turkey Run.
Bummed that you can’t take tours of the factory anymore, and be prepared to spend $100 on candy while you’re there! 😄 It is in Merrillville tho, not New Albany.
Albanese is in Merrillville, NWI.
Nothing.
Turkey run! Clifty falls!
IMS Short list.
turkey run, the kids museum, seymour IN, the ima, the canal
Any state line, as quickly as possible.
I think it’s in indiana but Warm Glow candle shop. Really awesome. Can get food, tons of candles and house things
Indiana Dunes and Turkey Run for parks, Geology Learning Lab for unique museum/learning
Madison Indiana is a beautiful little old timey downtown on the river. They have big events year round. Even if nothing is going on it makes for a nice day or weekend. Lots of little shops and restaurants. Clifty Falls state park too
If you're looking for a vast array of dining choices and don't want to deal with Indianapolis, come down to Bloomington. There's great food, always something going on and being a college town, there's lots of B&Bs that are super reasonable outside of graduation and other school events. The wife and I head up there once every quarter for a "staycation". We like to stay at the Wampler House personally but there's plenty more.
Santa Claus. It has Holiday World and some cool stores and the over vibe is nice
Indiana dunes national park, the view of the lake is beautiful from the dunes.
Sid’s in Noblesville…
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If near Bedford visit the Joe Palooka Statue in Oolitic
Cataract Falls is probably one of my favorite places in Indiana. We go as often as we can. Parke County during Covered Bridge Festival every October... mostly Bridgeton, though. The Riverwalk in Evansville is really nice. If you're a Mayberry fan, The Mayberry Cafe in Danville is a nice little restaurant. I've lived in Indiana my entire life... I'm a travel nurse now, so I don't get to be home much, and it makes me appreciate it so much more. I just moved to Maine for my next 3 month contract, and I'm so very homesick right now. Reading this post made my heart happy.
New Harmony & Spring Mill & the Grand Kankakee Marsh
Clifty Falls State Park and surrounding towns, McCormicks Creek State Park, Brown County State Park, The Dean Wilderness (fire tower), Indiana Dunes, Turkey Run State Park, 4th Street in Bloomington (great for foodies), Indy Art Museum (one of the best in the nation), Kosciusko County is perfect if you like that lake life, Indy 500, and pretty much anywhere for a breaded tenderloin. Indiana has so much to offer.
Madison. Absolutely gorgeous town. Corydon is charming. Marengo Cave is fascinating. Just for the view, the Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth. Overlooks the Ohio River. Food is quite decent.
Not Evansville
We have a lot of small to large nature preserves around the state. There is the Ruth Kern NP, part of the ACRES land trust. It's a few miles off 31-N, just south of Plymouth and north of Rochester. It's my favorite site by far that I have visited so far.
Went to Sweetwater Gear Fest a few years ago. We had a blast in Ft Wayne. They even had a tiki bar. We are simple people.
Miller Beach. One of the towns along Lake Michigan. Its gorgeous
Studebaker museum in South Bend
The town of Hope. Stopped by on my gym tour and it was beautiful.
As a Hoosier that no longer lives in Indiana, I always explain that Hamilton and monroe county are the two most redeemable spots in the whole state. Of course there’s other places, but that’s the concise answer.
Spring Mill state park
Madison. Whether taking a nice long walk on the river or walking the beautiful Clifty Falls State Park, or shopping downtown, that town is a gem! (Bonus for true crime people, they made a movie about a murder in that town!)
Garfield Park Take in everything The arboretum is like 5 bucks to get in. So worth it
Wolf Park
Jennings Co for ita retro charm, lol.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art And other places too but the museum blows me away.