Indiana Travel Guide 2022

2022

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INDIANA TRAVEL GUIDE PUBLISHER Indiana Destination Development Corporation in conjunction with Emmis Communications

INDIANA DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION secretary & ceo Elaine E. Bedel elbedel@IDDC.in.gov chief operating officer & chief of staff David Holt dholt@IDDC.in.gov vice president, partnership development David Buskill dbuskill@IDDC.in.gov director, tourism, marketing & communications Amy Howell amhowell@VisitIndiana.com director, visitor conversions Kyle Johnson kyjohnson@VisitIndiana.com director, sports tourism & event planning Noelle Szydlyk nszydlyk@VisitIndiana.com director, graduate retention Mitchell Gauger mgauger@IDDC.in.gov graphic designer & digital content creator Shawn Pierce shpierce@VisitIndiana.com digital marketing strategist Aissatou Balde abalde@VisitIndiana.com social media & public relations officer Allison Vantasky avantasky@VisitIndiana.com community engagement officer Mary Clare Wall mwall@VisitIndiana.com director, lincoln amphitheatre Marc Steczyk msteczyk@VisitIndiana.com field representative & executive assistant Nancy Jacobsen njacobsen@IDDC.in.gov

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS editor Laura Kruty art director Allison Edwards

Welcome!

IT ALL STARTS WITH A VISIT TO THE GREAT STATE OF INDIANA.

Once you’re here, you’ll find a collection of unique places and amazing people. The Hoosier State is diverse in experiences, with both natural and man-made wonders, making Indiana the perfect place to visit, live, work, stay and play. The one place to point you in the right direction is this 2022 edition of the Indiana Travel Guide.

There are travel opportunities to fit almost every itinerary. You name it, we have it, including hiking in our breathtaking state parks, one-of-a-kind museums and contemporary architecture. We are also home to a national park and the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. See for yourself what else Indiana has to offer!

On behalf of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, we would like to thank you for choosing our great state. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a resident, we are happy to have you here.

Best wishes and safe travels,

contributing writers Crystal Hammon, Amy Lynch, Emily Udell

CONTACT US

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Inclusion in this publication does not imply endorsement by the IDDC. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the publisher or the editor. ©2022 Indiana Destination Development Corporation

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch

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1 Welcome!

No matter where you go in Indiana, you’ll come across genuine Hoosier Hospitality.

6 Smartphone Exploring Check in at statewide attractions and earn rewards using digital passports.

8 Unique Architecture

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Roadside Attractions

Wacky and wonderful photo ops.

112 Pop On! Where to find sweet and savory takes on Indiana’s official state snack—popcorn!

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Six Cities, Four Ways

See a variety of styles up close at these notable residences and public sites.

Couples, families, foodies and culture mavens: Here’s how to make the most of your visit to a half dozen destinations.

10 Elevated Dining

28 15 Great Hikes

Nine places to eat with amazing views.

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Souvenir Central

Bring home a token from the Hoosier State.

12 Have You Ever?

Interesting hands-on experiences you’ll find only in Indiana.

14 Great American Places Historic landmarks that play an important role in our nation’s heritage.

Meals with a view! pg. 10

Happy trails to you! Find your ultimate walk in all four seasons.

Regions

Resources 2 State Map

A look at Indiana’s highways, counties and major towns and cities.

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Suggestions on what to do year-round, ideas on where to stay and play, places the kids will love and more tips for a fun-filled trip to Indiana’s North.

4 Social Media Stay up to date on all things Indiana.

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54 Central Region

Get up to speed on where to learn about, watch and drive cars, old and new.

Seasonal activities, the best spots to catch a great night’s sleep, how to spend time outside, historical gems and plenty of other ways to nail your Central visit.

Your quick reference to everything in this book, broken down by category: Attractions, Lodging, Festivals & Events, Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping, Wineries/Breweries/Distilleries and Resources.

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Where to go for outdoor recreation, childfriendly attractions, craft beverage trails, and hotels and inns that you won’t want to sleep on—it’s time to see the South.

Want more? Here’s where to get additional information on your next trip. Just choose your own adventure and start dreaming!

15 Auto Enthusiasm Festivals

Music, food, art and activities highlight some of the best events of the year.

ON THE COVER McCormick’s Creek Canyon Falls at McCormick’s Creek State Park. Find out more on page 28. Photo by Tony Valainis, Emmis Publishing.

QUICK TIPS

LOOK FOR THESE ICONS to tell you where to find an attraction: North Region (N), Central Region (C), South Region (S) and Statewide (IN). There are maps located throughout the guide to help you find your way and QR codes to direct you to online travel information.

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Browse hundreds of things to do and see at no cost, from arts and antiquing to wildflower gardens.

Golf, caving, kayaking and more—you’ll find dozens of budget-friendly deals and discounts on our website.

Road-tripping and need some inspiration?

After you browse all the ideas here, the only question will be where to head first.

IN YOUR MAILBOX

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR DEALS AND TO-DOS! From outdoor adventures and girlfriend getaways to family road trips and romantic retreats, these e-mails arrive packed with trip ideas. Find discounts for hotels, attractions and other destinations you’ll want to visit.

They also have the scoop on Indiana’s great festivals, events and more. Stay in the loop—and sign up—by going to VisitIndiana.com/email-sign-up.

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Falltime riding and hiking trails at Versailles State Park (S)

PHOTOS BY: @JOLIEJOMAA (SUNFLOWERS), @THE.SILVAN .REVERIE (FALLS), @INDIANADNR (INDIANA DUNES), FRANK OLIVER FOR @INDIANADNR (VERSAILLES)

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While you’re here, buy yourself something nice, like this unique wooden bowl by a local artist!

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ROOFTOP DINING pg. 10

FAB FINDS & FESTS pgs. 11 & 16

CARS & HISTORY pgs. 15 & 14

PHOTO OPS & POPS pgs. 17 & 112

6 CITIES, 4 WAYS pg. 18

GORGEOUS HIKES pg. 28

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Seeking a path to a new adventure? You’re in the right place. Indiana is known as the Crossroads of America, and those roads can lead to so much—one-ofa-kind experiences and fresh perspectives around every bend.

Let these pages guide the way, introducing you to parks and trails, museums and historic homes, shops and tours, craft beverages and inspired dining. We can’t wait for you to start exploring.

Mountain biking in Brown County State Park

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EXPLORING

Kayaking on Saint Marys River near Pr omenade Park in Fort Wayne

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TRAVEL REWARDS

Phone-based passports delivered instantly to your device make it easy to explore while you aim for prizes—or save money. BY LAURA KRUTY WHAT IT IS

STOPS

Ride the rapids with the South Bend Parks Pass

PRIZE

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Sunglasses for 10 checkins, a water bottle for 25, a hat for 40, a bag for 59 and a new prize in 2022 for all.

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Stop by 30 to earn a custom pie server, 60 for a tumbler and 90 for a hat.

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No prizes are offered— just enjoy the discounted entry price!

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INDIANA STATE NATURE PASSPORT (IN)

this encyclopedia of options for fresh-air activities includes state parks, forests, recreation areas, state park inns and more for year-round outdoor inspiration.

INDIANA CULINARY TRAILS PASSPORT (IN)

come hungry—diners can sample tenderloins, fried chicken, pie, ice cream, beer, pizza and much more from independent restaurants, bars, brewpubs, cafes and bakeries.

INDY ATTRACTION PASS (C)

visit nearly 10 of Indianapolis’ top museums and attractions, including The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie, Newfields and the Indianapolis Zoo, over one or three days. You’ll save on the cost of general admission at each.

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INDY CRAFT PASS (C)

sample bespoke beer, wine and spirits at locales in and around Indianapolis, such as Sun King Brewery, Taxman Brewing, Metazoa Brewing Co., Daniel’s Family Vineyard & Winery and more.

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Visit eight locations to earn a T-shirt or 35 for an Indy Craft Pass beer stein.

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FORT WAYNE OUTDOOR PASS (N)

hike, bike or paddle Fort Wayne’s trails and river routes. You can traverse more than 100 miles through rural and urban settings.

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Explore one locale for a sticker, five for a drawstring bag and 10 for a water bottle.

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FORT WAYNE PUBLIC ART TRAIL (N)

set a course around Fort Wayne and surrounding towns in Allen County to check out vibrant murals on building walls and sidewalks, and small- and large-scale sculptures.

Check in at one for a sticker, 25 for a key chain or 75 for a limited-edition print of one of the murals.

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SOUTH BEND PARKS PASS (N)

soak up the outdoors in and around South Bend, like at Bendix Woods County Park, on the Indiana Birding Trail; historic Leeper Park with the newly restored Studebaker Fountain; and whitewater-rafting attraction East Race Waterway.

Earn sunglasses for five stops or a belt bag for all 20.

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Culbertson Mansion

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By Design PREPARE TO BE FLOORED BY INDIANA’S HISTORIC— AND ARCHITECTURALLY NOTABLE—LANDMARKS.

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Lanier Mansion

MILLER HOUSE

RUTHMERE

midcentury modern Miller House and its exquisite gardens rank among the world’s best examples of the midcentury-modern aesthetic. Commissioned in 1953 by Columbus business scion J. Irwin Miller, the home was a collaboration among three famous figures in design: Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard and Dan Kiley. (S)

beaux arts In the early 1900s, Albert R. and Elizabeth Baldwin Beardsley built their Elkhart residence, named in memory of their only daughter, Ruth. Ruthmere was a lively hub for business, family and social gatherings. Today, the three-story home is a museum that encourages appreciation for history, architecture and art. (N)

BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE italianate The only Hoosier to serve as a U.S. president (1889– 1893), Benjamin Harrison left behind this 16-room home in Indianapolis. The residence is now a museum, known for robust programming intended to stir civic engagement. (C)

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CULBERTSON MANSION second empire New Albany’s opulent, three-story Culbertson Mansion was built in 1867. The 20,000-squarefoot residence was home to William S. Culbertson, one of the wealthiest Hoosiers of his time. Fully restored to its former glory, this treasure has 25 rooms, intricately adorned by

Oliver Mansion

PHOTOS COURTESY: IND. STATE MUS. & HISTORIC SITES (CULBERTSON), BENJ. HARRISON PRES. SITE, VISIT MADISON (LANIER), VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA (OLIVER), ELKHART CO. CVB (RUTHMERE), INDIANAPOLIS MUS. OF ART (MILLER); BRU BY ALEX MORGAN IMAGING; OTHERS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

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trompe l’oeil design, carved staircases and marble fireplaces. (S)

built in 1844 by James F.D. Lanier, a prosperous banker. (S)

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL

BRU BURGER BAR

neo-gothic The picturesque Scottish Rite is easily mistaken for a church, but it is actually a meeting hall for an Indianapolis Freemasonry group. Inspired by Europe’s great Gothic cathedrals, the Scottish Rite’s dimensions were drawn in multiples of 33, the length of Christ’s life. (C)

OLIVER MANSION romanesque queen anne South Bend industrialist J.D. Oliver and his wife, Anna, built their 38-room home in 1895. The couple’s favorite room was the library, where shelves hold their personal collection of books. (N)

LANIER MANSION greek revival Revisit 19th-century splendor at Lanier Mansion, where the home’s extraordinary round cupula and four Corinthian columns reflect the best of Greek Revival architecture.

Located in Madison, the home was

art moderne Evansville’s Bru Burger Bar has operated since 2016 in the sleek austerity of one of Indiana’s most striking buildings. Built in the late 1930s, the former Greyhound bus terminal functioned as such until the 1990s. (S)

SAMARA HOUSE usonian In 1950, Dr. John Christian and his wife, Catherine, asked Frank Lloyd Wright to design the architectural gem that became their West Lafayette home. Samara is named for the winged seeds of pine cones that inspired a motif repeated throughout the house. (C)

BOTTLEWORKS HOTEL art deco Indy’s Bottleworks Hotel is a former Coca-Cola bottling plant that opened as a boutique hotel in 2020. The Art Deco sensibilities that informed its design are evident in plaster ceilings, detailed ceramic-tile mosaics and terrazzo floors. (C) VisitIndiana.com

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DINING

Elevated Cuisine

SUNSET GRILLE

BIRDIE’S ROOFTOP BAR

3UP ROOFTOP BAR

As the name suggests, this is where you go in Michigan City for stunning colors over Lake Michigan as dusk descends. But from the upperlevel vantage point, daytime looks pretty good too, especially with a fruity drink in hand. (N)

Perched atop The Bradley, a new Fort Wayne boutique hotel, Birdie’s is great for happy hour, dinnertime or weekend brunch, with small plates, entrees and cocktails. Firepits and heaters make even cold-weather visits enjoyable. (N)

Indoor/outdoor seating makes this swanky aerial lounge in Carmel accommodating in all seasons. Order a charcuterie board and a cocktail, and post up around the fire or at a seat overlooking the bustling Monon Trail. (C )

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THE OVERLOOK RESTAURANT

LASALLE GRILL

As lights glint overhead, enjoy a glass of crisp rosé or an original drink stirred up by the team at this Greencastle hotspot. From The Rooftop, open seasonally, you can see the Putnam County courthouse and far beyond. (C )

Barges chugging along the Ohio River provide the background as you fork into fried chicken and beef Manhattan at this classic Leavenworth eatery. You’ll want to continue soaking up the views even after your plate is clean. (S)

On a warm evening in South Bend, there’s no better place to be than the second-story deck of this AAA Four Diamond Award winner, lauded for its impeccable dishes, expertly curated wine list and refined service. (N)

THE EAGLE’S NEST

HIGH NOTE ROOFTOP BAR

LIVERY

Downtown Indianapolis glitters below as this dining room atop the Hyatt Regency rotates 360 degrees over the course of your meal. Expect dressed-up surf-and-turf standards and decadent desserts at this dinner-only destination. (C )

The best spot for sunset-viewing in Elkhart is atop the city’s tallest building, the newly opened Hotel Elkhart, where this cozy hangout awaits.

Small plates and cocktails give ample reason to stay long after darkness falls. (N)

Tucked away just off of Indianapolis’ busiest dining and retail strip, Livery’s see-and-be-seen patio attracts crowds who love the view almost as much as the restaurant’s Latin American plates and myriad tequilas. (C )

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IMAGES COURTESY: SUNSET GRILLE, LRG RESTAURANTS (3UP), PUTNAM CO. CVB (BRIDGES), LASALLE HOSPITALITY GROUP, ELKHART CO. CVB (HIGH NOTE), VISIT INDY (LIVERY); BIRDIE’S

BY CARMEN MCGEE; OVERLOOK, EAGLE’S NEST BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

INDIANA RESTAURANTS HAVE STEPPED UP THEIR GAME—LITERALLY—SERVING PHOTO-WORTHY VIEWS FROM ABOVE ALONGSIDE STANDOUT FOOD AND DRINK. by Laura Kruty

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Souvenir Central

REMEMBER YOUR VISIT TO THE HOOSIER STATE BY TAKING HOME A LOCALLY MADE ITEM. 1. Handbuilt, iron-washed ceramic turtle by Stefanie Buysse, $59 and up, depending on size, at Art + Elements, Mishawaka (N) // 2. “Multi-color” mug by Angi Peterson Pottery, $30 at Artists’ Own, Lafayette (C) // 3. Magnetic Indiana-shaped bottle opener by VaughtMade, $8 at River City Coffee & Goods, Evansville (S) // 4. Tuggle’s Timber “quilt square,” $20 at Tuggle’s Gifts & Goods, Indianapolis (C) // 5. “Under the Sea” paperweight, $85 for a similar piece at Zimmerman Art Glass, Corydon (S) // 6. Handstitched leather “Parkway” saddlebag, $249 at Howl + Hide, Indianapolis (C) // 7. Sterling “half moon” hoop earrings by AJR Metals, $150 for similar styles at The Village Forager, Centerville (C) // 8. Indiana Dunes National Park wool felt pennant, $25 at Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop, Beverly Shores (N) // 9. Vera Bradley zip ID case in “Plum Pansies” print, $15 at Winona Mercantile, Winona Lake (N) // 10. Bowl made with salvaged wood by Lon Haywood, $120–$150 for similar pieces at By Hand Gallery, Bloomington (S) // 11. LINNEA fragrance diffuser, $48 at The Find, Fort Wayne (N) // 12. Cinnamon red hots, $2.25 for a 4-ounce bag at Schimpff’s Confectionery, Jeffersonville (S) // 13. Felt houseplant by The Pink Macaroon, $25 at Mercantile 37, Noblesville (C) // 14. Copper cuff with colorful patina by Jill Dunn Designs, $45 at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery, Carmel (C) VisitIndiana.com

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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES

SLEPT IN A CASTLE? Travel back to medieval times with a stay at Clayshire Castle in Bowling Green, where you can choose from five period rooms and enjoy the costume closet and game area. (C )

CLIMBED A SAND DUNE? Within Indiana Dunes State Park, tackle massive sand formations that make up the 3 Dune Challenge, a 1½-mile route that covers 552 vertical feet. (N)

GLIDED DOWN A TOBOGGAN TRACK? Snow or no, descend a 90-foot vertical drop at Pokagon State Park’s Toboggan Run, a quarter-mile refrigerated path in Angola. (N)

HAVE YOU EVER?

FED A GIRAFFE OR BATHED AN ELEPHANT? In Paoli, Wilstem Wildlife Park offers close encounters of the wild kind, including intimate experiences with giraffes, elephants, sloths and grizzlies, as well as a drive(S) thru safari. (S)

TAKEN A GONDOLA RIDE? Get a taste of Italy in downtown Indy, where you can float along Central Canal in an Old World Gondoliers vessel steered by a singing guide. (C )

GONE URBAN WHITEWATER RAFTING? Roll some rapids right in downtown South Bend at the East Race Waterway, a one-of-akind human-made rafting course a stone’s throw from city amenities. (N)

CREATED YOUR OWN SCENT? At Annie Oakley Perfumery in Ligonier (N), a perfumer can craft a fragrance just for you, and at Penn & Beech Candle Co. in Indianapolis and Carmel (C ), you can customize a scent for your own candle.

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EXPLORED UNDERGROUND? Take a subterranean boat and walking tour in Corydon at family-friendly Indiana Caverns, which also has a ziplining coaster, an escape room and a gemstonemining experience. (S)

HUNTED FOR FOSSILS? Situated on the edge of a bluff, Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville features an exposed fossil bed from the Devonian era on 1,400 acres of conservation area. (S)

DRIVEN A REAL INDYCAR? If you’ve got zeal for zoom-zoom, check out the Indy Racing Experience, where you can drive like a pro or ride with one at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (C )

PHOTOS COURTESY: CLAYSHIRE CASTLE, INDIANA DUNES TOURISM, SOIN TOURISM, INDY RACING EXPERIENCE, INDIANA CAVERNS, VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA; TOBOGGAN BY INDIANA DNR; GONDOLA, CANDLE BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING; GIRAFFE FROM GETTY IMAGES

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love uncommon adventures, check out these unique Indiana experiences. BY EMILY UDELL

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With two statewide passports available, begin exploring over 250 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and 80 outdoor locations today!

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HISTORY 1100–1450 AD: ANGEL MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE Along the banks of the Ohio River in Evansville, the Mississippian people constructed 12 earthwork features that were part of an important pre-Columbian trade and cultural center. (S)

160 BC: MOUNDS STATE PARK East of Anderson, prehistoric people known as the Adena-Hopewell created and gathered at earthen constructions for religious ceremonies where astronomical alignments could be viewed. (C)

1815: THE OLD FORT A replica of the original post established in Fort Wayne

by American troops along the Maumee River is now an open-air historical museum with reenactments. (N)

1808: PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK In what’s now West Lafayette, Shawnee chief Tecumseh worked to form alliances among Native American tribes to deter European settlement. (C)

1800–1812: GROUSELAND This Vincennes mansion was the center of government for the Indiana Territory while ninth President William Henry Harrison served as its governor. (S)

PAST & PRESENT From pre-Columbian times to the modern day, these diverse destinations draw a thread from Indiana through the fabric of American history. BY EMILY UDELL 1880–1913: LYLES STATION MUSEUM & HISTORIC SCHOOL One of Indiana’s few remaining rural Black settlements, this Princeton site named after settler Joshua Lyles features a restored classroom and a museum. (S)

1826–1847: LEVI AND CATHARINE COFFIN STATE HISTORIC SITE This Fountain City home of a Quaker abolitionist couple served as a safe house along the Underground Railroad for more than 1,000 people seeking freedom from enslavement. (C)

1927: MADAM WALKER LEGACY CENTER A theater highlights the interior of a dazzling African– Art Deco building in Indianapolis, the former headquarters of the hair-care empire founded by Madam C.J. Walker. (C)

1863: BATTLE OF CORYDON MEMORIAL PARK Along with the Battle of Gettysburg, the Battle of Corydon was one of two Civil War battles that occurred in the North. A cabin on the grounds illustrates life during that time. (S)

2019: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK Boasting 15 miles of beaches, as well as wetlands and forest on 15,000 acres, Indiana Dunes was elevated from national lakeshore to a national park three years ago. (N)

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1968: LANDMARK FOR PEACE MEMORIAL The near-north side of Indianapolis marks the spot where Robert F. Kennedy delivered a famous speech on the night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination with a monument and park. (C)

1933: CENTURY OF PROGRESS HISTORIC DISTRICT Five innovative homes showcased at the Chicago World’s Fair were relocated to the Beverly Shores community on Lake Michigan, where they attract history and architecture buffs. (N)

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1816–1830: LINCOLN BOYHOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL From age 7 to 21, America’s 16th president lived on this site in Perry County that honors his life and time in Indiana. (S)

1779: GEORGE ROGERS CLARK MEMORIAL A monument remembers Col. George Rogers Clark’s victory at Fort Sackville in Vincennes that weakened the British hold on the Northwest Territory. (S)

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Admire historic cars, cheer ultra-fast rides to the checkered flag and put the pedal to the metal yourself at these destinations that make Indiana a car-lover’s perfect pit stop. BY LAURA KRUTY

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Some of the greatest minds and manufacturers in automotive history are commemorated in Indiana. One of those is Elwood Haynes, who developed the first commercially successful gas-powered auto in the U.S. in 1894. Find out more about that and his other inventions at the Elwood Haynes Museum (N) in Kokomo. About 120 models from the 1920s and ’30s, churned out by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum’s (N) three namesake carmakers, are displayed in Auburn. Even more classic cars, along with presidential carriages and military vehicles, are spread out among three floors of the Studebaker National Museum (N) in South Bend. The evolution of Henry Ford’s famous creation is explained at Richmond’s Model T Museum (C ). See Indianapolis 500–winning rides and the famous Borg-Warner Trophy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (C ), and view how the Highlander and Sienna are built during a free tour of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (S) in Princeton.

Summertime in Indiana calls for a trip to the race track, none more famous than the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (C ). The hallowed 21⁄2-mile oval hosts the best in IndyCar and NASCAR in May (including the 106th Indy 500 on May 29) and July. The fastest action around, though, takes place at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (C ) on Labor Day weekend when Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars and others compete in excess of 300 mph during the U.S. Nationals. More drag racing happens at International Hot Rod Association member track Muncie Dragway (C ), which welcomes speedsters battling it out for bragging rights on the eighth-mile-long strip. Things might get a little messy at Lawrenceburg Speedway (S), a 3⁄8mile clay oval that sprint and stock cars tackle April through October. The biggest draw at Winchester Speedway (C ), the “world’s fastest half-mile,” is lateSeptember’s Winchester 400, while Anderson Speedway (C ) honors the Indy 500 with its Little 500, a premier sprint-car contest in late May.

If you prefer to get behind the wheel, Interlake State Recreation Area (S) in Lynnville draws Jeeps, 4x4 trucks, ATVs and other vehicles to grapple with mud bogs, steep hills and trails snaking throughout 3,500 acres. Many of the same topographical challenges await at Redbird State Recreation Area (S) in Linton, a former coal-mining site spread across 1,450 acres, and also in Attica at Badlands Off Road Park (N), a similarly sized sprawl with diverse terrain and trails, and lodging and UTV rentals available nearby. Maybe smooth, paved tracks are more your preference.

In that case, head to outdoor karting facility New Castle Motorsports Park (C ), where you can test your skills along its 1-mile road course. Or take the competition indoors, like at Speedway Indoor Karting (C ), which is owned by former IndyCar driver and team owner Sarah Fisher. Who knows? With the venue’s close proximity to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you may find yourself wheel to wheel with a current IndyCar driver on one of SIK’s two tracks.

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Offering music, art, food, history and more, these are 16 of Indiana’s top festivals.

BY EMILY UDELL 9 RILEY FESTIVAL Oct. 6–9 // As a tribute to

1 PIEROGI FEST July 29–31 // This ode to Eastern

Europe’s famous dumpling in the Lake Michigan city of Whiting features music, dancing and eclectic events, such as the Polka Parade. (N)

Indiana’s famed poet, James Whitcomb Riley, vendors, food and entertainment surround Riley’s statue in front of the Greenfield courthouse. (C )

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June 10–18 // This top pick of bluegrass fans includes performances and camping with an intimate vibe at Bill Monroe Music Park in the small burg of Bean Blossom. (S)

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pie is at the core of this fruitcentric fest, featuring rides, a parade, bushels of apple-based treats and apple-peeling and pastry-eating contests. (N)

tainment, exhibits and persimmon pudding pay homage to the fall-time fruit that’s native to Southern Indiana. (S)

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4 ELKHART JAZZ FESTIVAL June 16–19 // The city known

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5 THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL July 8–16 // Family-friendly events, such as bed races, river rides and a concert series, are only part of this nine-day Fort Wayne fest. (N)

ed arts and crafts show along the Ohio River draws some 250 artisans offering paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. (S)

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13 WEST SIDE NUT CLUB FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 3–8 // One of the largest street festivals in the country, this weeklong Evansville affair includes parades, talent competitions, food and carnival rides. (S)

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6 FEAST OF THE HUNTERS’ MOON Oct. 1–2 // On the site of a 1700s-era fur-trading post in West Lafayette, go back in time at a reenactment with period activities, historic food and military demonstrations. (C )

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County’s 31 covered bridges (and gorgeous autumnal foliage), and browse vendors set up around Rockville’s historic town square. (C ) 8 INDIANA STATE FAIR July 29–Aug. 21 // Competitions, entertainment, food vendors, animals and a midway help the fairgrounds in Indianapolis come alive each summer to celebrate the best of Hoosier agriculture and more. (C )

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Sept. 17 // Celebrate Mother Earth with folk music, artisans and exhibitors and chats that emphasize environmental wellness and sustainability during this feel-good gettogether. (S)

16 ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER May 26–30 // “Come together”

in Jeffersonville for five days of appreciation for The Beatles and ’60s music with bands from around the world. (S)

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1. Glass Blower Garfield outside Gas City–Mill Township 9 8 7 16 Public Library. 135 E. Main St. (N) // 2. Bloomfield’s 157-foot5 1 tall Tulip Trestle railroad bridge. County Rd. 480 E. (S) // 4 6 14 3. Oolitic’s limestone Joe Palooka. 109 Main St. (S) // 4. A 15 11 2 martini-drinking pink elephant in Fortville. Elite Beverages, 3 13 1012 308 W. Broadway St. (C) // 5. Kokomo’s 17-foot-tall praying mantis, Kokomantis. 259 W. Sycamore St. (N) // 6. Painted silos in Greencastle. Veterans Hwy. & U.S. 231 (C) // 7. Windmills outside Mid-America Windmill Museum. Kendallville, 732 S. Allen Chapel Rd. (N) // 8. Hammond’s Flick from A Christmas Story. 7770 Corinne Dr. (N) // 9. Middlebury’s giant toadstools. Krider World’s Fair Garden, 302 Bristol Ave. (N) // 10. Colgate Clock in Clarksville. 1410 S. Clark Blvd. (S) // 11. Greensburg’s courthouse-roof tree. 150 Courthouse Sq. (S) // 12. Perpetual Perception mural in Jeffersonville’s NoCo Arts and Cultural District. 620 Michigan Ave. (S) // 13. Geode Grotto in Jasper. Cathedral Health Care Center, 520 W. Ninth St. (S) // 14. Indianapolis’ 38-foot-tall Kurt Vonnegut mural. 339 Massachusetts Ave. (C) // 15. Franklin’s massive rocking chair. Long’s Furniture World, 4108 U.S. 31 South (C) // 16. Leg sundial in Roselawn. Sun Aura Resort, 3449 E. S.R. 10 (N)

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s e p a c s E WHETHER YOU’RE TRAVELING WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR YOU’VE GOT THE KIDS IN TOW, WHETHER YOUR INTERESTS LEAN CULINARY OR CREATIVE, HERE’S YOUR GUIDE FOR EXPERIENCING A HALF DOZEN INDIANA CITIES.

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FORT WAYNE

THE STATE’S SECOND-LARGEST CITY IS QUICKLY ELEVATING ITS STATURE THROUGH PUBLIC ART, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND INNOVATIVE DINING.

FAMILIES STAY Spacious suites and a prime location make the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center a family-friendly pick.

SEE & DO Get your feet wet

Fort Wayne Public Art Trail Nawa

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

COUPLES STAY Be in the heart of the city at the

Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center.

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SEE & DO The Foellinger-Freimann

Sweet Breeze canal boat tours embark from Promenade Park

Botanical Conservatory is nearby, so start with a stroll through its gardens to see thousands of plants. Leisurely cruise the city’s rivers and look for wildlife via a tour on Sweet Breeze, a replica canal boat. If you’d rather explore on land, browse Fort Wayne’s independent boutiques, or take a self-guided downtown walking tour to see city highlights. The Genealogy Center, with one of the world’s largest physical collections, lets you do a deep dive into your family his-

tory with help from a professional. Wrap up the day with a show at the lovingly restored Embassy Theatre.

EAT & DRINK Caffeinate with a specialty latte or cuppa joe at Fortezza Coffee.

Share with your sweetie a farm-to-table meal at sophisticated-yet-casual Tolon or a charcuterie board at Marquee located on The Landing, a pedestrianfriendly promenade. A laidback night with brews and pub grub that’s a notch above the normal can be had at Trubble Brewing, while a fancy evening out calls for steaks and seafood at Baker Street or sushi at Umi Fort Wayne.

PHOTO OP Your favorite plants at

Foellinger-Freimann

by kayaking or canoeing one of the city’s waterways; rent equipment through Fort Wayne Outfitters or Earth Adventures Unlimited. Back on solid ground, let loose at riverside Promenade Park, with a canopy trail, playground and cafe; make four-legged friends at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and watch young minds expand through STEM-focused exhibits and events at Science Central. Post-game fireworks often light up the sky above Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres.

EAT & DRINK The humble hot dog is topped with coney sauce and tucked into a steamed bun at Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island Wiener Stand, a staple for over 100 years. Seasonal igloos offer a unique setting for a semi-outdoors meal at Three Rivers Distilling Co., which has a kids’ menu. Little “gnomies” also have their own choices at The Hoppy Gnome, but parents have lots of entrees to consider, too. Get a sugar rush at Sweet Monster Ice Cream, where the cold treat is served coiled like a Fruit Roll-Up, and Sweets So Geek, whose goodies have an endearingly nerdy, pop culture twist.

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ART-LOVERS STAY The Bradley is a design-forward boutique hotel with a restaurant and rooftop cocktails.

Wayne is the city’s cultural epicenter, home to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, performances by Fort Wayne Ballet and Fort Wayne Civic Theatre, public art, film screenings and The History Center, which keeps the city’s past in the present through artifacts and exhibits in the Old City Hall building. Elsewhere, take in a classical or pops show by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, wander the Fort Wayne Public Art Trail and shop goodMRKT to support makers of modern jewelry, home decor, apparel and more who give back.

EAT & DRINK Check social

media for the whereabouts of the Hetty Arts Pastry truck—you’ll want to track it down to learn why her small-batch doughnuts have earned a loyal following.

Have breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Latin-inspired twist at Proximo, while Saisako is a local favorite for mouthwatering maki and specialty rolls. Lunch and dinner are served with a side of history at The Oyster Bar, whose roots date back to 1888. And at Hotel Tango Distillery, original and classic cocktails feature the brand’s Indy-made spirits.

PHOTO OP The art museum’s

Repose in Amber sculpture

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Copper Spoon

FOODIES STAY Before retiring for the night at the Hampton Inn & Suites, enjoy its rooftop bar.

SEE & DO Browse the Fort

Wayne Farmers Market, a year-round venture with fresh produce and prepared sundries. Go behind the scenes at DeBrand Fine Chocolates and watch how they make their cocoa-based products on a tour. About an hour away in Wolcottville, Cook’s Bison Ranch also lets guests get up close with its operations—and the herd—while on a wagon ride. And in LaOtto, Country Heritage Winery offers tasting flights so you can sample the goods made from fruit grown on site.

EAT & DRINK Get going at Utopian Coffee + Kitchen with a cup of joe and a breakfast sandwich. James Beard–nominated chef Aaron Butts leads the kitchen at Copper Spoon, an essential stop for elevated plates and cocktails. Fork into plates of stir fry, pad thai or curry at Asian-centric Nawa, and try sweet potato or pistachiocranberry ice cream at smallbath maker West Central Microcreamery.

PHOTO OP A bison selfie!

The Lauber

SOUTH BEND

PLAY—AND STAY AND DINE—LIKE A CHAMPION IN THE HOME CITY OF THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH.

COUPLES STAY Soak up old-school romance at the Queen Anne–style Oliver Inn bedand-breakfast.

SEE & DO Wandering through Misha-

waka’s Shiojiri Niwa Japanese strolling garden or biking the IndianaMichigan River Valley Trail are invigorating ways to start the day. But active couples might want to reserve some energy for the East Race Waterway, a Class 2 manmade whitewater-rafting course downtown. Slow things down at the Studebaker National Museum, home to a treasure trove of beautifully maintained vehicles once made in South Bend. Cap off the day with a show at the

Morris Performing Arts Center, a 1922 landmark that hosts Broadway musicals, comedians and concerts.

EAT & DRINK The Macri family’s Italian roots inform the authentic pastas at charming Carmela’s Restaurant.

Another solid dinner (and brunch) pick is Roselily, where seasonal ingredients star in spiffed-up but still familiar dishes.

New Orleans–inspired fare populates the menu at Chicory Cafe, where the fresh beignets are a must. Named after a local 19th-century businessman, The Lauber serves sandwiches and pizzas in an industrial setting—or outdoors, on its plant-filled patio.

PHOTO OP The Morris’ marquee

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SEE & DO Arts Campus Fort

Snite Museum of Art

orites that Mom and Dad (the Monte Cristo) and kids (a pancake topped with a fruit face) will love. With eggs Benedict, breakfast hash and a kids’ menu, The Early Bird Eatery is another option for morning time. At Howard Park, take a break at Howard Park Public House, part of the South Bend Chocolate Co. family. When dinnertime rolls around, Barnaby’s Pizza has more than 50 years of slinging pies under its belt.

cus on all things local.

To sample the craft beer scene, visit South Bend Brew Werks for 16 rotating taps and a full menu. Find Southern-inspired fare at Fatbird, craft cocktails at dark-and-sexy Spirited and schnitzel at New Carlisle’s Moser’s Austrian Cafe.

PHOTO OP Goodies at South Bend Chocolate Co.

Woochi Japanese Fusion + Bar

PHOTO OP River Lights

FOODIES STAY You’re near restaurants and attractions at the DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend.

Howard Park

FAMILIES STAY Book the Aloft South Bend for a stay in the midst of the city.

SEE & DO With a large play-

Breakfast at Oliver Inn

ground, bocce ball and trails, centrally located Howard Park is made for family recreation. Open seasonally, the Potawatomi Zoo, already home to 400-plus animals, welcomes new residents this year—four male Masai giraffes. Tackle a series of obstacles, such as ziplines, bridges and tight ropes, at Rum Village Aerial Park. Or take it easy at a South Bend Cubs game. The team, a High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, plays at award-winning Four Winds Field. When it gets dark, head to the St. Joseph River for the interactive, colorful River Lights.

EAT & DRINK A city staple, PEGGS serves breakfast fav-

SEE & DO Explore Potato

Creek State Park, which has several miles of hiking and biking trails. Then, head to Blueberry Ranch in Mishawaka or Ziegler’s U-Pick Strawberries in North Liberty to pluck your own fresh fruit when it’s in season.

Or visit the farm market at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards in Goshen for myriad prepicked produce. On select days, the South Bend Farmers Market is open for shopping both edible and non-edible goods. Check out the cafe there, too. Sweetslovers must book a tour of South Bend Chocolate Co. and browse the Chocolate Museum.

EAT & DRINK A AAA Four Diamond award-winner, LaSalle Grill is a must for contemporary fine dining and craft cocktails. A similar experience awaits at Cafe Navarre, known for its fo-

ART-LOVERS STAY Morris Inn fits right in with its elegant surroundings on the Notre Dame campus.

SEE & DO Head to the Eck

Visitors Center from which tours of the Notre Dame campus depart. The various galleries of the school’s Snite Museum of Art are also worth spending time.

See even more pieces at the South Bend Museum of Art, which highlights Indiana and regional artists. Visit nearly 40 public-art works via the #OnlyinTheBend Public Art Pass, and take in a show by the South Bend Civic Theatre.

EAT & DRINK Start by grabbing a cinnamon roll and coffee at The Ragamuffin.

Woochi Japanese Fusion + Bar is a top pick for sushi, while Bantam Chicken & Seafood puts a creative twist on comforting classics.

End with a Father Hesburgh Manhattan at Rohr’s or a cocktail at The Exchange Whiskey Bar. PHOTO OP Notre Dame’s

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INDIANAPOLIS FAMILIES STAY The JW Marriott is steps from White

River State Park, Central Canal and more.

SEE & DO No family trip to Indy is complete

without a visit to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, where five floors of interactive exhibits and a huge outdoor playground with basketball, baseball and more sports await. You’ll probably want to plan an entire day there. Find more hands-on play at the Indiana State Museum, which has an IMAX theater, and enough to pique the interests of parents, too. Nearby, the Indianapolis Zoo becomes home to kangaroos in May. The marsupials join orangutans, elephants, lions, dolphins and numerous other species.

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rey bike borrowed from Wheel Fun Rentals or walk the 3-mile roundtrip loop, making sure to stop at Colts Canal Playspace.

EAT & DRINK A beloved breakfast and lunch

institution, Cafe Patachou has omelets for Mom and Dad and a separate menu for kids.

Or pick up some cinnamon caramel doughnuts at Rise ’n Roll Bakery. Other solid family-friendly picks include Baby’s, with peppy decor and a menu of fried chicken, burgers and shakes; King Dough, a popular pizza joint; The AMP, a food hall with vendors serving a wide variety of cuisine; and Gordon’s Milkshake Bar and Nicey Treat for loaded shakes and gourmet popsicles.

PHOTO OP The kids banging a drum at

Rhythm! Discovery Center

Nicey Treat

FOODIES STAY With its Art Deco–era

glamour, Bottleworks Hotel isn’t just beautiful, it’s near tons of dining options.

SEE & DO Those with a

sweet tooth should check out Sugar: Commodity and Confection in Art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, an exhibit running through August that showcases the ingredient in art through the centuries. Create your own edible art with a macaron-making class at Macaron Bar. Inside the

sprawling Circle City Industrial Complex, sample chocolate (SoChatti), spirits (8th Day Distillery) and beer (Centerpoint Brewing) in various tasting rooms. Feeling inspired? Shop Wildwood Market and Goose the Market for locally made gourmet foods, and ZESCO Restaurant Supply for commercial-grade, but home cook–friendly, kitchen and bar supplies.

EAT & DRINK Newcomer Sidedoor Bagel has captured local foodies with its

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KNOWN AS THE CIRCLE CITY, THE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES IN INDIANA’S CAPITAL JUST MIGHT MAKE YOUR HEAD SPIN.

Barbecue, but for a fancier option, consider dinneronly Vida for contemporary cuisine.

PHOTO OP The picture bo-

oth inside Bottleworks Hotel

The Inferno Room

COUPLES STAY In the heart of the city, the new Hotel Indy boasts an onsite restaurant and skyline views from its rooftop Cannon Ball Lounge.

Paddleboat rentals from Wheel Fun Rentals and the Canal Walk Massachusetts Avenue shopping

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chewy pastries and flavored schmears. As has Milktooth, honored by Bon Appétit, and known for its creative breakfast and brunch takes.

Bottleworks District’s Garage food hall offers lobster rolls, ramen, tacos and much more, while the west side’s drive-thru Che Chori focuses on flaky stuffed empanadas.

Pet-friendly Metazoa Brewing Company pours pints that perfectly complement its food truck, Old Gold

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dent boutiques of Fountain Square or Massachusetts Avenue, which sell fun home goods, jewelry, books, plants, records—you name it. Then, roll out some friendly competition via duckpin bowling at Fountain Square Action and Atomic Duckpin or the new Pins Mechanical, and at Tappers Arcade Bar, where you can play classic arcade games and pinball.

Take time for the oddly mesmerizing practice of interstate traffic–watching at The Idle. End with a show by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra or at the Old National Centre or TCU Amphitheater, which host touring acts.

EAT & DRINK Have a leisurely breakfast at Leviathan Bakehouse. Break at Mass Ave’s The Oakmont for lunch, and for dinner, enjoy a meal at intimate, imaginative Tinker Street; Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, which serves classic Italian; or St. Elmo Steak House, the undisputed must-visit of Indy’s dining scene. Savor a nightcap at cozy Ball & Biscuit.

PHOTO OP Under the disco

ball at Cannon Ball Lounge

Hinata Japanese Fine Dining

ART-LOVERS STAY You’re surrounded by contemporary

art at The Alexander, whose collection was curated by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. SEE & DO Allot plenty of time to view the

collections that span centuries and cultures at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, one of the 10 largest general art museums in the U.S. Through paintings, sculptures and cultural objects, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art tells the stories of the American West and indigenous peoples of North America, while the Long-Sharp Gallery highlights contemporary works from local to international artists. The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library touts the work of the native Indy author through exhibits and events, and this year, what would have been Vonnegut’s 100th birthday, becomes a designated Literary Landmark. The site is located on Indiana Avenue, the center of Black life in Indy in the mid-20th century. Learn more on a

nationally recognized Walk & Talk, led by Sampson Levingston of Through2Eyes.

EAT & DRINK Start your day at Gallery Pastry Bar, known for its croissants and eggtopped brunch plates, but it’s also a great pick for later in the day and drinks, too. Dinner and a show are elevated to new heights at Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie, the latter of which is led by James Beard–nominated Abbi Merriss. She’s also the brains behind the perpetually lauded seasonal cuisine at Bluebeard, named after a Kurt Vonnegut character. Sipping tiki-inspired cocktails at The Inferno Room is like imbibing in a museum—authentic artifacts from Papua New Guinea populate the unique interior.

For an immersive, multicourse meal, try Hinata Japanese Fine Dining with myriad fresh flavors, or opt for Aroma Indian Cuisine & Bar if you’re craving fragrant curries and other dishes from that country.

PHOTO OP Public art, such as Ann Dancing, along the Cultural Trail

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EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT A STUDENT, YOU’LL DISCOVER PLENTY TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES KNOWN FOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY.

FAMILIES STAY Across from Tapawin-

go Park, the Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing has a pool and is walkable to various restaurants.

SEE & DO Hot summer

days call for cooling off at seasonal Tropicanoe Cove water park and Castaway Bay outdoor pool. The kids can expend energy at riverside Tapawingo Park, too, which offers a playground and paved trail, and expand their brain power at scienceminded Imagination Station. Columbian Park Zoo is another seasonal—and extremely wallet-friendly— attraction. See wallabies and penguins, wander the butterfly garden and take the brand-new carousel for a whirl. Also in Columbian

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Park, Loeb Stadium is home to the Lafayette Aviators of the Prospect League, a summer collegiate woodenbat league.

EAT & DRINK The entire

crew will find something to love at Triple XXX Family Restaurant, serving burgers and homemade root beer; Arni’s Restaurant; Puccini’s Pizza Pasta; and Ripple & Company, with barbecue, cupcakes and cocktails on tap. Kid-friendly breweries include Teays River Brewing & Public House and Lafayette Brewing Company. Both in adorably retro settings, The Igloo dishes out frozen custard, and Mary Lou Donuts has supplied everyone’s favorite breakfast pastry since 1961.

Or get started at Star City Coffee, with java-based

honey, spices and frozen items—at The Homestead.

Haan Museum of Indiana Art

drinks, bagels and waffles.

PHOTO OP Digging into ice

cream at McCord Candies

FOODIES STAY Black Blanket Farms Bed & Breakfast provides a stay amid peaceful surroundings less than 10 minutes from the Purdue campus.

SEE & DO Experience 1920s

agrarian life at The Farm at Prophetstown, a working site where you can learn about gardening, canning and other sustainable

practices. Take a tour of Fowler-based RDM Aquaculture to hear more about the company’s system of raising shrimp and bring some home, if you’d like.

When it’s harvesting season, pick your own apples at Hillside Acres, blueberries at Martin Acres and strawberries at Huffman Berry Farm, or shop the goods at the downtown Lafayette Farmer’s Market, Saturdays from May through October.

Find culinary complements for your farmers market haul—such as jams, pastas,

EAT & DRINK Try a specialty drink and housemade doughnut at one of Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.’s locations. The Black Sparrow serves pub grub with a creative, and sometimes international, twist, while family-owned Revolution Barbeque dishes out dryrubbed and smoked meats with all the essential sides.

Slurp up a wide variety of ramen at Yatagarasu, savor all things fresh and local at casual spot East End Grill and treat yourselves to a fancier night out (or Sunday brunch) at Bistro 501.

PHOTO OP The general-

store digs of Bistro 501 Market & Deli, in a historic building

ART-LOVERS STAY Walk to downtown attractions, including the Long Center for the Performing

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And shop for cre-ative souvenirs at Artists’ Own. EAT & DRINK Wake up with a savory “chaffle” and locally roasted beans at Fuel at Five Points, or pick up pastries at Sweet Revolution Bakery or Scones & Doilies. Post up under the pixelated patio outside of The Bryant Food and Drink Co., known for its upscale-yet-casual lunch and dinner. Sexy, low-lit Ritual serves specialty and classic cocktails to complement small plates, but if you want your drinks poured alongside a serving of history, visit Knickerbocker Saloon, which dates back to 1835.

PHOTO OP Under the

umbrella in the Elephant in the Room mural

COUPLES STAY Purdue University’s Union Club Hotel is a sleek home base.

SEE & DO View the area’s ar-

Arts, from the Holiday Inn Lafayette City Center.

SEE & DO A Frank Lloyd

Wright gem completed in 1956, Samara House beautifully preserves the architect’s plans. Tour the Haan Museum of Indiana Art, which showcases paintings and ceramics. Walk the sculpture garden, too, which is part of the Lafayette–West Lafayette Public Art Trail, featuring more than 100 publicly accessible works. See a show by the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and other local arts groups at the Long Center, a 1920s vaudeville theater, or at the Lafayette Theatre, a 1938 landmark.

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chitecture via a self-guided neighborhood tour—especially the Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Historic District. Find a guide at tourdelafayette.com. Then, continue the ogling with a self-guided downtown architecture tour; visit homeofpurdue.com for a map. Meander through various ecosystems in peaceful Clegg Memorial Garden, which overlooks Wildcat Creek. Nearby, Wildcat Creek Winery pours tastings inside a cute farmhouse.

Get up close with canines at Wolf Park in Battle Ground.

BLOOMINGTON THIS COLLEGE TOWN MAKES THE GRADE IN ALL THINGS ART, CULTURE, DINING AND OUTDOOR REC.

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STAY Design-oriented Graduate Bloomington

STAY Showers Inn Bed & Breakfast offers the comforts of home in a location close to IU, shopping and dining.

celebrates all things Indiana University.

SEE & DO Start on campus at the Eskenazi Mu-

seum of Art, fresh off of a full-scale renovation and home to 45,000 works that span cultures and centuries. Nearby is the Lilly Library with a unique collection of rare books, sheet music and mechanical puzzles. For on-stage art, buy tickets to a show by Bloomington Playwrights Project, which seeks out exclusive plays. Or check the schedule at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, which regularly hosts films, concerts and lectures, or The Bluebird, a venerable concert venue. Scout Bloomington’s art-minded boutiques, such as Global Gifts, By Hand Gallery and The Venue Fine Art & Gifts, for an artsy souvenir.

EAT & DRINK Cozy and eclectic since 1976, The Runcible Spoon invites lingering over comfortfood favorites, breakfast through dessert. At The Owlery, entrees such as tempeh chimichurri are so tasty that you may not even recognize they’re vegetarian. Meatless options are also available at Italian purveyor Osteria Rago, but so is chicken parmesan and Tuscan salmon. Try pomegranate, habanero-infused and pineapple varieties at Friendly Beasts Cider Co.

SEE & DO Begin the day by

working up an appetite at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, a quiet refuge just north of campus with paddling and hiking. When it’s in season, you’ll want to visit the Bloomington Community Farmers Market, a vibrant mix of makers selling fresh and prepared food and drink. Then head to the square to browse Goods for Cooks for new kitchen supplies and Book Corner for a cookbook that inspires.

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Museum of Art Kirkwood Avenue

EAT & DRINK Union Club Hotel’s 8Eleven Bistro gets you going in the morning. Visit The Cellar Wine Bistro for flights and sharable plates, or RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail, which ups the ante for lunch. Folie, with upscale seasonal cuisine, and Italian eatery La Scala, whose focus is solely on fresh and local, are great choices for dinner.

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FAMILIES

EAT & DRINK Fuel up with coffee and a breakfast sandwich at The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe. Continue your culinary explorations on Fourth Street, home to an impressive array of international cuisine—think Indian, Turkish, Thai and even Tibetan. FARMbloomington has long been known for its creative use of local ingredients, consistently drawing crowds for elevated entrees, sandwiches and breakfasts. Local products are also important at Hive, ideal for light lunches of sandwiches and grain bowls.

House-distilled liquors are the stars of Cardinal Spirits’ cocktails, which pair beautifully with its lunch, dinner and brunch dishes.

STAY The Hyatt Place Bloomington has a pool, is on the B-Line Trail and is across the street from Wonderlab.

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COUPLES STAY The graceful Grant Street Inn, with 40 rooms across five buildings, places guests mere blocks from Bloomington’s best dining and shopping.

SEE & DO Begin by wander-

ing the IU campus. With limestone buildings and towering trees, it’s consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful in the country.

Next, head to Oliver Winery, whose pastoral setting is ideal for tastings. Make

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yours extra special with a picnic package. Shoppers will want to browse Kirkwood Avenue and the courthouse square, lined with independent boutiques, eateries and cafes. About 30 minutes east is Nashville, a quaint artists’ village with even more shops and restaurants. It’s a falltime favorite.

EAT & DRINK Fresh pastries and specialty espresso drinks make for a delicious start at Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar. A newcomer, The Elm dishes out modern American cuisine with an emphasis on ingredients that are seasonal and local. Pizza is always in season, and while pies are everywhere in a college town, an undisputed favorite is Mother Bear’s. Another Bloomington essential is Janko’s Little Zagreb, where guests have enjoyed steaks and seafood atop cheerful red-checkered tablecloths for more than 40 years.

Outside of Bloomington’s core, C3 was made for date night, with elegant food, handcrafted cocktails and snazzy zebra-print chairs.

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science-focused Wonderlab encourages exploration through a mix of offerings that includes bubbles, an aquarium and, the latest, an augmented-reality sandbox. More energy can be expended at Urban Air Adventure Park, where kids can jump, shoot hoops, climb and more with trampolines underfoot. At The Code & Key Escape Rooms, work as one to solve clues and complete the mission—in only an hour!—in one of two themed rooms. Get outdoors at Monroe Lake, a favorite for boating, swimming and light hiking. Watch a flick under the stars at the delightfully retro Starlite Drive-In Theater, in its 67th year.

EAT & DRINK Fill up with pancakes and omelets at The Village Deli, also open for lunch. Since 1953, Cafe Pizzaria has satiated pizza-lovers with pies for all palates—even young (read: picky) ones. The under-21 set is welcome at Upland Brewing Co., a Bloomington original with a kids’ menu.

The Chocolate Moose satisfies with sundaes.

PHOTO OP The night sky

at Starlite

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JEFFERSONVILLE & NEW ALBANY

NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS ON THE OHIO RIVER OFFER DOUBLE THE FUN.

FAMILIES STAY The TownePlace

Suites by Marriott Louisville North places families right across from Big Four Station Park.

SEE & DO You’ll definitely

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want to visit the park, with its playground, farmers market and easy access to the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge that spans the Ohio. Then, see who can find the most fossils in the exposed beds at Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville. The seasonal River Run Family Water Park offers water slides, a lazy river and more features for sweltering days. Speaking of hot, view displays of restored firefighting equipment from days gone by at the Vintage Fire Museum.

Book a tour of local institution Schimpff’s Confectionery to ensure you’ll see candy-making in action.

EAT & DRINK Pastry purveyor Honey Creme Donut Shop welcomes diners with a cheery, colorful exterior mural. For heartier fare, try Adrienne and Company, which serves breakfast sandwiches and omelets. Grab lunch at outer space–themed Lady Tron’s, and dine alongside Jenga, cornhole and other games at Union Restaurant & GameYard.

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Jeffersonville NoCo Arts and Cultural District

ART-LOVERS STAY Water views are part of the package at the Shera-

ton Louisville Riverside Hotel.

SEE & DO Get your fix of

COUPLES STAY The 1851 Pepin Mansion in New Albany is an exquisite bed-and-breakfast.

architecture via tours of the opulent Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site and the Howard Steamboat Museum, inside the grand home of the Howard family that once built the watercraft.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History acts as a local history museum and art gallery, with exhibits and events.

Cultivate your inner artist with a Bob Ross–style class at Fostered Up Art, and catch live music at Riverstage, a floating venue.

SEE & DO Get the blood flowing with a hike at Charlestown State Park or by biking the Ohio River Greenway. Relax with a massage or other self-care practices at Sukhino Float Center and Salt Cave. After you catch a second wind, hit the many boutiques in New Albany and Jeffersonville to browse home decor, clothing and more, and create your own home fragrance at Kozy Kandles.

EAT & DRINK Pastries come with a side of greenery at Cultivator Coffee & Plants in New Albany, and with literature at Mickey’s Coffee Shop, which has a used-book selection. For lunch and dinner, try The Exchange Pub + Kitchen, a rustic-chic gastropub; Dragon King’s Daughter, serving compelling Asian-fusion (think Mexican fried rice); or Pints & Union, with cocktails and Indian fare.

EAT & DRINK Fuel up with biscuits and gravy at Orange Clover Kitchen.

Dig into Irish-inspired pub grub at H.M. Franks, and savor a glass of red or white alongside pizzas and other entrees at Baer’s City Winery. Cool kid Brooklyn and The Butcher is the area’s go-to for steaks and Sunday brunch, while Parlour is known for its craft pizza and happening patio.

PHOTO OP Among the

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murals at Harmony Park in Jeffersonville

remnants at Charlestown State Park Brooklyn and The Butcher

Schimpff’s Confectionery

FOODIES STAY The 1881 Market Street Inn in Jeffersonville is close to the action and serves a full made-to-order breakfast.

SEE & DO Peak produce season calls for trips to the farmers markets in New Albany and Jeffersonville.

Visit Huber Winery & Starlight Distillery in Borden for tastings, an onsite restaurant and picking your own fruit.

More tastings—and bottles for purchase—can be had at Best Vineyards Winery & Distillery in Elizabeth.

And definitely check out the schedule at MESA Collaborative Kitchen, with chef demos and classes.

EAT & DRINK True North Coffee House’s creative drinks are great ways to start the day, as are Fresco Tea Bar’s bagel sandwiches and boba and bubble teas. House brews and Sunday brunch are on tap at The Red Yeti.

Discover fresh flavors in gyros, kebabs and more at Aladdin’s Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine, or flavors of Cuba at Habana Blues Tapas Restaurant.

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WHETHER YOU’RE MORE OF A LEISURELY, FAIR-WEATHER AMBLER OR A RUGGED OUTDOOR ADVENTURER, INDIANA OFFERS PLENTY OF HEALING HIKING TERRITORY. SO DUST OFF YOUR BOOTS, GRAB YOUR MAPS AND SET A COURSE TO THESE HAPPY TRAILS. HERE ARE 15 TOP PICKS ALL ACROSS THE STATE FOR SCENIC TREKS IN ANY SEASON.

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Fall

WALKS IN THE WOODS ARE EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU’RE SURROUNDED

BY BLAZING AUTUMNAL COLORS.

Trail 3

TURKEY RUN STATE PARK VERY RUGGED / 1.7 MILES

Jackson Road Trailhead to Pixley Knob

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KNOBSTONE TRAIL

>> In west-central Indiana near Marshall, Turkey Run claims some of the most distinctive geological features the state has to offer, namely deep Mansfield sandstone canyons, gorges and ravines lined with stands of hemlock and old-growth beech and walnut. Not for the faint of heart or weak of constitution, Trail 3 is often considered one of the biggest hiking challenges across the state park system. After you cross a suspension bridge, the trail traces Sugar Creek through the Rocky and Bear hollows, passing unusual landmarks like a rock alcove known as the “Ice Box,” with a waterfall, and the “Punch Bowl,” a pothole carved out by swirling pieces of Canadian bedrock carried down by the glaciers. Expect to encounter several wooden ladders and navigate steep inclines, and note, some sections may be slippery or impassable after a hard rain.

Knobstone Trail

DIFFICULT / 7.2 MILES

>> Sometimes called the Little Appalachian Trail, Knobstone through the south-central part of the state is the longest continuous footpath in Indiana, covering 60 miles all told through 42,000 acres of state forest. The outand-back section between Jackson Road and Pixley Knob, on the trail’s southern half north of Deam Lake, is notably gorgeous this time of year thanks to a colorful tree canopy that includes both hardwoods and evergreens. You’ll access the best views on top of Round Knob, a protruding high-bluffed ridge jutting out from the wooded landscape, and from an overlook where you might be able to glimpse the Louisville skyline on a clear day. Be aware that this stretch is definitely not for beginners; the stream crossings, the distance and the elevation drops and

rises on this path are guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Hiking poles are recommended.

Trails 2 & 7 BROWN COUNTY STATE PARK (2) MODERATE / 2 MILES (7) MODERATE / 1.5 MILES

>> Pick a trail, any trail. If you happen to be visiting Indiana’s largest state park during peak fall foliage, you can set off on pretty much any path you’d like knowing they’re all going to boast some spectacular seasonal scenery. There are a couple of standouts, though. Starting and concluding behind the Abe Martin Lodge close to the north entrance gate, Trail 2 offers a quintessential slice of Brown County’s stunning natural beauty, showcasing work done by Veterans Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1557 back in the 1930s as the

park was taking shape— namely stone bridges, retaining walls, staircases and a small amphitheater cut out from the area’s indigenous limestone. Climb the fire tower if you’re feeling limber for the most breathtaking 360-degree view of Indiana’s “Little Smokies.”

Back on terra firma, Trail 7 encircles the lovely 17acre Ogle Lake, meandering through hilly wooded terrain and connecting to Trail 4 over to the Nature Center and Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve. Be ready to deal with traffic and crowds, especially on October weekends, and make sure your phone is fully charged before you head out—you’ll want to take plenty of photos.

Ogle Lake at Brown County State Park

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Winter

Hemlock Cliffs

BUNDLE UP AND ENJOY THE PEACEFUL SOLITUDE OF A COLD-WEATHER HIKE.

Trail 6

Charlestown State Park

CHARLESTOWN STATE PARK RUGGED / 2.3 MILES

>> Don’t let cold temperatures keep you from exploring this Southern Indiana former Army ammunitions plant on foot during the winter when the snow-hushed topography and scenic Ohio River vistas take on a serene vibe that’s perfect for quiet new year contemplation. Trail 6 begins across from the Riverside Overlook, then proceeds along the bluff top that hugs the river to reveal intriguing markers, such as Twelvemile Island, the historic Charlestown Landing site, the riverfront boat ramp, rusty old abandoned buildings, rock formations and a small waterfall around the halfway

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mark—all readily visible without any leafy trees to impede sightlines. A quick scramble takes hikers down to the service road that runs along the river’s edge, looping back around and up the ridge to the start point.

Hemlock Cliffs HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST MODERATE / 1.4 MILES

>> This expansive, unspoiled property accounts for about half of the total public forested land in

Indiana, supporting a diverse collection of natural ecosystems, geographical features and year-round recreational opportunities.

Among the 260 miles of available hiking trails to explore, the Hemlock Cliffs section off Highway 37 near English travels through a unique box canyon filled with honeycombed Tar Spring sandstone rock formations and small babbling waterfalls that tend to freeze over in the winter months, causing awe-inspiring sheets and spikes of ice. Named for the stands of tall shortneedled evergreens that thrive in this environment, the cliffs are believed to have sheltered Native American tribes 10,000 years ago. These days, tranquility rules, particularly after a light snowfall.

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slick when it’s cold, so watch your footing.

Ohio River Bluff Trail O’BANNON WOODS STATE PARK RUGGED / 1.5 MILES

>> Previously known as the Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area and renamed for the late Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon in 2004, this state park sits within the HarrisonCrawford State Forest.

You can’t get any closer to the Ohio River without

getting wet—the looping Bluff Trail just to the west of the Charles C. Deam Nature Preserve serves up much of the same uninterrupted views that early river travelers and settlers might have encountered on their journeys through the area back in the 1800s.

From Shelter House 2, the path follows the escarpment bluff along scenic outcroppings to a horse trail, circling back around under the rocky ledge.

You’ll conclude the hike by scaling a stone staircase built by the Civilian Conservation Corps to reconnect at the trailhead.

EXPERT ADVICE

BIRD WATCHING

Spring

HIKE 8

SHAKE OFF WINTER’S DULLNESS BY SEEKING OUT SIGNS OF NATURE’S RENEWAL, SUCH AS BIRDS AND WILDFLOWERS.

State Ornithologist Allysin Gillet’s tips for beginning birders.

IMAGES COURTESY: ALLTRAILS (HEMLOCK CLIFFS, O’BANNON), SOIN TOURISM (CHARLESTOWN), INDIANA DNR (INDIANA DUNES, GILLET)

>> I would highly recommend first practicing at a backyard bird feeder. Becoming really familiar with how a bird behaves as a species is really important. That helps people start understanding how to identify birds. As you decide to advance toward actively birding, get a good pair of binoculars. You can see and identify birds from pretty far away just by having a good pair of binoculars.

Also get a field guide. It’s a nice compilation of all the different birds in your area.

A great place is Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area. It has a large diversity of birds and habitat types with different types of vegetation and areas that can host a lot of different types of birds. It’s probably one of, in addition to Indiana Dunes, the most favored birding locations in the state. Especially during migration, usually in the spring, you get these large ‘rafts’ of American white pelicans. They are all just floating on water together. That can be a joy to see.

There are a lot of ethics involved in birding. Follow the rules of the area you’re in, and be respectful of people and especially the birds. Being aware of your environment and what you could potentially be impacting while you’re birding is important.

Birds don’t necessarily have to be found in obscure places. The gem about birds is that they’re everywhere, and once you start getting familiar with them, it opens up a new world of seeing things.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Heron Rookery Trail

INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK MODERATE / 3.3 MILES

>> At one time home to as many as 100 nests, the straight-line Heron Rookery Trail along the Little Calumet River that runs through Indiana’s national park served as an active nesting ground for these majestic birds for 60 years. Although the herons have since moved on, many bird species continue to dwell here, including kingfishers, woodpeckers and migrating warblers. Avid birdwatchers will want to pack a pair of binoculars for closer observation. Add in a dazzling natural carpet of sunlightdappled trillium, hepatica, mayapples, Dutchman’s breeches and other native wildflowers, and you’ve got all the makings of a memorable spring hike. For the most color, visit between late April and mid-May. VisitIndiana.com

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DAY TREKS

Bluebird Hills Trail

POKAGON STATE PARK MODERATE / 1.8 MILES

>> Famous for its winter toboggan run and glacier-formed kettle lakes, Pokagon sits just a few miles shy of the Michigan state line. The Bluebird Hills Trail (No. 7) bursts into gorgeous bloom in the springtime, especially the spectacular dogwood trees, rolling out a colorful backdrop of grasses and wildflowers for looping hikes through an open meadow and a wetlands restoration area. This trail begins below Hell’s Point off Trail 3

and ventures deep into the park confines, reconnecting to the start point after almost two miles. In addition to avian friends, you might also spy deer, rabbits and other animals shaking off winter’s gloom.

Trails 2 & 3 PROPHETSTOWN STATE PARK (2) MODERATE / 1.9 MILES (3) MODERATE / 3.5 MILES

>> Located near Battle Ground where the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers converge, Prophetstown was a Native American village established in 1808 by Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa, the legend-

ary “Prophet” himself. This storied landscape teems with wildflowers and native plants each spring, a vibrant welcome mat. Trail 2 spurs off of the easily navigable Trail 1 north of the Blazingstar picnic area, traveling through tall-grass prairie, along the banks of Harrison Creek and past a fishing pond.

Feeling spry? Keep the journey going by continuing onto Trail 3, gravel/dirt terrain that leads right up to the rivers’ edge. Grab a quick breather at the wildlife viewing area, and stop for a minute to appreciate the wetlands restoration before hugging along the Tippecanoe River back to the fishing pond.

CAPTURING NATURE Rural photographer and photography book author Marsha Williamson Mohr shares her tips for a great shot.

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>> Turkey Run [State Park] is a real challenge because there’s that balance of light. When you’re photographing the walls of the hollows, they’re very dark. Yet the sky through them is very light. Not many cameras can get that perfectly balanced. I use a special neutral-density filter. It tricks the camera into balancing those two extremes. I would highly suggest a polarizing filter. It takes that glare out. I lost one in the hollows, down the waterfall, there it goes, and there was a big difference in the photos that I took before I lost it and the ones after. It really saturates the colors and takes out that glare.

>> With a day hike, there is really a small list of things I would consider essential. You want to have proper clothing. Typically, that would be closed-toe shoes or boots and appropriate layers for the weather. I would also recommend always hiking with water regardless of the season.

I would certainly recommend hiking with a map.

There are no animals in Indiana that will proactively attack a person, at least no animals that are dangerous. Indiana does have four different species of venomous snakes, but all of these snakes, while they are predators and do have venom, are also prey animals. So they would much rather avoid an animal the size of a human than try to engage that human. For a snake, particularly a venomous one, it is very resource intensive to replenish its venom, so it’s not going to want to bite something that’s too big to eat. Don’t try to touch it, don’t try to poke it with a stick or your boot. If it’s on the trail, you can wait for it to move.

If it doesn’t seem like it wants to move, then find a way around or go back the way you came.

This is a little bit biased, but my previous role with state parks was at Turkey Run and Shades state parks, which are both absolutely excellent for hiking, with their sandstone canyons.

However, I also like to give a reference to Chain O’Lakes State Park, with its kettle lakes, hills and its marshlands. It has absolutely lovely hiking as well.

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Prophetstown State Park

Eli Major, an interpretive naturalist at Brown County State Park, on hiking essentials, animal encounters and his favorite trails.

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Summer HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME INCLUDES TREKS WITH BEACH AND LAKE VIEWS, WATERFALLS— AND SWEET, MERCIFUL SHADE.

Trails 8 & 9 INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK (8) RUGGED / 1.5 MILES (9) RUGGED / 3.75 MILES

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Trail 3

McCormick’s Creek State Park

MCCORMICK’S CREEK STATE PARK

Trail 1

RUGGED / .8 MILES

VERSAILLES STATE PARK

>> Challenge your leg muscles on this short but strenuous path, and you’ll be rewarded with an immersive dip into the gorgeous natural scenery of Indiana’s very first state park. Trail 3 steps off from the Canyon Inn and, heading north, skirts along the territory’s namesake channel with access to a pretty waterfall and the limestone canyon before it

go for it and get wet—a little creek stomping never hurt anyone.

DIFFICULT / 2.25 MILES

loops around to terminate at a parking lot. You’ll want to pay close attention to the trail markers and be aware, there are some stairs to contend with, but no bridges. High rain levels may render some sections of the creek temporarily inaccessible. Or heck, just

>> Cutting through the idyllic rolling Southern Indiana terrain and clocking in at nearly 6,000 acres, Versailles State Park ranks second in size only to its Brown County counterpart, offering visitors lots of wideopen spaces in which to

move around. Trail 1 (aka the Old Forest Trail) loops around the eastern bluff of Laughery Valley; jump on from Old Fire Tower Road or the Oak Grove picnic shelter to enjoy a mostly shaded path filled with wooded vistas and native trees that provide sanctuary for bird species and shade for summertime treks. Use caution if it has recently rained, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings and the distinctive limestone sinkholes that punctuate the property.

>> Sitting pretty on the shore of sparkling Lake Michigan, this 2,100-acre park proposes a lot of ground (and topography) to cover, from wetlands and black oak forest to marshes and the property’s sandy centerpieces— the towering beachfront dunes themselves. Trail 8 accommodates the 3 Dune Challenge, a 1.5mile calf-stretcher that scales 552 vertical feet in total elevation across Mt. Tom, Mt. Holden and Mt. Jackson, the three tallest.

Longer in length, Trail 9 offers some of the best vantage points of the lake and beyond—on a clear, calm day, you can see the Chicago skyline.

Take note of the Furnessville and Beach House blowout landmarks along the way, eroded sand dunes that have formed as a result of high-velocity winds that shapeshift the landscape into a rounded dome, burying any trees underneath.

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at a glance

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Explore vibrant downtowns in cities such as Fort Wayne, South Bend and Elkhart, each just a short drive away from the quiet simplicity of Amish and farming communities. Head out on Lake Michigan or the region’s other popular lakes, or hike along peaceful state park trails. Enjoy the grandeur of a historical home, or view a museum’s contemporary art collection. Urban, rural. Water, land. Past, present. And numerous trip options no matter your preference. They all await in Northern Indiana.

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NORTH’S TOP PICKS pgs. 36–37

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

pgs. 38, 42–43

REGIONAL INFO pgs. 40–41

FAMILY FUN & TRAILS pg. 44, 46

LODGING & HISTORY

pgs. 48, 50–51

VISITOR RESOURCES pg. 52–53

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noteworthy

MUST-SEE!

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS The state’s first national park, a candy wonderland, animal encounters, museums dedicated to machinery—find those and more in Indiana’s North. BY LAURA KRUTY

In the early part of the 20th century, a group of conservationminded scientists and nature-lovers banded together to protect the Indiana Dunes 1 from industry, an effort that visitors no doubt appreciate when they stroll miles of beaches alongside Lake Michigan, ascend towering sand dunes with incredible views, hike and bike numerous trails, spot migrating birds in the fall or strap on snowshoes in the winter. The

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area, which includes a state park and a national park, encompasses thousands of acres, ripe for exploring year-round.

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Be sure to check hours and availability before setting out.

DID YOU KNOW? Just off shore of

the state park is the JD Marshall Preserve, which protects the ship that sank there in 1911.

Indiana Dunes

Bet you didn’t know Willy Wonka’s sugar-coated playhouse was in Indiana. Well, sort of. Merrillville’s Albanese Confectionery 2 might not be the actual chocolate factory we know from the book and film, but it’s pretty darn close. Choose from bulk chocolates, caramels, nuts and other treats, but one nonnegotiable purchase is its famous gummy bears—trust us.

EJECTION LETTER Grissom has one of the only B-58 Rocket Ships still in existence, used to test various ejection systems for the B-58 Hustler bomber.

Albanese Confectionery

PLANE SITE Home of the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru also houses the Grissom Air Museum 3 . Indoor and outdoor displays pay tribute to the men and women stationed there since 1942.

Live out your Top Gun fantasy by sitting in various aircraft, trying out a flight simulator and climbing a guard tower. One must-see is the B-58 Hustler, the world’s first supersonic bomber; the one here is among only eight remaining.

GOURMET CUISINE Joseph Decuis 4 has elevated fine dining not just in Roanoke but Indiana overall. The eatery is best known for its Wagyu beef, raised on

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass

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FAMILY MATTERS If you’re curious about your family tree, plant yourself at the Genealogy Center 7 at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. There, trained genealogists can help you uncover familial links through one of the largest physical collections in the world, as well as digital records.

PRAIRIE LIFE Thanks to work spearheaded

by The Nature Conservancy, thousands of acres that make up Kankakee Sands 8 in Morocco have been restored to prairie habitat. Numerous plants and animals now make their home there, the largest being a herd of more than 70 bison. A designated viewing area lets you watch their comings and goings.

Kankakee Sands

the Joseph Decuis farm just down the road from the restaurant alongside poultry, Mangalitza pigs and produce that play starring roles in lofty farm-to-fork dishes. Make it an overnight experience by booking a room at the inn.

A MOO-SEUM You and your herd can learn about modern farming methods and how food ends up on your table at Fair Oaks Farms 5 , a top agritourism destination. Explore the Dairy, Pig and Crop Adventures, romp around in play-packed Mooville and take part in seasonal activities, but if you’re short on time, just swing into the Dairycatessen for cheese and ice cream to go.

DAY OF REST plan ahead when visiting Das Dutchman Essenhaus and similar area attractions— Amish businesses are closed on Sundays.

HOMESTYLE COOKING Amish culture permeates much of Northern Indiana. Experience a slice of that life at Das Dutchman Essenhaus 6 in Middlebury. Dine on downhome favorites—including lots of pie!—in the restaurant, take in a show, shop, see the grounds via a horse-drawn carriage ride or rent a bike to cruise the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail nearby.

TEACHING MOMENTS Rangers are on duty the last Saturday of each month, from 10 am to 4 pm, to answer questions about the bison and the property as a whole.

REC HALL Eighty percent of the world’s recreational vehicles are built in Elkhart, so it only makes sense that the city also hosts the RV/ MH Hall of Fame 9 , a collection of RV and manufactured housing displays. RV owners will enjoy learning about how they’re made, as well as seeing predecessors to today’s models.

ART GLASS You may have seen the work of Kokomo Opalescent Glass 10 — in churches around the globe, Tiffany lamps, even the White House—and not even realized it. The operation that started in 1888 in response to east-central Indiana’s gas boom still churns out glass today. Take a tour (currently offered Tuesdays through Thursdays) to see how they do it.

RAFTING Whitewater rafting in Indiana?

Yes! Tackle Class 2 rapids at East Race Waterway 11 , a 1,900-footlong offshoot of the St. Joseph River open seasonally in the heart of downtown South Bend. Just remember to bring a change of clothes—you probably won’t leave dry!

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the seasons

Great Lakes Grand Prix

Quilt Garden in Elkhart

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

Pokagon State Park Toboggan Run

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Pokagon’s run is refrigerated.

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The Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival highlights the maple products of Amish country over an annual weekend celebration in April that includes vendors, carnival rides and entertainment.

Welcome the season of blooming by getting your flower fix at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne, whose three indoor gardens showcase over 2,000 plants. There are even more varieties outdoors.

Vibrant patchwork flower gardens stitch together the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail through Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee and Wakarusa. Have a vintage movie-going experience in Valparaiso at the 49er Drive-In, where you can catch a double feature and enjoy concessions in the comfort of your car.

In Michigan City, August’s Great Lakes Grand Prix makes waves with boat races, concerts and more.

Come autum, tour an eclectic collection of pumpkins and other gourds representing presidents and fictional characters at Pumpkin Fantasyland in Ligonier. The Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree celebrates with a unique installation made of numerous pumpkins and located in the center of town.

Bonneyville Mill in Bristol makes a colorful destination for leafpeeping with trails through rolling woodlands across 222 acres.

No need for hibernation. Glide along the Elkhart River on your skates at NIBCO Water & Ice Park, which features an outdoor rink and path. A trio of state parks—Potato Creek in North Liberty, Pokagon in Angola and Chain O’Lakes in Albion—all serve as cold-weather destinations for activities that include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sledding and tubing. Pokagon’s Toboggan Run is especially popular.

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PHOTOS COURTESY: VISIT FORT WAYNE (CONSERVATORY), ELKHART CO. CVB (QUILT GARDEN); GRAND PRIX BY PETE FOLLMER; POKAGON BY FRED WOOLEY/INDIANA DNR

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Nearly 20 pe rcent of Hoosiers work in advanced manufacturin g.

TOP 5 COLLEGES By undergraduate and graduate enrollment UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME South Bend 12,809

PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE 8,298

TRINE UNIVERSITY Angola 4,646

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Marion 3,000 in person

VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY

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development, finance, manufacturing and might enjoy creating more. of t cos Indiana’s a life in the region, tly A number of the living consisten too. Here, a brief look top employers in ranks as one of the lowest in at the area’s business, Elkhart County are the U.S. education and quality of based in manufacturlife highlights. ing, with many of them serving the RV industry.

WORK After all, the area is known as the RV Capital of the World, cranking In Warsaw in 1895, Revra DePuy, a out the vast majority of all RVs in pharmaceutical salesman, launched the U.S. and employing thousands. a business creating customizable In fact, manufacturing overall is fiber splints, an improvement over big business in Northern Indiana, the wooden splints of the time. His anchored by companies such as endeavor, DePuy Manufacturing steel producer ArcelorMittal; UrCompany, was the forefather of schel Laboratories, which makes what would develop into Warsaw’s commercial-grade food-cutting and claim to fame: orthopedics.

Today, led by companies such as processing equipment; solar energy Zimmer Biomet, Paragon Medical, innovator Fronius; and BraunAbility, OrthoPediatrics and DePuy Synthes maker of accessible vehicles for Joint Reconstruction, Warsaw, the those with disabilities. seat of Kosciusko County, is known In Fort Wayne, Sweetwater, a as the Orthopedic Capital of the leading online music instrument World. Together, that sector acand audio equipment retailer, counts for more than $17 billion in recently expanded its footprint annual revenue, and attracts bright there, adding a new warehouse and minds in engineering, research and shipping facility. A new conference INDIANA’S North, you

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SMART HOME

center is also in the works. In all, the company plans on adding more than 1,000 jobs as part of this $76 million investment.

One of the largest egg producers in the U.S. makes its roost in Northern Indiana. MPS Egg Farms, headquartered in North Manchester, handles a whopping 9 million eggs each day, just one part of Indiana’s $1.1 billion poultry and egg industry.

STUDY Whether you’re a traditional undergraduate student looking for the college or university that best fits your needs or a working parent in need of a flexible, online degree program, the North region is a great place to begin your search. Goshen College, a private liberal-arts school, is home to less than 1,000 students, but is well known for the large number of pupils who study abroad during its Study-Service Term. In Marion, Christian-focused

POPULATION 263,886 KNOWN FOR River recreation, family activities, Genealogy Center

SOUTH BEND St. Joseph County POPULATION 103,453 KNOWN FOR University of Notre Dame, East Race Waterway, arts and entertainment

HAMMOND Lake County POPULATION 77,879 KNOWN FOR Bordering Chicago, Purdue University Northwest

GARY Lake County POPULATION 69,039 KNOWN FOR The Jackson Five’s hometown, Miller Beach

KOKOMO Howard County POPULATION 59,604 KNOWN FOR Kokomo Opalescent Glass, downtown shopping, automotive employers

PHOTOS COURTESY: VISIT FORT WAYNE (LANDING), VISIT SOUTH BEND MISHAWAKA (RUM VILLAGE); KOKOMO BY MICHAEL HICKEY; LIGHTHOUSE FROM GETTY IMAGES

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Rum Village in South Bend

Indiana Wesleyan University enrolls about 3,000 students in more than 80 undergraduate programs, though its online courses currently serve more than 8,000 learners.

About 1,400 students matriculate at Manchester University in North Manchester, and in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University welcomes nearly 3,000 undergrads in 70 academic programs. Indiana Univer-

sity and Purdue University both have multiple satellite campuses in this region, too.

Then there’s the University of Notre Dame. The school in South Bend might be known around the world primarily because of its football team (after all, we can all strive to Play Like a Champion Today), but its academics are what really have shaped its reputation. Notre Dame

INDUSTRY SUCCESSES Highlighting the North’s major players and workforce wins.  Led by companies such as Miller Poultry, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Kraft Heinz, Northeast Indiana’s food and agriculture industry contributes nearly $32 billion to the state’s GDP.

 Founded in 1958, Leesburg-based Maple Leaf Farms leads North America in duck production, with about 15 million each year.

Indiana is the No. 1 duck producer in the U.S.

 Ports of Indiana Burns Harbor has a $5.2 billion economic impact. By 2025, the vital asset will see $50 million in infrastructure improvements.

 In Roanoke, nearly 5,000 General Motors employees

help roll out more than 1,000 GMC Sierras and Chevrolet Silverados every day.

 Portage’s Green Sense Farms has the world’s largest indoor vertical farm, and is a leader in controlled environment agriculture.

 A 13,000-acre solar farm is coming to Starke and Pulaski counties. When complete by 2024, it will be the biggest of its kind in the U.S.

 Revitalization is underway at the former General Electric complex in Fort Wayne. Now called Electric Works, the 39-acre site will feature retail, residential and office space; a food hall and school and co-working areas.

Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence Trail in Kokomo

is a leading teaching and Lake Shafer Shafer, are just as research institution with popular. Commuter rail ROAD WORKS 75 majors that attract connectivity is about Indiana has th greatest inte e approximately 8,900 to be even better, rstate connectivity undergrads. Its Menwith the West Lake in the country . doza School of Business Corridor Project, has been ranked No. 5 which will extend the among the top undergraduSouth Shore Line eight ate business programs in the U.S. miles south to Hammond, Munster and Dyer, and add nearly 17 miles of second track to the LIVE existing South Shore Line track.

Perhaps you know someone who Locales such as South Bend and moved away from Indiana to, say, Fort Wayne provide big-city ameniChicago or New York City for a few ties and atmosphere, while places years, only to return to the Hoosier such as Auburn, Goshen, Wabash, State for a new job or to be closer Warsaw and Valparaiso attract to family. Chances are, there’s anthose looking for a smaller town other reason in the mix, too: Indithat’s only a short drive from those ana’s low cost of living. Here, things larger destinations. You don’t have like housing, transportation and to go far in any direction to find healthcare are continually lower entertainment offerings, public art, than the national average. inspired dining, craft breweries and In the North region, residents wineries, parks, farmers markets enjoy proximity to important and museums. quality-of-life markers. There are Should you want to get away, several state parks and Indiana the North is ideally situated for Dunes National Park. Lake Michweekend jaunts. South Bend, for igan, both the water itself and the example, is about an hour and a towns full of shops, restaurants half from Chicago, three hours from and attractions along its shore, is a Detroit and just under three hours big draw for leisure activities, but other bodies of water, including from Milwaukee. But we’re guessLake Wawasee (voted Best Lake in ing that even after a short stay the Best of Indiana People’s Choice elsewhere, you’ll yearn to be back campaign), Lake Maxinkuckee and home again.

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Chain O’Lakes State Park

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

Kayaking on the St. Marys River in Fort Wayne

A SAMPLING OF NORTHERN INDIANA’S GOLF, TRAILS, GARDENS AND OTHER OUTDOOR REC OPTIONS. by Laura Kruty FOR GOLFERS, LAKE SHAFER provides a beautiful background at Tippecanoe Country Club, a par72 course in Monticello that’s part of the Pete Dye Golf Trail. The famed golf course architect designed the back nine and added amenities to the front nine in what was one of his first projects.

Travel to Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana using the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, a former rail line that links to the Maple Heart Trail and Maple City Greenway for (nearly) full connectivity between the towns. (Some

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county road usage is required.) The bike and pedestrian path winds through quiet Amish countryside.

One of the newest attractions in downtown Fort Wayne is Promenade Park, the highlight of the city’s Riverfront complex. On the shore of St. Marys River, let the young ones traverse the tree canopy trail and frolic around the playground before crossing the bridge to check out the amphitheater, kids’ canal and cafe. Kayak rentals and boat rides are available, too.

Just outside of Logansport, an abandoned stone quarry provides

a spot to swim, kayak and even scuba dive at France Park. Reserve a campsite and make a weekend of exploring the park, which also offers fishing, hiking, biking, disc golf and putt-putt.

Hikers and horses share most of the trails at Tippecanoe River State Park in Winamac, also a popular place to canoe or kayak.

Stay overnight at one of the many campsites. As its name suggests, Chain O’Lakes State Park is made up of a series of lakes, perfect for boating (rentals are available) and fishing. The Albion property also

Thousands of sandhill cranes come to rest at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in the late fall and early winter.

PHOTOS COURTESY: NOBLE CO. CVB (CHAIN O’LAKES), VISIT FORT WAYNE/ STEPHEN BAILEY (KAYAKING), LAGRANGE CO. CVB (PUMPKINVINE), INDIANA DNR (CRANES), WELLFIELD BOTANIC GARDENS, ANDREA ZWIEBEL

Back to Nature

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The Island Garden at Wellfield Botanic Gardens

The Island Garden was planned by renowned Japanese Garden designer Sadafumi ‘Sada’ Uchiyama.

offers 23 miles of trails, campsites and a historic schoolhouse you can visit on summer weekends. Also in Albion, the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, affiliated with Goshen College, is a nature sanctuary and a leader in environ-

mental research and education, and its 1,200 acres boast 8 miles of trail through a variety of ecosystems.

In the middle of Elkhart, Wellfield Botanic Gardens emerges as a lush, 36-acre place of respite with 20 themed gardens, including Waterfall and English Cottage.

The newest is the Japaneseinspired Island Garden. Similar displays can be found at Mishawaka’s Shiojiri Niwa, a strolling garden whose plant life, bridges and seating areas make for a lovely, casual stroll. Gabis Arboretum and Gardens in Valparaiso also invites wandering among its 300 acres of prairie, wetlands, woodlands and themed gardens. In the Railway Garden, watch G-gauge model trains chug through landscapes.

Birdwatchers will want to clear their calendars in late November/ early December and roost for a bit at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in Medaryville. The property’s habitat makes it an enticing stopover for migrating birds, especially sandhill cranes, with numbers peaking after Thanksgiving.

LOCAL PRIDE

“Cornfields, cornfields, soybean fields and more cornfields. That is what people think of when they think of Indiana. But I’m here to tell you that Indiana has so much more.”

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family time

Mascot Hall of Fame

Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park

Science Central

Inflate a hot-air ballon and learn why it floats!

SUPERHEROES, ROLLER COASTERS, ICE CREAM: KIDS WILL LOVE THESE ATTRACTIONS IN THE NORTH REGION. by Laura Kruty IF IT’S FUN YOU WANT—and who

doesn’t?—you’re in the right place.

Superman himself would feel right at home at the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart, which displays an eye-popping number of comics, toys, games and artwork related to Batman, Wonder Woman and other Marvel and DC favorites. Check out one of Adam West’s actual Caped Crusader costumes, a shield Chris Evans used in Captain America: The First Avenger and a ring Ryan Reynolds wore in Green Lantern, among others.

Whiting’s quirky Mascot Hall of Fame could be the most unique museum you’ll ever visit,

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using STEAM-focused exhibits and programs to celebrate those lovable furry creatures who entertain at sporting events nationwide.

Don’t fur-get to create your own mascot at the in-house Build-aBear Workshop. Join other thrillseekers on the shores of Lake Shafer in Monticello. Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park has been a summertime destination for decades thanks to the Steel Hawg and other coasters and, especially on a sweltering day, water slides.

THE MORE YOU KNOW Housed in a former power plant with colorful smoke stacks rising

THE LION’S SHARE See animals native to various parts of the globe at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, home to African Journey, Indonesian Rainforest and Australian Adventure. Take a spin on the Crocodile River Adventure Ride to glimpse kangaroos, a Tasmanian devil and other critters from down under. View even more creatures at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, where more than 500 mammals, reptiles and birds

make their home. You can even feed a bison. In Albion, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary provides permanent refuge to over 100 surrendered or rescued wild animals. Tour the facility to learn the residents’ stories and what it takes to care for them.

BRAIN FREEZE, PLEASE The North region boasts several standout spots for cold treats.

Inside Nappanee’s Coppes Commons, Rocket Science Ice Cream flash-freezes its offerings with liquid nitrogen for ultimate creaminess and flavor. On the shores of Rome City’s Sylvan Lake, Sundaes on Sylvan is a seasonal favorite, scooping intriguing flavors such as Sea Monster, Supercow and Wizard’s Brew. And in Goshen, South Side Soda Shop, which opened in 1910 as a grocery store, dishes out malts, sundaes and “smoosh-ins” for locals—and Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ Guy Fieri.

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from the roof, Science Central in Fort Wayne flips young minds to “learning mode” via STEM-centric exhibits. The coolest just might be Science on a Sphere, an orb six feet in diameter that shows Earth’s oceans, continents and storm systems in real time. On tap for this year are offerings related to environmental preservation and A-MAZE-D, in which guests can flex their problem-solving muscle via fun mazes and puzzles.

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Happy Trails

SOUTH SHORE WINERY TRAIL

WINE, WINE ANYTIME TRAIL

FORT WAYNE DESSERT TRAIL

Wine (and mead and cider) folks can make a day of it in Valparaiso, home of Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Misbeehavin’ Meads and Anderson’s Winery & Vineyard. Closer to Lake Michigan, find Running Vines Winery in Chesterton (pictured) and Shady Creek Winery in Michigan City.

This vino-centric trail focuses on the more rural wineries in the northeast part of the state. Enjoy a flight at Tippy Creek Winery in Leesburg (pictured) or at Country Heritage Winery & Vineyards in LaOtto, where the team maintains more than 70 acres of vineyards, among other stops.

Nurture your sweet tooth on this pathway through Indiana’s second-largest city. Locally based DeBrand Fine Chocolates is a must. Other stops include Sweets on Main, home of decadent sundaes, and Rise ’n Roll Bakery, whose cinnamon caramel doughnuts are legendary.

FORT WAYNE APPLE TRAIL

REN ART WALK

INDIANA GLASS TRAIL

Autumn activities and foods, such as biting into a caramel apple, sampling apple-based hard ciders, picking fruit at a local orchard and attending the Johnny Appleseed Festival, make up the core of this Fort Wayne offering.

Local artists and those from around the U.S. lent their talents to dress up buildings and walls in Rensselaer. Start in Potawatomi Park and make your way through the alley behind Washington Street to view more than 20 colorful murals.

Explore the heritage of the glass industry by touring Kokomo Opalescent Glass to see demos and visiting the Albany Glass Museum, Warsaw Cut Glass and The Glass Museum in Dunkirk to marvel over cut, patterned and colorful pieces.

BARN QUILT TRAILS

HERITAGE TRAIL

SOUTH SHORE BREWERY TRAIL

The countrysides of LaGrange and Marshall counties are dotted with dozens of colorful quilt blocks painted on barns, homesteads and other public spaces. Download maps at visitshipshewanain.com and visitmarshallcounty.org, respectively.

Sightsee along a 90-mile loop linking Elkhart, Bristol, Middlebury, Shipshewana and other communities. Stop at restaurants, shops, Amish destinations, historic sites and whatever else catches your eye. A map is at visitelkhartcounty.com.

Raise a glass to the area’s craft beer scene at multiple breweries, including Wildrose Brewing and New Oberpfalz Brewing in Griffith, Crown Brewery in Crown Point and Zorn Brew Works (pictured) and Burn ’Em Brewing in Michigan City.

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PHOTOS COURTESY: SOUTH SHORE CVA (RUNNING VINES, REN, ZORN), VISIT KOSCIUSKO CO. (TIPPY CREEK), VISIT FORT WAYNE (DEBRAND, APPLE TRAIL), JAY CO. TOURISM (GLASS), LAGRANGE COUNTY CVB (BARN QUILT), ELKHART CO. CVB (LERNER), JANE HORNER, BROOKS MILLER

THE NORTH’S TRAILS TAKE VISITORS TO ART, SWEET TREATS AND A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS FLOW OF BEER AND WINE.

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Jane Horner health and human science educator with purdue university extension Horner helps program participants eat right, strengthen their families and live well. The Bunker Hill resident has worked in Cass County for nearly 30 years.

THE [CASS COUNTY] TOWNS remind me of

a community you would see in a Hallmark movie—quaint coffee shops and wineries; events such as the 4-H Fair, Light Up Logansport parade and Carousel Days; amazing parks that offer a wide variety of opportunities for families, such as swimming, biking and running trails, camping, picnicking and playground equipment; and diverse restaurants. You easily run into friends and acquaintances no matter where you go.

LOCAL PRIDE

“We love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, such as living the lake life or witnessing the beauty of Pokagon State Park on one of our many family hikes.”

Brooks Miller trine university men’s basketball coach

Steuben County

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“One of the reasons I’m proud to work in Cass County is the diversity of the community.”

My husband and I enjoy restaurants such as The Boardwalk Cafe, Shively’s BBQ, Lin’s and La Fiesta. We enjoy events such as the 4-H Fair, the parades and Taste of Cass County. I’m a runner so I enjoy the trails. My daughter and her family live in Logansport.

I enjoy taking my grandsons to the parks.

One of the reasons I’m proud to work in Cass County is the diversity of the community. In the last 25 years, the community has worked to honor and integrate the diversity of the residents. The community came together to build the Ivy Tech Community College campus and the administrators of the four school corporations work together to provide a great educational opportunity for all children of Cass County.

Indiana is great place to raise your families. We have a lot of rural communities that have wholesome values.

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hotels & inns

Suite Dreams TOP PICKS FOR THOSE WHO LOVE WATER, HISTORY AND ROOFTOP COCKTAIL SIPPING.

by Emily Udell THE BRADLEY

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Spearheaded by a Vera Bradley cofounder, Fort Wayne’s new boutique hotel, The Bradley, has a rooftop bar and a hip restaurant on site.

HOTEL ELKHART

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Art Deco extravagance meets modern amenities at Hotel Elkhart, with 93 rooms, (yet another) rooftop bar and a cocktail lounge.

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park

MORRIS INN

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“Stay” like a champion in what’s known as the “living room” of the University of Notre Dame, the comfy-yet-upscale Morris Inn. The AAA Four Diamond Hotel has 150 rooms and onsite dining.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

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The barn-like exterior of the Fairfield Inn & Suites at Fair Oaks Farms highlights its agricultural theme and proximity to familyfriendly, educational entertainment on the campus of a working dairy farm.

DUNESWALK INN

The Bradley

CHARLEY CREEK INN Hotel Elkhart

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Old World charm abounds at this Wabash hotel teeming with history in a restored Georgian Revival building. Check out the shops with wine, cheese and sweets.

BLUE CHIP CASINO HOTEL SPA

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In Michigan City, a 22-story refuge offers all you need: a sportsbook, table games and slots; relaxing massages and facials; and dining.

FERRIS HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

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After a day of antique and primitive shopping, relax on the porch of this 1895 Queen Anne–style home in Portland.

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POTAWATOMI INN AT POKAGON STATE PARK

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Centered around Lake James, the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park in Angola connects guests with outdoor activities that include hiking, biking and tobogganing.

PHOTOS COURTESY: INDIANA DNR (POTAWATOMI INN), HOTEL ELKHART, VISIT MICHIGAN CITY LAPORTE (BLUE CHIP), LIBBY HYSONG; THE BRADLEY BY RUTH YARO

Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa

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Libby Hysong business owner Hysong and her husband, Joe, have deep roots in the northeastern city of Angola, owning several businesses, including Bike and Soul and Brokaw Movie House, which originally opened in 1931.

I WAS BORN IN SOUTHERN INDIANA, but have lived in Angola over 40 years. So I guess I have lived in Indiana my whole life! We also own Libby’s, a boutique. We own Monument Pizza Pub with my brother and his wife, Brian and Emily Boyer. All stores are located in downtown Angola.

Our community is very generous, always willing to help those in need. I love knowing the families of our customers—they have become our friends over the years.

We are able to build relationships and provide our customers with a personal experience. Our community supports the downtown and small businesses to help

“For those interested in relocating their business to Indiana, you have to be committed and consistent ... to be successful.

It is very important to build relationships and collaborate.”

keep our community growing and vibrant.

We enjoy Trine University, Pokagon State Park, the Fourth of July Parade, Balloons Aloft, the cruise-in and boat show and Tom’s Donuts. The lakes, Trine University and Pokagon State Park bring many visitors year after year.

For those interested in relocating their business to Indiana, you have to be committed and consistent for the business to be successful. It is very important to build relationships and collaborate with other small businesses. The cost of living and operating a business in Indiana is lower than most states.

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Wabash & Erie Canal Park

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

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IN FORT WAYNE, the Rolland

Center for Lincoln Research recently opened, a partnership between the Friends of Lincoln Collection and the Allen County Public Library. Inside the main library building, view original photos of Abraham Lincoln and his family, letters, documents and Civil War soldiers’ diaries in both physical and digital formats.

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the route connected to the Erie Canal) to Evansville. In Delphi, the Wabash & Erie Canal Park details the waterway’s importance and influence via exhibits, a narrated 40-minute canal boat tour and a Pioneer Village with historic buildings.

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AT PEAK TIMES, nearly 125 trains passed through the tiny town of North Judson each day. That significant railroad history is captured through artifacts and equipment on display at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, where you can even handle

a locomotive yourself through the guest engineer program.

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of South Bend is remembered at the Studebaker National Museum with a variety of the manufacturer’s meticulously preserved cars and military vehicles on exhibit, as well as a collection of presidential carriages. One ferried Abraham Lincoln to Ford’s Theatre that fateful night.

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HOLLYWOOD’S ORIGINAL

rebel, James Dean, was born in Marion in 1931 and lived in

Among the thousands of James Dean artifacts on display, you’ll find childhood photos and original movie posters, and you can watch clips of his early TV dramas and rare screen tests.

DEAN GALLERY COURTESY MARION GRANT CO. CVB; STRATTONPORTER, CANAL BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

GRAND OLD HOMES, MACHINERY TO ADMIRE AND WHERE TO REMEMBER BOTH A FORMER PRESIDENT AND ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S ELITE.

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Seiberling Mansion Studebaker National Museum

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Rolland Center for Lincoln Research

Fairmount for a bit before Tinsel Town came calling. Both Indiana locales remember the actor through places such as the James Dean Birthsite Memorial, the James Dean Gallery with artifacts, the Fairmount Historical Museum and his gravesite in Park Cemetery.

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homes reside in the North region. In the early 20th century, prominent Elkhart citizens Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley lived and entertained friends and business partners in a home they called Ruthmere. The Beaux Arts–style

attraction now acts as a museum, providing a look at the Beardsleys’ lifestyle, as well as a collection of fine art.

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FRESH OFF A RENOVATION,

Michigan City’s Barker Mansion, built in 1857 and added on to in 1905, is a stunning time capsule of the lives of industrialist John Barker Sr. and his family—90 percent of what you’ll see inside is original Barker belongings.

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ENTREPRENEUR MONROE

Seiberling was drawn to Kokomo during the gas

boom of the late 19th century, building for his family an architecturally striking residence inside and out. The Seiberling Mansion is now home to the Howard County Historical Society, and tours are available.

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through Oliver Mansion, part of The History Museum in South Bend. Industrialist and businessman J.D. Oliver and his family moved into the 38-room, elaborately detailed property in 1898. The formal gardens are worth a visit, too.

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TWO HOMES that once belonged to Gene Stratton-Porter, a prolific writer, photographer and conservationist, are available for touring. One is a Queen Anne– style log cabin at the Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva, where Stratton-Porter gleaned much inspiration for her work.

She then moved to Rome City and built Cabin at Wildflower Woods on the quiet shores of Sylvan Lake, part of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. The relaxing environs include nearly 150 acres of woods and formal gardens.

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VISITOR RESOURCES

Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce and local welcome centers. Find even more at VisitIndiana.com.

Noble County Convention & Visitors Bureau 110 S. Orange St. 260.636.3602 visitnoblecounty.com

Angola

Steuben County Tourism Bureau 430 N. Wayne St., Ste. 1B 260.665.5386 lakes101.org

Auburn

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau 1601 S. Van Buren St. 260.927.1499 dekalbcvb.org

Berne

Berne Chamber of Commerce 205 Main St. 260.589.8080 bernein.com

Bluffton

Wells County Chamber of Commerce 211 Water St. 260.824.0510 wellscoc.com

Columbia City

Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 128 W. Van Buren St. 260.248.8131 whitleychamber.com

Culver

Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau

200 E. Washington St. 574.635.0054

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Gabis Arboretum and Gardens in Valparaiso

Delphi

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 215 S. Washington St. 765.564.6757 carrollcountychamber.com

Elkhart

Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau 3421 Cassopolis St. 574.262.8161 visitelkhartcounty.com

Fort Wayne

Visit Fort Wayne 927 S. Harrison St. 260.424.3700 visitfortwayne.com

Fowler

Benton County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 163 765.884.2080 bentoncountychamberin.com

Hammond

South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority

Downtown Kokomo

Knox

Starke County Chamber of Commerce

7770 Corinne Dr. 219.989.7979 southshorecva.com

400 N. Heaton St. 574.772.5548 starkecounty chamber.com

Hartford City

Kokomo

Hartford City Chamber of Commerce 121 N. High St. 765.348.1905 hartfordcitychamber.org

Huntington

Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau 700 E. Firmin St. 765.457.6802 800.837.0971 visitkokomo.org

Huntington County Visitors & Convention Bureau

Logansport

407 N. Jefferson St. 260.359.8687 visithuntington.org

311 S. 5th St. 574.753.4856 visit-casscounty.com

Cass County Visitors Bureau

LOCAL PRIDE

“The city is more affordable than any of the cities I’ve lived in before. I love living in Fort Wayne.”

Violetta Todorova musician

Allen County

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Marion

Plymouth

Shipshewana

505 W. 3rd St. 765.668.5435 showmegrant county.com

108 N. Michigan St. 574.936.1882 visitmarshall county.org

350 S. Van Buren St. 800.254.8090 visitshipshewana.org

Michigan City

Porter

South Bend

Indiana Dunes Tourism

Visit South Bend Mishawaka

1215 N. S.R. 49 219.926.2255 indianadunes.com

101 N. Michigan St. Ste. 300 800.519.0577 visitsouthbend.com

Marion–Grant County Visitors Bureau

Visit Michigan City–LaPorte 4073 S. Franklin St. 800.634.2650 visitmichigancity laporte.com

Monticello Enjoy White County

105 W. Broadway St. 574.313.1421 enjoywhitecounty.com

Morocco

Discover Newton County 4117 S. 240 W. 219.989.7770 discovernewton county.com

Peru

Miami County Tourism Bureau 13 E. Main St. 765.472.1923 enjoymiamicounty.com

Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Portland

Shipshewana/ LaGrange County Visitors Center

Jay County Visitors & Tourism Bureau

Wabash

118 S. Meridian St., Ste. C 260.726.3366 visitjaycounty.com

221 S. Miami St. 260.563.7171 visitwabashcounty.com

Rensselaer

Warsaw

Discover Jasper County 219.866.3080 discoverjasper county.com

Rochester

Fulton County Chamber of Commerce 822 Main St. 574.224.2666 fultoncounty chamber.com

LOCAL LOVE Hover your

phone’s camera over this code and click on the link that pops up to learn more about hoosiers by choice.

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Notre Dame Stadium

Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 Capital Dr. 574.269.6090 visitkosciusko county.org

Winamac

Pulaski County Indiana 623 W. 11th St. 574.946.3869 pulaskionline.org

POP CULTURE

THREE NORTH REGION STARS You might find yourself hankering for lasagna after traveling along the Garfield Trail in Marion and surrounding towns. Everyone’s favorite comic strip cat, created by Fairmount native Jim Davis, is captured in 14 photo-worthy statues.

Each holiday, Hammond’s Indiana Welcome Center hosts six animated displays depicting scenes from A Christmas Story, written by Jean Shepherd, who grew up in the city. Step into the gift shop to take home your own leg lamp.

Lake Wawasee in Kosciusko County

The story of walk-on Notre Dame football player Rudy Ruettiger, seen on the big screen in Rudy, still resonates today. You, too, can feel like part of the team when you view Notre Dame Stadium (pictured) up close on a tour.

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CENTRAL at a glance

Monument Circle in Indianapolis

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No matter what’s on your wish list for a getaway, you’ll find it in the Central region. You’ll discover fascinating museums and historical sites; topnotch outdoor recreation; world-class shopping; award-winning wineries, distilleries and breweries; and unique lodging that you may never want to leave. Central offers big-city excitement coupled with small-town charm, and often the two are just a short drive from each other. Let’s hit the road!

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MUST–SEE!

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Hike among awe-inspiring natural features, learn about Indiana’s sports legacy and hunt for collectible treasures— do those and much more when you travel Indiana’s Central region. BY LAURA KRUTY WORLD-CLASS MUSEUM Five floors of interactive exhibits and displays await at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis 1 , the world’s largest. Everything promotes learning and discovery, but in a fun way, such as trying on astronaut gear in Beyond Spaceship Earth and giving a presidential speech in Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™: The Experience (open through July). There’s even a huge outdoor play area. New this year is WELCOME SIGN Nobel Prize–

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winning activist Malala Yousafzai is the latest addition to The Power of Children exhibit.

a fully revamped Dinosphere, complete with real fossils the Children’s Museum team helped unearth in Wyoming, along with an oceanthemed area and a fossil-prep site.

GORGEOUS HIKES Rugged hiking trails—some requiring ladders—wind through canyons and ravines that Mother Nature carved millions of years ago at Turkey Run State Park 2 in Marshall.

Close by, Shades State Park 3 offers even more picturesque scenery for hiking, especially in unspoiled Pine Hills Nature Preserve. Both parks provide fishing and camping.

HEALING SPACE One of the most uplifting museums you’ll ever visit, CANDLES Holocaust Museum & Education Center 4 in Terre Haute was founded by Eva Kor, who, with her twin, Miriam, was experimented on at Auschwitz under the direction of Dr. Josef Mengele. Kor opened CANDLES in 1995, using her story, along with permanent and rotating exhibits, to spread messages of forgiveness and peace.

LESSONS LEARNED ask questions and hear stories of genocide survivors in the tech-based Dimensions in Testimony feature.

BASKETBALL HERITAGE

Antique Alley

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From high school to the pros, basketball is an obsession in Indiana.

To explore the sport’s heritage, pay a visit to Butler University’s Hinkle

Turkey Run State Park Hinkle Fieldhouse

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Fieldhouse 5 , a 1928 landmark that you might remember from Hoosiers. Another site from the movie, the Historic Hoosier Gym 6 in Knightstown, was the home court of the film’s Hickory Huskers.

Both hoops shrines offer tours. And in New Castle, learn how legends such as Oscar Robertson, John Wooden and Larry Bird shaped the state’s reputation as a basketball hotspot via memorabilia and exhibits at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 7 .

JOIN IN! Help break a world

record of Knockout at the New Castle Fieldhouse June 25!

HISTORIC DRIVE-IN Just outside the Purdue University campus, Triple XXX Family Restaurant 8 has dished out burgers, fries and its delicious root beer since 1929. Even Guy Fieri had to check out the eatery for an episode of Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. Our suggestion: the Duane Purvis burger embellished with a swipe of peanut butter—don’t knock it till you try it!

BIG CATS

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In the tiny town of Center Point, more than 150 big cats, saved from abuse and abandonment, make their forever home at the Exotic

Feline Rescue Center 9 . Take a tour to see up close and learn about Zuni the cougar, Raj the tiger, Majae the black leopard and dozens of others who live comfortably at the tucked-away, outdoor facility.

WHEEL LIFE All abilities are welcome at Terre Haute’s Griffin Bike Park 10 . Open since 2016, the 300-acre attraction has since cemented itself as a bona fide destination for beginning cyclists and serious riders alike, with numerous trails, race courses, specialized training areas and terrain and skills parks. It is named after U.S. Army Sgt. Dale Griffin, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.

ANTIQUE HUNTING It takes time to dig for that perfect piece of Depression glass, that vintage toy car to complete your collection, that rare coin that has—so far—eluded you. So you won’t want to rush through the two Antique Alley 11 trails featuring 1,200 antiques malls and dealers throughout Wayne County.

The epicenter is Cambridge City, where numerous vendors are clustered along a short stretch of U.S. 40. Find maps and start plotting your treasure hunt at visitrichmond.org.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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U-pick bouquets at P&D Flower Farm!

Koteewi Run

Winterlights at Newfields

Year-Round Fun FROM FARM FIELDS TO SNOW-COVERED HILLS, HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE SEASONS IN CENTRAL INDIANA. by Emily Udell

From November through early January, 1.5 million lights set Newfields’ grounds aglow.

SPRING

SUMMER

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Witness the Greatest Spectacle in Racing at the Indy 500 at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway over Memorial Day weekend.

Enjoy the emerging greenery as you zoom through a canopy of trees in Crawfordsville at Indiana Zipline Tours, with eight lines and a swinging bridge. Fields of flowers make for a romantic stroll or scenic selfie backdrop at Mooresville’s Willowfield Lavender Farm, echoing the atmosphere of Provence, France, right in Central Indiana.

Enjoy haute cuisine among the cornfields at Bonge’s Tavern, Perkinsville’s hidden-gem restaurant where you can tailgate outside while waiting for your table. Soak up beautiful weather from a canoe, kayak or tube while on a White River Canoe Company float or paddling excursion in Noblesville.

Or pack a picnic lunch and dine among the colorful blooms at P&D Flower Farm southeast of Indianapolis before snipping stems for a take-home bouquet.

October’s Parke County Covered Bridge Festival provides an autumnal atmosphere with 10 days of foliage, food and art spanning 10 towns and showcasing the area’s 31 covered bridges. At Lafayette’s Exploration Acres, with a massive pumpkin patch and corn maze touted as the state’s largest, visitors can also enjoy hayrides and other family fun. Beasley’s Orchard in Danville offers u-pick apples and pumpkins in the fall, as well as mini festivals.

Whoosh down 700 feet of groomed hills on a snow tube at Noblesville’s Koteewi Run, then zip up a tow rope for more fun. Newfields’ annual tradition of Winterlights transforms the Indianapolis art museum’s grounds into a wonderland with seasonal displays and goodies to keep you warm. Board in Connersville for the Whitewater Valley Railroad Polar Express trip, a re-creation of the classic children’s tale where you can enjoy story time and a visit from Santa.

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FAST FACT!

Indianap ol has the se is condlargest Fe dE air hub in x the world.

TOP 5 COLLEGES By undergraduate and graduate enrollment PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette 49,639

INDIANA UNIVERSITY– PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS 27,690

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Muncie 21,597 INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Terre Haute 10,829

UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

Carmel Arts & Design District

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A SNAPSHOT OF WORKING, STUDYING AND LIVING IN INDIANA’S CENTRAL REGION.

nies Aside from its San nies.

Francisco headquarters, Salesforce Marketing ive Chief Execut a as Cloud has its secondranks Indian state the fifth best largest location in s es sin bu for Indy, with about 1,700 (2021). employees working on its digital marketing and customer service software. Overall, the tech sector is estimated to WORK account for $9.3 billion in state economic impact.

People around the world become Major employers in west-central healthier and the global healthcare Indiana include Boston Scienindustry becomes smarter, more tific and Cook Urological in Owen efficient and more technologically County, Thyssen-Krupp Presta in advanced thanks to work done in Terre Haute, Futurex Industries Indiana. The life sciences industry, in Bloomingdale and Internaincluding companies working in tional Automotive Components drug development, medical dein Greencastle. The east-central vice and equipment manufacturing, area counts advanced manufacturresearch and testing and health ing, food processing, logistics and information technology systems, warehousing (taking advantage of is a juggernaut, with $77 billion Indiana’s extensive highway and in state economic impact alone. rail network) and IT data operaMuch of it is centered in Indiations among its primary industries. napolis and is anchored by Eli Lilly and Company, Roche Diagnostics STUDY Corp. and Beckman Coulter.

Indianapolis has also emerged Lucky for those companies, a as a hotspot for tech compastrong talent pipeline isn’t far FLOURISHING LIFE sci-

ences, tech and manufacturing industries attract strong talent to the Central region, where residents enjoy big-city living, small-town charm and world-class amenities.

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RANKED!

By 2020 population

Indiana State University

away. The largest medical school in the country, the Indiana University School of Medicine, is a leading research and teaching institution, headquartered on the campus of IUPUI in Indianapolis.

Less than five miles away, Marian University prepares future physicians at its College of Osteopathic Medicine. Via its Doctor of Pharmacy program, Butler University trains students for much more than just dispensing medications.

Speaking of Butler, U.S. News & World Report named it No. 1 among Regional Universities in the Midwest for the fourth straight year. At IUPUI, students earn degrees from both Indiana and Purdue universities. The University of Indianapolis offers over 100 undergrad programs, and Terre Haute’s Indiana State University has earned recognition for its innovation and undergraduate teaching, while Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, also in Terre Haute, is the country’s preeminent engineering school. The same could be said for Purdue University in West

INDIANAPOLIS Marion County POPULATION 887,642 KNOWN FOR No. 1 airport in North America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, tech and life sciences scenes

LAFAYETTE & WEST LAFAYETTE Tippecanoe County POPULATION 115,378 KNOWN FOR Purdue University, Indiana’s oldest bar, location halfway between Chicago and Indy

CARMEL Hamilton County POPULATION 99,757 KNOWN FOR Ranking as best place to live, Arts & Design District, 140+ roundabouts

FISHERS Hamilton County POPULATION 98,977 KNOWN FOR Conner Prairie museum, Geist Reservoir, Indiana’s only Ikea

NOBLESVILLE Hamilton County POPULATION 69,604 KNOWN FOR Charming courthouse square, Ruoff Music Center, Strawtown Koteewi Park

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Lafayette, which is also recognized for its STEM-focused programs in agriculture, health and human sciences and technology. Muncie’s Ball State University is known for its communications, architecture, education and business programs.

LIVE Indianapolis’ museums, cultural venues, independent restaurants and festivals are perennial draws for residents and out-of-town visitors alike. North of Indy, the cities of Carmel, Fishers and Westfield are continually ranked among the country’s best places to live, thanks to great schools, low unemployment and overall safety.

In west-central Indiana, residents of Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, Greencastle and Lafayette enjoy close access to some of Indiana’s best parks and outdoor recreation areas. Anderson, Muncie and Richmond anchor the east-central counties, offering shopping, dining and a low cost of living a short distance from other emerging areas like New Castle and Knightstown.

INDUSTRY SUCCESSES Central’s major players and workforce wins.  When GE Aviation need-

 Two life sciences giants

ed skilled workers at its LEAP engine plant in Lafayette, Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University teamed up to launch a degree program to fulfill GE’s workforce needs. The facility employs over 200.

are based in Indianapolis.

Founded in 1876, Eli Lilly and Company is a global leader in pharmaceutical development, employing 10,000 in Indy alone. At Roche Diagnostics’ North American headquarters, about 4,600 employees work in R&D, marketing, manufacturing and more.

 Rolls-Royce North America recently wrapped up $600 million in facility and technology improvements at its Indianapolis Operations Center. There, about 4,000 employees work in manufacturing, assembly, testing, engineering and support.

 FedEx is nearing completion of a $1.5 billion expansion at Indianapolis International Airport, further strengthening Central Indiana as a major logistics hub.

 In Lafayette, Subaru of Indiana Automotive is using nearly $160 million to expand its operation there, adding 350 jobs by end of 2023.

 Clayton, about 10 miles west of Indianapolis, will soon be home to a new Apple distribution center, a $100 million project that could employ about 500 workers by 2024.

LOCAL PRIDE

“[Moving to Indiana] was kind of a move of necessity at first. It was just so expensive in Florida, and not family friendly the way we wanted it to be. So cost of living here is great. It is definitely a family-friendly environment, with lots to do around Tippecanoe County.

It has worked out great!”

Andrew Antonio business and community development

Tippecanoe County

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Eagle Creek Park

Sugar Creek

McCormick’s Creek State Park

WHERE TO HIT THE LINKS, TRAILS AND WATER IN THE CENTRAL REGION. by Laura Kruty THOSE WANTING TO WORK ON

their golf game will find numerous challenging courses, all on the Pete Dye Golf Trail, which honors the great course architect and longtime Indiana resident. On the Purdue campus, hit the links at two courses, Ackerman-Allen and Kampen. In Indianapolis, Maple Creek Golf & Country Club and Brickyard Crossing, with four holes inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, are on the trail.

Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek, dedicated in 1916 in Spencer, offers 10 miles of

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trails that crisscross the property and show off features such as a limestone canyon, waterfalls, stone arches and a fire tower. In West Lafayette, Prophetstown State Park welcomes hiking through restored prairies. Visit in spring to see a burst of wildflowers, and wander through the Farm at Prophetstown, a working farm that showcases homesteading life in the 1920s. Evidence of a way of life from even further back still exists at Mounds State Park in Anderson. Some of its trails take you past mounds and earthworks built

Fort Harrison State Park

centuries ago by the Adena and Hopewell people, who used them in ceremonies and celebrations and to track seasons and star locations.

(Start with Trail 1 to glimpse the Great Mound.)

History and nature also come together at Indianapolis’ Fort Harrison State Park, part of which is situated on a former Army base decommissioned in 1991. Guests can hike, mountain bike, horseback ride and fish; golf at The Fort Golf Course (also on the Pete Dye Golf Trail); and view artifacts at the Museum of CONTINUED ON PG. 64

From spring through fall, visit the Saddle Barn at Fort Harrison State Park for guided trail rides through one of the park’s nature preserves.

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20th Century Warfare. On the opposite side of Indy is Eagle Creek Park, whose 3,900 acres make it a prime hiking destination, especially for birdwatchers. The park’s 1,400-acre reservoir is popular for kayaking and canoeing.

Getting out on the water is also a draw at Whitewater Memorial State Park in Liberty, where campsites and cabins allow you to make a weekend of boating on Whitewater Lake, fishing and hiking. A 300-acre private resort in Poland, Wasatch Lake packs in a ton of activities: fishing, kayaking, swimming, tennis and 12 miles of hiking and biking trails. Cabins are available to rent year-round—even in winter, when you can just relax by the fire or get outside to ice skate or sled. On a beautiful summer or autumn day, there may be no better way to soak up the weather than by floating down Sugar Creek in a canoe, kayak or tube rented from Clements Canoes Outdoor Center in Waveland. Trips of various mileage are offered, as is camping.

Centerville’s Cope Environmental Center holds the distinction as the first certified Living Building in the state. That means it meets rigid criteria in seven areas, such as water usage, energy consumption and construction materials.

That also means the grounds are pretty much unspoiled, and you can explore them via a trail system through diverse habitats.

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PARKE COUNTY Travel to the picturesque countryside of Parke County, also known as “The Covered Bridge Capital of the World.”

covered bridges, Turkey Run and Shades state parks, shopping, restaurants and more. Parke County offers five colorcoded touring loops that range from 24 to 33 miles. Highlights include the Bridgeton Covered Bridge, which is adjacent to the still-operational Bridgeton Mill. Indiana’s most famous covered bridge and waterfall is at Bridgeton. The dam is nine feet tall and 220 feet long.

The bridge itself is 261 feet long. You can travel by car, bike or motorcycle. Parke County loves to celebrate the changing seasons. Taking the title “Indiana’s Largest Festival,” the 10-day Parke County Covered Bridge Festival highlights the historic covered bridges and features craft artisans from around the country.

Indiana is home to a diverse array of state parks and recreation areas. In

Parke County, outdoor adventures are never-ending. Hike through Turkey Run State Park, a landscape of mossy canyons, waterfalls and winding streams.

The Ladders Trail, also known as Trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park, is a rugged, 1.7-mile trail that offers some unusual hiking opportunities. It follows the cliffs along Sugar Creek and returns to the ridgetop by a series of ladders.

Shades State Park also provides numerous shady ravines full of spectacular topography that will amaze even the most seasoned traveler. Visi-tors can also check out Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area, which comprises 2,005 acres of land and a 2,060-acre lake. Enjoy the outdoors by renting a boat, hiking, Pumpkin icehorseshoes, archery, camping, fishing, cream at the Parke canoeing and much more.

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Turkey Run State Park

Bridgeton Mill, Covered Bridge and Dam

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PARKE COUNTY IS HOME TO 31 HISTORIC

CENTRAL hotels & inns

Good Nights REST UP IN A NEW, CENTRALLY LOCATED BOUTIQUE HOTEL OR AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY B&B.

by Emily Udell HOTEL INDY

1

Located in a Brutalist building in downtown Indianapolis, the new Hotel Indy captures a luxe and edgy vibe with its midcenturymodern decor and rooftop cocktail lounge.

HOTEL CARMICHAEL

Union Club Hotel

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Hotel Carmichael in Carmel exudes elegance and makes a great launching pad to the Arts and Design District and the Monon Trail.

THE QUEEN AND I HOMESTEAD The Queen and I Homestead

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In Crawfordsville, The Queen and I Homestead is an 1873 Italianate bed-andbreakfast in a secluded setting—complete with chickens and turkeys on site.

BOTTLEWORKS HOTEL

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Along bustling Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis, Bottleworks Hotel abounds with Art Deco extravagance in a reimagined Coca-Cola bottling complex.

TURKEY RUN INN

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Be steps away from the myriad outdoor amenities at Turkey Run State Park in Marshall by booking a stay at the Turkey Run Inn, which offers rooms in the spacious lodge or detached cabins.

Turkey Run Inn

Hotel Indy

FORT HARRISON INN

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CANYON INN

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With 76 guest rooms, the Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Spencer dates back to 1916.

UNION CLUB HOTEL

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The Union Club Hotel on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus goes all in on celebrating the school’s legacy and traditions.

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After a day of antique shopping in Cambridge City, retreat to The Inn at High Hats, favorably located on the second floor of the High Hats Antique Mall.

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The historic Fort Harrison Inn at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis is one of several onsite lodging options. All have access to the park’s many features.

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LOCAL PRIDE

“[Indiana has] incredible educational opportunities.

It’s affordable. The city of Indianapolis in particular is fun, beautiful, full of character.

The restaurants are awesome.

And the activities are excellent and wide-ranging.”

Jake Docking director of policy and research

Marion County

The Bob Ross Experience

POP CULTURE

THREE CENTRAL REGION STARS

Shop interior styles from HGTV’s Good Bones at Two Chicks District Co., an Indianapolis boutique/wine bistro launched by Two Chicks and a Hammer, the reno team featured on the show. You might even see leading lady Mina Starsiak Hawk there.

If your channel-surfing stops once you come across reruns of The Andy Griffith Show, you’ll want to visit Danville’s charming Mayberry Cafe, which serves downhome fried chicken, meatloaf and other favorites you can easily imagine Aunt Bee dishing up at suppertime. Golly!

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The Joy of Painting’s Bob Ross filmed the majority of the episodes in a home on the Minnetrista campus in Muncie. Visit The Bob Ross Experience at the cultural center to see the artist’s former studio and original paintings and artifacts.

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slice of life

Chris Switzer

vigo county commissioner As commissioner, Switzer, a West Terre Haute native, represents the citizens of Vigo County and works to set county policy, adopt and implement laws and carry out day-to-day operations of Vigo County.

VIGO COUNTY IS SUCH a resilient community.

In the late 1800s and into the mid-1900s, Vigo County was a strong manufacturing community. Like all towns similar to ours, we have had our difficulties. We have made positive strides year after year, and that is a true testament to our strong community. I am a big advocate for Vigo County being one of the best places to live and work in Indiana.

I could speak for hours on the reasons our county is a standout in Indiana. We are home to several higher-education institutions and nine museums. Vigo County also has many great parks, walking trails and a bike park with more than 20 riding trails.

One of the most standout reasons that make Vigo County great is our economic and business growth, so it’s no surprise that I have to talk about Vigo County’s two newest projects. The Terre Haute Convention Center should be completed in April 2022

and will provide much-needed conference space in the Wabash Valley and will attract small- to medium-size conferences to the region. In November 2021, the Indiana Gaming Commission awarded the Vigo County casino license to CDITH LLC [Churchill Downs] to build and operate the Queen of Terre Haute casino. This project will create 500 permanent jobs.

“Our community opens its arms and doors to all visitors and new patrons. We have a lot of community pride, and we embrace community.”

You can often find me having coffee at Federal Coffee + Fine Foods or Macksville Coffee Co. in West Terre Haute. My family enjoys New Day Cafe for a Sunday brunch, and you can often find us having lunch during the week at Taco Casita. My family enjoys many activities in Vigo County and Indiana.

Some of our favorites include riding our bikes at Griffin Bike Park, challenging our skills at Voorhees Skate Park, being playful at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum and singing and dancing at a summer outdoor concert at The Mill.

What I think sets Vigo County apart from all other counties is the people. Our residents are kind and welcoming. From our teachers to our local, family-owned-business owners to our corner coffee shop, our community opens its arms and doors to all visitors and new patrons. We have a lot of community pride, and we embrace community.

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INDIANAPOLIS

Bottleworks Hotel

You don’t need to trek far to visit one of the best places to travel in 2022—in 2021 TIME magazine listed Indy as one of its “World’s Greatest Places,” and for good reason.

2021 DELIVERED TWO NEW PLACES

for visitors to lay their heads in Hotel Indy and Bottleworks Hotel. Both properties provide boutique experiences rich with history and purpose.

This year, visitors can explore the new Malala exhibit and the expansion of Dinosphere at the world’s largest children’s museum. Dino fans can step into another world, as The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ most popular exhibit reopens with two awe-inspiring dinosaur adventures featuring fossils from a recent dig in Wyoming.

Sports and history fans alike will welcome the new Marshall “Major” Taylor exhibit to the Indiana State Museum. Taylor was born and raised in Indy before becoming the first Black

world-champion professional cyclist.

He won the U.S. sprint championship in 1899 and 1900, set numerous world records and became a role model for other athletes facing racial discrimination. This new interactive experience will go beyond the world records and showcase a man who fully embodied perseverance and inspired many. In 2021, Indy also debuted a five-story mural of Major Taylor downtown.

Whether it’s dining out at one of Indy’s new restaurants, biking along the Cultural Trail, exploring the urban White River State Park or visiting the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there’s something for everyone to discover, and we can’t wait for you to have your #LoveIndy moment.

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Ascend upward of 20 feet on the museum’s ropes course, which features a zipline, a rolling log, a walking rope and a horizontal net.

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Sightseeing and themed rides on the Whitewater Valley Railroad!

STEP BACK IN TIME in Fishers, where Conner

Prairie offers a hands-on look at life in the mid-1800s. That’s when settler William Conner planted roots in the area. Interact with costumed interpreters in outdoor exhibits such as 1836 Prairietown and 1863 Civil War Journey, and get a bird’s-eye view of the grounds in 1859 Balloon Voyage. Families can experience a mode of transport popular during that time— the train—at Whitewater Valley Railroad, which chugs from Connersville to Metamora on themed rides; The Polar Express holiday outing is a favorite. Go back even further when you embark on the Whitewater Valley Fossil Hunt in Richmond. Pick up a passport at the Welcome Center or the Joseph Moore Museum, and start scouring stream banks, the Cardinal Greenway or the sites listed in the passport for crinoids, bivalves and other specimens dating back millions of years.

HANDS-ON FUN On the western side of Indiana, the Terre Haute Children’s Museum stimulates brain-

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power with science- and technology-based exhibits and activities. Little ones can get hands on—and maybe learn a little, too— with a dino dig, a large bubble ring, an indoor ropes course and a stock car you can pretend to take for a joy ride, among other highlights.

Those interested in flying rather than being grounded will want to visit the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, where dozens of small-scale planes are on display.

Discover more diminutive creations at Carmel’s Museum of Miniature Houses, where you might need a magnifying glass to best view the pint-sized room and home vignettes.

ANIMAL CROSSING To call Wolf Park a zoo would be selling the attraction short. The Battle Ground operation, just north of Lafayette, researches, educates the public and promotes conservation of wolves, and tours let you learn more about the canines, too. Visit on Howl Night to sing with them. More creatures can be found at Lafayette’s Columbian Park Zoo, open mid-

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April through mid-October. See critters from the Americas and Australia, wander through the Butterfly Sculpture Garden and meet farm animals. Saddle up at Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg, which provides 30- and 60minute guided trail rides throughout the wooded, nearly 80-acre property.

TREAT YOURSELF Hit the sweet spots in Morgan County, where Martinsville Candy Kitchen recently celebrated 100 years of crafting turtles, truffles, pie, cookies and seasonal favorites—such as its ever-popular candy canes in all manner of shapes. Another 100-plus-year-old business in Martinsville is the buzz-worthy Hunter’s Honey Farm, where you can work a live beehive, bottle your own honey or simply shop its honey-based products.

For cold treats, visit Milky Way in Frankfort, Grandma’s Cow Palace in Shelbyville, The Tasty Freeze in Montezuma or Jimmie’s Dairy Bar in Pendleton, all quaint shops with ice cream scoops, cones and sundaes galore.

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Trail Mix FIND ART, ANTIQUES SHOPPING, FAIRY HOUSES AND A WHOLE LOT OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK ON CENTRAL’S THEMED TRAILS.

Scope out Johnson County’s crafty beer, wine and spirits scene, including Taxman Brewing (pictured) in Bargersville, Mallow Run Winery, Vino Villa wine shop and several breweries in Greenwood, such as space-themed Planetary Brewing.

HOOSIER PIE TRAIL™ Don’t flake out. Along this delicious trail, Winchester’s Wick’s Pies is probably best known for its sugar cream variety. Other great stops: Oasis Diner in Plainfield, Gray Bros.

Cafeteria in Mooresville (pictured) and Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery in Danville.

HAMILTON COUNTY TENDERLOIN TRAIL ™ On this trail devoted to the oversized fried pork tenderloin sandwich, you have more than 50 choices on where to indulge, including Hoss Bar & Grill in Fishers, Woody’s Library Restaurant in Carmel and 10 West in Cicero.

ENCHANTED FAIRY TRAIL

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Follow the pixie dust in Hendricks County to see various adorable, pocket-sized displays at area businesses and attractions, including Avon Gardens and Beasley’s Orchard in Danville.

Rusted Silo Southern BBQ & Brew House in Lizton (pictured), The Pit Stop Barbeque & Grill in Brownsburg and Birds Smokehouse BBQ in Daleville are among the 18 stops on this route.

In Wayne County, pick up a passport at the Welcome Center and take it to about a dozen locales dishing out tasty samples, such as a candy factory, an ice cream parlor and even a winery.

MIDWEST MUSIC & HERITAGE TRAIL

PUBLIC ART TRAIL

STATE LINE WINE TRAIL

A new offering in Richmond spotlights the area’s rich musical history with sculptures and plaques dedicated to those who recorded at the city’s Gennett Records: Louis Armstrong, Hoagy Carmichael and more. There will be 50 in all.

Throughout Lafayette and West Lafayette, including the Purdue University campus, make your way to more than 115 murals, sculptures (such as Visiting Our Solar System, pictured) and other works. Find the list at homeofpurdue.com.

Complete your passport of wineries on the western side of Indiana—Windy Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Cayuga, TJ Haase Winery in Clinton, Britton Winery in Rockville and WaterTower Estates (pictured) in Terre Haute—to receive a free gift.

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Bridgeton Mill, Dam and Covered Bridge in Parke County

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years writing Ben-Hur, the best-selling book of the 19th century. The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum in Crawfordsville, an architecturally unique structure completed in 1898, tells the story of the author who also had extensive military and political careers.

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James Whitcomb Riley, is memorialized at two attractions. In Greenfield, the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum showcases the early years of the Hoosier Poet in the 1850s. In Indianapolis, tour the opulent James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, where Riley lived until he passed in 1916, to glimpse what life was like in the Victorian era.

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for both prisoners and jailers, rotary jails consisted of wedge-shaped cells in one structure, which could be rotated via hand crank to align a cell with the one entrance/exit door. Want to see for yourself? Visit the Rotary Jail Museum in Crawfordsville, which boasts the first such jail ever built (in 1882 and in use until 1973) and the only operational one still in existence.

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PARKE COUNTY IS HOME to 31 historic covered bridges, many of them a bright crimson color that pops against the changing leaves in the fall, the most popular time to visit. You can drive through some, while others are for foot traffic only. Download a map from coveredbridges.com and make your way along scenic country roads to each of the photo-worthy structures. Nearby Putnam County has nine covered bridges, including the Edna Collings Bridge—which may or may not be haunted.

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Shelbyville in the 1900s. It only requires a stroll around the Streets of Old Shelby exhibit at the Grover Center Museum & Historical Society. Walk through a re-created interurban train car to see life-size storefronts of a saloon, hardware store, a printing press and other businesses in the village.

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Theodore Guerin arrived in Indiana in 1840 to open a mission at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Today, visitors to the inspirational site near Terre Haute can view the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the beautiful Italian Renaissance Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Saint Anne Shell Chapel, a grotto and less-expected highlights, such as an organic farm, herds of alpacas and chickens, and a u-pick flower farm.

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fascinating museums around sits on the site of the now-defunct Central State Hospital. The Old Pathology Building, where researchers once studied the physical causes of mental disease, is today the Indiana Medical History Museum, a time capsule of medicine from days gone by. See labs, the autopsy room and preserved organs.

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WHEN THE 1904 WORLD’S FAIR in St. Louis ended, the mansion that served as the Connecticut Building was moved to Lafayette and now exists as the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. The grand Classical Revival–style building houses a treasure trove of works by Indiana painters, sculptors and ceramicists, as well as American furniture largely from the late 19th century. The art extends outdoors, too—more than 25 diverse pieces are placed throughout the sculpture garden.

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HOME OF THE Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, Metamora, platted in 1838, illustrates canal town life through a working grist mill that was built in 1893 and charming shops and diners.

It’s an especially popular destination during October’s Canal Days and the Metamora Christmas Walk.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1863 as a place to bury Civil War soldiers, Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis eventually grew to 555 acres, making it the third-largest cemetery in the country. Wander the peaceful grounds on your own, or take a guided tour to learn more about racing legends, notable (and notorious) figures in Indy’s history, Civil War spies and villains, and gravestones with Victorian-era symbolism. On a hill, James Whitcomb Riley’s tomb offers great skyline views.

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Jinayla Bollman co-owner of danville’s bread basket cafe & bakery Along with her mother, Judy Sexton, Bollman is at the helm of this Hendricks County eatery that has long focused on supporting local farmers and growers.

You’ll want to try the Cinnamon Roll French Toast and housemade desserts.

I AM AN INDIANA NATIVE and grew up in Hendricks County. My husband and I live in the country just three miles from the heart of Danville with our two young daughters.

We truly feel so fortunate to live where we do, as we can step out our back door and be instantly immersed in nature, yet a drive of five minutes brings us to the heart of a thriving, charming town. With just another 30 minutes’ drive, we’re in downtown Indianapolis with all the city has to offer.

One of our favorite family activities is walking the Square, visiting the shops and taking in its historic beauty. I also love seeing the unexpected touches of art that have been added in alleys and tucked-away places in recent years. We’re always spotting something new we hadn’t noticed before. We always stop at the Gallery on the Square, a space filled with artwork of all mediums that makes supporting local artists thoroughly enjoyable. They also host classes that allow us to hone our own talents. The Royal Theater is one of our town’s historic gems. I love that its marquee has been lighting up the Square for almost a century. One of our favorite places all year-round is Beasley’s Orchard. This family-run farm boasts not only apples and truly amazing cider, but they are always expanding their agricultural pursuits and engaging events for the whole family.

Hendricks County is experiencing tremendous growth, which makes it an exciting time to participate as a business owner.

There is a strong culture of support for small businesses in Danville that makes it special to both dwell here and visit. I am excited about Hendricks County’s future.

There is a great deal of thoughtful planning by our leadership happening to ensure the community becomes even more enriched through its growth.

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VISITOR RESOURCES Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce and local welcome centers. Find even more at VisitIndiana.com.

Regional

East Region Tourism visiteasternindiana.org

Anderson

Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau 6335 S. Scatterfield Rd. 765.643.5633 visitandersonmadisoncounty.com

VisitMorganCountyIN @visitmorganco .com

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Clay County Chamber of Commerce 535 E. National Ave. 812.448.8457 claycountychamber.org

Brookville

Franklin County Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission 18 W. 10th St. 765.647.6522 franklincountyin.com

Carmel

Hamilton County Tourism 37 E. Main St. 317.8483.3181 visithamiltoncounty.com

Clinton

Vermillion County Chamber of Commerce 407 S. Main St. 765.832.3844 vermillioncounty indiana.com

Tour Connersville 124 E. 6th St. 765.825.2561 tourconnersville.org

Covington

Fountain County 301 Fourth St. 765.793.5000 fountaincounty.net

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Conner Prairie

Crawfordsville Montgomery County Visitors & Convention Bureau 101 W. Main St. 765.362.5200 visitmoco.com

Danville

Visit Hendricks County 8 W. Main St. 317.718.8750 visithendrickscounty.com

Frankfort

Explore Clinton County 62 N. Main St. 765.654.5507 discoverclintoncounty.com/explore

Franklin

Festival Country Indiana – Just South of Indy 66 S. Water St. 317.739.8600 festivalcountryindiana.com

Greencastle

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Greenfield

Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center 119 W. North St. 317.477.8687 visitinhancock.org

Indianapolis Visit Indy

200 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300 317.262.3000 visitindy.com

Lafayette

Visit Lafayette– West Lafayette 301 Frontage Rd. 765.447.9999 homeofpurdue.com

Lebanon

Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 644 765.484.8572 boonecvb.com

Liberty

Union County Indiana 5 W. High St. 765.458.5976, ucdc.us

Martinsville

Visit Morgan County Indiana

Muncie

Muncie/Delaware County Visitors Bureau 421 S. Walnut St. 765.284.2700 visitmuncie.org

New Castle

Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau 100 S. Main St. 765.593.0764 henrycountyin.org

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466 S. Main St. 765.346.5611 visitmorgancountyin.com

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Richmond

Richmond/Wayne County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 5701 National Rd. E. 765.935.8687 visitrichmond.org

Rockville

Parke County Convention & Visitors Commission 401 E. Ohio St. 765.569.5226 coveredbridges.com

Rushville

Rush County Chamber of Commerce 315 N. Main St. 765.932.2880 rushcounty.com

Shelbyville

Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau 501 N. Harrison St. 317.398.9623 visitshelbycounty.com

Spencer

Sweet Owen Convention & Visitors Bureau 54 E. Market St. 812.714.8110 sweetowencvb.org

Terre Haute

Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau 5353 E. Margaret Dr. 800.366.3043 terrehaute.com

Tipton

Tipton County Chamber of Commerce 114 S. Main St. 765.675.7533 tiptonchamber.org

Williamsport

Warren County Local Economic Development Organization 31 N. Monroe St. 765.762.6055 warrenadvantage.com

Winchester

Randolph County, Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau 123 W. Franklin St., Ste. 201 765.584.3266

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Mountain biking at O’Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon

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Wander historic towns along the Ohio River or paddle a lake surrounded by acres of dense forests. Taste-test at a winery tucked away off a winding country road or soar across a zipline before heading below Earth to discover Ice Age–era landscapes. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding adventures or more leisurely pursuits, activities for couples or the entire family, head to Indiana’s Southern region.

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REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Outstanding outdoor recreation, underground wonders, world-renowned architecture, a top amusement park—the Southern region is filled with surprises. BY LAURA KRUTY RIVER DRIVES Stretching from Mt. Vernon to Lawrenceburg, the Ohio River Scenic Byway 1 is Indiana’s ultimate road trip. The winding, 300-mile route takes you to some of the state’s oldest river towns, historic homes and landmarks, forests and natural wonders, shopping districts and locally beloved restaurants and more.

Crank up the music and get rolling.

SO MOD You’ve probably heard about Columbus’ modernist art and architecture 2 , which the American Institute of Architects ranked sixth in the U.S. Now see those structures up close and learn about the men and women responsible for creating a design mecca out of this small town. Walking, bike, bus and self-guided tours are all offered.

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the Historic Broadway Hotel & Tavern, dating back to 1834!

Cheetah Chase at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari West Baden Springs Hotel

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Listen up: Madison 4 has quietly become Indiana’s Music City, where, on a given night, nearly a dozen venues host live shows.

After a day of exploring the historic Ohio River town, settle in for an evening of entertainment by acts playing blues, rock, folk, covers—a range of genres in an equally varied mix of venues—hotels, restaurants, breweries, ice cream shops and more. Find a calendar at madison music.org.

GOLDEN OLDIES Hear music at

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL The modernist Miller House and Garden, completed in 1957, is a National Historic Landmark.

French Lick Resort 3 , comprised of French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, has drawn guests to Southern Indiana since the early 1900s. Fully restored to their magnificent grandeur of old, the sites are ideal for getaways, with spas, fine dining, a casino, golf, shopping and more on site. At the very least, stop in West Baden Springs, once dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world,” to see its impressive 200-foot-wide atrium.

TUNE TOWN

Squire Boone Caverns

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THRILL OF THE HUNT

Roller coasters or water slides?

Families divided on the issue won’t have to choose at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari 5 . The newest ride, Cheetah Chase, is a launched water coaster—the world’s first—that combines both thrills. Other coasters, such as The Voyage and Thunderbird, offer more fast-paced joyrides, while a wave pool, lazy river and slides such as Wautubee and Otorongo give visitors fun-filled, waterlogged ways to cool off on a hot day.

Your first stop at Falls of the Ohio State Park 7 should be the interpretive center, where you can learn just how the attraction’s 390 million-year-old fossil beds were formed. Then, walk out onto the beds themselves (the best time to do so is August through October), keeping an eye out for very old specimens with cool names like brachiopods and echinoderms.

You can’t take them home, so bragging rights for the most found will have to do.

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evidence of Brown County’s quaintness: it has only three traffic lights, and the tallest building is three stories.

COUNTRY ROADS The hub of Brown County, Nashville 6 has long been an essential destination for those who appreciate art and handcrafted goods. The village comes by its nickname, the Art Colony of the Midwest, naturally, peppered with dozens of art galleries and studios of potters, jewelers, woodworkers and others. Stop by to watch them in action and take home a souvenir, and don’t overlook other Nashville boutiques that offer gourmet foods, antiques, apparel, home decor and more.

GO DEEP You’ll hear more interestingsounding names, such as stalactites and helictites, among other cave formations, along the Indiana Cave Trail, which includes Bluespring Caverns 8 in Bedford, Indiana Caverns 9 in Corydon, Marengo Cave 10 in Marengo and Squire Boone Caverns 11 in Mauckport.

Each is open for tours, either by foot or boat. At Indiana Caverns, the truly adventurous can opt for four hours of crawling, climbing and splashing in the Deep Darkness tour.

QUIET TIME Founded in 1814 by the Harmonists who were seeking religious freedom, New Harmony 12 is the kind of place where it just doesn’t feel right to be staring at your phone all day. The town is quiet, laidback, and most residents use a golf cart to putter around. Book a stay at a graceful B&B; tour the various historic sites, including the unique Roofless Church; browse boutiques and art galleries; and enjoy an upscale meal at the Red Geranium.

SET SAIL Board the Patoka

Voyager for a fall foliage wine cruise, or a sunset wine or wildlife cruise during summer.

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Patoka Lake

With 455 electric campsites, Patoka Lake 13 is Southern Indiana’s 26,000-acre playground, highlighted by an 8,800-acre lake perfect for boating, fishing and water skiing. Land-based activities include hiking, biking and a raptor and nature center. Keep your eyes peeled—a bald eagle makes its home here.

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Hard Truth Hills

Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Monroe Lake

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Take yourself out to the ballgame at historic Bosse Field for an Evansville Otters game, a Frontier League team that starts playing in April. The park opened in 1915, making it the third-oldest stadium in the U.S. still in use. The 60 acres at Hazleton’s Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens bloom with more than 4,000 of its namesake flowers, nestled among native trees, water features and chainsaw sculptures.

Sip varietals of vino at Huber’s Orchard and Winery in Borden, which offers tastings, dining and diversions on 600 acres of orchard and vineyards. Bloomington’s beautiful, sprawling Monroe Lake makes a perfect destination for warm-weather fun, with opportunities to rent boats, fish, camp, hike and swim. Hike or bike through historic river towns and enjoy views of the water on the Ohio River Greenway.

For a family-friendly fall festival, check out Harvest Homecoming in New Albany, which includes a parade, food, crafts and live music.

Brown County boasts some of the best leaf-peeping in the state, so wander the 325 wooded acres of Hard Truth Hills in Nashville on foot or an ATV before warming up with a flight of the distiller’s flagship spirits. Or take in the panoramic view of the Hoosier National Forest by climbing the

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Hickory Ridge Fire Tower in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness south of Bloomington.

WINTER Postmark your letter to the North Pole in the epicenter of Christmas, the town of Santa Claus, which hosts seasonally themed events and attractions. Ski Indiana at two destinations for downhill, Paoli Peaks in Paoli and Perfect North in Lawrenceburg, which also offer snowboarding and snow tubing.

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Snowboarding, skiing and tubing at Paoli Peaks!

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IN BUSINESS

Indiana exports nearly $35 billion in manufactured goods annually.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

New Albany

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INDUSTRY SUCCESSES Highlighting the South’s major players and economic wins.  Ports of Indiana Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon have a combined economic impact of about $3 billion.

 Mount Vernon is also home to AstraZeneca, with nearly 700 workers involved in pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing.

 Vincennes University has partnered with Amazon on the Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program to train students in automation and robotics.

 Established in Evansville in 1967, Berry Global, an injection molding company, has grown into a multibillion-dollar operation with 47,000 employees worldwide.

 Construction is slated to start this year on the Trades

District Technology Center in Bloomington, aimed at growing post-startup tech companies. The city earned TechPoint’s 2021 Rising Tech City Award.

 Jeffersonville’s 6,000-acre River Ridge Commerce Center employs over 10,000 across 70-plus companies, accounting for $2.5 billion in economic impact.

 The Department of Defense recently launched the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office at Naval Surface Warfare Center–Crane to develop and improve hypersonic technologies.

 The $100 million WestGate@Crane Technology Park is home to over 30 businesses providing technical support to Crane.

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vation all from its global headquarters in ColumFARM TEAM bus. The engine-maker’s riag 0 00 10, er Ov vast portfolio is serviced businesses have by 8,000 employees a presence in Indiana. there. Nearby, Cummins is investing $25 million in its Seymour Engine Plant in WORK preparation of launching a new engine platform.

If you arrived in Indiana via a ToyThe tiny town of Crane is home ota Sienna or a Honda CR-V, there’s to the third-largest naval installaa good chance that vehicle was tion in the world, Naval Support assembled in the Hoosier State.

Activity Crane. Its largest division, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, IndiNaval Surface Warfare Center– ana accelerated into Princeton Crane, provides design, developin Gibson County in 1996 and has ment and support for electronic maintained a huge presence ever warfare systems, sensors, and warsince. More than 7,000 employees fare weapons and devices. Over roll out over 420,000 cars each year. By 2023, 1,400 new jobs will 3,800 workers, the majority being be created there, thanks to two technicians, scientists and engielectric vehicles on the production neers, are employed there. line. Just over three hours east in Life sciences has a large presence Greensburg, Honda Manufacturing in the South, too. In 1963, Bill and of Indiana employs about 2,500 to Gayle Cook launched their company work on CR-Vs, Insight Hybrids and, with three simple medical devices most recently, the brand-new 2022 that were less invasive than other Civic Hatchback. instruments at the time. Today, Founded in 1919, Cummins Inc. Cook Group, based in Bloomington, has seen over a century of innois a multifaceted global operation and life sciences operations are based in the South, as are some of Indiana’s best colleges and universities and outdoor amenities.

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TOP 5 COLLEGES By undergraduate and graduate enrollment INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON 45,328

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY 17,485

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA Evansville 9,758

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE 2,078

HANOVER COLLEGE Hanover 1,028

TOP 5 CITIES By 2020 population EVANSVILLE Vanderburgh County POPULATION 117,298 KNOWN FOR Hub of the tri-state area, West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, cultural districts

whose primary business lines include medical devices and life sciences. The company pulls in an estimated $2 billion in annual revenue.

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liberal arts, health professions, science, engineering and education, and the University of Evansville welcomes about 2,100 pupils and offers study-abroad opportunities at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.

The state’s first university, Vincennes University, grants certificates and associate and bachelor’s degrees; students can also transfer credits to four-year schools. And in Madison, 1,000 students study at Hanover College, a private liberal arts school. Many of them focus on biology, communication, economics, kinesiology and psychology.

In addition to being Monroe County’s largest employer, Indiana University Bloomington is home to over 45,000 undergrad and graduate students across 16 degree-granting colleges and schools. Its Kelley School of Business undergraduate programs are ranked No. 8 overall by U.S. News & World Report, and the school as a whole is ranked No. 26 among top LIVE public universities. There are more Residents who love seeking respite than 750 student organizations to in the great outdoors have the masjoin, and any alum will tell you the sive Hoosier National Forest in campus’ beauty cannot be beat. IU their backyards. It encompassalso has a satellite location in es 200,000 acres in which New Albany. to camp, hike, horseIn Evansville, the FAST FACT! back ride or just drive Indiana has University of Souththe second-larg through, admiring the ern Indiana enrolls est auto industry scenery. Monroe Lake, about 10,000 students in the U.S. Patoka Lake, the Ohio primarily in business,

River and numerous state parks and recreation areas provide even more reasons to get outside.

While the area claims dozens of small rural communities and historic towns settled 200 years ago along the Ohio and Wabash rivers, urban buzz and amenities can be found in Evansville, New Albany and Jeffersonville. Older adults looking for a new locale in which to retire should consider Bloomington. The city is planning a “lifetime community district,” a village-style neighborhood with aging-in-place in mind. The area will have affordable housing, green spaces and easy access to essential goods and services. Business Insider touted Columbus as one of the top places to live in the Midwest post-pandemic, citing its lower-than-average housing costs, overall cost of living and unemployment rate.

For staycations, South residents head to the stately French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel for rest, relaxation and fun in Orange County.

BLOOMINGTON Monroe County POPULATION 79,168 KNOWN FOR Indiana University, Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center, Monroe Lake

COLUMBUS Bartholomew County POPULATION 50,474 KNOWN FOR Globally recognized architecture, Cummins Inc., Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, Exhibit Columbus art installations

JEFFERSONVILLE Clark County POPULATION 49,447 KNOWN FOR Big Four Pedestrian Bridge, Abbey Road on the River music festival, Schimpff’s Confectionery

NEW ALBANY Floyd County POPULATION 37,481 KNOWN FOR Culbertson

Mansion, Indiana University Southeast, “Louisville’s Brooklyn”

LOCAL PRIDE

“I was definitely hesitant to leave the beach and leave California. And I have really fallen in love with Indiana.

Housing prices are just so fantastic and have allowed us to buy our beautiful dream home. That’s something we wouldn’t have been able to do in California.”

Nicole Wilkins executive director of communications

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outdoor fun

Ferdinand State Forest

Charles C. Deam Wilderness

Mountain biking in Hoosier National Forest

Back to Nature SOME OF THE STATE’S BEST SCENERY

and outdoor recreation are located in Southern Indiana, making it a must-visit area for nature-lovers.

Whether you want to fish, bike, horseback ride, hike or boat, or simply enjoy a picnic shrouded in solitude amid towering trees, find your way to Hoosier National Forest, which sprawls 200,000 acres across nine counties. Among the many standout features are Hemlock Cliffs, a canyon with rock formations and waterfalls; Pioneer Mother’s Memorial Forest, an 88-acre tract of trees practically undisturbed since the early 1800s;

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and Charles C. Deam Wilderness, a remote span just south of Monroe Lake with nearly 40 miles of trails.

The state parks here are no slouch either. The largest in Indiana, Brown County State Park, swells with visitors in the fall when changing leaves show off hues of crimson, gold and burnt orange. The park is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders year-round, though. If you want to glimpse the waterfalls that give Clifty Falls State Park its name, it’s recommended to visit December through June, when

there’s a better chance that the water will be flowing heavily.

It may not have the scale of Hoosier National Forest, but at just under 8,000 acres, Ferdinand State Forest is nonetheless a worthy site for hiking and mountain biking. You’ll see anglers casting their lines in various bodies of water, as well as boaters ambling along Ferdinand Lake.

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“Big Clifty” at Clifty Falls State Park

The falls at Clifty Falls State Park are beautiful year-round, but are at their fullest, most spectacular state in late winter and spring.

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Head out on your own, or book a guided birding tour in advance to spot Henslow’s sparrows and more at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge.

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hilltop, the impeccably maintained course with five sets of tees gives golfers a fine distraction in the form of panoramic views of the surrounding Hoosier National Forest.

A trio of national wildlife refuges is based in the South, and they’re all fantastic for bird-watching.

In Oakland City, Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge is a Globally Important Bird Area. It’s

home to the largest nesting colony of the interior least tern, which is endangered, east of the Mississippi. Another Globally Important Bird Area is Big Oaks, sprawling through Jefferson, Ripley and Jennings counties. Over 120 bird species make their nests there. Even more species—280—have been spotted at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.

Cliffs, scenic views of the Ohio River, ravines and natural beauty abound on the Adventure Hiking Trail!

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relics of 19th-century life are found throughout the property, where you can camp, boat, hike and even see a concert at the Lincoln Amphitheatre. More historical features can be discovered at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, such as a pioneer village, a pioneer cemetery and a memorial to Mitchell native Gus Grissom, the second American in space.

Seasoned hikers up for a new challenge may want to add a pair to their to-do list. One is the Adventure Hiking Trail, a 25-mile backpacking trek that winds through O’Bannon Woods State Park and Harrison-Crawford State Forest.

It’s part of the American Discovery Trail. The other is the Knobstone Trail, affectionately known as the “Little AT” for its common use as a warmup for the Appalachian Trail. The 60-mile route is for foot traffic only, due to steep climbs and descents through state forests.

We won’t blame you for going over par at the Pete Dye Golf Course at French Lick, part of the Pete Dye Golf Trail. Built on a

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THREE SOUTH REGION STARS John Mellencamp was born in a small town—Seymour, to be exact.

There, you’ll find a large-scale mural of the rocker on the side of This Old Guitar Music Store. The “JJM” was painted on by Mellencamp himself.

Huntingburg’s League Stadium, built in 1894, is currently home to the collegiate Dubois County Bombers, part of a wooden-bat league. But you may recognize the setting from A League of Their Own—the movie was filmed there in 1991.

Hailing from French Lick, NBA legend Larry Bird personally donated trophies and other memorabilia to restaurant 33 Brick Street in French Lick. Check them out pre- or post-meal.

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GIVE IT A SHOT 1. Kayaking in Pike State Forest. Photo by @jay_rod02 // 2. West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort in French Lick. Photo by @dphoto95 // 3. Rocky cliffs and overhangs on Trail 7 at Clifty Falls State Park. Photo by Weir Tucter // 4. The Tulip Trestle in Greene County— America’s longest railroad bridge. Photo by @indianadnr // 5. Spectacular waterfall views on Trail 6 at Charlestown State Park. Photo by @indianadnr // 6. Indian Lake in Hoosier National Forest. Photo by @duanebolin VisitIndiana.com

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Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor

French Lick Scenic Railway

Child’s Play ANIMALS, TRAIN RIDES, ZIPLINES, ATTRACTIONS AKIN TO HARRY POTTER—THERE’S PLENTY TO KEEP KIDS OCCUPIED IN SOUTHERN INDIANA.

by Laura Kruty THE SOUTH REGION—it’s where the

wild things are. In Evansville, travel to the Amazon, Asia and Africa all via the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, home to more than 700 animals. The newest exhibit, Penguins of Patagonia, welcomes the Humboldt variety from Chile and Peru. Near French Lick in Paoli, kids who love animals and the outdoors won’t want to leave Wilstem Wildlife Park. (Good thing there’s lodging on site.) Future zoologists can learn about and, in some cases, even feed an elephant, giraffe, grizzly bear or sloth. You can’t feed the baby goats at Goat Milk Stuff in

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Scottsburg, but you can—and actually are encouraged to—snuggle them during the Baby Goat Experience. Then, take a tour to learn about the dairy farm’s operations, and definitely visit the farm store.

EXPLORING Columbus’ children’s museum, kidscommons, recently transformed an entire floor into Camp Kidscommons, with various naturefocused activities for young ones to explore. Another favorite there is ExploraHouse, where those who have always wanted to slide down a giant toilet can do just that.

Visit faraway destinations— galaxies away, even—at the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium inside the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. The 40foot-wide screen will have you feeling like you’re on the International Space Station.

Aspiring firefighters and their families will want to check out Jeffersonville’s Vintage Fire Museum.

Guests from around the world have stopped by to see antique firefighting equipment, some dating back to the 1750s. Get back on track in Jasper with Spirit of Jasper train excursions. Opt for a regular Ride & Dine or a special Fall Foliage version and enjoy a meal by favored local German restaurant Schnitzelbank during the 18-mile round-trip outings. Or chug through parts of the Hoosier National Forest on a French Lick Scenic Railway trip; themed rides include Wild West Hold-Up, Easter Bunny Express and Dinosaur Adventure Train.

Gorgeous forests, historic sites and a 2,200-foot-long tunnel are all part of French Lick Scenic Railway’s excursions.

You don’t need to board the Hogwarts Express to see sites from Harry Potter—just pack your imaginations and wander around the Indiana University campus and Bloomington to view buildings and other sites that look awfully similar to those from the movies. IU’s Maxwell Hall? Practically Hogwarts. The campus’s Biology Greenhouse?

Bears an uncanny resemblance to Professor Sprout’s Herbology classroom. Find the full list of

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Camp Kidscommons

Potter-esque attractions at visitbloomington.com.

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Hang out in a treehouse, roast marshmallows over an imaginary fire, peek at fossils, learn about wildlife and more at Camp Kidscommons!

A must-visit while you’re in Columbus is Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, a restored soda fountain where you can savor sundaes and floats amid the sounds of the peppy orchestrion. It’s right across the street from kidscommons. Get your tray tables ready at Blackerby’s Hanger 5 Restaurant, located at Columbus Municipal Airport. Budding aviators will love digging into breakfast or lunch with unimpeded views of planes taking off and landing.

We can hear the snickers already.

Yes, the business in Corydon since 1952 really is called Butt Drugs. It’s still a functioning pharmacy. But it also serves ice cream with mix-ins (Butt Shakes!) and other old-timey treats, such as phosphates. New to the scene, New Albany Sugar Shoppe tempts the whole family, with bacon bourbon truffles and buckeyes for Mom and Dad, and sour gummy worms and Toxic Waste “smog balls” for the kids.

LOCAL PRIDE

“We can raise our sons and give them the ability to grow in Hoosier Hospitality.

What’s nice about it is you can spend a beautiful day eating and dining, and at the same time seeing your neighbors and saying, ‘Hi!’ and then going to soccer, football and so many things.”

Berny Martin fashion designer

Vanderburgh County

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FRENCH LICK WEST BADEN The resort community of Visit French Lick West Baden has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Beautifully hidden amid the Hoosier National Forest’s rolling hills, French Lick Resort is pure escapism for all who visit.

THE FRENCH LICK RESORT comprises two hotels—French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel. These properties create a world-class destination that offers travelers many amenities, such as the opportunity to play championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Donald Ross and Tom Bendelow; relax and rejuvenate at two high-caliber spas; experience delectable dining options; or test lady luck with Vegas-style gaming. There is much to do near the 3,000-acre resort, too. Get up close and personal with an African and Asian elephant during a spa session at Wilstem Wildlife Park. Feed the giraffes and kangaroos, take a drive through the safari or experience Grizzly Encounters with

Jeff “The Bear Man” Watson, formerly of Animal Planet’s Project Grizzly and Discovery Channel’s Porter Ridge. There’s no need to worry about the weather at Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park, as it has one of the world’s only retract-able roofs. Visitors can also enjoy Sunset, Fall Foliage, Wine or Nature Cruises on Patoka Lake, or step aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway for many seasonal special events, including the Dinner Train, Wild West Hold-Ups, The Polar Express and Tasting Trains. With two world-renowned historic hotels, a state park, a scenic railway and an indoor water park nearby, a visit to French Lick West Baden is one to add to your bucket list.

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Indiana Military Museum

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Historic Madison

Time Travel

SOUTHERN INDIANA’S HISTORICAL TREASURES INCLUDE SITES THAT MARK THE BEGINNINGS OF INDIANA AND THOSE THAT PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES. by Laura Kruty South region, an ideal destination for history enthusiasts. There’s no better place to start than the state’s oldest city: Vincennes.

Founded in 1732, Vincennes was named capital of the Indiana Territory in 1800, and it was there that Gov. William Henry Harrison and other leaders convened on matters that affected the entire region (which makes up much of the presentday Midwest). At the Vincennes State Historic Sites, explore the former capitol building, a fur trader’s home, a print shop and Indiana’s first institution of higher learning.

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ernment moved to Corydon. There, as part of the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, you can tour buildings in which leaders prepared plans for Indiana’s move from a territory to a state, and see the Constitution Elm, under which the state’s Constitution was drafted.

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AN IMPRESSIVE MONUMENT and park pay

tribute to frontier militia leader George Rogers Clark, best known for taking Fort

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Sackville from the British in 1779. Learn about his life, other military accomplishments and the men who helped him at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park on the banks of the Wabash River in Vincennes.

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A 19TH-CENTURY TRADE HOTSPOT on

the Ohio River, Madison is now the largest contiguous National Historic Landmark District in the country, which means myriad sites to explore. There’s Dr. Hutchings’ office and museum, a progressive college founded in 1848, a former saddletree factory, an architect’s home and the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, among others. Charming Main Street and surrounding avenues are also worth a browse.

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VISITORS TO SOUTHERN INDIANA will

find several ways to honor the military.

Vehicles, aircraft, weapons and equipment, some dating back to the Revolutionary War, are on display at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes. You might even see volunteers restoring newer additions, such as

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last year’s Cold War–era missile, or taking part in World War II battle reenactments.

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DOCKED ON THE OHIO in Evansville is the USS LST-325 Ship Memorial, a Landing Ship, Tank active in World War II, and the only operational one of its kind in U.S. waters. Guided tours include the main deck, galley, stern and captain’s cabin, and other (narrow) spaces.

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AND IN SEYMOUR, the Freeman Army

Airfield Museum displays artifacts and photos from 1942 to 1946, when the site was used to train bomber pilots for the Army Air Corps and, later, as a Foreign Aircraft Evaluation Center. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen’s short time there, and try your hand at one of two flight simulators.

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IF YOU THINK the front of Hillforest Victorian House Museum looks like tiered decks of a cruise ship, just know that it comes by that design naturally: Its owner, businessman Thomas Gaff, and his brothers owned a fleet of steamboats they used to move their distillery and brewery output along the Ohio River. Today, the Aurora destination is a National Historic Landmark, open for tours and special events.

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ANOTHER GRAND ABODE open for

public gawking is the Reitz Home Museum in Evansville. Only a couple of blocks from the banks of the Ohio, the French Second Empire–style dwelling was built by lumber baron John Reitz in 1871. On a tour, you’ll wander through a dozen spaces and see the lavish rooms in which Reitz and his family lived, complete with period furniture, handpainted ceilings, intricate parquet floors and other covetable decor.

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IN NASHVILLE, a more modest residence nestled in the woods belonged to a well-known impressionist painter and his wife. The T.C. Steele State Historic Site preserves their home, Steele’s studio with various works on display and the gardens that Selma lovingly tended, restored in 2017.

columbus.in.us LOCAL PRIDE

“Evansville is quite comparable to the ‘Southern charm.’ You meet a lot of nice people.

It is a small community, yet there are a lot of fun things to do here.”

Thomas Jackson assistant university of evansville men’s basketball coach

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on the road

Hit the Trails

INDIANA WINE TRAIL

INDIANA CAVE TRAIL

INDIANA UPLANDS WINE TRAIL

Swiss immigrants planted vineyards in southeast Indiana more than 200 years ago, laying the groundwork for the area’s wineries to come, including Ertel Cellars Winery in Batesville, Lanthier Winery in Madison and Stream Cliff Farm & Winery in Commiskey (pictured).

Pick up a passport at any of the four caves full of geologic wonders—Bluespring Caverns in Bedford, Marengo Cave in Marengo, Indiana Caverns in Corydon (pictured) or Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport. Visit each for a stamp and then swap your completed passport for a Cave Trail T-shirt.

Not to be confused with the Indiana Wine Trail, this route is comprised of nine wineries in the American Viticultural Area known as the Indiana Uplands. The trail includes Oliver Winery in Bloomington (pictured), Brown County Winery, French Lick Winery and others.

LIMESTONE HERITAGE TRAIL

BACK ROADS OF BROWN COUNTY STUDIO TOUR

JACKSON COUNTY TENDERLOIN TRAIL

From October 1–31, artisans in Brown County open their doors to the public, allowing you to learn more about their work and purchase souvenirs. See a list at browncountystudiotour.com.

This brand-new offering whets your appetite thanks to about 20 Jackson County restaurants serving this giant Hoosier-born sandwich. First, grab a passport at the visitor center.

Stone used to build the Pentagon, the Empire State Building and dozens of other notable structures— like those on the IU campus—came from Monroe and Lawrence counties’ quarries. Download a pamphlet at limestonecountry.com.

GIBSON COUNTY BARN QUILT TRAIL More than 225 colorful handpainted blocks can be found throughout Princeton, Patoka, Haubstadt and other Gibson County locales; a guide is at gibsoncountyin.org.

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INDIANA COVERED BRIDGE LOOP

BLOOMINGTON ALE TRAIL

View nine covered bridges—including the state’s oldest—throughout six south-central counties. You can cross six of them in your car; the others are for foot traffic only. Find a map at jacksoncountyin.com.

Sample the college town’s strong craft beer lineup.

Passport stamps are given at eight locations, including Bloomington Brewing Co., Function Brewing, Big Woods Bloomington and Upland Brewing Company’s (pictured) three locations.

PHOTOS COURTESY: INDIANA CAVERNS, OLIVER WINERY, VISIT BLOOMINGTON (IU, UPLAND), JACKSON CO. VC (TENDERLOIN); GIBSON CO. VTB (BARN), STREAM CLIFF, BACK ROADS BY TONY VALAINIS/EMMIS PUBLISHING

BEER! WINE! COVERED BRIDGES! SOUTH’S TRAILS WILL BOTH QUENCH YOUR THIRST AND GIVE YOU TONS OF MATERIAL FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM FEED.

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Composed of historic French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, this world-class destination is the ultimate getaway, with a casino, fine dining, outdoor recreation, spas and three golf courses.

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES MADISON Spring Mill Inn Graduate Bloomington

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Overlooking the Ohio, the historic Eagle Cotton Mill is now the Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison, which marries elements of the building’s industrial past with modern comforts.

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The Graduate Bloomington serves as a gateway to the Indiana University campus, with its cheerful, cheeky decor and a suite that pays homage to Stranger Things, set in a fictional Indiana town.

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The Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park makes a great base camp to explore the area’s outdoor amenities, and has a restaurant and an indoor water park.

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At Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, the Clifty Inn connects guests to the park’s hiking trails and four waterfalls.

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The 73-room Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell has access to hiking, cave tours, a pioneer village and the Gus Grissom Memorial Museum.

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Architecture aficionados love Columbus, where you can stay in the Inn at Irwin Gardens, a mansion on gorgeous landscaped grounds.

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At Birdseye’s Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging, visitors can drop anchor in a houseboat or a floating cabin.

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Rustic charm abounds at Nashville’s iconic Story Inn, where you can sleep in vintage lodgings and enjoy prix fixe dining.

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insider tips

Heather Vaught

owner, river city coffee & goods For six years, Vaught has owned Evansville’s River City Coffee & Goods, a gift boutique that specializes in handcrafted and locally made products.

An in-store coffee bar lets browsers sip while they shop.

I AM EVANSVILLE BORN AND RAISED. The shop itself actually stemmed out of my love for our city and the Evansville-branded apparel, glassware and pins I designed and was selling at local summer markets. The request for more items was so great that we needed to open a shop to have them available throughout the year. To date, our Evansville-branded tees, cups and mugs are still some of the most popular items.

The community is so supportive of local businesses, and we really couldn’t do it without them. We’ve had a nearby fire, flooding, COVID, and through it all, our customers have stepped up and helped see us through.

I’m eternally thankful. From a more practical standpoint, the cost of doing business is so reasonable in the area, I couldn’t imagine being able to do what we do anywhere else.

We have so many great local businesses

and restaurants that I love. Sixth and Zero, Herradura Mexican Restaurant and the Mesker Park Zoo are some of our weekly go-tos. We also love all the great events put on in downtown Evansville. Our Downtown Economic Improvement District is amazing

“You can ask anyone who knows me—my passion for Southern Indiana has no bounds. The community, the city support, and the opportunity are all there waiting for you to join us.”

at putting on events to bring everyone into our downtown and activating the sidewalks with even more local vendors, food trucks, musicians and family-friendly activities. I think that our community has really come together, especially in recent years, to put things in motion to be the best we can be—everything from addressing social issues to new small businesses and districts and attractions popping up every week.

The last five years have been really transformational, and I can’t wait to see what the next five years holds as well.

[For anyone thinking of moving to or relocating their business to Indiana], do it!

You can ask anyone who knows me—my passion for Southern Indiana has no bounds.

The community, the city support and the opportunity are all there waiting for you to join us.

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Music at Mad Paddle Brewstillery in Madison

VISITOR RESOURCES

Welcome! Your information on regional convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce and local welcome centers. Find even more at VisitIndiana.com.

Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-Op southernindiana.org

Bloomfield

Greene County Economic Development Corporation 4513 W. S.R. 54, Ste. 105 812.659.2109 insidegreenecounty.com

Bloomington

Visit Bloomington 2855 N. Walnut St. 812.334.8900 800.800.0037 visitbloomington.com

Boonville

Warrick County Visitors Bureau 224 W. Main St. 812.802.9235 visitwarrick.com

Clarksville

SoIN Tourism – Clark-Floyd Counties

Evansville

Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 S.E. Riverside Dr. 800.433.3025 visitevansville.com

Greensburg

Visit Greensburg Decatur County 211 N. Broadway 812.222.8733 visitgreensburg.com

Jasper

Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission 2704 Newton St. 812.482.9115 visitduboiscounty.com

USS LST-325 Ship Memorial in Evansville

Jeffersonville SoIN Tourism – Clark-Floyd Counties

800.559.2956 visitmadison.org

305 Southern Indiana Ave. 800.552.3842 gosoin.com

Mitchell

Lawrenceburg

Limestone Country – Lawrence County Visitors Center

305 Southern Indiana Ave. 800.552.3842 gosoin.com

Dearborn County Convention & Visitors Bureau

533 W. Main St. 812.798.0769 limestonecountry.com

Columbus

320 Walnut St. 800.322.8198, 812.537.0814 visitsoutheastindiana.com

Mount Vernon

Columbus Area Visitors Center

702 W. Broadway St. 812.385.0999 gibsoncountyin.org

Jennings County Visitors & Recreation Commission

Nashville

Petersburg

Madison

211 S. Van Buren St. 812.988.7303 browncounty.com

Crawford County Tourism & Welcome Center

Visit Madison 601 W. First St.

Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau

North Vernon

5935 E. S.R. 64 812.739.2246 crawfordcountyindiana.com

Corydon

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305 Southern Indiana Ave. 800.552.3842 gosoin.com

P.O. Box 215 812.592.8087 jenningscounty tourism.org

Leavenworth

310 N. Elm St. 888.738.2138 thisisindiana.org

Princeton

SoIN Tourism – Borden

231A Main St. 812.499.4622 visitposeycounty.com

506 Fifth St. 812.378.2622 columbus.in.us

Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Visit Posey County Inc.

New Albany

Pike County Chamber of Commerce

801 E. Main St. 812.354.8155 pikecountyin.org

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Rising Sun

Vevay

217 N. High St. 812.438.4933 enjoyrisingsun.com

128 W. Main St. 812.427.3237 switzcotourism.com

Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism

Salem

Switzerland County Tourism

Vincennes

Vincennes/Knox County Visitors & Tourism Bureau 702 Main St. 800.886.6443 visitvincennes.org

Washington

West Baden

812.254.5262 daviesscounty.net

8102 W. S.R. 56 812.936.3418 visitfrenchlick westbaden.com

Daviess County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Visit French Lick West Baden

Washington County Indiana Tourism 99 Public Square, Ste. 201 812.883.4303 washingtoncounty tourism.com

Santa Claus Spencer County Visitors Bureau 39 N. Kringle Pl. 812.937.4199 santaclausind.org

Scottsburg

Scott County Visitors Commission 90 N. Main St. 812.752.9211 greatscottindiana.com

Seymour

Jackson County Visitor Center 100 N. Broadway St. 812.524.1914 jacksoncountyin.com

Shoals

Martin County Tourism Council 129 S. Main St. visitmartincounty indiana.com

Sullivan

Sullivan County Tourism Commission 25 S. Main St. 812.905.0131 discoversullivan.com

Tell City

Perry County Convention & Visitors Bureau 333 7th St. 812.547.7933 pickperry.com

Versailles

Ripley County Tourism Bureau 220 E. U.S. 50 812.689.7431 ripleycountytourism.com

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INDEX Clegg Memorial Garden . . . . . . . . 25

The Glass Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Joe Palooka statue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Code & Key Escape Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Goat Milk Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

John Mellencamp mural . . . . . . . . 95

Greencastle’s painted silos . . . . . . 17

Colgate Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kenny Kendall’s Gourmet Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Colts Canal Playspace . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Greensburg’s courthouse tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Columbian Park Zoo . . . . . . . . 24, 70

Grissom Air Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Kidscommons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Columbus architecture . . . . . . . . . 84

Grouseland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Conner Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Cook’s Bison Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Grover Center Museum & Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . 74

Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Haan Museum of Indiana Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 76

Kokomo Opalescent Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 46

Covered bridges of Parke and Putnam counties . . . . . . . . 74

Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Kozy Kandles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Crown Hill Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Hamilton County Tenderloin Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . 8, 27 Das Dutchman Essenhaus . . . . . . 37

Harmony Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Dutch Kernel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Heritage Trail of Elkhart and LaGrange counties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art . . . . 23 Elwood Haynes Museum . . . . . . . . 15 Embassy Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Enchanted Fairy Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Eskenazi Museum of Art . . . . . . . . 25 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Exotic Feline Rescue Center . . . 57 Exploration Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fairmount Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

A guide to the attractions, lodging, festivals, recreation, restaurants, shopping, wineries/ breweries/distilleries and visitor resources in this issue.

Hickory Ridge Fire Tower . . . . . . . 86 Hillforest Victorian House Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hillside Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Kokomantis sculpture. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kurt Vonnegut mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Lafayette Aviators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lafayette Farmer’s Market . . . . . 24 Lafayette Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lafayette–West Lafayette downtown architecture tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lafayette–West Lafayette neighborhood tour . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hinkle Fieldhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Landmark for Peace Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Historic Hoosier Gym . . . . . . . . . . 56

Lanier Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The History Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lawrenceburg Speedway . . . . . . . . 15

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

League Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Hoosier BBQ Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hoosier Pie Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Lilly Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The Farm at Prophetstown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 62

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Limberlost State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Farmers markets in New Albany and Jeffersonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Howard Steamboat Museum . . 27

Limestone Heritage Trail . . . . . . 100

Huffman Berry Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 38

Hunter’s Honey Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fair Oaks Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

INDEX

Hammond’s Flick statue . . . . . . . . . 17

Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards . . . . . 21

Fortville’s pink elephant . . . . . . . . . 17 Fort Wayne Apple Trail. . . . . . . . . . 46 Fort Wayne Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 44 Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. . . . . . . 20 Fort Wayne Dessert Trail . . . . . . . 46 Fort Wayne downtown walking tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Imagination Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park Resort . . . . . . . . . 44 Indiana Covered Bridge Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Long Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Long-Sharp Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lyles Station Museum & Historic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Macaron Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Indiana Culinary Trails Passport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Madam Walker Legacy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Indiana Glass Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Madison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 98

Fort Wayne Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Indiana Medical History Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Martin Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bloomington Community Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fort Wayne Museum of Art . . . . 20

Indiana Military Museum. . . . . . . 98

Mascot Hall of Fame. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Albanese Confectionery . . . . . . . . 36

Bloomington Playwrights Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass . . . . . . . 6 Fort Wayne Philharmonic . . . . . . 20

Indianapolis Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MESA Collaborative Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Albany Glass Museum . . . . . . . . . . 46

Blueberry Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Anderson Speedway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Bluebird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Angel Mounds State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Bob Ross Experience . . . . . . . 68

Indianapolis Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

Mid-America Windmill Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Annie Oakley Perfumery . . . . . . . . 12

Bosse Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Fountain Square Action and Atomic Duckpin . . . . . . . . . 23

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Middlebury’s giant toadstools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Boutiques in New Albany and Jeffersonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Franklin’s giant rocking chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Indianapolis Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Midwest Music & Heritage Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum . . . . . . . . . 15

Buskirk-Chumley Theater . . . . . . 25 Butt Drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Freeman Army Airfield Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens . . . . . . 86

Camp Kidscommons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Canal Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ATTRACTIONS 49-er Drive-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Antique Alley trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Arts Campus Fort Wayne . . . . . . . 20

Back Roads of Brown County Studio Tour . . . . . . . . . 100 Barker Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Bonneyville Mill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CANDLES Holocaust Museum & Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Fort Wayne Public Art Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 20 Fort Wayne TinCaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fostered Up Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Indiana State Museum . . . . . . . . . . 22

Martinsville Candy Kitchen . . . . . 71

Indiana State Nature Passport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Miller House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

French Lick Scenic Railway . . . . . 96

Indiana University . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 96

Gabis Arboretum and Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Indiana Welcome Center . . . . . . . 53

Morris Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Indy Attraction Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Muncie Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Garfield Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Indy Craft Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 37

Indy Racing Experience . . . . . . . . . . 12

Museum of Miniature Houses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Barn Quilt Trails of LaGrange and Marshall counties . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Carnegie Center for Art & History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Battle of Corydon Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Castaway Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General Lew Wallace Study & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Century of Progress Historic District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 56

Geode Grotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Model T Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Jackson County Tenderloin Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 85

James Dean Birthsite Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

National Model Aviation Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

James Dean Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

New Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Not Just Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Chocolate Thimble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 98

Big Four Station Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chocolate Trail in Wayne County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Circle City Industrial Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Glass Blower Garfield statue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Jeffersonville’s NoCo Arts & Cultural District . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Beasley’s Orchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. . . . . 27

106 Official Indiana Travel Guide

Nashville Fudge Kitchen . . . . . . . . 112

Notre Dame campus tour . . . . . . . 21 Notre Dame Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Ohio River Scenic Byway . . . . . . . 84 The Old Fort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Old National Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

INDEX USS LST-325 Ship Memorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Morris Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 48

Eagle Creek Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Turkey Run State Park. . . . . . . 29, 56

Oliver Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 51

Oliver Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Versailles State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

#OnlyinTheBend Public Art Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Vincennes State Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Earth Adventures Unlimited. . . 19

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

East Race Waterway . . . . . 12, 20, 37

Wasatch Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Vintage Fire Museum . . . . . . . 27, 96

Pepin Mansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wheel Fun Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wabash & Erie Canal Park . . . . . . 50

Falls of the Ohio State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 27, 85

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park . . . . . . . . . . 48

Ferdinand State Forest. . . . . . . . . . 92

The Queen and I Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Whitewater Memorial State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

The Fort Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Old World Gondoliers. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Park Cemetery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 P&D Flower Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Penn & Beech Candle Co.. . . . . . . . 12 Perpetual Perception mural . . . . . . 17 Pins Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PopKorn Kernels With a Twist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Poppin’ Flavors Gourmet Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Poptique Popcorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Potawatomi Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 44 Promenade Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 42 Public Art Trail in Lafayette and West Lafayette . . . . . . 25, 72 Pumpkin Fantasyland . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 RDM Aquaculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Reitz Home Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 REN ART WLK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Rhythm! Discovery Center . . . . . 24

Wakarusa Pumpkin Tree . . . . . . . . 38 Walk & Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Warsaw Cut Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Wellfield Botanic Gardens . . . . . 43 White House Candy Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Whitewater Canal State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Whitewater Valley Fossil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Whitewater Valley Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 70 Willowfield Lavender Farm . . . . 58 Wilstem Wildlife Park . . . . . . . 12, 96 Winchester Speedway . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wolf Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 70 Wonderlab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Riverstage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Roofless Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Roselawn’s leg sundial . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rose Well House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Rotary Jail Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Rum Village Aerial Park. . . . . . . . . . 21 Ruthmere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 51 RV/MH Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

South Bend Chocolate Co. . . . . . . 21 South Bend Civic Theatre . . . . . . . 21 South Bend Cubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 South Bend Farmers Market . . . . 21 South Bend Museum of Art . . . . . 21 South Bend Parks Pass . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Speedway Indoor Karting . . . . . . . 15 Spirit of Jasper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Starlite Drive-in Theater. . . . . . . . 26 Studebaker National Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 20, 50

TownePlace Suites

by Marriott Louisville North. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Union Club Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 66 West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort. . . . . . 84, 102

Adrienne and Company. . . . . . . . . 27

Howard Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Aladdin’s Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine . . . 27

Indiana Caverns . . . . . . . . . 12, 85, 100

The AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Indiana Cave Trail . . . . . . . . . . 85, 100

Arni’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Indiana Dunes National Park. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 31, 36

Aroma Indian Cuisine & Bar. . . . 23

Indiana Dunes State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 36

Baker Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Baby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Birdie’s Rooftop Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1881 Market Street Inn . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Birds Smokehouse BBQ. . . . . . . . . 72

Abe Martin Lodge at Brown County State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Elkhart Jazz Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Kampen Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. . . . 16

Kankakee Sands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Blackerby’s Hanger 5 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Ferdinand Folk Festival . . . . . . . . . 16

Knobstone Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 94

The Black Sparrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Great Lakes Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . 38

Koteewi Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Bluebeard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Harvest Homecoming. . . . . . . . . . . 86

Lincoln State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Boomtown Creamery . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Indianapolis 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Bonge’s Tavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Indiana State Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maple Creek Golf & Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Jasper Strassenfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Marengo Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 100

Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Johnny Appleseed Festival . . . . . 46

McCormick’s Creek State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 62

Bridges Craft Pizza & Wine Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Brooklyn and The Butcher. . . . . . 27

Monroe Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 86

The Bryant Food and Drink Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LODGING

The Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Aloft South Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Black Blanket Farms Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa . . . . 48 Bottleworks Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 66 The Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 48

Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SoChatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

33 Brick Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

10 West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Barnaby’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Clayshire Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Snite Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hemlock Cliffs in Hoosier National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 92

Interlake State Rec. Area . . . . . . . . 15

Santa Claus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Shiojiri Niwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 43

8Eleven Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Abbey Road on the River . . . . . . . 16

Sample Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Seiberling Mansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3UP Rooftop Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Griffy Lake Nature Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Indiana Zipline Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Charley Creek Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Scottish Rite Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . 9

RESTAURANTS

Griffin Bike Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Hoosier National Forest . . . . . . . . 92

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Samara House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 25

Science Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 44

Story Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

France Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Ball & Biscuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Schimpff’s Confectionery . . . 11, 27

Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park . . . . . . 102

Fort Wayne Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . 19

Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods . . . . . . 74

The Savory Kernel Craft Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Showers Inn Bed & Breakfast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ziegler’s U-Pick Strawberries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

River Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 River Run Family Water Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fort Harrison State Park. . . . . . . . 62

White River Canoe Co. . . . . . . . . . . 58

Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown at Grand Wayne Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Marshall County Blueberry Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Nappanee Apple Festival. . . . . . . 16

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Natural Valley Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Cafe Patachou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

New Castle Motorsports Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cafe Pizzaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Parke County Covered Bridge Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 58

Duneswalk Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Three Rivers Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

NIBCO Water & Ice Park. . . . . . . . 38

Fairfield Inn & Suites at Fair Oaks Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

O’Bannon Woods State Park. . . 30 Ohio River Greenway . . . . . . . 27, 86

Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Paoli Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Ferris House Bed and Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Winterlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Riley Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fort Harrison Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Grant Street Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hampton Inn & Suites, Fort Wayne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Bru Burger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounds State Park . . . . . . . . . . 14, 62

Pierogi Fest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Graduate Bloomington . . . . 25, 102

Bistro 501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Mitchell Persimmon Festival . . 16

DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

French Lick Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 102

Bantam Chicken & Seafood . . . . . 21

RECREATION 3 Dune Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ackerman-Allen Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Adventure Hiking Trail. . . . . . . . . . 94 Badlands Off Road Park . . . . . . . . . 15

Patoka Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Perfect North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Pete Dye Golf Course at French Lick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Cafe Navarre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cannon Ball Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Carmela’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Cellar Wine Bistro . . . . . . . . . . 25 Che Chori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chicory Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Chocolate Moose . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Concannon’s Bakery Cafe . . . . . . 112 Copper Spoon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cultivator Coffee & Plants . . . . . 27 Das Dutchman Essenhaus . . . . . . 37

Pete Dye Golf Trail. . . . . . 42, 62, 94

Dragon King’s Daughter . . . . . . . . 27

Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

The Eagle’s Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pokagon State Park. . . . . . . . . . 32, 38

East End Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Potato Creek State Park . . . . 21, 38

The Elm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Prophetstown State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32, 62

The Exchange Bar + Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

The Early Bird Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Brickyard Crossing Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail . . . . . . 42

The Exchange Whiskey Bar. . . . . . 21

Redbird State Rec. Area . . . . . . . . . 15

FARMbloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Brown County State Park. . . 29, 92

Shades State Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Fatbird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Holiday Inn Lafayette City Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chain O’Lakes State Park. . . 38, 42

Spring Mill State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Folie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hotel Carmichael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Charles C. Deam Wilderness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Squire Boone Caverns. . . . . 85, 100

Fortezza Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hotel Elkhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Summit Lake State Park . . . . 29, 71

Charlestown State Park. . . . . 28, 30

Tapawingo Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island Wiener Stand . . . . . . . . . 19

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hotel Indy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 66 Hyatt Place Bloomington . . . . . . 26

Clements Canoes Outdoor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tippecanoe Country Club . . . . . . 42

Sukhino Float Center and Salt Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sweet Breeze canal boat. . . . . . . . 19 Tappers Arcade Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 T.C. Steele State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 TCU Amphitheater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Terre Haute Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Bluespring Caverns . . . . . . . . 85, 100

Tropicanoe Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The Inn at High Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Clifty Falls State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tulip Trestle railroad bridge. . . . . 17

Inn at Irwin Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Cope Environmental Center . . . 64

Urban Air Adventure Park. . . . . . 26

JW Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Deep Darkness cave tour . . . . . . . 85

Tippecanoe River State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Toboggan run at Pokagon State Park . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fourth Street ethnic restaurants, Bloomington . . . 26 Fresco Tea Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fuel at Five Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gallery Pastry Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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INDEX The Garage food hall . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Saisako . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Gordon’s Milkshake Bar . . . . . . . . 22

Scones & Doilies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Anderson’s Winery & Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cass County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Randolph County, Indiana CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Grandma’s Cow Palace. . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sidedoor Bagel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Baer’s City Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Gray Bros. Cafeteria. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Best Vineyards Winery & Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Clay County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Richmond/Wayne County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau . . . . . . . . . 81

South Side Soda Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Big Woods Bloomington. . . . . . . 100

Habana Blues Tapas Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Spirited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bloomington Ale Trail. . . . . . . . . . 100

Star City Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bloomington Brewing Co.. . . . . 100

Hetty Arts Pastry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

St. Elmo Steak House. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Britton Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

High Note Rooftop Bar . . . . . . . . . 10

Sundaes on Sylvan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Brown County Winery . . . . . . . . . 100

Daviess County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Hinata Japanese Fine Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sunset Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Burn ’Em Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dearborn County CVB . . . . . . . . . 104

Sweet Monster Ice Cream . . . . . . 19

Cardinal Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sweets on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Centerpoint Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DeKalb County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sweet Revolution Bakery. . . . . . . 25

Crown Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Discover Jasper County . . . . . . . . . 53

Sweets So Geek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Country Heritage Winery & Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 46

Discover Newton County. . . . . . . 53

Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 H.M. Franks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Honey Creme Donut Shop . . . . . 27 Hoss Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Howard Park Public House. . . . . . 21 The Igloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Inferno Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Tasty Freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tinker Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tolon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ertel Cellars Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Festival Country Beer & Wine Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe . . . . . 26

Triple XXX Family Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 56

Iozzo’s Garden of Italy . . . . . . . . . . 23

True North Coffee House. . . . . . . 27

Janko’s Little Zagreb. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Umi Fort Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Jimmie’s Dairy Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Joseph Decuis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Union Restaurant & GameYard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Just Pop In! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Utopian Coffee + Kitchen . . . . . . 20

Hotel Tango Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . 20

Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie . . 23

Vida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

King Dough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Village Deli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Huber’s Orchard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 86

Knickerbocker Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . 25

West Central Microcreamery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lady Tron’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LaSalle Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 21 La Scala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Lauber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wick’s Pies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Woochi Japanese Fusion + Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 East Region Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Elkhart County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Friendly Beasts Cider Co.. . . . . . . 25

Enjoy White County . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Function Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Evansville CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Hard Truth Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Explore Clinton County . . . . . . . . . 79

The Hoppy Gnome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Festival Country Indiana – Just South of Indy . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Indiana Wine Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Lafayette Brewing Co.. . . . . . . . . . 24 Lanthier Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mallow Run Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Leviathan Bakehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Livery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Yatagarasu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Misbeehavin’ Meads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Marquee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor. . . . 97

New Oberpfalz Brewing . . . . . . . . 46

Mayberry Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Crawford County Tourism & Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . 104

French Lick Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Woody’s Library Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Mary Lou Donuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Columbus Area Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Metazoa Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Oliver Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 100 Planetary Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Fountain County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Franklin County Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Fulton County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Greene County Economic Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Hamilton County Tourism. . . . . . 78

Ripley County Tourism Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Rush County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Scott County Visitors Commission . . . . . . . . 105 Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Shipshewana/LaGrange County Visitors Center . . . . . . 53 SoIN Tourism – Borden . . . . . . . . 104 SoIN Tourism – ClarkFloyd Counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-Op. . . . . . . . . . . . 104 South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority. . . . . . . 52 Spencer County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Starke County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Steuben County Tourism Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sullivan County Tourism Commission. . . . . . . . 105 Sweet Owen CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Switzerland County Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Terre Haute CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tipton County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tour Connersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Union County Indiana. . . . . . . . . . . 80 Vermillion County Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . 78

Mickey’s Coffee Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SHOPPING

Milktooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Art + Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Shady Creek Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Milky Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Artists’ Own. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 25

South Bend Brew Werks . . . . . . . . . 21

Moser’s Austrian Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bistro 501 Market & Deli . . . . . . . . 24

South Shore Brewery Trail. . . . . . 46

Mother Bear’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hartford City Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Book Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

South Shore Winery Trail . . . . . . . 46

Nawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Henry County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

By Hand Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 25

Starlight Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

New Albany Sugar Shoppe . . . . . 97

DeBrand Fine Chocolates. . 20, 46

State Line Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Huntington County Visitors & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . 52

Nicey Treat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Find. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Oakmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Global Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Stream Cliff Farm & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Oasis Diner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

GoodMRKT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Taxman Brewing Company. . . . . 72

Jackson County Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Old Gold Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Goods for Cooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Orange Clover Kitchen. . . . . . . . . . 27

Goose the Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Teays River Brewing & Public Hosue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Jay County Visitors & Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Overlook Restaurant. . . . . . . 10

The Homestead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Three Rivers Distilling Co.. . . . . . 19

Visit Lafayette– West Lafayette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Osteria Rago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Howl + Hide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Owlery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TJ Haase Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Jennings County Visitors & Recreation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Kosciusko County CVB. . . . . . . . . . 53

Visit Michigan City–LaPorte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Oyster Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Parlour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PEGGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Pints & Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Pit Stop Barbeque & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Proximo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Puccini’s Pizza Pasta. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Ragamuffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Red Geranium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail . . 25 The Red Yeti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Revolution Barbeque. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ripple & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Rise ’n Roll Bakery . . . . . . . . . . 22, 46

Tippy Creek Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Trubble Brewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Jasper Flowers & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . 112

Upland Brewing Co. . . . . . . . 26, 100

McCord Candies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Vino Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Mercantile 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WaterTower Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Over Yonder Dunes Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wildcat Creek Winery. . . . . . . . . . . 25

River City Coffee & Goods . . . . . . 11

Wine, Wine Anytime Trail . . . . . . 46

Tuggle’s Gifts & Goods . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Two Chicks District Co. . . . . . . . . . 68

Windy Ridge Vineyard & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

The Venue Fine Art & Gifts. . . . . 25

Zorn Brew Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Wildrose Brewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Village Forager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Wildwood Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Winona Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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ZESCO Restaurant Supply. . . . . . 22

Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Zimmerman Art Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rocket Science Ice Cream . . . . . . 44

Running Vines Winery . . . . . . . . . . 46

Benton County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Berne Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Roselily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

WINERIES/BREWERIES /DISTILLERIES

The Runcible Spoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8th Day Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Brown County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Rusted Silo Southern BBQ & Brew House . . . . . . . . . . 72

Aftermath Cidery & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rohr’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Boone County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Harrison County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . 104

Indiana Dunes Tourism . . . . . . . . . 53

Limestone Country – Lawrence County Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Marion–Grant County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Vincennes/Knox County Visitors & Tourism Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Visit Bloomington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Visit Greensburg Decatur County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Visit Fort Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Visit French Lick West Baden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Visit Hendricks County . . . . . . . . . 79 Visit Indy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Visit Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Visit Morgan County Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Visit Posey County Inc. . . . . . . . . 104

Marshall County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Visit South Bend Mishawaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Martin County Tourism Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Visit Wabash County Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Miami County Tourism Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Warren County Local Economic Development Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Montgomery County Visitors & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Muncie/Delaware County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Noble County CVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Parke County Convention & Visitors Commission . . . . . . 81 Pike County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Perry County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Pulaski County Indiana . . . . . . . . . 53 Putnam County CVB . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Warrick County Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Washington County Indiana Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Wells County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Indiana Travel Guide

Indiana Festival Guide

Indiana Tourism Packet

21 Food Trails, 1 State

Your indispensable companion to travel in Indiana. Get insider info on Indiana’s great dining, attractions, state parks, shopping and more!

It’s your ultimate guide to festivals throughout Indiana. No glove box is complete without it. Complimentary Travel Guide included.

Your indispensable companion for travel in Indiana. You receive an Indiana Travel Guide, Festival Guide and email updates.

317.234.2085 VisitIndiana.com

317.234.2085 VisitIndiana.com

317.234.2085 VisitIndiana.com

Support your local restaurants while experiencing Indiana’s unique food culture. Eat and earn rewards with the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport Program. indianafoodways.com

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Indiana DNR Recreation Guide

Sip Sip, Hooray with Indiana Wines!

Official guide to state parks, inns, reservoirs, forests, fish and wildlife areas, nature preserves, historic features and more.

Explore Indiana’s award-winning wines from our 119 wineries and tasting rooms!

Stroll through vineyards and enjoy a glass on one of our nine wine trails. Cheers!

877.463.6367 dnr.in.gov

765.496.3842 indianawines.org

Explore Kokomo

Chautauqua Wawasee Join us for life-enriching programs for the whole family on Indiana’s largest natural lake.

574.377.7543 chqw.org

Elkhart County and Amish Country of Northern Indiana Quilt Gardens and the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Wakarusa and Shipshewana are set along the scenic Heritage Trail.

800.262.8161 visitelkhartcounty.com

Explore Kokomo Opalescent Glass factory tours, Elwood Haynes and Greentown Glass museums, Seiberling Mansion, art experiences, antiques, trails, breweries, boutiques and more.

Fort Wayne – Family-Fun Getaways

LaPorte County Northern Indiana

Say Hello to the Historic Heartland of Carroll County

Join the fun! Families love our new riverfront attractions, award-winning children’s zoo and amazing festivals! Check out our hotel packages and getaway deals!

Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, enjoy orchards, festivals, museums, fishing, outlet/antique shopping, winery, breweries, beaches, zoo, casino and more.

Discover Carroll County where you’ll find the unexpected just down the road, river or trail. Visit the Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Delphi Opera House and more!

800.837.0971 visitkokomo.org

260.424.3700 visitfortwayne.com

800.634.2650 visitmichigancitylaporte.com

765.564.6757 carrollcountyindiana.com

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Shipshewana – At the Heart of Amish Country, Indiana

South Bend Mishawaka and Notre Dame

South Shore – Along Lake Michigan

Visit Kosciusko County

Stay, shop and see Shipshewana! Amish homestyle cooking, farms, quaint shops, large flea market, family-friendly hotels, charming B&Bs, outdoor fun and more!

Explore simple pleasures here. Notre Dame, East Race Waterway, Potato Creek State Park, museums, destination dining and vibrant performing arts await.

Minutes from Chicago! Explore the Indiana Dunes, casinos, candy factory, waterpark, brewery/winery tours, agricultural/farm experiences, fests, downtowns and more!

Take time to escape everyday stress while discovering newfound joy in everyday places. Treat your family to some good, healthy fun. Take time out in Indiana’s Kosciusko County.

866.710.4197 visitshipshewana.org

800.519.0577 visitsouthbend.com

219.989.7979 alongthesouthshore.com

574.269.6090 visitkosciuskocounty.org

Adventures in Festival Country Indiana

Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau

Covered Bridges in Putnam & Parke counties

Find Your Place in Shelby County

Just south of Indy, Festival Country is the place for festivals, music, charming downtowns, wine, craft brews, water parks, golf and fall colors. It’s more festive here!

You’ll find a distinctive blend of shopping, dining, attractions, racing and casino action! Plan your next visit today in Anderson and Madison County.

40 covered bridges, Turkey Run and Lieber state parks, Raccoon and Rockville lakes, DePauw University, canoeing, Cataract Falls, golf, galleries, museums and Amish.

Grover Museum, historic motor/bike tour, the Strand Theatre, music and arts festivals and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Bistros, bakeries and antiquing galore!

317.739.8600 festivalcountryindiana.com

800.533.6569 visitandersonmadisoncounty.com

800.829.4639, goputnam.com 765.569.5226, coveredbridges.com

317.398.9623 visitshelbycounty.com

Forge Your Path – East Central Indiana

Hamilton County, Indiana – Just North of Indy

From historic downtowns to rural landscapes, East Central IN has something for everyone. Explore nine counties; find culinary gems, unique shops and outdoor fun.

Visit Hamilton County—Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and the Northern Towns, just north of Indy.

Discover local art, dining, music and outdoor fun. Get away today!

CENTRAL

765.254.1420 forgeeci.com

visithamiltoncounty.com

Hendricks County

Muncie Visitors Bureau

Discover small-town charm combined with big-city adventure just west of Indy.

Plenty of outdoor recreation, signature restaurants and more hidden gems await. Plan your trip today.

Muncie has a variety of entertainment, dining, culture and recreation.

Ball State University, National Model Aviation Museum, Bob Ross’s Studio, and hometown of Garfield the cat.

800.321.9666 visithendrickscounty.com

765.284.2700 visitmuncie.org SOUTH

Sweet Owen County Indiana

Visit Indy

Visit Richmond–Wayne County

Home to Indiana’s first state park, McCormick’s Creek and rustic Canyon Inn, Upper and Lower Cataract Falls, a winery, historic theater, nature preserve, state forest and so much more!

Indiana’s capital city awaits you!

Our Visitor Guide provides insider tips and creative ideas for enjoying the sports, dining and attractions that set Indy apart.

Right off I-70! Outdoor adventures, free chocolate trail, Antique Alley, active arts and culture scene, music history, flower farms, kayaking, trendy shops and charming districts!

Experience the simple joys of our Amish community: You’ll find furniture, quilts, antiques and more. Enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, pickleball, disc golf and more.

812.714.8110 sweetowencvb.org

317.262.3000 visitindy.com

800.828.8414 visitrichmondwc.org

812.254.5262 daviesscounty.net

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RESOURCES SOUTH

Relive the Story in Vincennes/Knox County

Ripley County – Southeast Indiana – Adventure Awaits

Vincennes is Indiana’s first city, an ideal getaway for history enthusiasts. Visit historic sites, the Red Skelton Museum, festivals, enjoy lush agritourism and more.

Spencer County Visitors Bureau

Visit Beautiful, Scenic Jackson County

Milan ’54 Basketball Museum, Versailles State Park (mountain biking, hiking, boating, camping), muzzle-loading competition, unique lodging, fun public art and festivals.

Santa Claus, Indiana, is home to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari and Christmas-themed attractions. Nearby, find outdoor rec and sites dedicated to Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home.

With a large collection of outdoor rec areas and family-friendly activities, visitors can find a range of things to do by contacting the Jackson County Visitor Center.

800.886.6443 visitvincennes.org

812.689.7431 ripleycountytourism.com

888.444.9252, santaclausind.org indianasabelincoln.org

812.524.1914 jacksoncountyin.com

Visit Bloomington

Visit Corydon & Harrison County

Visit French Lick West Baden

Explore the best of Bloomington, including Indiana University, things to do, places to eat, unique attractions, special events and festivals, outdoor opportunities and so much more.

With three breathtaking caverns, 50 miles of nature trails and more than 60+ miles of waterways, visitors can unplug and reconnect with the passions and people who matter most.

Relive the extraordinary history and vibrant lifestyles of this breathtaking destination that offers gracious hospitality, ultimate luxury and many opportunities for all ages.

800.800.0037 visitbloomington.com

888.738.2137 thisisindiana.org

812.936.3418 vflwb.com

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1. Chocolate popcorn, $12 for a 10-ounce bag at Kenny Kendall’s Gourmet Popcorn, Dayton (C) // 2. Buffalo Bleu popcorn, $7 for a 5-cup bag at Poppin’ Flavors Gourmet Popcorn, Jeffersonville (S) // 3. Butterscotch toffee popcorn, red hots popcorn and mango popcorn, $4.21–$6.31 for a “junior” bag at The Savory Kernel Craft Popcorn, Granger (N) // 4. Smoking Goose caramel bacon cheddar popcorn, $8 for a 5.6-ounce bag at Just Pop In!, Indianapolis (C) // 5. Parmesan garlic popcorn, $4.95 for a 4-cup bag at Jasper Flowers & Gifts, Jasper (S) // 6. Vanilla popcorn, $6.29 for a 16-ounce tub at Concannon’s Bakery Cafe, Muncie (C) // 7. Caramel corn and birthday cake popcorn, $5 for a 9-ounce bag at Chocolate Thimble, Huntertown (N) // 8. Karamel Fantasy popcorn, $3.75 for a 4-ounce bag at PopKorn Kernels With a Twist, Bloomington (S) // 9. Snickerdoodle popcorn and dill pickle popcorn, $2.25 for a 1-cup bag at Poptique Popcorn, Columbia City (N) // 10.

Sour cream and chives popcorn, $8.95 for an 8-ounce bag at The Dutch Kernel, Nappanee (N) // 11. Apple butter popcorn, $6.95 for a 1.75-liter bag at Nashville Fudge Kitchen, Nashville (S) // 12. Cotton candy popcorn and “Best Cheddar” popcorn, $5.49 for an 8-ounce bag at Not Just Popcorn, Edinburgh (C) // 13. Buttered popcorn, $3.99 for an 8-ounce bag at White House Candy Company, Corydon (S)

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