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Winter Adventures in Indiana~ Get the Most from Your Getaway Indiana, “Heart of the Midwest” is rich in outdoor adventure and activities, quaint scenery, American history and gorgeous landscapes. Also known as “The Crossroads of America,” each region has its own attractions to offer. If you’ve chosen winter for your Indiana vacation, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful time of year. A trip to Indiana at this time of year is excellent for skiing and many other outdoor winter activities, which include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and winter camping. Indiana’s main ski resorts accommodate all levels of skiers. Winter brings cold temperatures and plenty of snow to Indiana, making skiing perfect for locals and visitors alike. The months of December through February are the coldest months of the year with temperatures dropping below
freezing. The winter months begin in the end of November with the largest snowfalls usually occurring during January and February. With an average annual snowfall of twenty-four inches, an Indiana ski vacation can be the perfect place to get the most out of the winter months. Winter sports are popular in Indiana, making winter resorts a favorite place to visit for those looking for a ski weekend. Many of the attractions in Indiana that are most active during other Indiana seasons will offer discounts during the winter months. Because this is definitely an off-peak season, lodging rates will be lower than they are during the summer. Wintertime brings Indiana’s tourism pace down to the lowest of the year, making this a great time to enjoy cheap vacations. During the winter months, Indiana travel deals often drop to their
lowest making many cheap car rentals available. Try a Winter Getaway in Indiana’s State Parks. Indiana’s state parks and nature preserves are just as enjoyable to visit in the winter as they are in the summer, spring and fall. They offer some of the most unspoiled countryside in the country including plenty of diverse landscapes where you can go hiking and camping through the woods and mountains. What a great way to enjoy nature in Indiana’s winter. Don’t let the winter weather stop you from going caving in Indiana. Indiana has its own share of caves, offering underground rivers, cavernous rooms filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and guided tours of the wonders to be found. There are several year-round,
commercial caves that offer wild caving and overnight adventures. Indiana is home to the third-largest Amish population. From shopping to the restaurants, and even passing horse-drawn buggies on the road, each and every experience has a touch of the Amish culture. Indiana’s Amish Country is a place where the clock seems to turn back a hundred years. While it’s possible to wander
and explore this unique area on your own, there are tours to help visitors fully experience Amish Country. The tours are both guided and self-guided, giving you lots of options for your trip to Amish Country. Each season has its own distinct highlights and features, making it a fun vacation destination throughout the year. ¤
Olde World Christmas Events in Southern Indiana Start your holiday shopping in beautiful Dubois County! November 8-15, the 30th Annual Huntingburg Christmas Stroll will get you in the holiday spirit! Kicking off the holiday shopping festivities at local specialty and antique shops, enjoy a holiday home tour, horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more!
Take part in the 14th century custom at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, November 21-22. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend and explore seven markt locations with over 200 booths of Christmas wares, handmade treasures, art, antiques, primitives, regional food and wines and collectible gifts.
December 4-6, celebrate the Jasper O’Tannenbaum Days. Browse through the unique, specialty shops around the square where artists and artisans demonstrate their talented skills of wood carving, pottery, quilting and much more! For more information on Olde World Christmas events please visit www.duboiscountychristmas.com or call 800-968-4578. ¤
Scenic Drive through Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail With over 250 unique, hand-painted barn quilt blocks scattered across the county, the Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail provides the perfect backdrop for a scenic drive through southwestern Indiana. Kicking off in 2013 to commemorate Gibson County’s bicentennial year, the Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail has become a favorite
attraction for both visitors and locals. No two blocks included on the trail are identical, and blocks of varying sizes, patterns and colors can be found on barns, houses, garages, and at each of the county’s featured attractions including the Lyles Station Historic School & Museum, the Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the Princeton Train Depot,
the historic Gibson County Courthouse and the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana’s Visitor Center. Maps and more information on the Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail can be obtained at the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau, 702 West Broadway, Princeton, IN or by visiting www.gibsoncountyin.org. ¤
Discover “The Hub of Transportation Heritage” DeKalb County, Indiana is the “The Hub of Transportation Heritage.” DeKalb County presently has nine museums: the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, with over 100 classic, vintage, and antique cars all displayed in the beautiful 1930 art deco factory showroom; the National Auto & Truck Museum, featuring over 100 automobiles and trucks; the Kruse GUESTQUEST WINTER 2015
Automobile and Carriage Museum, home to a display of classic cars, racecars, plus a collection of carriages; the National Military History Center, features military vehicles and uniforms; the Hoosier Air Museum, displaying vintage and military aircraft; the Garrett Historical Railroad Museum, houses local heritage and railroad memorabilia; the DeKalb County History Museum,
which exhibits early urban and rural home life; the Early Ford V-8 Museum, focuses on cars from 1932 to 1953; and DeKalb County Horsemen’s Assoc. and Draft Animal Museum, dedicated to horse farming history. DeKalb County invites you to enjoy many of our festivals and events. Plan on visiting us for a day, a weekend or a week, you’ll be glad you did. ¤
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