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Diverse Itineraries Attraction suggestions for every Indiana region

Arts & Eats Enjoy dining and galleries along the Ohio River

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60 Invigorating Indiana State Parks

Associate Editor – Miles Dobis miles@ptmgroups.com

Hike, bike and float through these beautiful landscapes across the state

Director, Design & Production – Lisa Hede lisa@ptmgroups.com

64 Walk Through Hoosier History

Vice President – Theresa O’Rourke theresa@ptmgroups.com

Interact with costumed interpreters and walk through preserved homes of historic figures

68 Arts & Eats Along the Ohio River

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Groups can enjoy historic districts, art studios and opulent mansions with breathtaking river views

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62 Quilt Gardens & Musical Theater in Amish Country

63 Sweet Treats & Gardens in Fort Wayne 66 Sports & Shows in Central Indiana 70 Gaming & Rail Excursions in French Lick All itineraries are samples and can be customized to fit your group’s needs.

Amish Country of Northern Indiana

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Visit French Lick/West Baden

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Visit Madison

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State Parks

JOURNEY TO THE PAST

Beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails await

Group-friendly heritage sites and historic homes

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Diverse Itineraries Attraction suggestions for every Indiana region

Arts & Eats Enjoy dining and galleries along the Ohio River

ON THE COVER: Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Photo courtesy of Harrison County CVB

INDIANA FACTS Population:

Statewide: 6.8 million Indianapolis: 887,232 (also the state capital) Fort Wayne: 276,286 Evansville: 117,817 Carmel: 104,918 South Bend: 102,136 Fishers: 99,116

Getting Here by Air

Indianapolis International Airport (IND): Served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Contour, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, United South Bend Regional Airport (SBN): Served by Allegiant, American, Delta, United Evansville Regional Airport (EVV): Served by Allegiant, American, Delta, United Fort Wayne International Airport: (FWA): Served by Allegiant, American, Delta, United

Getting Here by Rail

Amtrak stations in Connersville (COI), Crawfordsville (CRF), Dyer (DYE), Elkhart (EKH), Hammond-Whiting (HMI), Indianapolis (IND), Lafayette (LAF), Michigan City (MCI), Rensselaer (REN), South Bend (SOB), Waterloo (WTI)

Average Temperatures

by Season: North – Spring 71, Summer 81, Fall 63, Winter 31 Central – Spring 73 Summer 84, Fall 65, Winter 36 South – Spring 77, Summer 88, Fall 70, Winter 41 Schwabenblitz/Bigstock.com

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TURKEY RUN STATE PARK Viisit Indiana

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PARKS G Hike, bike and float through these beautiful landscapes across the state

Geographically diverse, Indiana boasts dozens of state and national parks with varied landscapes that include coastlines, lush forests and dramatic waterfalls.

Brown County State Park is Indiana’s largest state park. The tree-covered landscapes are magnificent, especially during fall foliage season, and 20 miles of scenic roads afford stunning vistas

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any time of the year. After a morning hiking or mountain biking on trails that wind through rugged ravines and across streams, embark on a horseback ride or fishing excursion.

Spend your afternoon exploring the extraordinarily beautiful topography of Turkey Run State Park. A verdant landscape of mossy canyons, waterfalls and winding streams, this lush

environment can be traversed by an interconnected network of ladders, bridges and hiking trails. Your park itinerary should include stops at the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin (which commemorates the founder of Indiana’s state parks system), the suspension footbridge above Sugar Creek and the saddle barns (for groups interested in guided horseback rides).

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore hugs Lake Michigan for 15 beautiful miles with its signature sand dunes.

Sport and sunbathing opportunities await groups along the water at seven available beaches, while hiking and biking trails pass through Miller Woods and the Great Marsh.

Interested in history? Your group can tour the Bailly Homestead, a popular rendezvous for Canadian fur traders, and Chellberg Farm, a historic farmstead that grants a peek into Swedish immigrant life in the 19th century. An expansive system of boardwalks lets visitors traverse the mounds and see neighboring Illinois and Michigan on clear days.

Especially beautiful during the autumn months, Clifty Falls State Park is a pocket of scenic splendor just outside the historic Ohio River city of Madison. Deeply cut gorges and sheet rock walls, along with four major waterfalls and numerous minor ones, create a wonderland for serious hikers.

The trail system is one of Indiana’s most rugged. Nature enthusiasts may spot marine fossils in the 425-millionyear-old shale and limestone rocks.

RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION ON INDIANA STATE PARKS: Call 317-232-4200 or visit IN.gov/DNR

FOR STATE PARK INNS: Call 1-877-LODGES-1

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Quilt Gardens & Musical Theater in Amish Country QUILT GARDEN Visit Indiana

DAY ONE ▸Begin your day at the

Shipshewana Flea Market, the largest outdoor market in the Midwest and home to over 1,000 vendors. Next, visit Menno-Hof Amish-Mennonite Information Center for a lesson about the origins of the Amish. In the Amish countryside, make stops at local markets like Dutch Country Market, which offers homemade jams, fresh produce and noodles made onsite.

On your way to Nappanee visit Lera’s Rugs. See the weaving process firsthand and shop for Amish rugs, placemats and other woven items.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment at Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre

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and visitors can step off to admire these arrangements while walking the charming downtowns of Elkhart, Goshen and Nappanee. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty family-style meal at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, where groups can also purchase Amish handicrafts at the Village Shops.

Spend your afternoon exploring two excellent transportation museums in Elkhart. Recapture the glory days of American railroading at the National New York Central Railroad Museum. Then tour the RV/ MH Hall of Fame, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the RV and manufactured housing industries.

DAY THREE ▸This morning visit South Bend’s

in Shipshewana. This enormous complex houses a 1,200-seat theater, seven dining rooms and a bakery under one roof. Performances range from musicals with an Amish theme to country singers, and groups can register for a dinner and a show package that includes discounted rates and a delicious buffet or familystyle dinner of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and fresh pie.

DAY TWO ▸Continue your journey through

Amish Country with a tour of the region’s Quilt Gardens. Over 150,000 plants and one million blooms form immense gardens shaped like traditional Amish quilts,

Studebaker National Museum, which is home to a priceless collection of vehicles, artwork, archival material and artifacts spanning nearly 200 years. The museum displays the first and last cars the Studebaker corporation ever made and boasts the largest presidential carriage collection in the world. Allow your group to explore downtown South Bend, which in recent years has been transformed into a vibrant place for dining and shopping. Before departing the area, visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Built in the late 1800s, the church features one of the largest collections of 19th century French stained glass in the world.

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Sweet Treats & Gardens in Fort Wayne DAY ONE ▸Your Fort Wayne adventure

begins at the Foellinger-Freeman Botanical Conservatory, an immense glass structure influenced by turn-of-the-20th-century greenhouses. The conservatory is populated with over 500 plant species from across three continents. The complex is divided into three themed indoor areas with a separate layout and climate in addition to outdoor and seasonal displays. An arid environment containing saguaro cacti, prickly pear trees and jojoba shrubs, the Desert Garden is filled with hundreds of species that are otherwise impossible to grow in the Midwest, while the Tropical Garden teems with diverse fruit orchards, cacao plants and 13 palm varieties.

Within easy walking distance are the Allen County Public Library and the Genealogy Center—the second-largest genealogy center in the country. There, your group can trace family history with over 350,000 books.

the modern Sweetwater campus, which includes an instrument store, recording studios, shipping plant and performance spaces. Tours will pass through the professional service center, which rehabs and improves existing instruments, auditoriums with state-of-the-

art acoustic engineering and a performance pavilion.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tour of DeBrand Fine Chocolates, which includes a kitchen tour and samples of their artisan-crafted chocolates. Afterwards, peruse the chocolate shop or relax over gelato, a sundae or fancy hot chocolate in the elegant, wood-paneled cafe.

Despite its name, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is an engaging experience for all ages. Groups can ride the Sky Safari, trek through an Indonesian rainforest and admire the landscaped grounds. Conclude your day with a performance at the Embassy Theatre, which boasts grand Art Deco design elements.

DAY TWO ▸Spend your afternoon at

Sweetwater. This innovative company with humble origins began when founder Chuck Surack designed a four-track recording studio in the back of his VW van.

His company quickly flourished into

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Groups visiting Indiana can step centuries into the past at historic sites across the state. Presidential mansions, Native American heritage sites and pioneer villages all showcase Indiana’s contributions to American history. Below are sites that you can easily add to your itinerary.

Located along the White River on an 800-acre wooded site with five interpretive areas, Conner Prairie is Indiana’s first Smithsonian affiliate.

At 1836 Prairietown, where the staff

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dresses, acts and speaks as if they were living in the mid-1800s, visitors are encouraged to interact with the interpreters as they go about daily tasks or take part in special occasions like elections or weddings. Delaware tribal history comes alive at Lenape Indian Camp. Conner Homestead includes the barn and restored home of fur trader, entrepreneur and legislator William Conner.

In West Lafayette, the Tippecanoe County Historical Association offers

guided visits through the Tippecanoe Battlefield museum and memorial. It was here in 1811 that U.S. forces fought Chief Tecumseh’s Native American confederation in a battle that launched William Henry Harrison to national fame and eventually the presidency. Nearby Prophetstown State Park features a fully functional farm with farmhouse modeled after a 1920 Sears & Roebuck kit house.

Take the short drive or hike out to this recreated town, which was a Native

American settlement before William Henry Harrison, the first governor of the Indiana Territory, burned and looted the original.

Parke County—the “Covered Bridge Capital of the World”—is home to 31 preserved rustic bridges that dot the picturesque countryside.

The county offers five color-coded touring loops that range from 24 to 33 miles. A hop-on guide can explain the region’s Miami Nation history, advancement in bridge engineering and the architectural distinctions of the protected landmarks. Highlights include the Bridgeton Covered Bridge (which is adjacent to a still-operational mill) and Sim Smith Covered Bridge (which is reportedly haunted).

In the small town of Fountain City you’ll find the Levi Coffin House State Historic Site. As conductors for the Underground Railroad, Levi and Catharine Coffin helped more than 2,000 freedom seekers to safety. From the outside the house looks like a normal brick home from the 1830s. On the inside, however, most rooms have at least two ways out. There is a spring-fed well in the basement for easy access to water, plenty of room upstairs allowed for extra visitors and a large attic for convenient hiding places.

In the Old Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site preserves the 16-room Italianate Victorian residence of the 23rd president, the only one elected from Indiana. He occupied the red-brick home, built in 1874-1875, until his death in 1901, except for his U.S. Senate and presidential years. The study is filled with personal items from the White House and displays his Oval Office desk, while the dining room has presidential china.

There is a collection of gowns belonging to Mrs. Harrison and her daughter.

Also in Indianapolis is the Indiana State Museum, a three-story complex

of permanent and changing exhibits that honor the Hoosier State’s past and future. Discover how the Potawatomi people used stars for navigation in “First Nations: The Story of Indiana’s Founding People,” engage with on-staff scientists at the R.B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab and walk through a subglacial ice tunnel in “Frozen Reign.”

Located on Corydon’s town square, the Old State Capitol, a boxy limestone building with a stately cupola, opened in 1816 as a courthouse and the first capitol of the 19th state of the Union.

The House of Representatives met on the first floor, the Senate and Supreme Court on the second. A tour can include two historic buildings across the street – the Coburn-Porter Law Office and Gov. Hendricks’ Headquarters, used as a residence by Indiana’s second governor, William A. Hendricks.

Between the ages of 7 and 21, Abraham Lincoln lived in the Little Pigeon Creek area of Southern Indiana, where he developed a love of books and confronted life on the frontier.

The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is on land where his father built a 160- acre homestead. The

museum building/visitor center has exhibits and a 15-minute film on Lincoln’s life in Indiana. At the site’s living history farm, with its split-rail fences and buildings from the 1800s, visitors can view demonstrations of woodworking, cooking and other pioneer skills.

RESOURCES BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE 317-631-1888, BHPSite.org

CONNER PRAIRIE 317-776-6000, ConnerPrairie.org

CORYDON CAPITOL 812-738-4890

INDIANA STATE MUSEUM 317-232-1637, IndianaStateMuseum.org

LEVI COFFIN HOUSE 765-847-1691

LINCOLN BOYHOOD NATIONAL MEMORIAL 812-937-4541, NPS.gov/LiHo

PARKE COUNTY CVB 765-569-5226, CoveredBridges.com

TIPPECANOE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 765-476-8411, TippecanoeHistory.org

BENJAMIN HARRISON PRESIDENTIAL SITE Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

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Sports & Shows in Central Indiana

BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE Visit Hamilton County

DAY ONE ▸Begin your morning browsing the

galleries and studios of the Carmel Arts & Design District. This walkable neighborhood is dedicated to local artists who are enthusiastic about sharing their work, so sign up for a beginner pottery workshop, browse through priceless antiques and enjoy an artesian latte. Groups can also enjoy lunch in Carmel City Center before watching a show at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, a 1,600-seat theater modeled after European concert halls.

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at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

Named for its hand-carved meat and theater floors, this Indy institution entertains over 150,000 annual visitors. The theater stages Broadwaycaliber productions accompanied with a buffet that includes the signature beef, vegetables and scrumptious dessert. Upcoming 2022 shows will include Kinky Boots, My Fair Lady and The Addams Family.

DAY TWO ▸Begin your morning with a

Memorial Tour in downtown Indianapolis. The Soldiers & Sailors

Monument is an impressive obelisk tower that rises 284 feet above Memorial Circle. Topped by a bronze statue of Victory and flanked on each corner by sculptures that represent the infantry, cavalry, artillery and navy, the memorial honors veterans of every major American conflict through the Spanish-American War. Visitors can climb 331 steps or take the elevator for unparalleled views of downtown Indy. Other stops on your tour will be American Legion Mall, the Cenotaph (dedicated to the first American casualty of World

War I) and the USS Indianapolis Memorial (which is shaped like the cruiser before it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1945).

Across the canal is the NCAA Hall of Champions, a multistory celebration of college athletics that represents all 24 sports with interactive exhibits, a trivia challenge and video highlights.

Group members can throw a gamewinning touchdown on an artificial field, recreate a downhill run in a ski simulator and participate in a virtual soccer shootout.

Enjoy an evening on Massachusetts Avenue, a five-block strip lined with theaters, restaurants and nightclubs.

Venture into the historic Athenaeum social hall for a stein of German lager in the Rathskeller Biergarten, try local craft beers at Ralston’s Drafthouse or

sip a cocktail at the Prohibition-era Ball & Biscuit.

DAY THREE ▸Your morning begins at the

Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In addition to hosting the famous Indianapolis 500 race every May, the complex houses one of the world’s largest collections of race cars and antique vehicles. After riding a bus for a 2.5-mile loop around the track and kissing the finish line, group members can explore facilities usually reserved for drivers and teams such as the Victory Podium, Pagoda scoring suite and Gasoline Alley garages.

Depart downtown and head northwest to Eagle Creek Park, a 3,900-acre protected area that surrounds the Eagle Creek Reservoir.

Local outfitters supply a variety of kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards for group members, while those who prefer dry land can hike up to 16 miles of gentle trails that offer views of the park’s famous bald eagles. Stop by the Ornithology Center to learn about these magnificent creatures and properly identify the great blue herons, double-crested cormorants and loons that populate the park.

Consider spending an additional day in Columbus, which is home to a dense collection of mid-century modern architecture and public art you can admire on a bus tour.

Architects represented include I.M. Pei, Harry Weese and Kevin Roche, and you can tour the Eero Saarinendesigned Miller House and its famous sunken conversation pit.

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DOWNTOWN MADISON Visit Madison

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Formed over centuries by the currents of the Ohio River, the dramatic cliffs and winding roadways of southern Indiana are populated by welcoming towns that feature historical sites, art studios and interactive restaurants that groups should include in their next trip.

Madison, one of the Midwest’s

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prettiest and best-preserved towns, claims the country’s largest contiguous National Historic District. A virtual museum covering 133 blocks, it counts more than 1,500 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Many of the landmarks date to the early and mid-1800s, when Madison

was a big Ohio River port during the steamboat era.

Vibrant Main Street, resembling a movie set, is a page out of yesteryear with original storefronts housing locally owned businesses. Visitors have a field day shopping for crafts, antiques and collectibles, home decor, books, edibles, toys, and fashions and accessories.

There are art galleries, coffee houses, cafes and ice cream parlors. Treeshaded streets in Madison’s downtown area are lined with fine examples of Federal, Classical Revival and Italianate architecture. The crown jewel is Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, the 1844 Greek Revival home of wealthy financier James F.D. Lanier.

Historic Madison, Inc., the force behind the town’s preservation efforts, operates several of the buildings regularly open for tours. Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum, a premier industrial heritage site and the only attraction of its kind, shows how the Schroeder family made wooden frames for saddle makers (the “skeleton” under the padding and leather), clothespins and other products between 1878 and 1972. The Dr. William Hutchings Office & Museum, filled with surgical tools, early electrical healing devices and other artifacts, is one of the most authentic 19th century medical history restorations in the U.S. Madison Trolley Tours offers one-hour narrated tours of the town. Visit Madison’s group services manager can arrange step-on guides for motorcoaches. Groups who enjoy crafting should stop at Little Golden Fox. Past their antique sales floor is a vast studio space that groups can rent for an evening of wine and crafting in Madison. Visitors can create acrylic paintings, hanging signs and ceramics with the guidance of a local artist and assistance from local Jefferson County wines.

Continue upstream to the town of New Albany. Located across from

Louisville on the Ohio River, this city boasts plentiful gallery space at the Carnegie Center for Art & History.

Also great for budding artists in southern Indiana is New Albany’s Viva Art—a paint-and-sip art studio that accommodates up to 60 visitors.

Check Uptown’s calendar to select your painting of choice, and then treat your MESA: A COLLABORATIVE KITCHEN GoSoIN Tourism

group to an interactive evening that can include catered meals and cocktails.

Groups craving a more intimate evening of food and friends will want to make a reservation at MESA: A Collaborative Kitchen. Located in historic downtown New Albany, this state-of-the-art kitchen invites chefs from Southern Indiana and the Louisville area to break free from their regular menu and create a customized menu for your group. Chefs share stories, provide cooking tips and entertain your group over three to five courses and cocktails.

History buffs will want to tour Culbertson Mansion a Gilded Age gem in the Mansion Row Historic District of New Albany. The French Second Empire home, an imposing vision in deep yellow, was built for $120,000 from 1867-1869 by William Culbertson, who at the time of his death in 1892,

was considered the wealthiest man in Indiana. A masterpiece of Victorian artistry, the three-story mansion dazzles visitors with its intricate stenciling.

RESOURCES CLARK-FLOYD COUNTIES CVB 812-280-5566, GoSoIN.com

CULBERTSON MANSION 812-944-9600

HISTORIC MADISON, INC. 608-395-9428, HistoricMadison.org

MESA, A COLLABORATIVE KITCHEN 812-725-7691, MESAChefs.com

VISIT MADISON 812-265-2956, VisitMadison.org

VIVA ART 812-725-0444, VivaArt.net

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Gaming & Rail Excursions in French Lick WEST BADEN SPRINGS HOTEL Visit Indiana

DAY ONE ▸Evoking 19th century spa

retreats, French Lick Resort in West Baden has enough activities to fill an entire itinerary. Located in the towns of French Lick and West Baden, the campus includes two AAA Four-Diamond historic hotels in the Mediterranean Revival style, three golf courses, two spas and dining options that range from elegant steakhouses to casual delis.

One of the resort’s centerpieces is French Lick Casino, a 24-hour gaming complex that boasts 1,000 new and classic slots, progressive

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jackpots and video keno of multiple denominations and themes.

This afternoon register for a tour of the West Baden Springs Hotel. Highlights include the aweinspiring atrium that spans 200 feet, the Roman-inspired gardens and Art Deco spa. After the hotel tour, visit Wilstem Ranch for an encounter with its resident giraffes or elephants.

DAY TWO ▸Long before it transformed into

a world-class golf destination, the French Lick-West Baden Springs

region attracted visitors from across the nation for the healing local spring water and dozens of illicit casinos. Learn about the area’s Prohibition past and enjoy a relaxing morning ride through Hoosier National Forest on the French Lick Scenic Railway. Groups begin the journey in the Indiana Railway Museum, a restored 1907 limestone depot where passengers can collect their tickets and admire over 65 pieces of rolling stock and locomotives. Soon, your group will embark on a journey through Hoosier National Forest aboard a preserved bi-level commuter car. Sites will include Larry Bird’s childhood home, sandstone rock formations, an 1850s log cabin and the second-longest railroad tunnel in the state. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at 33 Brick Street, a sports-themed restaurant and bar in French Lick known for its collection of jerseys, trophies, rings, photographs and medals on loan from local legend Larry Bird.

WEST BADEN SPRINGS HOTEL Visit French Lick West Baden

Visit French Lick West Baden is a favorite destination for groups large and small.

Nestled in the heart of southern Indiana and surrounded by the Hoosier national forest, this resort community has welcomed guests who have enjoyed aweinspiring getaways for over 100 years.

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