WHAT’S INSIDE
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Departments
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Contents Features
Resources
1 Welcome!
20 Go Play!
4 State Map
Indiana has a surprise around every corner. Here’s where to begin.
If you have the kids in tow, you need this A-to-Z guide to fun in Indiana, filled with ideas to keep the younger set entertained— horseback riding, go-karting, zoos, outdoor fun, roller coasters, candy shops (hello, sugar rush!) and plenty more.
Find welcome centers, state parks, urban areas, national forests and much more.
8 Wine & Dandy We raise a glass to the state’s multifaceted wineries, where you’ll find vino, live music, gorgeous views and more.
10 Grand Design Your blueprint to some of Indiana’s most outstanding architectural wonders.
12 Wild Things Where to find—and interact with—lions, tigers, bears and other creatures.
14 Offbeat Indiana Whether you think they’re strange, quirky or even creepy, there’s no doubt these nine attractions are delightfully odd.
16 Ride On! For mountain-biking pros and casual pedalers alike, here are the best ways to experience Indiana from the seat of a cycle.
18 Splash Zones Wet and wild water thrills, from kiteboarding and windsurfing to water slides and boat rides.
23 The Drive Sometimes, just getting to your destination is half the fun. In that spirit, we’ve created five road trips that traverse the state, highlighting food and drink, activities and things to Instagram along the way. Time to crank up the tunes and hit the road!
Vacation Planner
Your digital destinations for staying up to date on all things Indiana.
128 Brochure Guide Want more? Here’s where to get additional information on your next trip. Just choose your own adventure and start dreaming!
131 Index Your quick guide to everything in this book, broken down by category: Attractions, Camping, Festivals, Information, Lodging, Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping and Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries.
Find out what’s new and notable, explore great things to do and discover places to stay, eat, camp and more in each of Indiana’s six regions:
30 North Region 44 East Region 60 Central Region
136 Say Cheese!
80 West Region 94 South Central Region
One taste of these dairy queens will have you smiling.
112 South Region
QUICK TIPS
6 Social Media
ON THE COVER Henry Moore’s Large Arch on Library Plaza in Columbus. Models Michael Behling and Brittney Grabert courtesy Helen Wells Agency, helenwellsagency.com. Hair by Laine Charles, Parlor 424, parlor424.com. Makeup by Isidro Valencia, facebook.com/valenciamake-up-325018420056. Photography by Tony Valainis, Emmis Publishing.
IN THE DEPARTMENTS AND FEATURES, look for these icons to tell you where to find an attraction: North Region (N), East Region (E), Central Region (C), West Region (W), South Central Region (SC), South Region (S) and Statewide (IN). IN THE VACATION PLANNER, look for a Symbol Key on the first page of each region’s listings to help you decode which hotels have indoor or outdoor pools, which attractions have admission or parking charges and other info.
VisitIndiana.com / 2018
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