Top Things to do in Indiana
Top Hotels in Indiana
- 1. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre
- 2. West Baden Springs Hotel
- 3. Bottleworks Hotel
- 4. Indianapolis Marriott East
- 5. The Inn at Saint Mary's
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Terre Haute
- 7. Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown
- 8. Ironworks Hotel Indy
- 9. JW Marriott Indianapolis
- 10. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
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The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Indiana, United States
With beaches, boating, and salmon fishing in Michigan City and Gary bordering Lake Michigan, there is more to Indiana than might appear at first glance. The agricultural heartland even has cross country skiing and snowmobiling to go with the Cornball Express. Southwest Indiana near Evansville is renowned for the well-preserved Native American Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The largest city and state capital is famous worldwide for its Indianapolis 500 race. Even locals living in the suburbs often overlook the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, the old Union Station museum cluster, and downtown Canal Walk, to name but a few landmarks. South Bend is synonymous with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
Forested Nashville’s art colony fame dates to the early 1900s when Impressionist Theodore Clement Steele overwintered in The House of the Singing Winds. It is now the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. View paintings and sculpture at the I.M. Pei-designed Indiana University Museum of Art. Attend an IU sports event or an opera, ballet, concert, or theater performance. Treat the family to The Little Nashville Opry or The Bill Monroe Bluegrass Park. For healing mineral springs, head south to Orange County, Indiana’s spa resort center.
Enjoy golf, fishing, boating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating in the nation’s agricultural heartland. Monticello and Rensselaer are west of Logansport and north of Lafayette. Take the family on the Cornball Express and Hoosier Hurricane at the Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello. Play boardwalk carnival games, or let the kids loose on the go-carts. Pile the family into their vehicles for an old-fashioned movie experience at Monticello’s Lake Shore Drive-In. Indulge in a weekend dinner boat cruise to hot band sounds as the Madam Carroll plies Lake Freeman.
Restaurants in Indiana
1. Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,169 reviews
#1 Summer "Gotta-Do" Attraction in a contest sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism & Development. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is operated by the non-profit Fort Wayne Zoological Society under a cooperative agreement with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreations Department. The zoo receives no tax funding for operations and operates solely on earned revenue and donations. Our Mission: Connecting kids and animals, Strengthening families, Inspiring people to care.
Reviewed By whereverimayroamblog - Vero Beach, United States
I’m a big fan of this zoo, especially the penguins, sea lions, and otters. Appreciate the good food choices (not typical hamburger joints), the touch tank, and kid’s play areas. Definitely one of Fort Wayne’s top attractions.
2. Indiana Zipline Tours, Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 515 reviews
Indiana Zipline Tours, Inc. will offer you a thrill of a lifetime fit for all ages 3 to 103. Nestled in the heart of Indiana, Crawfordsville is located west of Indianapolis and is Indiana's first state of the art course. We offer you 8 ziplines, 1 swinging bridge and Indiana's only floating platforms! Call today & get your reservations now!
3. Blue Heron Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
A beautiful setting. Perched on a high settting overlooking the Ohio River. Enjoy a glass of their wine on the porch with a spectacular view.
Reviewed By mikestarla - Whitesville, United States
My wife and I have visited the winery several times in the past and found each visit to be just as enjoyable as the previous. The proprietors, Gary and Lynn Dauby have a passion for making great wine and sharing their knowledge with their guest. This weekend we stayed in their newly completed cabin that is situated just steps away from the winery and overlooks the Ohio River. The two bedroom, one bath cabin is far enough away for privacy, yet still provides easy access to the winery and tasting room. Saturday evening we enjoyed a glass of their Twin Towers Red while listening to great live music provided by Lick Creek Band during Blue Heron's "Wine Over Water" event. We enjoyed the cabin so much, we have already reserved for another weekend stay. Gary and Lynn, thanks for great weekend!
4. eXplore Brown County
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 932 reviews
eXplore Brown County is a 1000 acre adventure retreat. We offer Zip-Line Canopy Tours, 80 acres of Paintball Fields, 30 miles of Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails, Guided ATV/Buggy tours, Off-Road Hummer Tours, Primitive Camping, Electric/ Water Sites, and Full Hook-up Sites, Cabin Rentals, a Fishing Lake, and a Banquet Hall. We are open year-round, you can checkout our website for details on closings and possible weather related closings. We also have rentals for the day or hour for boats, canoes, paddle boats, fishing poles and much more. All lake activities are seasonal March 1 - Nov 1 each year.
5. Rockin Thunder River Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 542 reviews
Experience the most unique boat tours in the Midwest. Based in Madison Indiana, these are the only tours of both the Ohio River and Kentucky River. 4 different adventures to choose from. A 32 mile 1.5 hour Historic Lock & Dam Cruise, a 2 hour 40 mile SCENIC tour, a 5 hour 75 mile Weekday Lunch Excursion, and a 155 mile 2 Day Kentucky River Adventure. WE GO FARTHER, SEE MORE AND HAVE FUN Coast Guard Licensed and Inspected
6. Schooner Valley Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 876 reviews
Welcome to Schooner Valley Stables! Hop on the back of one of our horses and take a memorable ride through the hills and valleys of Yellowwood State Forest. Whether you are a greenhorn or an experienced rider, we have a horse that will suit your needs. We offer walk, trot, and cantering rides which you won't find at many stables. 6 y/o age limit, 215 lb. weight limit.
Reviewed By sarah_baum_wood
The staff are so professional and very knowledgeable about their horses, trails and tips for a great ride. I would highly recommend Schooner Valley for a horseback ride.
7. Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisL872 - Niles, United States
We began in Shipshewana and rode to Goshen, then back. Total of about 32 miles. This is an incredible trail with smooth surfaces, several rest areas, good signage and exceptional maintenance. The trailheads are spacious and convenient. This is primarily for biking, but a speed limit is imposed to force riders to appreciate the scenery and not to intimidate casual riders. Much is in shaded areas, so even on a warm day, it is comfortable. We have biked on many trails in the Midwest and this one tops them all. You will be on a blacktop county road for about a mile, but the locals are used to seeing bicyclists, so that is not a problem. The last two miles into Goshen is crushed rock, but still fairly smooth. Rest of trail is blacktop and in excellent condition.
8. Bear Wallow Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
We make handcrafted artisan spirits using 100% Indiana grains. Come take our "Farm-to-Fifth" Tour (starting at the top of each hour), sample our spirits, try a Moonshine Shake-up Cocktail and shop our Indiana Made Gift Shop for unique gift items. Open seven day a week 10 months of the year - weekends only in January and February.
Reviewed By JudyBFeher - Fort Wayne, United States
Fabulous! Great offerings in moonshine and bourbon whiskey for the experienced and not so experienced! Great tasting flavored for mixing drinks! Did the 6 flights and enjoyed talking with one of the owners giving us some interesting background on their startup. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating area. Definitely worth a visit!
9. Skydive Windy City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 486 reviews
Chicago's safest, closest, and most scenic skydiving experience. No experience is necessary (18 and over only) to enjoy the 120MPH free-fall and scenic parachute flight next to Lake Michigan with an awesome view of the Chicago skyline. Tandem Skydiving, Solo Skydiving, Experience (licensed) Skydiving, Team Skydiving, Group Skydiving, we do it all. We are the closest skydiving center to Chicago, less than 1 hour drive away from the loop, or you can take the South Shore Line to Michigan City. Incredible (unmatched in the Midwest) views of Lake Michigan (we are often flying right over the lake) and the Chicago skyline. Lots of other stuff to do in Michigan City as well (shopping, casinos, the beach, great restaurants ), so make a day of it! Reservations are encouraged and get you the best prices Book online or just come out and watch us jump from perfectly-good airplanes (spectators free).
10. Clifty Falls State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 644 reviews
This scenic area, known for its hiking, has beautiful waterfalls and a canyon.
Reviewed By R3401KXkathyl - Crawfordsville, United States
Your covid destination for social distancing in southern Indiana. Challenging hiking trails to waterfalls, tunnels that you can walk thru and rugged scenery. The state park has implemented all the proper precautions at the Inn, campgrounds etc
