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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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Mistletoe Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A thoroughfare in the merry town of Santa Claus.
2. The Miller House and Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
The Miller House and Garden is accessible by guided tour only. Tours are scheduled March - December. The property is closed January - February for conversation work. The 1957 Miller House and Garden showcases the work of leading 20th-century architects and designers Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, and Dan Kiley. In 2000, the Miller House and Garden was awarded National Historic Landmark status. The Miller House is only accessible on guided tours because it is located in a private residential neighborhood. Tours begin and end at The Columbus Area Visitors Center, 506 Fifth Street (not at the house). The tour is oriented to adults and children over 10 – please note only children over 10 are allowed on the tour and all guests must purchase a ticket.
Reviewed By StaunchCharacter
The Miller House is a gem and must-see for anyone who appreciates mid-century modern and/or the perfect artistic expression of wholistic architectural design - where the house design, siting and interior design elements all perfectly achieve the client's personality and needs. The home is one of the best examples of this type of architecture. It had the perfect marriage of client and architects and now its stewards are doing a great job keeping it in tip-top shape and relevant. The tour operations are smooth. At check-in we were greeted with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable top-level employee and then presented with a helpful and insightful video introduction. A short and comfortable bus ride to the property was followed by a relatively leisurely and immersive house tour experience. The group size was just right and we were given ample opportunity to photograph to our heart's content in certain spaces. A very enjoyable experience that I recommend whole-heartedly.
3. Chapel of the Resurrection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Dave_PE54 - Chicago, United States
The University Chapel is not the place to come for private, contemplative prayer (unless you visit the Gloria Christi Chapel below the main altar. It's the amazing stained glass windows of the Trinity which back the high altar which hold your attention and raise your sights upward. The Reddel organ with over 100 ranks of pipes is inspiring both to see and to hear. Worship services and music programs are the best reason to visit.
4. Bartholomew County Veteran's Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, United States
This simple memorial consists of numerous stone-clad columns arranged in a grid on the lawn of the county courthouse. Engraved on the columns are the names of the county's service members of all services from all wars who died in the service of their country, along with letters to and from their families during their wartime service, medal citations, etc. - some of the letters in particular make very poignant reading as from their dates it is clear they were often written just days before the service member's death and thus represent the last communications between these service members and their families. Nearby is a brick sidewalk with the engraved names of county service members (look for the small kiosk nearby which has a laminated list indicating where a specific service member's brick is located). There is also an older memorial to soldiers and sailors who fought in the First World War and another listing Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the county. A small fountain rounds out the courthouse's lawn. The Courthouse itself is interesting, at least on the outside. Having visited all of the county courthouses in the state, we can say Bartholomew County's is unique in being in the Second Empire style (if it looks vaguely familiar, the Addams Family house in the old 60s TV show was also in this style). Unfortunately, the interior is more utilitarian than many other courthouses in the state. While there is some ornamental plaster work, the lack of a dome means there is no real focal point architecturally, and the general austerity (you won'f find any historical displays or even photos on the walls) makes for a fairly boring interior.
5. Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By 196donaldz - South Bend, United States
Lit a candle here yesterday while my dad was undergoing surgery. Have loved this place more than any other since I was a student there many years ago. Will always hold a special place in my heart, weather in the peaceful calm of summer, or the quiet of a snowy winter evening.
6. World's Largest Ball of Paint
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By hollys804
This was so much fun! The owners, Mike and Glenda, were more than happy to share their history and experience about the ball of paint. It was fascinating to hear how many people from all over the world and celebrities have participated in this Guinness World Record ball of paint. My husband and I painted the 25,593rd layer in blue. Now I can say I am part of that record. Been there and bought the t-shirt. It is a wonderful attraction. There is no cost, so be sure to leave a donation. Oh, and call ahead so they can expect you.
7. Ren Art Walk
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer764247
For a small town, there are great restaurants and shops, and the art walk is amazing! Talented nationwide artists contributed to this gem in the Midwest.
8. Gary Aquatorium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Pathfinder38686
My daughter had her wedding at the most scenic spot overlooking Lake Michigan in the Chicago Metro area. The outdoor spaces were perfect for the September wedding. There is indoor area the view the beach for winter events. You can use any caterer and have liquor there as well. It is a gem that should be experienced by anyone who loves the beach and Lake Michigan.
9. Central Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,130 reviews
Reviewed By 62milesl - Manitowoc, United States
Beautiful walk in the heart of downtown. Must stop to view the memorial for the UDS Indianapolis along the way.
10. Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By FrankD834 - South Bend, United States
I brought my teen daughter with me for a hike through the woods to see the fall colors. We started at the parking area and then went to the homestead. We checked out the river and then headed up to the Bailly Cemetery. We then doubled back and took the trail to the farm. I'll have to go back and do the rest of the trails since it was cooling off and my daughter had enough. The homestead looks great and the fall colors around it made for great photos. The cemetery is more elaborate than I was expecting. The farm has chickens and cows, which my daughter enjoyed interacting with. It was a really good afternoon. In all, we spent about 2 1/2 hours there. If we would have taken the loop trail, which I will get back and do, that would have added 1 1/2 miles.
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